Old Spice ‘Heart Belongs To Daddy.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, June 12, 1970)
“Is there a better reason to give him Old Spice for Father’s Day?”
Awwwww. Old Spice ‘Heart Belongs To Daddy’ originally appeared in the June 12, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Rad Ads: Trans-Am Champion Datsun (1972)
Budweiser? Publisher’s Clearing House? Nope, this time around it’s a Ford commercial. (Summer, 1979)
“A Ford deal may be your best deal.”
On this Father’s Day, let’s view a pair of celebrity-hosted spots for Ford.
Firstly, Notre Dame coach, Ara Parseghian (and his wife, Katie) extoll the virtues of Ford wagons in February, 1976. After that, everyone’s favorite spokesperson, Ed McMahon hosts a Ford clearance sale in the summer of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: Formula 409 (1973 & ’74)
Perfect for harvest gold-colored kitchens of the 1970s. (Formula 409 commercial, 1973)
“Just spray and wipe.”
Today, in Commercialville, we have a pair of spots for Formula 409 spray cleaner. Firstly, a strange spot featuring Home Economic students turning into giant thumbs. After that, one with a toy train set and a filthy husband. Please enjoy.
Previously on 70s Spots: Joe Frazier & Ray Bolger (1978)
‘The Most Important Person’ end title, 1972
Sutherland Learning Associates produced 66 episodes of The Most Important Person and they originally ran as segments on Captain Kangaroo in the early 1970s. Later, the episodes were sold to local TV stations and ran during children’s programming throughout the 70s.
Enjoy a full segment below, bask in the good memories and have a happy Funshine Friday!
The Most Important Person Wiki, IMDb
Previously on Funshine Friday: DePatie-Freleng’s ‘Misterjaw’ (1976)
Pete Brock’s Trans-Am Champion Datsun (‘Popular Science’ magazine, June, 1972)
“20 million people have switched to Champion Spark Plugs.”
Pete Brock (and his stylish cravat) showing off specially-designed Datsun vehicles sporting Champion Spark Plugs. Trans-Am Champion Datsun originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Rad Ads: Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce (1978)
‘Here’s something that you’re never gonna forget…’ (BTO, 1974)
Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s Randy Bachman originally wrote “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” as a joke and was reluctant to release it as a single. Good thing he changed his mind, as the song shot to #1 on the US, Canadian, German, and many other, singles charts.
Here’s a 1974 BTO performance film for the tune. Just the thing to jump-start your week.
Previously on Music for Monday: The Damned, ‘New Rose’ (1976)