Funshine Friday: ‘The Perils of Penelope Pitstop’ (1970s Reruns)

The Perils of Penelope Pitstop, a spin-off of Hanna-Barbera’s Wacky Races cartoon, originally ran from September, 1969 to January of 1970. Just qualifying for 1970s pop culture. The show ran in reruns in the 1970s as well, so I’m laying … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Coke ‘Cool Stream’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “The world’s two great refreshers – the cool waters of ocean and stream and the taste of Coca-Cola…” Ahhhhhh. Daily 70s Ad #201: Coke ‘Cool Stream’ originally appeared in the July 17, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Avon Calling (1970)

Avon ‘For Everybody.’ (LIFE magazine, July 17, 1970) “Ordering everything for everybody is easy when the doorbell rings and it’s AVON CALLING.” Hey, those are some nice Peanuts bath time products. Daily 70s Ad #198: Avon Calling originally appeared in … Continue reading

Mood Music: Frank Sinatra, ‘I Have Dreamed’ (Live ’70)

“I will love being loved by you…” Mood Music time. Here’s Frank Sinatra performing “I Have Dreamed” live at The Royal Festival Hall in London in November of 1970. That same month, Sinatra retired from the music biz until 1973. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Sharp ‘Eye-Fi’ Color TV (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “Comes with a cordless hand-held unit that lets you turn the picture on and off, control the volume and adjust the tint.” Looking Sharp. Daily 70s Ad #175: Sharp ‘Eye-Fi’ Color TV originally appeared in the November … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: L&M Cigarettes ‘Serious Couple’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “There is a cigarette for the two of you.” So very serious. Daily 70s Ad #172: L&M Cigarettes ‘Serious Couple’ originally appeared in the June 19, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading