Monthly Archives: September 2011

Funshine Friday: Electra Woman and Dyna Girl

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Here’s the opening for Sid & Marty Krofft’s Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. The show appeared as 12 minute (or so) episodes within The Krofft Supershow and originally ran from September 11, 1976 to September 2, 1977. Electra Woman was … Continue reading →

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TV Time: NBC Commercials Jan, ’77 (Carter’s Inauguration)

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

I’m fascinated with actual commercial breaks that aired during the 1970s as they really bring one back into the moment. Click below to enjoy a long collection of TV spots as they aired during NBC’s coverage of President Jimmy Carter’s … Continue reading →

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Trailer Tuesday: Rollerball (’75)

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

“In the not too distant future, wars will no longer exist. But there will be Rollerball.” Here’s a nice pair of Rollerball spots from the Summer of 1975. The first short appears to be a TV spot, while the second, … Continue reading →

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Music for Mondays: Ohio Players ‘Love Rollercoaster’

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Happy Monday, good people. Time to get our week started off right with some funky honey from the Ohio Players. Put your dancin’ heels on and enjoy the ‘Players performing “Love Rollercoaster” on The Midnight Special. “Love Rollercoaster” was released … Continue reading →

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Henry Winkler Receives OBE From the Queen

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

Henry Winkler, best known for playing The Fonz on TV’s Happy Days, has been appointed OBE (Order of the British Empire) by the Queen of England. The BBC are reporting that Winkler has been honored for touring UK schools enlightening … Continue reading →

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Funshine Friday: Time for Timer ‘You Are What You Eat’

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

“Hi there, Time for Timer!” Happy Funshine Friday, folks. This afternoon let’s ingest a small dose of Timer. Time for Timer shorts first aired in 1973 and ran throughout the 1970s on ABC Saturday mornings. The cartoon shorts were produced … Continue reading →

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