“For Brooks Robinson, Johnny Bench. Reggie Jackson. Who knows… maybe your name will be on a Rawlings glove a few seasons from now.” I had a Rawlings glove. How about you? Rawlings Baseball Glove originally appeared in the June 1976 … Continue reading
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“Feel the Velvet, baby.” A smooth classic. Telly Savalas For Black Velvet Whisky originally appeared in the September 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on Rad Ads: Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine (1975) … Continue reading
“I urge you to try it.” I can’t look at Peter Ustinov and not think of Logan’s Run. Peter Ustinov For Gallo Wine originally appeared in the August 11, 1975 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on … Continue reading
“Fine little car.” She’s French, you know. Plymouth Horizon originally appeared in the September 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular Mechanics) Previously on Rad Ads: The Dry Look By Gillette (1978) … Continue reading
(Click to enlarge.) “The Dry Look pump leaves hair feeling as soft and natural as it looks.” Don’t be a stiff! Anson McWilliams sez so. The Dry Look By Gillette originally appeared in the September, 1978 issue of Popular Mechanics … Continue reading
Iron-On Transfers. (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, June 1976) “Let’s Boogie!” This ad is indelibly etched in my mind. Or, maybe I should say “ironed-on the inside of my mind.” Iron-On Transfers originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Boy’s Life … Continue reading