Time to switch on the memory box for an assortment of vintage commercials. This time around you’ll find spots for Cool Whip, Hasbro’s Ricochet Racers, Air France with Brigitte Bardot, and Winnebago with Tom Kennedy. Have at ’em. Cool Whip … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 1974
Ringo Starr – ‘Oh My My’ ad via Billboard March 02, 1974 Ringo Starr’s Ringo album released in November of 1973 and spawned a number of radio hits for the former Beatle. In addition to “Photograph” and “You’re Sixteen” there … Continue reading
Mick Ronson – ‘Love Me Tender’ ad via Billboard March 02, 1974 Here’s a striking ad found in music industry magazines from the first week of March 1974. 47-years-ago Ronson, former guitarist for David Bowie’s Spiders from Mars, released the … Continue reading
A number of future sitcom celebrities can be found in today’s batch of ancient commercials. You can spy Charlotte Rae and Sorrell Booke in a Charmin spot and Pam Dawber in one for Prell shampoo. You’ll also enjoy spots for … Continue reading
Opening up a dusty copy of Radio & Records mag I see that the hot new radio entries for the week of February 15, 1974 include Paul McCartney & Wings, John Denver, Rick Derringer, and Carly Simon & James Taylor. … Continue reading
” Reach out for Quasar! “ Today, we’ve got an eclectic set of commercials for you from 1974. The spots are for Quasar TVs, STP oil filters, Excedrin P.M., and Gallo white wine. Let’s get right to it! Quasar TV … Continue reading