Dickies ‘Working Class’ Wear. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, November, 1978) “We’d sell a lot more if they weren’t so damned durable.” A happy prisoner and his cheerful guards. Daily 70s Ad #320: Dickies ‘Working Class’ Wear originally appeared in the November, … Continue reading
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(Click to enlarge) “The computer built into Parker Brothers game Code Name: Sector is capable of making thousands of calculations per second.” Submarine pursuit. Very Battleship-esque. Daily 70s Ad #316: Parker Brothers Code Name: Sector Electronic Board Game originally appeared … Continue reading
“Here’s the happy marriage of a sporty car and a practical truck.” A late ’78 ad, so we’re likely looking at the 1979 edition here. Daily 70s Ad #312: Chevy El Camino originally appeared in the November, 1978 issue of … Continue reading
“When you don’t want to follow the flock.” She really admires that Panatela Sportswear. Daily 70s Ad #309: Levi’s Sportswear Panatela Separates originally appeared in the November, 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading
“Live in it. Laugh in it. Love in it.” Your Avon representative can bring this by, holding it by its helpful built-in handle. Daily 70s Ad #304: Avon Tempo Fragrance originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Ebony magazine. … Continue reading
“The ‘Strip’ is a twinkling silver ribbon of elegance.” The sweater and cravat combination. Is that ever coming back? Daily 70s Ad #300: Las Vegas ‘Romance’ originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on … Continue reading