Benelli Mini-Cycles. (‘American Motorcyclist,’ Jan. 1972)
“The real machines.”
Benelli is an Italian motorcycle company founded in 1911. According to Wikipedia, Benelli bikes from the 70s command high prices in the used marketplace.
Daily 70s Ad #20: Benelli Mini-Cycles originally appeared in the January, 1972 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine.
(Source: AMA)
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Jim Backus for LA-Z-Boy (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov.13, 1970)
“You will be the envy of your friends!”
Mr. Magoo likes to recline too. Daily 70s Ad #19: Jim Backus For LA-Z-Boy originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
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Mr. Starr is not pleased. (‘Drowning in the Sea of Love,’ 1977)
Ringo Starr released “Drowning in the Sea of Love” in October of 1977 and it failed to set the charts alight. The L.P. carrying the single, Ringo the 4th, was also unsuccessful.
This may not be the best song you hear today but it’s a disco-singing Beatle in a rarely-seen video. That alone is worth the price of admission. I’ll also note here that I own a vinyl copy of Ringo the 4th and used to attend Beatlefest conventions in the late 70s and early 80s where videos like this were shown – and I don’t believe I’ve ever seen this promo before. Or it’s been 37 years and my mind has deleted the memory. Have at it!
Previously on Mood Music: David Bowie, ‘Oh! You Pretty Things’ (Live ’72)
Simplicity Mower ‘Wonder Boy.’ (‘Popular Science’ magazine, Apr. 1973)
“Our generation gap is showing.”
All dressed up and ready to scoot around the yard. Daily 70s Ad #18: Simplicity Mower ‘Wonder Boy’ originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine.
(Source: Popular Science)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Campari & Soda (1976)
‘The Man Who Would Be King’ trailer title, 1975
Director John Huston originally intended to film The Man Who Would Be King (based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling) in the 1950s with Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable. The production didn’t come together until the 1970s, allowing Sean Connery and Michael Caine to step into the starring roles of Danny and Peachy.
A royal team-up: Sean Connery (Danny) and Michael Caine (Peachy)
A rollicking adventure tale filled with humor, action and enticing scenery,The Man Who Would Be King follows a pair of roguish former soldiers as they ascend to power in 19th Century Kafiristan.
The film is one of my favorites from the 70s. I would have been nine years old when my mother took us to see the movie in the theater. Sadly, I can’t remember the last time I heard someone talking about this picture or have seen it playing on TV. Will someone set up a revival showing of this film and have Connery, Caine and co-star, Christopher Plummer speak afterwards? All of these wonderful actors are still around and in their 80s. I don’t mean to be morose – but hurry!
Here’s the original 1975 trailer hosted by John Huston. Roll it – then watch the entire film again. I intend to. It’s been well over a decade since I’ve enjoyed the tale.
The Man Who Would Be King Wiki, IMDb
The Man Who Would Be King review at Every70sMovie
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘All That Jazz’ (1979)
Campari & Soda (‘New York’ magazine, May 24, 1976)
“That unique, tongue-tingling flavor of Campari.”
Tongue-tingling on the way! Nice turtleneck and stone-washed suede jacket combo too. Daily 70s Ad #17: Campari & Soda originally appeared in the May 24, 1976 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
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