70s Spots: Ray-O-Vac (Burgess Meredith) & Bactine (1977)

“Get something started with Ray-O-Vac!” Here’s a dandy, celebrity-filled spot for Ray-O-Vac batteries. The commercial aired in December of 1977 and features Nipsey Russell, Ruth Buzzi, and Burgess Meredith. Star powah! After that, a classic spot for Bactine with a … Continue reading

70s Spots: Santa Anita Race Track (Ruth Buzzi, 1971)

“Get wildly emotional nine times a day!” Here’s a fun rarity for Santa Antia race track in Southern California. The spot features Ruth Buzzi portraying the frumpy Gladys Ormphby character she made famous on Laugh-In. Fellow Laugh-In cast member, Gary … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Baggy Pants & The Nitwits’ (1977)

DePatie-Freleng’s Baggy Pants & The Nitwits is one of those animated shows not currently available for sale and still lost in the recesses of your childhood mind. This one only rang a bell with me when I saw the characters … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The Lost Saucer’ (Jim Nabors, 1975)

Funshine Friday has arrived! Time to relive a childhood weekend “classic”. Today, we check out the intro to Sid & Marty Krofft’s The Lost Saucer. The Lost Saucer made its debut in September, 1975 and starred Ruth Buzzi and Jim … Continue reading