Pete Brady, moments before his ‘promotion.’ (‘The Brady Bunch,’ 1973)
Brady Bunch Moments! ‘Member that time Peter got a job in Mr. Martinelli’s bicycle shop? Poor Pete, he tried so hard to succeed.
The clip below originally aired during season 4 of The Brady Bunch and was ably directed by Robert Reed. Roll it.
Previously on Brady Bunch Moments: ‘Television-itis!’ (1973)
Ford Courier pickup. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, July, 1978)
“A tough way to go truckin’…”
A stylish use of the Bionic Disco font in this ad. Ford Courier pickup originally appeared in the July, 1978 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Rad Ads: Levi’s Sportswear ‘Fleeced’ (1978)
‘All the love in my heart for the girl made in Japan…’ (Buck Owens, 1972)
Welcome to the top of the week! Here’s a tune I discovered over the holiday break and wanted to share. It’s Buck Owens performing “Made In Japan.”
“Made In Japan” was written by Bob & Faye Morris and Owens’ single rose to the top of the country charts after releasing in April of 1972.
Previously on Music for Monday: The Rubettes, ‘Sugar Baby Love’ (1974)
Cops & robbers action with the Honda 360. (1975)
“Good things happen on a Honda.”
Having a nice, lazy Sunday? 1975 weekend continues now with another pair of commercials from the year.
First up, a fun spot for the Honda 360 with a bank robber theme. Following that, a classic Big Mac jingle from McDonald’s. You know the one, “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun…” Both spots were produced in 1974 and aired in January of 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: Pat Morita & Jamie Farr For Dodge (1975)
‘Hey, Charger!’ (Jamie Farr for Dodge Charger, 1975)
“Hey, Charger!”
Commercial time for a holiday weekend! It’s 1975 (just because) and we’ll start things off with two spots for Dodge Charger.
First up, we find Pat Morita (not yet co-starring in Happy Days) making an appearance. After that, Jamie Farr (M*A*S*H*) shows up as a toll booth operator. Both spots were produced in 1974 and aired in January of 1975.
Previously on 70s Spots: Federal Express & La Pizzeria (1979)
Independence, cartoon style.(‘Schoolhouse Rock,’ 1976)
Happy Friday and happy 4th of July tomorrow! Have a safe and fun holiday. Here’s an episode of Schoolhouse Rock entitled, “Fireworks.” The segment originally ran in July of 1976.
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Most Important Person’ (1972)