Saturday 70s Spots: Rolaids ‘Relief’ (1976 & ’79)

“For heartburn? R.O.L.A.I.D.S.” Welcome to acid indigestion “Relief” weekend! I’ve got a hearty batch of antacid spots lined up and they should cure all that ails you. Let’s dive in with a trio of Rolaids spots featuring the famous “How … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Tareyton 100’s ‘Rather Fight’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “That’s why us Tareyton smokers would rather fight than switch.” Never fight…unless it’s over a cigarette. Daily 70s Ad #98: Tareyton 100’s ‘Rather Fight’ originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The Skatebirds’ (1977)

Hanna-Barbera’s live-action series, The Skatebirds only ran in its full, 60-minute glory for four months, from September, 1977 to January, 1978. Much like The Banana Splits, The Skatebirds featured four costumed characters with voices dubbed by animation actors. Between the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Ballad Of Bruce Lee’ (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Robert Lee sings…” “Bruce Lee’s kid brother Robert Lee, former rock superstar…steps into the light to pay tribute…” Daily 70s Ad #97: ‘The Ballad Of Bruce Lee’ originally appeared in the May, 1975 issue of Black … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: GMC Pick-Up Camper (1974)

(Click ad to enlarge) “It’s built to carry two kinds of campers.” I’m sure it’s perfectly safe – but you aren’t getting me in that thing while zipping down the highway. Daily 70s Ad #96: GMC Pick-Up Camper originally appeared … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “You should’a been there…” By the way, those blurry figures in front of Lennon are the other Beatles. Daily 70s Ad #95: John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ originally appeared in the February 22, 1975 issue of … Continue reading