Daily 70s Ad: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Black Velvet feels great in a crowd.” A black velvet jumpsuit? Very nice! Daily 70s Ad #118: Black Velvet Canadian Whisky originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on … Continue reading

Sunday 70s Spots: Susan Anton For Muriel Cigars (1976 & ’77)

“Where there’s Muriel smoke there’s fire.” Today we move from 1970s electronics to cigars. Cigars and Susan Anton. Because, apparently smoke was sexy. Now, stop all that coughing and enjoy! Firstly, a commercial featuring a lonely male in a late … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Radio Shack CBs & Coleco’s ‘Combat!’ (1976 & ’77)

“The video tank game with two-fisted controls!” Today our commercial theme will be 1970s electronics. First up, a spot for Radio Shack’s line of CB radios that aired in February of 1976. Following that, a very cool spot for Coleco’s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Pickups (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Dodge Trucks Have Got It Where It (Really) Counts.” “Dodge Trucks.” Good advice for crossing the street safely. Hah! Get it? (Yeah. I’m sorry.) Daily 70s Ad #110: Dodge Pickups originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: Chevrolet Caprice & Malibu (1977)

“See what’s new today – in a Chevrolet.” Welcome to Chevy weekend ’cause – why the heck not? Here’s two commercials that aired in November of 1977. The first spot is for the Caprice, the second, for the “New-Size” Malibu. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Winston Cigarettes ‘Hairy Gentleman’ (1977)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Winston is for real.” Winner: ‘Mr. Hirsute Cigarette Model, 1977.’ Daily 70s Ad #104: Winston Cigarettes ‘Hairy Gentleman’ originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading