Daily 70s Ad: Broilmaster Grill (1972)

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Broilmaster Grill. ('LIFE' magazine, Apr. 21, 1972)

Broilmaster Grill. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Apr. 21, 1972)


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“Now you can cook out, roast out, smoke out, broil out, bake out, and chocolate cake out.”

For St. Patrick’s Day we proudly present…the Broilmaster. You know, for those traditional Irish cook-outs. All right, you caught me – I don’t have a special Irish-themed ad for today – but I hope you like the Broilmaster anyway. Daily 70s Ad #65: Broilmaster Grill originally appeared in the April 21, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Seagram’s 7 Crown ‘Snow Party’ (1973)

Sunday 70s Spots: Midas Mufflers ‘Midasize!’ (1976 & ’79)

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"Midasize it!" (Midas commercial, 1979)

“Midasize it!” (Midas commercial, 1979)

“Noisy muffler? Don’t compromise – Midasize.”

Today, I’ve got two humorous Midas commercials for you. First up, we have a bakery serving delicious cream puffs. Secondly, a spot from the long-running “Midasize” campaign. Step on the gas and let it rumble.

Midas Mufflers ‘Cream Puffs’ Commercial, 1976

Midas Mufflers ‘Midasize It’ Commercial, 1979

Previously on 70s Spots: Texaco ‘World Trade Center’ & ‘Uncle Sam’ (1978)

Daily 70s Ad: Seagram’s 7 Crown ‘Snow Party’ (1973)

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Seagram's 7 Crown 'Snow Party.' ('Popular Science' magazine, Apr. 1973)

Seagram’s 7 Crown ‘Snow Party.’ (‘Popular Science’ magazine, Apr. 1973)


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“It’s America’s whiskey.”

Keepin’ warm with cheese and whiskey. Daily 70s Ad #64: Seagram’s 7 Crown ‘Snow Party’ originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine.

(Source: Popular Science)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Sunshine Sleeping Bag (1972)

Saturday 70s Spots: Texaco ‘World Trade Center’ & ‘Uncle Sam’ (1978)

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Uncle Sam steels himself for the great leap. (Texaco commercial, 1978)

Uncle Sam steels himself for the great leap. (Texaco commercial, 1978)

“Working to keep your trust.”

I’ve got two Texaco spots for you this Saturday. Firstly, a commercial featuring the still relatively new (for 1978) World Trade Center. After that, a spot I remember fairly well featuring Uncle Sam leaping over barrels of imported oil.

Click below for a bit of American history.

Texaco ‘World Trade Center’ Commercial, 1978

Texaco ‘Uncle Sam Ice Skating’ Commercial, 1978

Previously on 70s Spots: Schlitz Beer ‘Bulls & Gusto’ (1977 & ’79)

Daily 70s Ad: Sunshine Sleeping Bag (1972)

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Sunshine Sleeping Bag. ('LIFE' magazine, Apr. 21, 1972)

Sunshine Sleeping Bag. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Apr. 21, 1972)


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“Take it camping…boating…to pajama parties!”

Don’t get cookie and cracker crumbs in your sleeping bag, young man. Daily 70s Ad #63: Sunshine Sleeping Bag originally appeared in the April 21, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.

*Sunshine: makers of Hi Ho and Krispy Crackers and Chip-A-Roo cookies.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Amaretto ‘Potion Of Love’ (1976)

Funshine Friday: ‘The Electric Company’: The Short Circus Sings ‘An E On The End’ (1973)

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The Short Circus shows us how to fly. ('The Electric Company,' 1973)

The Short Circus shows us how to fly. (‘The Electric Company,’ 1973)

Happy Funshine Friday, lovers of ancient entertainment! It’s time for another sweet shot of The Short Circus singing a tune on The Electric Company.

Here’s a memorable song entitled “An E on the End.” I’m fairly certain this dates from 1973 (mostly due to Denise Nickerson‘s presence in the band), though it could be as early as ’72. Sing along!

The Electric Company: The Short Circus Sings ‘An E on the End,’ 1973

Previously on Funshine Friday: Sesame Street: Johnny Cash Sings ‘Nasty Dan’ (1974)

More of The Electric Company on Bionic Disco: ‘The Electric Company’ Intro (1976) & ‘The Sweet Sweet Sway’ (1972)