‘The Muppet Movie’ Soundtrack. (‘Billboard’ magazine, July 14, 1979)
“Frankly, Miss Piggy, I don’t give a hoot!”
Making a “Rainbow Connection.” Daily 70s Ad #183: The Muppet Movie Soundtrack originally appeared in the July 14, 1979 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Budweiser Malt Liquor (1972)
Peanut butter jelly time! (Welch’s commercial, 1973)
“They settled for a little extra flavor.”
Weekend’s here. Ancient commercial time begins. Today and tomorrow, we’ll go with a delicious snack food theme. Here are two spots that aired in November of 1973. The first features Welch’s Grape Jelly and the second, Chipos Potato Chips. No, I don’t remember Chipos either. Snack time!
Previously on 70s Spots: Kraft Parkay Margarine & Spaghetti Meals (1974)
Budweiser Malt Liquor. (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1972)
“The first malt liquor good enough to be called BUDWEISER!”
I was unaware Budweiser made a malt liquor. You learn something new every day. Daily 70s Ad #182: Budweiser Malt Liquor originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Cabernet (1975)
Braving a lunch break with Grover the Waiter. (‘Sesame Street,’ 1972)
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for Funshine! Here’s the inimitable Grover and Mr. Johnson (aka Fat Blue) in a sandwich-related situation.
This Sesame Street clip first aired on January 25, 1972 and aired numerous times in additional episodes and in syndication. Order up!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown’ (1975)
Peter Ustinov For Gallo Cabernet. (‘New York’ magazine, July 21, 1975)
“Possibly one of the finest wines you, or I, will ever taste.”
Ernest & Julio Gallo are keeping things classy with Peter Ustinov. Daily 70s Ad #181: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Cabernet originally appeared in the July 21, 1975 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: The Dry Look (1979)
Frank Sinatra, ‘I Have Dreamed,’ live in London, 1970.
“I will love being loved by you…”
Mood Music time. Here’s Frank Sinatra performing “I Have Dreamed” live at The Royal Festival Hall in London in November of 1970. That same month, Sinatra retired from the music biz until 1973.
“I Have Dreamed” comes from the musical The King and I and was written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Put your feet up and enjoy.
Previously on Mood Music: George Jones & Tammy Wynette, ‘We’re Gonna Try to Get Along’ (Live ’73)