Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop. (‘New York’ magazine, April 28, 1975)
“Sorry, you’ll have to provide your own driver.”
Comes with carpeting and a locking gas cap? Sold! Daily 70s Ad #116: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: The Hotel ‘Europa Clothing Collection’ (1978)
Mel Brooks is Mel Funn in ‘Silent Movie,’ 1976
We’re well overdue for a Trailer Tuesday here at the ‘Disco – so, let’s jump right back into 1970s film history.
Blazing Saddles is celebrating a 40th anniversary and a release on Blu-Ray today. Since we’ve already commemorated Blazing Saddles, instead we’ll take a look at Mel Brooks’Silent Movie.
Silent Movie, as you might guess, features almost no dialogue. The film, released in June of 1976, stars Mel Brooks (who also co-wrote and directed), Marty Feldman and Dom DeLuise. Brooks plays a movie director looking to create the first completely silent motion picture in decades. Much slapstick comedy ensues as Brooks, Feldman and DeLuise attempt to convince major stars such as; Burt Reynolds, Paul Newman and Liza Minnelli to join the cast.
As a follow-up to the wonderful comedies Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie is something of a letdown. Nevertheless, I certainly enjoyed it as a young whippersnapper. Roll the trailer!
Silent Movie Wiki, IMDb
Silent Movie review at Every 70s Movie
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘Blazing Saddles’ (40th Anniversary, 1974)
The Hotel ‘Europa Clothing Collection.’ (‘Orange Coast’ magazine, Jan. 1978)
“Feelings. A subtle expression beyond words…”
There’s a real Saturday Night Fever vibe going on here. Daily 70s Ad #115: The Hotel ‘Europa Clothing Collection’ originally appeared in the January, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine.
(Source: Orange Coast)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Johnnie Walker Red ‘Luck Of The Scotch’ (1970)
“I’m tense and nervous and I can’t relax…” (‘Talking Heads, ‘Psycho Killer,’ 1978)
Talking Heads originally wrote “Psycho Killer” around 1974 and eventually recorded a version for their debut L.P., Talking Heads: 77. David Byrne and the band are well known for the tune, but the song barely scratched the top 100 upon its original release as a single in December, 1977.
Here’s Talking Heads performing the funky new wave classic live on the UK’s Old Grey Whistle Test in ’78. Qu’est-ce que c’est?
Previously on Music for Monday: Minnie Riperton, ‘Lovin’ You’ (1975)
More Talking Heads on Bionic Disco: Mood Music: Talking Heads, ‘Life During Wartime’
Johnnie Walker Red ‘Luck Of The Scotch.’ (‘Jet’ magazine, May 07, 1970)
“So smooth – world’s best selling Scotch.”
The “after-a-sip” photos turned out better than those “before.” Daily 70s Ad #114: Johnnie Walker Red ‘Luck Of The Scotch’ originally appeared in the May 07, 1970 issue of Jet magazine.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Roi-Tan ‘Ten Cent’ Cigars (1970)
Susan Anton for Muriel Cigars, 1976
“Where there’s Muriel smoke there’s fire.”
Today we move from 1970s electronics to cigars. Cigars and Susan Anton. Because, apparently smoke was sexy. Now, stop all that coughing and enjoy!
Firstly, a commercial featuring a lonely male in a late night office from November of 1976. Second, from the same campaign in February ’77, Anton finds a tennis player in a locker room and helps the athlete light up.
Previously on 70s Spots: Radio Shack CBs & Coleco’s ‘Combat!’ (1976 & ’77)
More Susan Anton & Muriel Cigars at Bionic Disco: Daily 70s Spot: Susan Anton for Muriel Cigars (1978)