“Gonna put it in the want ads..” A glance through the chart book tells us that the #1 tune on Billboard’s “Hot 100” for this week, June of 1971, was The Honey Cone with “Want Ads.” This energetic sing-a-long was … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2014
(Click to enlarge) “Southern comfort in seersuckers and solids.” Ah, mint juleps on the veranda in seersucker slacks. How divine. Daily 70s Ad #149: Haggar Seersucker Slacks originally appeared in the May, 1974 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. Previously on … Continue reading
“Your home is under constant threat.” On this lazy Sunday it seems appropriate that we continue with our home improvement commercial theme. First, you’ll enjoy a humor-tinged spot for the Weed Eater yard trimmer. Yes, Weed Eater. Great name. I … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “A machine famous for not breaking down.” Also available in the “Sporty Grabber” style. Daily 70s Ad #148: Ford Maverick ‘Surprise’ originally appeared in the July, 1972 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on … Continue reading
“Save energy with sunshine.” It’s time to switch on the tube for some dusty, 1970s commercials. Our theme this weekend is home improvement and the do-it-yourself spirit. First, we have a Black & Decker Workmate commercial featuring Bob Lilly of … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge) “What it does is answer your phone in your voice and then records the message of your caller. It’s that simple.” Direct from the 1973 Consumer Electronics Show. What a concept! But will it catch on? Daily … Continue reading