Happy Funshine Friday! Just for you, here’s a fresh batch of exciting seventies commercials. We begin with good ol’ Vivian Vance as Maxine in a spot for Maxwell House. Vance did a whole series of these Maxwell House spots late … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 1974
If you’re wondering why yesterday’s Music for Monday entry was missing, apologies for that. I was out of town and couldn’t get back to the ol’ computer in time. I’m back in the official nostalgia chair now and ready to … Continue reading
Last month, we featured Hues Corporation’s #1 smash “Rock The Boat.” Now, the California trio are back with their follow-up hit “Rockin’ Soul.” “Rockin’ Soul” is the title track from the band’s 1974 LP and the tune grabbed another nice … Continue reading
Here we find one of the all-time greats, Ella Fitzgerald, raising a large glass of Jim Beam. After she’s finished her refreshing beverage she will sing and hold a long note – and that glass will shatter into a million … Continue reading
Today’s quartet of commercials runs from 1973 to 1976. You’ll find a Charmin spot featuring a Mr. Whipple Beach Towel offer (starring Dick Wilson & Sarah Kennedy), Glass Plus (with Elaine Giftos), Mighty Dog, and Sears SteadyRider shocks (with racer … Continue reading
Here’s actor-comedian Redd Foxx, best known for starring in Sanford and Son and releasing hundreds of raunchy “party” albums, for Colt 45 Malt Liquor. The ad appeared in Ebony magazine in August of 1974, a mere 47 years ago. Previously … Continue reading