Daily 70s Ad: Phone-Mate ‘Answering Machine’ (1973)

(Click to enlarge) “What it does is answer your phone in your voice and then records the message of your caller. It’s that simple.” Direct from the 1973 Consumer Electronics Show. What a concept! But will it catch on? Daily … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ (1977)

(Click to enlarge) “When is a headache The Excedrin Headache?” This issue also featured the NYC opening of a film called Star Wars. Daily 70s Ad #138: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ originally appeared in the May 30, 1977 issue of New … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Campari & Tonic (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “A refreshing change from the drink you ask for out of habit.” An “after-the-match drink”? How sporting! Daily 70s Ad #132: Campari & Tonic originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine. (Source: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Pipers Scotch (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “It’s made for weekends like this.” Comes with its own carrying case. Pretty slick. Daily 70s Ad #126: Pipers Scotch originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine. (Source: New York) Previously on … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Texaco Presents Danny Kaye’s Metropolitan Opera (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “Let Danny Kaye lead you and your whole family on a wonderful, one-hour magical tour through the fascinating world of opera.” The Court Jester does his best to make opera fun for all. Daily 70s Ad #120: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop (1975)

(Click to enlarge) “Sorry, you’ll have to provide your own driver.” Comes with carpeting and a locking gas cap? Sold! Daily 70s Ad #116: Dodge Colt Carousel Hardtop originally appeared in the April 28, 1975 issue of New York magazine. … Continue reading