Funshine Friday: ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ – Jack Wild Sings ‘How Lucky I Am’ (1970s Reruns)

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"How Lucky I Am!" (Jack Wild in 'H.R. Pufnstuf,' 1969)

“How Lucky I Am!” (Jack Wild in ‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ 1969)

Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic Pals!

Here’s Jack Wild singing “How Lucky I Am” from Sid and Marty Krofft’s H.R. Pufnstuf.

“How Lucky I Am” appeared in the second episode of the famed children’s series and originally aired in September of 1969. Most of us will remember the episode from endless repeat airing in the 1970s. Have a splendid weekend!

‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ – Jack Wild Sings ‘How Lucky I Am,’ 1969

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Daily 70s Ad: General Motors’ German Opel (1973)

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General Motors’ German Opel. ('Popular Mechanics' magazine, June, 1973)

General Motors’ German Opel. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, June, 1973)


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“Luxurious. Economical. Comfortable. Really ready for America.”

The Opel Manta Luxus. An American classic? Daily 70s Ad #209: General Motors’ German Opel originally appeared in the June, 1973 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.

(Source: Popular Mechanics)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Jim Beam Bourbon ‘Family Art’ (1970)

Daily 70s Ad: Jim Beam Bourbon ‘Family Art’ (1970)

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Jim Beam Bourbon ‘Family Art.' ('LIFE' magazine, June 19, 1970)

Jim Beam Bourbon ‘Family Art.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, June 19, 1970)


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“Son of the famous Col. Jim Beam.”

Kentucky Rocker. Daily 70s Ad #208: Jim Beam Bourbon ‘Family Art’ originally appeared in the June 19, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: New York Dolls ‘Too Much, Too Soon’ (1974)

Daily 70s Ad: New York Dolls ‘Too Much, Too Soon’ (1974)

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New York Dolls ‘Too Much, Too Soon.' ('Billboard' magazine, June 22, 1974)

New York Dolls ‘Too Much, Too Soon.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, June 22, 1974)


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“Featuring: ‘Stranded in the Jungle.'”

A cool one for the New York Dolls second L.P., released May 10, 1974 . Daily 70s Ad #207: New York Dolls ‘Too Much, Too Soon’ originally appeared in the June 22, 1974 issue of Billboard magazine.

(Source: Billboard)

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Trailer Tuesday: Michael Caine In ‘Pulp’ (1972)

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Michael Caine as Mickey King in 'Pulp,' 1972

Michael Caine as Mickey King in ‘Pulp,’ 1972

For this edition of Trailer Tuesday, we haul out the bizarre and highly-watchable cult film, Pulp.

Pulp, directed by Mike Hodges and released in 1972, stars Michael Caine as Mickey King. King, a writer of pulp detective novels, travels to Malta to ghostwrite an autobiography of a washed up movie star played by Mickey Rooney. Murder, mayhem and freaky comedy follows in his wake.

Yes, that's Mickey Rooney. I spared you the image of the man in his briefs. ('Pulp,' 1972)

Yes, that’s Mickey Rooney. I spared you the image of the man in his briefs. (‘Pulp,’ 1972)

Lionel Stander (Hart to Hart), who narrates the original Pulp trailer below, co-stars as Ben Dinuccio. 1940s & 50s film star, Lizabeth Scott portrays Princess Betty Cippola. Pulp would be Scott’s final film. Catch the trailer below.

*Music fans take note: The band Pulp took their name from this film.

‘Pulp’ Theatrical Trailer, 1972

Pulp Wiki, IMDb
Pulp review at Every 70s Movie

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Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘Foul Play’ (1978)

Daily 70s Ad: Shillito’s Clothes ‘Strictly For Kids’ (1973)

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Shillito’s Clothes ‘Strictly For Kids.' ('Cincinnati' magazine, August, 1973)

Shillito’s Clothes ‘Strictly For Kids.’ (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, August, 1973)


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“Special clothes for special times, all in friendly fabrics that keep coming back for more.”

That doesn’t look 100% safe. Daily 70s Ad #206: Shillito’s Clothes ‘Strictly For Kids’ originally appeared in the August, 1973 issue of Cincinnati magazine.

(Source: Cincinnati)

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