Daily 70s Spot #413: Kinney – Men’s Platform Shoe (1974)

“Platform soles and big high heels.” Here’s a commercial that’s one of those nearly perfect 1970s time capsules. Men’s platform shoes from Kinney. The spot aired in March of 1974. At $10.99, you won’t be able to deny these high-steppers. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #412: McDonald’s Big Mac Jingle (1974)

“Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and a sesame seed bun.” Here we find a December 1974 spot for McDonald’s featuring the well-known Big Mac jingle. Gordon Jump (of WKRP in Cincinnati fame) makes an appearance. Sing … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #411: Carnation Instant Breakfast (1974)

“Here’s one answer to high food prices.” Hello, Bionic friends. Let’s move on to a 1974 theme this week. Here’s one for a product I remember lurking in my family’s 1970s kitchen cabinet – Carnation Instant Breakfast. The spot aired … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: McDonald’s ‘Quarter Pounder People’ (1974 & ’77)

“Oh, you Quarter Pounder People…” Hi folks! Well, the ol’ work schedule has been keeping me mighty busy of late and you’ve likely noticed a lack of updates in the past two weeks. Never fear, things are normalizing somewhat and … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Don Rickles & Arte Johnson For Right Guard (1974 & ’75)

“Listen, ya hockey puck!” Bionic chuckleheads! Time to smile at Don Rickles and Arte Johnson as they help sell Right Guard deodorant. First we have Rickles shouting at the Right Guard president in July of 1974. After that, Laugh-In‘s Arte … Continue reading