Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Hot Wheels Sizzlers (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “This is the fastest car in the world.” I had plenty of slick-looking Hot Wheels in my collection as a kid. And those flexible, orange plastic tracks were everywhere too. The cars were great but those … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Barbie (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Barbie is the number 1 doll.” Barbie. She’s kind of a big deal. Daily 70s Ad #25: Mattel – Barbie originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Baby Tender Love Doll (1970)

(Click on ad to enlarge) “This doll doesn’t do anything. Except get dragged around, bathed, hugged, talked to and loved a lot.” Here’s the second entry in our week of Mattel ads. Daily 70s Ad #24: Mattel – Baby Tender … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Jim Backus For LA-Z-Boy (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “You will be the envy of your friends!” Mr. Magoo likes to recline too. Daily 70s Ad #19: Jim Backus For LA-Z-Boy originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spot: Marlboro Cigarettes TV Commercial (1970)

“Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.” Our Sunday 70s Spot features a now rare Marlboro cigarettes commercial featuring the “Marlboro Country” slogan. Spot aired in August of 1970. Cigarette commercials were banned from US television just … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Birds Eye ‘Awake’ Beverage (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Awake isn’t only for breakfast.” Here’s an idea: plop that concentrated O.J. in some club soda. Yum! Daily 70s Ad #15: Birds Eye ‘Awake’ Beverage originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. … Continue reading