‘The Champagne of Beers.” (Miller High Life commercial, 1976)
“If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the beer…”
It’s going to be a beer and pizza weekend here at the ‘Disco. Today, we’ve got a pair of Miller High Life commercials. The first focuses on a ski rescue team and the second glorifies US truckers. Either way, “It’s Miller time.”
Previously on 70s Spots: Dodge Aspen & Dodge Pickups (1976)
The Adolfo Wool Suit. (‘New York’ magazine, June 04, 1979)
“The sewn-in WoolBlend Mark label is your assurance of quality-tested fabrics made predominantly of wool.”
“Slick.” That’s the main word coming to mind here. Daily 70s Ad #35: The Adolfo Wool Suit originally appeared in the June 04, 1979 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: The Jack Nicklaus Suit (1973)
‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ title card, 1975
Happy Valentine’s Day and happy Funshine Friday! To celebrate this wonderful double holiday we’ll be floating back 39 years and basking in a few clips from Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown.
Cupid Snoopy on the job.
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown first aired on January 28, 1975. The 30-minute special was directed by Phil Roman and produced by the usual Peanuts pairing of Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez. Voice actors include; Duncan Watson (Charlie Brown), Melanie Kohn (Lucy) and Stephen Shea in his last appearance as Linus.
Linus picks out a special box of chocolates for Miss Othmar.
Roll the clips and memories!
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Wiki, IMDb
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Willy Wonka’ – ‘Pure Imagination’ Song (1971)
More Peanuts at Bionic Disco: ‘It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown!’ (1976)
The Jack Nicklaus Suit. (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, Feb.1973)
“For the man of distinction, the suit of distinction.”
This didn’t catch on as well as the Arnold Palmer Drink. Daily 70s Ad #34: The Jack Nicklaus Suit originally appeared in the February, 1973 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. If the man doesn’t ring a bell – you can read up on golfer, Jack “Golden Bear” Nicklaus.
(Source: Texas Monthly)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: The Electric TIMEX (1972)
“Just as long as it’s groovy…” (The O’Jays, ‘I Love Music,’ 1976)
How’s your mood today? If you’re feeling down or bored, here’s The O’Jays to turn things around with the power of music.
“I Love Music” was written by Gamble & Huff and appears on the O’Jays’ November, 1975 L.P., Family Reunion. The song spent two weeks at #5 on the Billboard “Hot 100” in January of 1976. Here’s the band performing on Soul Train in early ’76 (or possibly late ’75).
Previously on Mood Music: Roy Clark, ‘I Never Picked Cotton’ (1975)
More O’Jays at Bionic Disco: The O’Jays, ‘So Full of Love’ promo (1978)
The Electric TIMEX. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov.10, 1972)
“Wear a power plant that gives you steady electric accuracy.”
The “Punchy-Face” watch that runs on nuclear power. Apparently. Daily 70s Ad #33: The Electric TIMEX originally appeared in the November 10, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Seagram’s Naked Martini (1975)