Sep142019

Auto Racing – 1987 – CBSs Chris Economaki Sets The Stage For 1987 Running Of The Daytona 500

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Chris Economaki (October 15, 1920 – September 28, 2012) was an American motor sports commentator, pit road reporter and journalist…..who was given the title “The Dean of American Motorsports Journalism.”……as Microsoft chose Economaki to author the auto racing history portion of its Encarta Encyclopedia.  At CBS Sports, he covered International Race of Champions (IROC) events, Daytona 500’s (as seen in this video herewith) and Formula…

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Sep142019

Auto Racing – 1987 – Indy 500 – Special – Renowned Artist LeRoy Neiman – Painting In The Pits

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LeRoy Neiman was an American artist known for his brilliantly colored expressionist paintings and screen prints of athletes, musicians and sporting events…..as he produced about six different serigraph subjects a year….which generally were priced from $3,000 to $6,000 each…..with gross annual sales of new serigraphs alone topped $10 million….whereas originals can sell for up to $500,000 for works such as Stretch Stampede….which is a mammoth…

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Sep142019

Auto Racing – 1987 – Indy 500 – Jack Arute In Race Interview With Driver Danny Sullivan In His Pits

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Danny Sullivan is an American former race car driver…..who earned 17 wins in the CART Indy Car World Series….which included the 1985 Indianapolis 500…..while racing for Roger Penske Racing.  Sullivan also won the 1988 CART Championship…..while placing 3rd in points in 1986…..plus he also scored a victory in IROC. Jack Arute III is a former sportscaster for the NFL, college sports for Sirius XM…

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Sep132019

TV Ads – 1978 – Miracle White Cleaner + Vanish Toilet Bowl Cleaner + Bold Laundry Detergent

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Vanish is a brand of toilet bowl cleaner produced by S. C. Johnson in North America….when they obtained the brand through the purchase of The Drackett Company in 1992…..as the Vanish name has since accompanied S. C. Johnson’s Scrubbing Bubbles brand as a sub-brand. Miracle White Liquid Cleaner was a blue liquid additive product that was added to a favorite detergent to make clothes…

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Sep132019

TV Ads – 1978 – J C Penney Plain Pocket Jeans + BIC Shaver Razors + Secret Deodorant

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JC Penney  is an American department store chain with 865 locations in 49 U.S. states and Puerto Rico…..where in addition to selling conventional merchandise and clothing….JC Penney stores often house several leased departments such as Sephora, Seattle’s Best Coffee, salons, auto centers, optical centers, portrait studios and jewelry repair.  As evidenced by this video herewith…..their plain pocket jean has provided a less expensive alternative to Levi’s Jeans and Wrangler’s Jeans….for…

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Sep132019

Auto Racing – 1986 – Al Trautwig Shows How Indy 500 Is Not A Day Long Event – Its A Month Long Event

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This 1986 Indy 500 special piece by ABC’s Al Trautwig…..where he illuminates how the Indy 500 is not a one day event…..but rather a one month event…..as he details and highlights everything leading up to the actual race…..while starting 23 days before the race…..which makes for a really intriguing view into all things Indy 500. …

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Sep132019

Auto Racing – 1986 – Indy 500 – Al Trautwig PostRace Interview With 3rd Place Finisher Rick Mears

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Al Trautwig was a roving reporter for ABC Sports at the 1986 Indy 500…..where he interviewed 3rd place finisher Rick Mears at the end of the race…..as seen in this video herewith…..which is something that he did as a pit reporter alongside Host Jim McKay for ABC Sports’ coverage of the 1987 Indianapolis 500….as evidenced…

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Sep132019

Auto Racing – 1986 – Indy 500 – Jim Lampley + Sam Posey On The Driving Personality Of Danny Sullivan

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We are often surprised by the subject matter seen on our “short clips” with video that are around one minute or less long….as evidenced by this video seen herewith…..where ABC’s 1986 Indy 500 broadcast crew of Jim Lampley and Sam Posey delve into the subject of driver Danny Sullivan’s personality…..which a very interesting perspective of his “mental…

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Sep132019

TV Ads – 1978 – Revlon Make Up + Freshen Up Chewing Gum + Whataburger Restaurants + Pampers Diapers

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Revlon is an American multinational cosmetics, skin care, fragrance and personal care company…..which is headquartered in New York City….and was founded in 1932….while being based in New York City….and was listed on New York Stock Exchange. Freshen Up is a chewing gum with flavored gels inside….which is manufactured by Cadbury Adams in Brazil…..with flavors that include cinnamon, peppermint, spearmint and bubble gum…..with a fruit flavor that was offered in the 1970’s. Whataburger is an American privately held, regional fast food restaurant chain….which is headquartered and…

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