Honda ST-90 Trail Bike. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, April, 1974)
“She’ll love you more for it.”
An afternoon’s shopping on a trail bike. Daily 70s Ad #151: Honda ST-90 Trail Bike originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Zenith Chromacolor TV (1972)
Zenith Chromacolor TV. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Jun 09, 1972)
“See the brilliant realism of the Chromacolor picture in a TV set big enough for family viewing – yet compact enough to fit almost anywhere.”
Not all 1970s TVs were giant beasts sitting in the living room. Daily 70s Ad #150: Zenith Chromacolor TV originally appeared in the June 09, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Haggar Seersucker Slacks (1974)
“Wanted: Young man, single and free…” (Edna Wright and The Honey Cone, 1971)
“Gonna put it in the want ads..”
A glance through the chart book tells us that the #1 tune on Billboard’s “Hot 100” for this week, June of 1971, was The Honey Cone with “Want Ads.”
This energetic sing-a-long was written by Greg Perry, Barney Perkins, and General Norman Johnson. Below, you’ll find The Honey Cone performing “Want Ads” on Soul Train in ’71. It puts the “Fun” in “Funky.” (Yes, I just said that.)
Previously on Music for Monday: Crabby Appleton, ‘Go Back’ (1970)
Haggar Seersucker Slacks. (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, May, 1974)
“Southern comfort in seersuckers and solids.”
Ah, mint juleps on the veranda in seersucker slacks. How divine. Daily 70s Ad #149: Haggar Seersucker Slacks originally appeared in the May, 1974 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Ford Maverick ‘Surprise’ (1972)
Wells Fargo to the rescue! (Wells Fargo commercial, 1979)
“Your home is under constant threat.”
On this lazy Sunday it seems appropriate that we continue with our home improvement commercial theme. First, you’ll enjoy a humor-tinged spot for the Weed Eater yard trimmer. Yes, Weed Eater. Great name.
I recognize both of the character actors in the Weed Eater spot. I wish I could tell you their names.
After that, take in a commercial for Wells Fargo as they attempt to frighten you into buying their home safety products. Both spots aired in 1979. Kaboom!
Previously on 70s Spots: Black & Decker & Solar Panels (1978)
Ford Maverick ‘Surprise.’ (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, July, 1972)
“A machine famous for not breaking down.”
Also available in the “Sporty Grabber” style. Daily 70s Ad #148: Ford Maverick ‘Surprise’ originally appeared in the July, 1972 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Phone-Mate ‘Answering Machine’ (1973)