Godfrey Cambridge For Kool-Aid. (‘Ebony’ magazine, July, 1973) “Another Kool-Aid smile.” Actor-comedian, Godfrey Cambridge appeared in the 1970s films Watermelon Man and Cotton Comes To Harlem, among others. The ad originally appeared in the July, 1973 issue of Ebony magazine. … Continue reading
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Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce. (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1978) “A sandwich is a sandwich, but a Manwich is a meal.” Contains tomatoes, sweet onions, bell peppers and a “special blend” of spices. Hunt’s Manwich Sandwich Sauce ad with actor-singer Johnny Brown … Continue reading
Jimmie Walker’s J.J. Talking Toy (Ebony magazine, May, 1975) “Kids think J.J. is Dyn-O-mite!” Notice the ad avoids calling the item a “doll.” Still, it’s a pretty dyn-o-mite toy. Jimmie Walker’s J.J. Talking Toy originally appeared in the May, 1975 … Continue reading
“Hefty gives you the right size-bag for every use.” Hef Hef Hef Hef Hefty! Jonathan Winters For Hefty originally appeared in the May, 1975 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Rad Ads: Chevrolet ‘Camper’s Pickup’ (1970) … Continue reading
“A beautiful way to relax.” Pure class. Daily 70s Ad #362: LA-Z-BOY Reclining Chairs originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Monogram WWII Classic Model Kits (1975) … Continue reading
“Built for the way you drive today.” You could fit a couple of MINI Coopers in there. Daily 70s Ad #360: ’75 Ford Elite originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading