Daily 70s Ad: Budweiser Malt Liquor (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “The first malt liquor good enough to be called BUDWEISER!” I was unaware Budweiser made a malt liquor. You learn something new every day. Daily 70s Ad #182: Budweiser Malt Liquor originally appeared in the June, 1972 … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’ – Grover Serves A Sandwich (1972)

It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for Funshine! Here’s the inimitable Grover and Mr. Johnson (aka Fat Blue) in a sandwich-related situation. This Sesame Street clip first aired on January 25, 1972 and aired numerous times in additional episodes … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Cabernet (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “Possibly one of the finest wines you, or I, will ever taste.” Ernest & Julio Gallo are keeping things classy with Peter Ustinov. Daily 70s Ad #181: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Cabernet originally appeared in the July … Continue reading

Mood Music: Frank Sinatra, ‘I Have Dreamed’ (Live ’70)

“I will love being loved by you…” Mood Music time. Here’s Frank Sinatra performing “I Have Dreamed” live at The Royal Festival Hall in London in November of 1970. That same month, Sinatra retired from the music biz until 1973. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: The Dry Look (1979)

(Click to enlarge) “Get The Dry Look…and don’t be a stiff.” Nope. He doesn’t look like a stiff. Not at all. Daily 70s Ad #180: The Dry Look originally appeared in the July, 1979 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Ford Gran Torino Duo (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “We’ve been calling it the ‘Easy Handler.’” A special Ford Gran Torino double shot today. Two “of nine all-new Torinos for 1972.” Daily 70s Ad #179: Ford Gran Torino Duo originally appeared in April 28 and June … Continue reading