Plymouth Gold Duster. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, April, 1974)
“It’s trunk is really a whopper.”
They don’t charge you for the vinyl roof. Such a deal! Daily 70s Ad #158: Plymouth Gold Duster originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
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Sands Hotel Vegas ‘Fun Never Sets.’ (‘Orange Coast’ magazine, Jan. 1978)
“Where the fun never sets!”
Wayne Newton alert! Daily 70s Ad #157: Sands Hotel Vegas ‘Fun Never Sets’ originally appeared in the January, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine.
(Source: Orange Coast)
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“You can tell everybody that this is…” (‘Your Song,’ Elton John, 1970)
A very good Monday to you. Let us start off the week by hopping all the way back to 1970. Here’s Elton John singing “Your Song” live in a performance for the BBC.
“Your Song” appeared on the L.P. Elton John and was written by John and Bernie Taupin. The song reached the top 10 in both the US (#8) and UK (#7).
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Coke ‘Block Party.’ (‘Jet’ magazine, July 14, 1977)
“Times when good food and good folks meet, partying in the apartment or even dancing in the street.”
Summertime ’77 style. Daily 70s Ad #156: Coke ‘Block Party’ originally appeared in the July 14, 1977 issue of Jet magazine.
(Source: Jet)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Oldsmobile Starfire SX (1976)
“$227 off”! (Ford Maverick commercial, 1977)
“It’s a better idea.”
Happy Father’s Day! Our theme for today is Ford vehicles. Coming up first, we have a Ford “Limited Edition” Explorer pickup commercial. After that, a “Limited Edition” Maverick spot. Both spots aired in February of 1977.
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Oldsmobile Starfire SX. (‘Flying’ magazine, June, 1976)
“The road is yours. Starfire SX. Non-stop excitement.”
I’m excited just thinking about the Starfire. Aren’t you? Daily 70s Ad #155: Oldsmobile Starfire SX originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Flying magazine.
(Source: Flying)
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