Sears ‘Spyder 500’ Kid’s Bike. (‘Ebony’ magazine, September, 1970)
“A bucket banana seat with sports car styling.”
Featuring the fancy, daisy-covered, white basket & seat model. Daily 70s Ad # 240: Sears ‘Spyder 500’ Kid’s Bike originally appeared in the September, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Desert Inn & Country Club, Las Vegas (1973)
Desert Inn & Country Club, Las Vegas. (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, July, 1973)
“Enjoy the glamour, the glitter, the fun and excitement in one of America’s most luxurious resort hotels.”
Nicknamed “The D.I.” Opened in 1950. Owned by Howard Hughes in the 1970s. Shuttered in August, 2000. Daily 70s Ad #239: Desert Inn & Country Club, Las Vegas originally appeared in the July, 1973 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Oldsmobile Omega & Cutlass (1977)
Oldsmobile Omega & Cutlass. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, March, 1977)
“Who says an ‘economy’ car has to look like an economy car?”
I never really thought about it before, but the name “OLDsmobile” doesn’t really conjure up images of things new and cutting-edge, does it? Daily 70s Ad #238: Oldsmobile Omega & Cutlass originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Minute Maid Orange Juice ‘Bing Crosby’ (1970)
“What’s up, doc? Don’t go into shock!” (Morgan Freeman as Mel Mounds. ‘The Electric Company,’ 1976)
“Bigger and better and shorter than ever!”
Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic Friends! Here’s The Short Circus singing “Knock Knock Rock” from a 1976 (my best guess) episode of The Electric Company.
Yes, that’s Morgan Freeman as Mel Mounds, the too-hip DJ introducing the young group of singers. Rock on!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’ – ‘Mahna Mahna’ Song (1976)
More of The Electric Company at Bionic Disco: The Electric Company, ‘Lick-A-Lolly’ Song (1973)
Minute Maid Orange Juice ‘Bing Crosby.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, September 25, 1970)
“The best there is.”
Minute Maid autographed edition? Huh. OK. Daily 70s Ad #237: Minute Maid Orange Juice ‘Bing Crosby’ originally appeared in the September 25, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Marvin Gaye ‘Let’s Get It On’ (1973)
Marvin Gaye ‘Let’s Get It On.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, September 08, 1973)
“If you have ever loved, this record will move you.”
Sitting at no.1 this week, 41 years ago. Daily 70s Ad #236: Marvin Gaye ‘Let’s Get It On’ originally appeared in the September 08, 1973 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Chevy Vega Woody Wagon (1974)