Phone-Mate ‘Answering Machine.’ (‘New York’ magazine, June 04, 1973)
“What it does is answer your phone in your voice and then records the message of your caller. It’s that simple.”
Direct from the 1973 Consumer Electronics Show. What a concept! But will it catch on? Daily 70s Ad #147: Phone-Mate ‘Answering Machine’ originally appeared in the June 04, 1973 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Stars & Stripes Karate Gi (1976)
Julie Dawn Cole as Veruca Salt in ‘Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,’ 1971.
A very good Funshine Friday to you, Bionic Pals! Here’s the bratty and magnificent Veruca Salt singing “I Want It Now” from 1971’s Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.
Veruca Salt is portrayed by Julie Dawn Cole and “I Want It Now” was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Watch it now – it’s a real bean feast!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Doctor Dolittle’ (Cartoon Series, 1970)
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Stars & Stripes Karate Gi. (‘Black Belt’ magazine, Jun. 1976)
“Celebrate The Bicentennial With A Stars & Stripes Gi.”
Bicentennial-themed merch ruled the mid-70s. Daily 70s Ad #146: Stars & Stripes Karate Gi originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Black Belt magazine.
(Source: Black Belt)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II’ (1970)
“I’m a man of my word…” (David Cassidy, ‘The Partridge Family,’ 1970)
“I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” appeared on The Partridge Family Album, the fictional pop rockers’ debut disc. The tune is a funky, wah-wah pedal-flavored number written by Wes Farrell, Jim Cretecos and Mike Appel.
“Love. Love. Can’t you feel your heartbeat..?” (Susan Dey, ‘The Partridge Family,’ 1970)
“I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” has always been a favorite of mine. And at a brief two minutes in length – it’s over much too soon. Feel the heart…beat.
Previously on Partridge Pop: ‘One Day At A Time’ (1973)
Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II.’ (‘Flying’ magazine, June, 1970)
“Pants are striped to match the shirt, and feature a full-flare leg.”
So very modern! Daily 70s Ad #145: Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II’ originally appeared in the June, 1970 issue of Flying magazine.
(Source: Flying)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ (1977)
Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire.’ (‘Jet’ magazine, July 14, 1977)
“Hot New Album On Motown Records & Tapes.”
Jackson’s fourth solo L.P. Featuring the single, “You Need to Be Loved.” Daily 70s Ad #144: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ originally appeared in the July 14, 1977 issue of Jet magazine.
(Source: Jet)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Dunlop ‘Fun Rubber’ (1978)