Daily 70s Ad: Sunshine Sleeping Bag (1972)

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)

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

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)

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

Amaretto 'Potion of Love.' ('Cincinnati' magazine, April, 1976)

Amaretto ‘Potion of Love.’ (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, April, 1976)


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“From the Village of Love.”

“450 years ago.” Now that’s retro! Daily 70s Ad #62: Amaretto ‘Potion of Love’ originally appeared in the April, 1976 issue of Cincinnati magazine.

(Source: Cincinnati)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Saks Alter Ego Tee Shirts (1976)

Daily 70s Ad: Saks Alter Ego Tee Shirts (1976)

Saks Alter Ego Tee Shirts. ('New York' magazine, Jan. 26, 1976)

Saks Alter Ego Tee Shirts. (‘New York’ magazine, Jan. 26, 1976)


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“What could be more fun over jeans?”

Saks Fifth Avenue goes low brow with “long-sleeved tee shirts.” And is that Bianca Jagger on the right? I wouldn’t bet money on it but it looks a bit like her. Daily 70s Ad #61: Saks Alter Ego Tee Shirts originally appeared in the January 26, 1976 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mercantile Bank ‘Bull By The Horns’ (1975)

Daily 70s Ad: Mercantile Bank ‘Bull By The Horns’ (1975)

Mercantile Bank 'Bull By The Horns.' ('Texas Monthly' magazine, Jan. 1975)

Mercantile Bank ‘Bull By The Horns.’ (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, Jan. 1975)


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“When you’re saddled with a tough decision, let us give you a hand.”

Target marketing for Texans. Daily 70s Ad #60: Mercantile Bank ‘Bull By The Horns’ originally appeared in the January, 1975 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.

(Source: Texas Monthly)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Polaroid Colorpack II Land Camera (1970)

Daily 70s Ad: Polaroid Colorpack II Land Camera (1970)

Polaroid Colorpack II Land Camera. ('LIFE' magazine, Nov.13, 1970)

Polaroid Colorpack II Land Camera. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov.13, 1970)


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“Pictures for everybody while everybody’s there.”

With “electric eye” and “electronic shutter!” Daily 70s Ad #59: Polaroid Colorpack II Land Camera originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

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