Music For Monday: New York Dolls, ‘Showdown’ (Live, 1974)

New York Dolls’ cover of Archie Bell’s “(There’s Gonna Be A) Showdown” was released as a B-side to “Puss ‘N’ Boots” in 1974 and appeared on the band’s second LP Too Much Too Soon. Here’s the famed, thrashy rebels performing … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Eureka Vacuum, Mazda Wagon, ‘Three Musketeers’ & More (1974-75)

Our new batch of seventies commercials is a mix of products from 1974 to 1976 (or thereabouts). Firstly, the Eureka vacuum. Following that, Horizon Coffee with Pernell Roberts playing a bean-grower called Simon Stone. Finally, the Mazda wagon and a … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Hasbro’s Wacky Wheel (1971), ’74 Chevy Monte Carlo & More

An eclectic selection of early to mid-seventies commercials on display today. First up, we have Hasbro’s Wacky Wheel toy in a goofy spot I think you’ll enjoy. Following that, it’s an animated ad for GE light bulbs, the 1974 Chevy … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Big Jim Toy (1973), Jenos Pizza Rolls (1972) & More

As we prepare to roll into the weekend, I’ve gathered together another fine set of seventies commercials for you. They range from 1971 to 1974 and feature the Ford station wagon, Jenos Pizza Rolls, Big Jim’s Rescue Rig, and Green … Continue reading

70s Commercials: Underwood Deviled Ham, Don Rickles, Star-Kist (1974-77)

Here’s a good batch of time capsules ranging from 1974 to 1977. You’ll find child actor Mason Reese in one of his numerous spots for Underwood, Don Rickles for National Car Rental, Charlie the Tuna for Star-Kist, and a trio … Continue reading

70s Spots: Franco-American (1974), Milky Way (1975) & More

In this assortment of vintage seventies commercials everything is edible. You can even eat the dishes. Well, maybe don’t eat the dishes. For the first course, we have Fruity Pebbles. Followed by hot Franco-American Spaghetti with Meatballs featuring a Barry … Continue reading