Datsun Saves ‘Gas Can.’ (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, June, 1973)
“DATSUN SAVES…About a gallon of gasoline a day.”
Nissan wants you to “help ease our energy crisis” by buying a Datsun 1200. Daily 70s Ad #164: Datsun Saves ‘Gas Can’ originally appeared in the June, 1973 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Marie Osmond ‘In My Little Corner Of The World’ (1974)
“You gonna burn, burn, burn…” (‘Barracuda’ by Ann Wilson and Heart, 1977)
It’s a hard rockin’ Music for Monday with Heart and “Barracuda.”
“Barracuda” was released as a single in January of 1977 and appeared on Heart’s Little Queen L.P. The hard-riffing tune made it to #11 on Billboard’s US “Hot 100.” The song has long been a favorite of mine and singer, Ann Wilson in the video below…just…wow! Words fail.
Previously on Music for Monday: Elton John, ‘Your Song’ (Live ’70)
Marie Osmond ‘In My Little Corner Of The World.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, June 22, 1974)
“Marie Osmond is capturing the whole country in her little corner of the world.”
Osmond’s follow-up to her smash hit, “Paper Roses” failed to crack the “Hot 100.” The tune did rise to #33 on the Country Charts. Daily 70s Ad #163: Marie Osmond ‘In My Little Corner Of The World‘ originally appeared, 40 years-ago this week, in the June 22, 1974 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Greg Morris For MacNaughton Whisky (1977)
Herb Edelman (left) for Midas, 1977
“Midas built a business for people who can’t wait.”
Today, I’ve got two car-related commercials (from February and November of 1977) starring Herb Edleman. First, a spot for Midas and after that, one for Texaco.
1970s folks will best remember Edleman from his starring role in TVs’ Big John, Little John (’76) and films such as The Way We Were (’73) and California Suite (’78). In the 80s, Edelman had reoccurring roles on St. Elsewhere and The Golden Girls.
Edleman also co-starred in the 1968 TV series The Good Guys – which coincidentally (or perhaps intentionally) is the theme of the Texaco spot below. Enjoy.
Previously on 70s Spots: STP Oil Treatment (1971 & ’76)
Greg Morris For MacNaughton Whisky. (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, June, 1977)
“When you’re good, people notice.”
It’s Greg Morris of Mission: Impossible fame for Canadian hooch. Daily 70s Ad #162: Greg Morris For MacNaughton Whisky originally appeared in the June, 1977 issue of Cincinnati magazine.
(Source: Cincinnati)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Van Heusen Sportshirt ‘No Sissy’ (1978)
Here come the 70s boats! (STP commercial, 1976)
“It helps your oil do a better job.”
On this fine, sunny Saturday, I’ve got a pair of STP Oil Treatment commercials ready to pour. First up, a spot from October, 1971 featuring some early 70s race cars. After that, a spot from February, 1976.
You can compare STP advertising over a 5-year gap with these. The can certainly didn’t change much in that time frame. Pretty slick.
Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Explorer & Maverick (1977)