Daily 70s Ad: Blue Jeans Tuxedo (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “Not-So-Formal Formal-wear from Faded Glory.” A snazzy ensemble you might find a member of Lynyrd Skynyrd or The Eagles wearing to the 1975 Grammy Awards. Daily 70s Ad #185: Blue Jeans Tuxedo originally appeared in the August, … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Elvis Costello, ‘(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding’ (1978)

On this fine Monday, with war and violence flaring across the planet, we ask ourselves “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding“? “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, And Understanding” was written by British rocker, Nick Lowe and made … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: A Bacardi Party (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “The mixable one.” Some nice, classic soda bottles in there including 7-Up, Pepsi, and if you look closely, Squirt. Daily 70s Ad #184: A Bacardi Party originally appeared in the June 16, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Quaker Oats & Pillsbury Swirl Cake (1979)

“You’re feasting your eyes on the 6-meal cake.” Sticking with our food theme today, we have two spots that aired in September of 1979. Firstly, a commercial for hot and healthy Quaker Oats cereal. Following that, we put aside the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Muppet Movie’ Soundtrack (1979)

(Click to enlarge) “Frankly, Miss Piggy, I don’t give a hoot!” Making a “Rainbow Connection.” Daily 70s Ad #183: The Muppet Movie Soundtrack originally appeared in the July 14, 1979 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Welch’s Grape Jelly & Chipos Potato Chips (1973)

“They settled for a little extra flavor.” Weekend’s here. Ancient commercial time begins. Today and tomorrow, we’ll go with a delicious snack food theme. Here are two spots that aired in November of 1973. The first features Welch’s Grape Jelly … Continue reading