Mattel – Barbie. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov.13, 1970)
“Barbie is the number 1 doll.”
Barbie. She’s kind of a big deal. Daily 70s Ad #25: Mattel – Barbie originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Baby Tender Love Doll (1970)
‘Blazing Saddles’ trailer title, 1974
This Friday, February 7th is the 40th Anniversary of the release of Mel Brook’s classic comedy Western, Blazing Saddles. To celebrate the occasion, we have the original theatrical trailer on display for you below.
Cleavon Little as Sheriff Bart.
Blazing Saddles stars Cleavon Little as Sheriff Bart and Gene Wilder as Jim (also known as “The Waco Kid”). Co-stars include Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman, Slim Pickins, Alex Karras and Dom DeLuise.
Gene Wilder as Jim aka ‘The Waco Kid.’
I saw the film when it originally released and loved it. I would have been 7-years-old at the time. No wonder I turned out as demented as I have. Incredibly, Brooks released another comedy classic, Young Frankenstein, a scant 10 months later. Talk about being on a roll.
Blazing Saddles Wiki, IMDb
Blazing Saddles review at Every70sMovie
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Man Who Would Be King’ (1975)
Mattel – Baby Tender Love Doll. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov.13, 1970)
“This doll doesn’t do anything. Except get dragged around, bathed, hugged, talked to and loved a lot.”
Here’s the second entry in our week of Mattel ads. Daily 70s Ad #24: Mattel – Baby Tender Love Doll originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Dr. Seuss Toys (1970)
Edgar Winter building a Frankenstein monster hit, 1973
A very fine Monday to you. As you stumble back into the work week like some sort of shambling monster, here’s the Edgar Winter Group performing “Frankenstein” as a theme song of sorts.
“Frankenstein” was written by Winter and produced by Rick Derringer. The rocking instrumental spent a week at #1 in May of 1973. Dan Hartman (yes, that Dan Hartman) plays bass, Ronnie Montrose plays guitar and Chuck Ruff is on drums. In the live TV clip below you’ll find a brief interview with Winter conducted by Rick Derringer before the band rips into it. Play loud and stomp away.
Previously on Music for Monday: Neil Sedaka, ‘Laughter In The Rain’ (1975)
Mattel – Dr. Seuss Toys. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov.13, 1970)
“Now, your little ones can play with these wonderful, whacky Dr. Seuss characters.”
Today through Friday I’ll be posting a series of Mattel toy ads that ran together in a 5-page LIFE spread. These are too cool not to share. Stay tuned.
Daily 70s Ad #23: Mattel – Dr. Seuss Toys originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Blue Boy Scout Uniform (1974)
“Right now, at your Ford dealer…” (Ford commercial, 1979)
“This baby’s built tough!”
On Saturday we had a double-shot of cereal commercials. For the Sunday 70s Spot, we have a Ford vehicle two’fer.
Here’s former Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus for Ford Vans, followed by a spot for Ford F-150 pickup trucks. Roll it!
Previously on 70s Spots: Super Sugar Crisp & Honeycomb Cereal (1977)