US Army ‘Bravo.’ (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, March, 1977)
“Everybody wants that feeling of accomplishment.”
“Good pay” and “30 days paid vacation each year” included. Daily 70s Ad #94: US Army ‘Bravo’ originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: AMC Gremlin (1974)
Roger Daltrey says, “I’m Free.” Also, “Ouch!” (The Who’s ‘Tommy,’ 1975)
Here’s a joyous two-and-a-half minutes to get you up and running this Monday: Roger Daltrey and The Who singing “I’m Free.”
“I’m Free” (written by Pete Townshend) was originally released as a single in 1969 and appeared on the Tommy L.P. of the same year. The clip below comes from the 1975 movie version of The Who’s concept album. “Freedom tastes of reality.” Can you dig it?
Previously on Music for Monday: Blue Swede, ‘Hooked On A Feeling’ (Live ’74)
AMC Gremlin. (‘Popular Science’ magazine, April, 1974)
“The only U.S. sub-compact with a standard six-cylinder engine.”
A sexy backside from 40-years-ago. Daily 70s Ad #93: AMC Gremlin originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: RCA Clock Radios (1970)
Jim McKay reporting for the Timex Marathon digital watch, 1977.
“Tough enough to be a Timex.”
This Sunday, I’ve got a pair of watch commercials for you. Digital watches, because they were the hottest and hippest 70s’ tech for your wrist!
First up, famed sports journalist, Jim McKay for Timex (who you’ll remember from many ads of this sort). Then, we have Leonardo da Vinci and Mona Lisa for Speidel. Yes, just watch (bad pun intended).
Previously on 70s Spots: Remington & Norelco Shavers (1978)
RCA Clock Radios. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)
“More Than Radio Radios.”
RCA says these are “almost works of art.” And I agree. Daily 70s Ad #92: RCA Clock Radios originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Beefeater Gin ‘Dedication’ (1976)
“Very close…but no ‘Gotcha’!” (Norelco shaver commercial, 1978)
“Shaves as close as a blade or your money back.”
The weekend is here and that means ancient commercials are being transmitted throughout the ‘Disco. Today I have a pair of electric shaver spots buzzing. First up, one for Remington. Next, a Norelco spot featuring the long-running, “Gotcha” campaign.
Previously on 70s Spots: Budweiser Beer With Lou Rawls (1978)