Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges. (‘New York’ magazine, Apr. 28, 1975)
“First in France…now spreading all over America.”
I remember these wedges and cubes of soft cheese well. My mother used to buy them regularly. Daily 70s Ad #111: Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Pickups (1977)
Dodge Pickups. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, Mar. 1977)
“Dodge Trucks Have Got It Where It (Really) Counts.”
“Dodge Trucks.” Good advice for crossing the street safely. Hah! Get it? (Yeah. I’m sorry.) Daily 70s Ad #110: Dodge Pickups originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Wolfman Jack ‘Custom Radio Show’ (1975)
‘Funky Turns 40’ exhibition at the Schomburg Center, New York, 2014
I’ve recently been contacted by a few folks promoting 1970s-related news. I’ll present the stories for you below and you can hit the links to explore further.
Funky Turns 40: Black Character Revolution Exhibition
First Up, Pamela Thomas of the Museum Of UnCut Funk let me know that a very cool exhibit entitled: Funky Turns 40: Black Character Revolution Exhibition is currently on display in NYC.
The exhibit “commemorates the 40th anniversaries of 1970’s Saturday morning cartoons that featured positive Black characters for the first time in television history” and presents “60 pieces of Animation Art” such as original production cels and drawings. You can view the exhibit through June 14, 2014 at the Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture in New York. After that, the show moves to the DuSable Museum Of African American History running July 13-October 20, 2014.
Wheel In The Sky: Where Motorcycle Legends Are Made Infographic
Next up, Fix.com let me know they have created an infographic entitled: ‘Wheel In The Sky: Where Motorcycle Legends Are Made’ displaying “the greatest stunt jumps in history.” And, yes, 70s-fans, Evel Knievel makes an appearance. You can spy a snapshot below or devour it in full.
Fix.com: Wheel In The Sky: Where Motorcycle Legends Are Made Infographic Snippet, 2014
Previously on 70s Stories: ABBA museum, ‘Rocky’ musical, recent passings
Wolfman Jack ‘Custom Radio Show.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, Feb. 22, 1975)
“The Wolfman Jack ‘Custom Radio Show’ is RATED #1 in key markets!”
Hey baby, it’s Wolfman Jack and he can do it for your station too. Daily 70s Ad #109: Wolfman Jack ‘Custom Radio Show’ originally appeared in the February 22, 1975 issue of Billboard magazine.
(Source: Billboard)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Sun Giant ‘Almonds & Scotch’ (1978)
Sun Giant ‘Almonds & Scotch.’ (‘Orange Coast’ magazine, Jan. 1978)
“When you have guests over, you want to bring out your best. Like 12-year old Scotch and Sun Giant Almonds.”
Mmmm. Tasty. Daily 70s Ad #108: Sun Giant ‘Almonds & Scotch’ originally appeared in the January, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine.
(Source: Orange Coast)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Olivetti Girl (1972)
“Lovin’ you, is easy ’cause you’re beautiful…” (Minnie Riperton, 1975)
Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You,” from the L.P., Perfect Angel, was released as a single in January of 1975. By April it was #1 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” chart. This soulful tune with the incredible, high-pitched vocals was written by Riperton and Richard Rudolph and produced by Stevie Wonder and Rudolph. You can view what seems to be the official 1975 video below.
Sadly, Minnie Riperton died on July 12, 1979 at the age of 31.
Previously on Music for Monday: Gino Vannelli, ‘Powerful People’ (1975)