Category Archives: 3. Ees and Wizz: GYD Blog

Ees and Wizz: 1970s Rockers in Hockey Jerseys #1

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

I like reading about rock. I like looking at photos of those who play rock. And through the years I have noticed that in the mid- and late-1970s, more than a handful of rock stars enjoyed wearing ice hockey jerseys … Continue reading →

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Ees and Wizz: Fun Ad #9

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

Jose is HERE! Jose Feliciano! Wow! Where is he playing? Boston Garden? The Boston Tea Party? No, the Racquet Club at the Sheraton Hyannis. Of course. Boston Globe, Sept. 3, 1970 (evening edition)

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Ees and Wizz: Fun Ad #8

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

Whenever I seek entertainment, whether secular or spiritual, I demand two qualities: familiarity and excitement. Louisville Courier-Journal, October 11, 1975

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Ees and Wizz: Fun Ad #7

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

The “I’m Not a Crook” watch, advertised just over a month after Nixon’s resignation. “Note: This watch will no doubt become a collectors [sic] item and become more valuable in years to come.” So was the “I’m Not a Crook” … Continue reading →

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Ees and Wizz: Fun Ad #6

Posted on October 23, 2010 by

1976: The Year of the SKATEBOARD. And for your “stereotypically ‘me decade’” fix, we have: “Skateboarding also provides an opportunity for self-expression as each individual develops his or her own style and particular forms of expertise.” Louisville Sunday Courier-Journal and … Continue reading →

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Ees and Wizz: Fun Ad #5

Posted on October 21, 2010 by

Cowboy Smiley! Hooray! Oh, it says here he’s a (Children’s Evangelist). Let’s go anyway. I hear the Rocket Sale is pretty Exciting. Louisville Courier-Journal, October 11, 1975

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Ees and Wizz: Fun Ad #4

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

“For you and your family . . . the challenge of living and working in an ancient land whose people are intent on taking a more important part in the world of tomorrow.” You can’t accuse Grumman of false advertising. … Continue reading →

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Ees and Wizz: Fun Ad #3

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

I wonder what other “popular beliefs” about Mexican cuisine were prevalent in the Louisville, Kentucky, metro area in 1975. Louisville Courier-Journal, October 23, 1975

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Ees and Wizz: Fun Ad #2

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

The best concert ever? Yes. The kind of show that made you forget all about the city’s busing controversy for three to four hours. Louisville Courier-Journal, September 1975

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Ees and Wizz: Fun Ad #1

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

In my line of work, I look at a lot of microfilm, mostly publications from the early and mid-1970s. Reading microfilm is a time-consuming task, but I tend to take longer than I should. Why? I love the ads. Over … Continue reading →

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