Funshine Friday: ‘Willy Wonka’ – Veruca Salt Sings ‘I Want It Now’ (1971)

A very good Funshine Friday to you, Bionic Pals! Here’s the bratty and magnificent Veruca Salt singing “I Want It Now” from 1971’s Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Veruca Salt is portrayed by Julie Dawn Cole and “I Want … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Coca-Cola ‘365’ (1971)

(Click to enlarge) “365 days a year, Coca-Cola gives you real refreshment.” This one looks mighty refreshing on a 100 degree Southern California day. Daily 70s Ad #124: Coca-Cola ‘365’ originally appeared in the July, 1971 issue of Cincinnati magazine. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Volkswagen Bus (1971)

(Click to enlarge) “…The Volkswagen is short and high and really quite ugly.” A bit of rare, self-depreciating advertising. Daily 70s Ad #121: Volkswagen Bus originally appeared in the May 07, 1971 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Kodak ‘Smile Saver Kit’ (1971)

(Click to enlarge) “Kodak makes your pictures count.” I’m smiling just looking at all that…stuff…you needed just to grab a quick photo. Daily 70s Ad #117: Kodak ‘Smile Saver Kit’ originally appeared in the May 07, 1971 issue of LIFE … Continue reading