Daily 70s Ad: Cheech & Chong, ‘ Basketball Jones’ (1973)

“It’s hard to be clean & creative.” “Basketball Jones” from the L.P, Los Cochinos. Did you know George Harrison, Billy Preston and Carol King all appear on this tune? ‘Tis true! Daily 70s Ad #260: Cheech & Chong, ‘ Basketball … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: International Harvester, ‘The Other Pickup’ Truck (1974)

“This ’74 International grips the ground like a quarterhorse.” Anyone remember International Harvester vehicles? Daily 70s Ad #259: International Harvester, ‘The Other Pickup’ Truck originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Friskies ‘Kissing Pets’ (1971)

“Five irresistible flavors for both cats and dogs.” Awwwwww. Daily 70s Ad #258: Friskies ‘Kissing Pets’ originally appeared in the September 24, 1971 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Rawlings NFL Jerseys For Kids (1977) … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Rawlings NFL Jerseys For Kids (1977)

“With 28 National Football League teams to choose from, it’s likely there’ll be a lot of trades before the season’s over.” Welcome to my 1970s wardrobe. Daily 70s Ad #257: Rawlings NFL Jerseys For Kids originally appeared in the October, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Champion, ‘Superbowl Of Motocross’ (1978)

“With its spectacular whoops, catapults and mini-mountains, AMA’s Superbowl of Motocross VII in the L.A. Coliseum was some kind of a challenge.” The winner? Yamaha star, Mike Bell. Daily 70s Ad #256: Champion, ‘Superbowl Of Motocross’ originally appeared in the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Clairol ‘Looking Good’ (1970)

“Looking good. That’s what Clairol is all about.” A well-groomed family has more fun. Clairol knows. Daily 70s Ad #255: Clairol ‘Looking Good’ originally appeared in the September, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading