Daily 70s Ad: Smirnoff ‘Midnight Brunch’ (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Smirnoff leaves you breathless.” Not sure I want a drink that leaves me short of breath. Interesting choice of tagline. I have enjoyed a few midnight brunches in my day though. Daily 70s Ad #30: Smirnoff … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Monogram Model Kits (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Monogram Model kits are wild.” Here’s the final Mattel spot for the week. This one features “Fun & Games” like Snoopy’s Sopwith Camel model and the Mirror Mania board game. Daily 70s Ad #27: Mattel – … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Hot Wheels Sizzlers (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “This is the fastest car in the world.” I had plenty of slick-looking Hot Wheels in my collection as a kid. And those flexible, orange plastic tracks were everywhere too. The cars were great but those … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Barbie (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Barbie is the number 1 doll.” Barbie. She’s kind of a big deal. Daily 70s Ad #25: Mattel – Barbie originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Mattel – Baby Tender Love Doll (1970)

(Click on ad to enlarge) “This doll doesn’t do anything. Except get dragged around, bathed, hugged, talked to and loved a lot.” Here’s the second entry in our week of Mattel ads. Daily 70s Ad #24: Mattel – Baby Tender … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Jim Backus For LA-Z-Boy (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “You will be the envy of your friends!” Mr. Magoo likes to recline too. Daily 70s Ad #19: Jim Backus For LA-Z-Boy originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously … Continue reading