Daily 70s Spot #415: ‘The Towering Inferno’ TV Trailer (1974)

“One tiny spark becomes a night of blazing suspense…” Happy Friday! Here’s a TV trailer for The Towering Inferno that ran in December 1974, two weeks after the film hit theaters. The Towering Inferno was the highest-grossing film released in … Continue reading

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