Daily 70s Ad: John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ (1975)

(Click ad to enlarge) “You should’a been there…” By the way, those blurry figures in front of Lennon are the other Beatles. Daily 70s Ad #95: John Lennon ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ originally appeared in the February 22, 1975 issue of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: US Army ‘Bravo’ (1977)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Everybody wants that feeling of accomplishment.” “Good pay” and “30 days paid vacation each year” included. Daily 70s Ad #94: US Army ‘Bravo’ originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine. (Source: Popular … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: AMC Gremlin (1974)

(Click ad to enlarge) “The only U.S. sub-compact with a standard six-cylinder engine.” A sexy backside from 40-years-ago. Daily 70s Ad #93: AMC Gremlin originally appeared in the April, 1974 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: RCA Clock Radios (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “More Than Radio Radios.” RCA says these are “almost works of art.” And I agree. Daily 70s Ad #92: RCA Clock Radios originally appeared in the November 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Beefeater Gin ‘Dedication’ (1976)

(Click ad to enlarge) “There’s a simple virtue that separates the extraordinary from the ordinary…Dedication.” A timeless ad: 38-years-old, but it could be run virtually unchanged today. Daily 70s Ad #91: Beefeater Gin ‘Dedication’ originally appeared in the May 24, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Seagram’s V.O. Canadian ‘Very Smooth’ (1970)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Some people know how to enjoy the little things.” That is a mighty serious sweater wrap. Daily 70s Ad #90: Seagram’s V.O. Canadian ‘Very Smooth’ originally appeared in the Nov. 13, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine. … Continue reading