Daily 70s Ad: Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person’ (1970)

“Elvis In-Person, Aug. 10-Sept. 7 International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada.” Elvis’ On Stage L.P. was recorded live in Vegas in February ’70 and hit the US Top 20 album charts. Daily 70s Ad #140: Elvis ‘On Stage’ & ‘In Person’ … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Doctor Dolittle’ (Cartoon Series, 1970)

DePatie-Freleng’s Doctor Dolittle animated series ran for a single season, debuting in September of 1970. 17, 30-minute episodes were produced. This rare cartoon was loosely-based on Hugh Lofting’s 1920s novels (as well as the 1967 movie musical) about a doctor … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Groovie Goolies’ Sing ‘Frankie’ (1970)

Happy Funshine Friday and impending extended weekend! Here’s Filmation’s Groovie Goolies singing a tune about cast member, Frankie. YouTube poster, JoeyFaustAGoGo has taken the stereo audio for the tune from the Goolies’ 1970 L.P. and synched it to the original … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Harley’s Electra Glide ‘In Green’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “Today, as always, the standard of the world.” I can’t help but think of the 1973 Robert Blake film, Electra Glide in Blue. Daily 70s Ad #129: Harley’s Electra Glide ‘In Green’ originally appeared in the July, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Yamaha Enduro ‘A Better Machine’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “There’s a rhythm to it…hill after hill…mile after mile.” I don’t know much about motorcycles or ponies, so I’m going to assume that a bike that handles “like a quarter horse” is a good thing. Daily 70s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Johnnie Walker Red ‘Luck Of The Scotch’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “So smooth – world’s best selling Scotch.” The “after-a-sip” photos turned out better than those “before.” Daily 70s Ad #114: Johnnie Walker Red ‘Luck Of The Scotch’ originally appeared in the May 07, 1970 issue of Jet … Continue reading