Las Vegas Sands Hotel ‘Sexy’ (‘Orange Coast’ magazine, Oct. 1978)
“Where The Fun Never Sets.”
Sexy and trippy. Maybe it’s just a mirage. Do note that the ad above doesn’t even mention Las Vegas. Clazzy! Daily 70s Ad #4 Sands Hotel ‘Sexy’ originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine.
(Source: Orange Coast)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Saks Fifth Ave – ‘People Weekly’ (1979)
Saks Fifth Avenue – People Weekly. (‘New York’ magazine, Jun. 04, 1979)
“Saks Fifth Avenue People Are People People.”
People magazine makes a play for the upscale NYC crowd. Daily 70s Ad #3: Saks Fifth Ave – ‘People Weekly’ originally appeared in the June 04, 1979 issue of New York magazine.
(Source: New York)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Hi-C Grape Drink (1970)
“You look so fancy I can tell…” (‘Ric Ocasek and The Cars, 1978)
The Cars’ debut single, “Just What I Needed,” released in May of 1978, a month before their self-titled L.P. hit record shops. The tune was penned by Ric Ocasek and sung by the band’s bassist, Benjamin Orr.
“Just What I Needed” climbed into the top 20 in the UK and the top 30 in the US. Below, you’ll find a clip of the band performing this pop masterpiece live in ’78 on The Midnight Special. Crank it.
Previously on Music for Monday: The Police, ‘Can’t Stand Losing You’ (1978)
Hi-C Grape Drink (‘LIFE’ magazine, Nov. 13, 1970)
“The sensible drink.”
My thirst is quenched just looking at this beauty. Daily 70s Ad #2: Hi-C Grape Drink originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE magazine)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Lee Work Clothes (1975)
Today we’re firing up a new daily post we’ll be calling the “Daily 70s Ad.” Each day, for the next 365 days, we’ll be posting a fun, fantastic or fashionable magazine advertisement from the 1970s. Let’s jump right in!
Lee Work Clothes. (‘Popular Mechanics,’ July, 1975)
“Living the life of Lee.”
All suited up and ready to build the next discotheque or car wash. Daily 70s Ad #1: Lee Work Clothes originally appeared in the July, 1975 issue of Popular Mechanics.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
The ketchup thing worked out pretty well. The fries…not so much. (Heinz commercial, 1978)
“Get the fries with the extra step.”
Well, that’s gonna do it for our Daily 70s Spots for now. Today I’m laying spot #365 on you. Don’t fret though. There will still be plenty of vintage 1970s commercials here at the ‘Disco. Beginning next week, we’ll regularly post these 30 and 60-second time capsules over the weekend. Stay tuned for The Saturday 70s Spot and The Sunday 70s Spot.
Here to finish our year-long run is a Heinz french fries commercial featuring frozen, Deep Fries. Spot aired in July of 1978. Narration by Michael Bell.
Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Posh Puffs Tissues (1977)