Daily 70s Ad: Lou Rawls For Budweiser (1978)

(Click to enlarge) “When I’m easin’ into evening, one beer does it best.” You’ll remember Lou Rawls many Bud commercials on TV. Here’s a lesser-seen print version. Daily 70s Ad #215: Lou Rawls for Budweiser originally appeared in the August … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Ann-Margret ‘Sophisticated Heat’ (1979)

(Click to enlarge) “In a special New York appearance – Billboard’s International Disco Forum VI.” “Sophisticated” is certainly the first word that comes to mind here. Daily 70s Ad #214: Ann-Margret ‘Sophisticated Heat’ originally appeared in the July 14, 1979 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Telly Savalas For Gillette (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “Cut me, baby, and I’ll bend both your edges back.” Hey look, it’s Telly “Kojack” Savalas for Gillette Twinjector. Daily 70s Ad #213: Telly Savalas For Gillette originally appeared in the August, 1975 issue of Popular Science … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Plymouth Satellite ‘Family Car’ (1972)

(Click to enlarge) “Plymouth Satellite. Because we believe a family car should be functional – but not dull.” Family car? Damn, I’ll take this as my mid-life crisis vehicle. Daily 70s Ad #212: Plymouth Satellite ‘Family Car’ originally appeared in … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Winner’ Converse Shoes For Sears (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “Converse makes ’em, but Sears gives ’em soul.” It’s a “soul” pun. See what they did there? Daily 70s Ad #211: ‘The Winner’ Converse Shoes For Sears originally appeared in the August, 1977 issue of Boy’s Life … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Bicentennial ‘76 Bricks’ (1976)

(Click to enlarge) “Own a genuine piece of Bicentennial America. A colonial brick, certified to be from the 1700’s.” Yes, it’s only $7.76. Daily 70s Ad #210: Bicentennial ‘76 Bricks’ originally appeared in the August 16, 1976 issue of New … Continue reading