Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’ – ‘Mahna Mahna’ Song (1976)

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Play it backwards and they say the same thing, man. ('Mahna Mahna' song, 'The Muppet show,' 1976)

Play it backwards and they say the same thing, man. (‘Mahna Mahna’ song, ‘The Muppet show,’ 1976)

It had to happen at some point – and now it has. Here’s the insightful, thought-provoking “Mahna Mahna” song. I demand that you sing along. In the office, on the bus, where ever.

The “Mahna Mahna” clip below comes from the first episode of The Muppet Show and originally aired in January of 1976. Have a happy Funshine Friday!

‘The Muppet Show’: ‘Mahna Mahna’ Song, 1976

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’ – Harry Belafonte & Animal Drum Duel (1978)

More Muppets at Bionic Disco: ‘The Muppet Show’ Season One Promos/Gag Reel (1976)

Daily 70s Ad: Kenner’s Snoopy Toothbrush (1973)

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Kenner’s Snoopy Toothbrush. ('Cincinnati' magazine, December, 1973)

Kenner’s Snoopy Toothbrush. (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, December, 1973)


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“Snoopy makes it fun to brush your teeth!”

This one goes well with the TV commercial I posted in June – “70s Spots: Snoopy Toothbrush.” Daily 70s Ad #230: Kenner’s Snoopy Toothbrush originally appeared in the December, 1973 issue of Cincinnati magazine.

(Source: Cincinnati)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Bob Dylan ‘Self Portrait’ (1970)

Daily 70s Ad: Bob Dylan ‘Self Portrait’ (1970)

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Bob Dylan ‘Self Portrait.' ('Billboard' magazine, June 20, 1970)

Bob Dylan ‘Self Portrait.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, June 20, 1970)


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“In four weeks this portrait will be in one million homes.”

Self Portrait is Bob Dylan’s 10th studio L.P. and contains an abundance of cover songs across four sides of vinyl. Daily 70s Ad #229: Bob Dylan ‘Self Portrait’ originally appeared in the June 20, 1970 issue of Billboard magazine.

(Source: Billboard)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Chevy Nova ‘Cop Car’ (1978)

Daily 70s Ad: Chevy Nova ‘Cop Car’ (1978)

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Chevy Nova ‘Cop Car.' ('Popular Science' magazine, August, 1978)

Chevy Nova ‘Cop Car.’ (‘Popular Science’ magazine, August, 1978)


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“Chevy’s specially equipped police Nova is now on duty in police departments in 49 states.”

Its no Gran Torino, but it’ll do. Daily 70s Ad #228: Chevy Nova ‘Cop Car’ originally appeared in the August, 1978 issue of Popular Science magazine.

(Source: Popular Science)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Boy Scout’s Lady’s Uniform (1972)

Daily 70s Ad: Boy Scout’s Lady’s Uniform (1972)

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Boy Scout’s Lady’s Uniform. ('Scouting' magazine, October, 1972)

Boy Scout’s Lady’s Uniform. (‘Scouting’ magazine, October, 1972)


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“Ladies, here’s your new optional uniform that’s as kicky as the spring that’s coming in!”

Kicky! Daily 70s Ad #227: Boy Scout’s Lady’s Uniform originally appeared in the October, 1972 issue of Scouting magazine.

(Source: Scouting)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: WXIX-TV ‘’Star Trek’ For Fall’ (1975)

Music For Monday: The Temptations, ‘Plastic Man’ (1973)

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"Tryin' to get it over, any way he can!" (The Temptations, "Plastic Man," 1973)

“Tryin’ to get it over, any way he can!” (The Temptations, “Plastic Man,” 1973)

Good morning! Here’s your Music for Monday – a taste of psychedelic soul from The Temptations.

Here we find the band performing “Plastic Man” on Soul Train in 1973. “Plastic Man” hit #40 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” and appeared on the L.P., Masterpiece of February ’73. Stretch out and listen a while.

The Temptations Perform ‘Plastic Man’ On ‘Soul Train,’ 1973

Previously on Music for Monday: Led Zeppelin, ‘The Song Remains The Same’ (Live ’75)

More of The Temptations at Bionic Disco: The Temptations, ‘Masterpiece’ (1973)