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)
Chevy Vega Woody Wagon. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, August, 1974)
“That’s a lot of wagon in a neat little package.”
Sings: “I’ve got a ’74 Chevy and I call it a Woody!” Daily 70s Ad #235: Chevy Vega Woody Wagon originally appeared in the August, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: International Fashions’ Metro Suits (1970)
‘Pufnstuf’ trailer title, 1970
We’ve featured the Pufnstuf television series more than once here at the ‘Disco, but we’ve yet to present the theatrical trailer for the movie version. Let’s remedy that now, seeing as it’s Trailer Tuesday.
“This is the year for Pufnstuf!”
As in the television series, Jack Wild stars as Jimmy. However, the voice of H.R Pufnstuf is provided by Allan “Sam the Butcher” Melvin, as opposed to Lennie Weinrib. Be sure and keep your eyes peeled for Cass Elliot as Witch Hazel and Martha Raye as Boss Witch. Roll it!
Pufnstuf (The Movie) Wiki, IMDb
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: Michael Caine In ‘Pulp’ (1972)
More Pufnstuf at Bionic Disco: ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ – Jack Wild Sings ‘How Lucky I Am’ (1970s Reruns)