Daily 70s Ad: John & Yoko, ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’ (1971)

“Happy Xmas (war is over), Love, John & Yoko.” That would be John Lennon and Yoko Ono, but you knew that already. “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” didn’t stir up much chart success in the US after its original December … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Fisher-Price Toys (1974)

“Colors stay bright. Edges stay smooth. Works work. Wheels whirl.” Recognize any childhood favorites? Daily 70s Ad #346: Fisher-Price Toys originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Schwinn ‘Cycling Christmas’ … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad : Schwinn ‘Cycling Christmas’ (1970)

“It’s A Cycling Christmas For Everyone!” 1970 looks more like 1960 in this one. Daily 70s Ad #345: Schwinn ‘Cycling Christmas’ originally appeared in the December, 1970 issue of Boy’s Life magazine. (Source: Boy’s Life) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Daisy B-B Gun, ‘Xmas Morning’ (1974)

“Daisy has a style and an age-graded B-B gun to please each of your children this Christmas.” “You’ll shoot your eye out!” Daily 70s Ad #344: Daisy B-B Gun, ‘Xmas Morning’ originally appeared in the November, 1974 issue of Popular … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Coca-Cola, ‘For The Real Times’ (1974)

“It’s the real thing. Coke.” Time to gather up family, friends…and polyester sport coats. Daily 70s Ad #343: Coca-Cola, ‘For The Real Times’ originally appeared in the December, 1974 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Donny Most, ‘Hit Album’ (1976)

“The Most! Donny, that is.” Go on and get it out of your system, “Hey, it’s Ralph Malph!” Daily 70s Ad #342: Donny Most, ‘Hit Album’ originally appeared in the December 04, 1976 issue of Billboard magazine. (Source: Billboard) Previously … Continue reading