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.
Previously on 70s Spots: AMF Bowling Balls & MagicScore (1977)
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)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Cutty Sark ‘Socked In’ (1974)
“Lights up when you make that spare!” (AMF MagicScore bowling commercial, 1977)
“You knock ’em down, MagicScore adds ’em up.”
The weekend is upon us. That means it’s time to load up the 1970s commercials. For today’s theme, let’s go bowling.
In lane one, we have a spot for AMF’s new Pro Classic “soft plastic” bowling ball. In lane two, a toe-tappin’ song detailing the virtues of the new MagicScore electronic scoring system. “No papers and pencils” required! Both spots aired in February of 1977. Knock ’em down.
Previously on 70s Spots: Weed Eater & Wells Fargo (1979)
Cutty Sark ‘Socked In.’ (‘New York’ magazine, June 10, 1974)
“Launch another Cutty.”
I love this guy’s face. He’s really enjoying getting plastered. Delayed flight be damned. Daily 70s Ad #154: Cutty Sark ‘Socked In’ originally appeared in the June 10, 1974 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Traffic, ‘John Barleycorn Must Die’ L.P. (1970)
A clapping song from ‘Sesame Street’ circa 1972
“Clap, clap, clappity-clap!”
Are we ready for the weekend?! Here’s a short and sweet song featuring hand clapping from a 1972 episode of Sesame Street. Clap-a-long and have a happy Funshine Friday!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Willy Wonka’ – Veruca Salt Sings ‘I Want It Now’ (1971)