Daily 70s Ad: Robinson’s ‘Perfection In Suede’ (1978)

(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

Saturday 70s Spots: Texaco ‘World Trade Center’ & ‘Uncle Sam’ (1978)

“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

Saturday 70s Spots: Chevy Camaro & Monte Carlo (1978)

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

70s Moments: Paul Lynde’s WSPD-TV Weather Report (Toledo, 1978)

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

Daily 70s Ad: Chelsea Row’s Unconstructed Clothing (1978)

(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