Sunday 70s Spots: Buick Turbo-Chargers & Wagons (1977)

“The wizardry of turbo-charging.” Taking it all the way back to December of 1977, we have two spots for Buick’s 1978 line-up. Firstly, a look at the “turbo-charged” Regal and LeSabre sports coupes. And following that, a commercial for the … 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

Saturday 70s Spots: Joe Namath & ‘Mother Tums’ (1977)

“It cooks and fries anything at all.” Greetings, one and all! It’s high time I updated the ‘Disco and rolled out some vintage commercials. Today, we’re visiting with Joe Namath and “Mother Tums.” Our first spot finds Broadway Joe offering … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Linda McCartney – ‘Linda’s Pictures’ (1977)

“The best of her camera work from The Beatles to Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Dylan and McCartney.” Linda Eastman’s Kodak Moments. Linda McCartney – ‘Linda’s Pictures’ originally appeared in the Feb./Mar., 1977 issue of Mother Jones magazine. (Source: Mother … Continue reading