RCA XL-100 TV Set. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Apr. 21, 1972)
“It’s 100% Solid State AccuColor.”
No tubes in this groove toob! Daily 70s Ad #77: RCA XL-100 TV Set originally appeared in the April 21, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Passport Scotch (1979)
It’s pinball o’ clock. (‘Pinball Number Count,’ ‘Sesame Street,’ 1977)
“1, 2, 3, 4, 5…6, 7, 8, 9, 10…11, tweeeeeeeelve!”
A very happy Funshine Friday to you! Let’s roll into another classic Sesame Street tune today – the “Pinball Number Count”!
“Pinball Number Count” made it’s debut on Sesame Street‘s episode 0989 on February 22, 1977. The music was written by Walt Kraemer and arranged by Ed Bogas. The Pointer Sisters provide the vocals. Animation was done by Jeff Hale’s Imagination Inc. (Info provided by Muppet Wiki.) YouTube poster, Sesame comment401(comment401) has compiled various number clips into the 2:42 video below. You’ll be singing along. It’s impossible not to.
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Sesame Street’: Paul Simon, ‘Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard’ (1978)
Passport Scotch. (‘New York’ magazine, June 04, 1979)
“Because you enjoy going first class.”
I love scotch. Scotchy scotch scotch. Daily 70s Ad #76: Passport Scotch originally appeared in the June 04, 1979 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: The New Plymouth Fury (1972)
The New Plymouth Fury. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov. 10, 1972)
“There’s still plenty of comfort inside for six people.”
The new Plymouth Fury for 1973. I’m getting enraged just looking at the thing. Daily 70s Ad #75: The New Plymouth Fury originally appeared in the November 10, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ‘Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert’ 2nd Anniversary Show (1975)
‘Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert’ 2nd Anniversary Show. (‘New York’ magazine, Mar. 24, 1975)
“The Rolling Stones, Jim Croce, Black Oak Arkansas…”
Remember when Black Oak Arkansas were huge? Daily 70s Ad #74: ‘Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert’ 2nd Anniversary Show originally appeared in the March 24, 1975 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: US Army ‘Newspaper Stand’ (1973)
US Army ‘Newspaper Stand.’ (‘Popular Science’ magazine, Apr. 1973)
“Today’s Army wants to join you.”
Earn $307.20 a month (before deductions) and maybe a nice visit to Vietnam. Daily 70s Ad #73: US Army ‘Newspaper Stand’ originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: RCA VS 5000 Stereo System (1970)