Daily 70s Ad: Sheaffer Pens For ‘Guys ‘N Dolls’ (1970)

“Let it hang free and swing with your “mod”-est fashions.” Wild youth with Sheaffer pens clipped to their waists and swinging about their necks! Daily 70s Ad #286: Sheaffer Pens For ‘Guys ‘n Dolls’ originally appeared in the October 16, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Quaker’s King Vitaman Cereal (1970)

“A new pre-sweetened cereal that kids really love.” Save an incredible 7 cents! Daily 70s Ad #282: Quaker’s King Vitaman Cereal originally appeared in the October 16, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Bob … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: David ‘Full-Length Furs’ (1970)

“That fine Italian hand in fur.” One for the style history book. Daily 70s Ad #277: David ‘Full-Length Furs’ originally appeared in the October 12, 1970 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Plymouth … Continue reading

Music For Monday: Shocking Blue, ‘Venus’ (1970)

“She’s got it!” Cats and Kittens! Straight outta Holland! It’s Shocking Blue with “Venus.” “Venus” hit the top of the Billboard US “Hot 100” in February of 1970. The song, written by guitarist Robbie van Leeuwen, was originally recorded and … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Engelbert Humperdinck, ‘World’s Most Romantic’ (1970)

“The world’s most romantic singing star.” Royal Box nightly at the Americana. Daily 70s Ad #266: Engelbert Humperdinck, ‘World’s Most Romantic’ originally appeared in the October 12, 1970 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading