US Navy ‘Sign Now, Sail Later.’ (‘Popular Science’ magazine, May, 1976)
“Tie up loose ends, finish school, say good-byes, or just relax in the sun.”
Here’s one for Memorial Day. Daily 70s Ad #135: US Navy ‘Sign Now, Sail Later’ originally appeared in the May, 1976 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: AMC Pacer Give-Away (1976)
NFC champ Alan Page and his purple people-eating gear. (Coronet commercial, 1976)
“For the pro…and the man who wants to cut like one.”
Greetings, lazy Sunday’ers! 1976 weekend continues with another set of commercials. This time from February of the year in question.
First up, we have a somewhat humorous spot for Homelite Chainsaws featuring a wannabe lumberjack. Following that, a Coronet Paper Towels commercials featuring Alan Page of the Minnesota Vikings. In 1976, Page was a member of the famed, “Purple People Eaters” and set a career high of 18 quarterback sacks. Now, buy some towels from the man!
Previously on 70s Spots: RCA TV & Campbell’s Soup (1976)
AMC Pacer Give-Away. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, May, 1976)
“Three beautiful all-new 1976 AMC Pacers will be given away.”
If it’s 1976 this weekend then today’s print ad had better comply. Daily 70s Ad #134: AMC Pacer Give-Away originally appeared in the May, 1976 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mexico ‘Excitement’ (1974)
Are you tracking the snazzy colors on that outfit? (Eddie Arcaro for RCA, 1976)
“RCA is making television better and better.”
I now declare this weekend – 1976! To get the timewarp underway, here’s two commercials that aired in September ’76.
First, a spot for RCA’s ColorTrak TVs starring Hall of Fame jockey, Eddie Arcaro. After that, you’ll enjoy a humorous spot for Campbell’s soup. Annnnd, they’re off!
Previously on 70s Spots: Ford Futura & Pinto (1978 & ’79)
Mexico ‘Excitement.’ (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, May, 1974)
“Excitement. Pageantry. Warmth. MEXICO.”
Here’s a travel ad from 40 years ago this month. Daily 70s Ad #133: Mexico ‘Excitement’ originally appeared in the May, 1974 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Campari & Tonic (1975)
“He’s real good-lookin’. Kinda tall and lanky…” (‘Groovie Goolies,’ 1970)
Happy Funshine Friday and impending extended weekend! Here’s Filmation’s Groovie Goolies singing a tune about cast member, Frankie.
YouTube poster, JoeyFaustAGoGo has taken the stereo audio for the tune from the Goolies’ 1970 L.P. and synched it to the original 70s cartoon. Sing-a-long!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids’: ‘Everybody’s Different’ (1972)
More Groovie Goolies at Bionic Disco: ‘Groovie Goolies,’ ’1,2,3′