Old Gold Cigarettes ‘Miner.’ (‘Popular Science’ magazine, Apr. 1973)
“Get away from the crowd.”
“Get away from the crowd” and go crack open a few rocks. Daily 70s Ad #79: Old Gold Cigarettes ‘Miner’ originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Belair Cigarettes ‘Double-Duty Cooler’ (1975)
Rolling into a Domino’s in the late 70s. (Domino’s Pizza commercial, 1978)
“Hot, friendly, fast delivery.”
A very fine Sunday morning to you. Here’s your 70s spot: a very early Domino’s Pizza commercial. This one stems from the Kentucky market. I don’t remember consuming Domino’s until the early 80s during my Los Angeles upbringing, so this kinda shakes my perception of time. The commercial aired in September of 1978. Order up!
Previously on 70s Spots: Burger King ‘Thank You America’ (1977)
Belair Cigarettes ‘Double-Duty Cooler.’ (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, July, 1975.)
“Start fresh with Belair.”
So sturdy you can sit on it. The cooler, that is. Not the cigarette pack. Daily 70s Ad #78: Belair Cigarettes ‘Double-Duty Cooler’ originally appeared in the July, 1975 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: RCA XL-100 TV Set (1972)
Irene Cara finds fame with the King. (Burger King commercial, 1977)
“We’re America’s Burger King.”
Here’s your 70s spot for Saturday. Attempting to hold onto the Bicentennial fervor of the previous summer, Burger King holds a “Thank you, America” sweepstakes contest. Actor-singer Irene Cara makes a brief appearance. Don’t blink! The commercial aired in February of 1977.
Previously on 70s Spots: Hertz Rent-A-Car With O.J. Simpson (1979)
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)