Yesterday's radio commercials and related jingles are disposable flotsam and jetsam. Often rescued from the dumpster and tape eraser, here's where they live to celebrate another day, and give us a peek into the pop culture of the past. All material has been sourced from tapes or vinyl discs (records) used on the air at radio stations or dubs of said tapes, transferred for pristine quality when possible.
Sunday, November 13, 2022
It was 50 years ago today..........
In a purchase of radio station gear and tapes last year, I came across this reel on this post. Usually, commerical tapes get wiped for reused for dubs of tapes for other stations or work tapes, etc, so I didn't have a lot of hope that the original content on this reel was intact. I put it on the machine and almost jumped for joy that it actually was and in great shape. 50 years ago was a different time, and this spot certainly reflects that, in a good way. I held off posting this given it's 50th was coming up (based on the box date) but worth it to respect the 50th anniversary of a spot likely lost and forgotten over time. Let's enjoy it again shall we?
That is certainly not the worst theme music I've ever heard. Thanks for sharing!
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