Cheryl Ladd sings like an angel. Hah! Dya’getit?
What does Cheryl Ladd (Charlie’s Angels) sing for us on this Funshine Friday? How about “Sunshine On My Shoulders”? That gonna work out for you? I thought so!
The clip below comes from episode 324 of The Muppet Show and originally aired in the summer of 1978.
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Wonderful World Of Disney’ (Intro, 1979)
Jimmie Walker’s J.J. Talking Toy (Ebony magazine, May, 1975)
“Kids think J.J. is Dyn-O-mite!”
Notice the ad avoids calling the item a “doll.” Still, it’s a pretty dyn-o-mite toy. Jimmie Walker’s J.J. Talking Toy originally appeared in the May, 1975 issue of Ebony magazine.
(Source: Ebony)
Previously on Rad Ads: Jonathan Winters For Hefty (1975)
‘Jaws 2’ trailer title, 1978.
“Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…”
Summer is fast approaching and thoughts turn to warm sun, beach visits and…scary shark movies. Jaws 2 (sequel to 1975’s Jaws) swam into theaters in June of 1978, quickly and successfully chewing up box office records.
Chief Brody is back, squinting into the sun once again. (‘Jaws 2’ trailer, 1978)
Roy Scheider (reluctantly) returned to reprise the role of Amity Island Police Chief Brody. Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton also return from the first flick. New actors included; Mark Gruner, Ann Dusenberry and Donna Wilkes. Enjoy the lengthy trailer below that probably gives too much away.
Jaws 2 Wiki, IMDb
Jaws 2 review at Every 70s Movie
Previously on Trailer Tuesday: Joe Don Baker In ‘The Pack’ (1977)
‘The blues had a baby, and they named that baby ‘rock and roll” (Muddy Waters, 1977)
Here’s Muddy Waters performing “The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock And Roll” live in 1977.
You can find Waters’ version of the Morganfield & Brownie McGhee tune on his 1977 L.P. Hard Again. Blues Monday?
Previously on Music for Monday: Loretta Lynn, ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ (1971)
Here comes the Coffee Van – let’s get this day started! (1976)
“Dodge Tradesman van owners won’t trade their Tradesman for anything.”
Greetings, lazy Sunday’ers! Continuing yesterday’s car theme, I now present two commercials from Dodge.
First in the dock, we have a slightly humorous spot for Dodge Tradesman vans from January, 1976. Following that, we find a happy family visiting the local firehouse from January of 1978.
Previously on 70s Spots: Chevrolet ‘Garage Sale’ & ‘Drive-In’ (1976 & ’78)
Chevy’s definition of a garage sale is an interesting one. (1976)
“C’mon down to your Chevy dealer’s garage sale now.”
Time to roll out some car commercials. Here’s two for Chevrolet.
First up, a spot from September, 1976 featuring a garage sale theme. After that, a collection of Chevy pickups enjoy a night out at the drive-in circa October, 1978. Chase the Chevys below.
Previously on 70s Spots: Hillshire Farm & Mazola (1979)