70s Memories: Michael McKean’s Credibility Gap

(Photo: David L. Lander, Harry Shearer, and Michael McKean send up Tom Snyder, mid-1970s – From Flotation Device blog) It’s my pleasure to point you towards some quality seventies memories today. At Michael McKean’s Flotation Device blog there’s two reminisces … Continue reading

70s Spots: Post Honeycomb Cereal (The Hulk, 1977)

“Honeycomb BIG!!!” Two boffo socko commercials for Post Honeycomb cereal on the table today. First up, the Honeycomb Hideout crew meets The Hulk in an animated spot from the late 70s. My best guess is ’76 or ’78. That copyright … Continue reading

70s Spots: ‘Dr. Strange’ (1978) & ‘California Fever’ (1979)

“Reach into the unknown with Dr.Strange!” Here’s a pair of long-forgotten television promos for your edification and enjoyment. First up, a September 1978 spot for the TV movie version of Marvel Comic’s Dr. Strange starring Peter Hooten, Jessica Walter, and … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Spider-Woman’ Cartoon (1979)

DePatie-Freleng’s Spider-Woman cartoon originally ran on ABC from September, 1979 to January, 1980. 16 episodes were produced. Jessica Drew, aka Spider-Woman, was voiced by Joan Van Ark and Spider-Man was portrayed by Paul Soles. You can catch the animated series’ … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: The Fantastic Four (cartoon series, 1978)

DePatie-Freleng’s animated version of The Fantastic Four originally ran on NBC from September to December, 1978. 13 episodes, featuring limited animation and over-the-top dialogue, were produced. This 70s-era re-imagining of the Fantastic Four is somewhat notorious for replacing Johnny “Human … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Spider-Man for Pizzazz Magazine (1978)

Here’s a good one. Spider-Man as a reluctant spokesman for Marvel’s short-lived Pizzazz Magazine. Pizzazz (“with more Shaun Cassidy pics than his mother…”) was published between 1977 and 1979 and 16 issues were produced. This TV spot was grabbed from … Continue reading