Daily 70s Spot #447: ‘The Johnny Cash Show’ (1970)

“Join Johnny Wednesday night.” This week, let’s watch a spot from each year, 1970 through ’78. Here’s an ABC promo for The Johnny Cash Show that aired in November of 1970. It starts off with some old-timey illustrations and miscast … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Vic Tayback & Wally Schirra (1970)

“To cut yourself you almost have to try.” Here’s two commercials from November of 1970 featuring known personalities. First, we have actor, Vic Tayback (prior to being cast as Mel on Alice) for Edge shaving gel. After that, one of … Continue reading

Thanksgiving Holiday Repeats: ‘Charlie Brown’ & ‘The Brady Bunch’ (1973 & ’70)

As is now tradition here… Happy Thanksgiving, Bionic pals! Here’s some Thanksgiving holiday favorites from years past. 70s’ style reruns, if you will. May your celebrations be bountiful! A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (And Appreciating Our Pop Culture) Happy Thanksgiving, fellow … Continue reading

Rad Ads: ‘The Owl And The Pussycat’ (1970)

“…No longer a story for children.” Starring Barbra Streisand and George Segal with a screenplay by Buck Henry. The Owl And The Pussycat originally appeared in the November 02 1970 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Close-Up Toothpaste ‘Swinging Party’ (1970)

“You never know when you’re going to be up close.” Happy Sunday! On-tap today, we’ve got a pair of Close-Up commercials from November 1970. First, you’ll find a swingin’ party packed with beautiful minglers. (Yes, “minglers.” That is now a … Continue reading