Al Green ‘L-O-V-E.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, Feb. 22, 1975)
“Al Green’s new single.”
This would have been perfect for Valentine’s Day, but any day is good for Al Green and love. Daily 70s Ad #119: Al Green ‘L-O-V-E’ originally appeared in the February 22, 1975 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky (1977)
“Ahhhh. Wakka wakka!” (‘The Muppet Show,’ 1976)
How goes your almost-weekend? It’s time to jumpstart the fun with a minute-and-a-half of promos and outtakes from The Muppet Show. The clips below are from season one of the series, circa 1976. Have a happy Funshine Friday!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Casper And The Angels’ (1979)
Black Velvet Canadian Whisky. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, March, 1977)
“Black Velvet feels great in a crowd.”
A black velvet jumpsuit? Very nice! Daily 70s Ad #118: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Kodak ‘Smile Saver Kit’ (1971)
Kodak ‘Smile Saver Kit.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, May 07, 1971)
“Kodak makes your pictures count.”
I’m smiling just looking at all that…stuff…you needed just to grab a quick photo. Daily 70s Ad #117: Kodak ‘Smile Saver Kit’ originally appeared in the May 07, 1971 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop (1975)
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)