(Click ad to enlarge) “The texture is everything.” They should have coined a new word here and gone with “Suede-fection.” No? Daily 70s Ad #68: Robinson’s ‘Perfection In Suede’ originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. … Continue reading
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“Working to keep your trust.” I’ve got two Texaco spots for you this Saturday. Firstly, a commercial featuring the still relatively new (for 1978) World Trade Center. After that, a spot I remember fairly well featuring Uncle Sam leaping over … Continue reading
Welsh singer, Bonnie Tyler released “It’s a Heartache” (written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe) in the fall of 1977. The song hit #4 in the UK in November ’77 and by June of 1978 had climbed to a high … Continue reading
Today we have a pair of Chevrolet commercials for you to test drive. First up, a spot introducing the brand new Camaro Berlinatta model. After that, you can view the luxury of the Chevy Monte Carlo. Chevy Camaro Berlinetta Commercial, … Continue reading
In 1978, actor/comedian Paul Lynde was on tour with the play, The Impossible Years. While passing through Toledo, Ohio, Lynde, an Ohio native, stopped by WSPD-TV and haphazardly read the weather report. You can watch the five minutes of fun … Continue reading
(Click ad to enlarge) “Noveau Noveau Noveau Noveau…” The guy sulking fashionably in the corner really makes this one for me. Daily 70s Ad #46: Chelsea Row’s Unconstructed Clothing originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. … Continue reading