Daily 70s Ad: Desert Inn & Country Club, Las Vegas (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “Enjoy the glamour, the glitter, the fun and excitement in one of America’s most luxurious resort hotels.” Nicknamed “The D.I.” Opened in 1950. Owned by Howard Hughes in the 1970s. Shuttered in August, 2000. Daily 70s Ad … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Oldsmobile Omega & Cutlass (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Who says an ‘economy’ car has to look like an economy car?” I never really thought about it before, but the name “OLDsmobile” doesn’t really conjure up images of things new and cutting-edge, does it? Daily 70s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Minute Maid Orange Juice ‘Bing Crosby’ (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “The best there is.” Minute Maid autographed edition? Huh. OK. Daily 70s Ad #237: Minute Maid Orange Juice ‘Bing Crosby’ originally appeared in the September 25, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously on Daily 70s … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Marvin Gaye ‘Let’s Get It On’ (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “If you have ever loved, this record will move you.” Sitting at no.1 this week, 41 years ago. Daily 70s Ad #236: Marvin Gaye ‘Let’s Get It On’ originally appeared in the September 08, 1973 issue of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Chevy Vega Woody Wagon (1974)

(Click to enlarge) “That’s a lot of wagon in a neat little package.” Sings: “I’ve got a ’74 Chevy and I call it a Woody!” Daily 70s Ad #235: Chevy Vega Woody Wagon originally appeared in the August, 1974 issue … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: International Fashions’ Metro Suits (1970)

(Click to enlarge) “Unmistakably International…Unquestionably Today’s Fashions.” They say all styles become fashionable again. I’m still waiting on these. Daily 70s Ad #234: International Fashions’ Metro Suits originally appeared in the September, 1970 issue of Ebony magazine. (Source: Ebony) Previously … Continue reading