(Click to enlarge) “Where The Fun Never Sets.” Sexy and trippy. Maybe it’s just a mirage. Do note that the ad above doesn’t even mention Las Vegas. Clazzy! Daily 70s Ad #4 Sands Hotel ‘Sexy’ originally appeared in the October, … Continue reading
Tag Archives: 1978
The Cars’ debut single, “Just What I Needed,” released in May of 1978, a month before their self-titled L.P. hit record shops. The tune was penned by Ric Ocasek and sung by the band’s bassist, Benjamin Orr. “Just What I … Continue reading
“Get the fries with the extra step.” Well, that’s gonna do it for our Daily 70s Spots for now. Today I’m laying spot #365 on you. Don’t fret though. There will still be plenty of vintage 1970s commercials here at … Continue reading
“Mrs. Olson’s advice works.” Alrighty, let’s brew up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Folger’s coffee commercial featuring famed spokesperson, Mrs. Olson (played by Virginia Christine). Spot aired in July of 1978. Update: The male actor in the spot is … Continue reading
The Police recorded “Can’t Stand Losing You” in the top half of 1978 and the song was first released as a single in August of that year. It was later reissued in June of 1979 (where the official video below … Continue reading
“Honda’s Great Give-Away Days.” Let’s hop on our Daily 70s Spot and ride it down the road a piece. Here’s a Honda Moped commercial featuring a young Steve Guttenberg. Spot aired in July of 1978. Daily 70s Spot #360: Honda … Continue reading