We’re rolling into a new week and it’s time for a little Music for Monday. Here’s Elvis Presley live onstage in 1970 singing Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie.” The clip originally appeared in the 1970 documentary Elvis: That’s the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2015
“So advanced – it’s simple.” Rounding off our 1978 weekend; we have two commercials produced in 1977, airing in January ’78. Firstly, tennis player, John Newcombe for Canon cameras. This spot ran often and I remember it well. Newcombe won … Continue reading
“We are the pages – that people are turning to.” The weekend hath arrived! Time to wheel out the old timey commercials. We’ll continue with a 1978 theme and enjoy two spots from that year. First, a Dallas Times Herald … Continue reading
“$4.95 and both end panels from three boxes of any Kodak color film get you the Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ calendar watch of your choice.” Boxes of film! I think I may still have some in my freezer. Kodak ‘Voter’s Choice’ … Continue reading
Here’s a trio of recent 1970s-related stories you may find of interest. I certainly did. Sonia Manzano, aka Maria from Sesame Street, recently announced her retirement from the famed children’s show. She spoke with NPR about growing up in the … Continue reading
“Nobody demands more from a Datsun…than Datsun!” On this fine, lazy Sunday, we step back in time to 1978 and view two commercials you may have caught that year. First up, one for the Datsun B-210 GX that aired in … Continue reading