The Cattanooga Cats are doin’ their thing. (Hanna-Barbera, 1970)
Hanna-Barbera’s Cattanooga Cats originally ran on ABC from September, 1969 through September, 1971. 17 episodes were produced.
The Cattanooga Cats were a feline band of musicians; Kitty Jo (Julie Bennett), Country (Bill Callaway), Scoots (Jim Begg) and Groove (Casey Kasem). Similar to The Banana Splits or Skatebirds, the cartoon band would commence with the comedic shenanigans and then sing a song. A variety of cartoons would then be shown from Around the World in 79 Days, It’s the Wolf! and Motormouse and Autocat.
The song below, “Story Of My Life,” likely stems from 1970 or thereabouts (it’s not on the Cattanooga Cats L.P. of 1969, so I’m calling it as later). The tune is just under two-minutes of delightful pop and was probably written by musical director, Mike Curb. Vocalists include Michael Lloyd and Peggy Clinger. Have a happy Funshine Friday!
Winston Cigarettes ‘Hairy Gentleman.’ (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, Mar. 1977)
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“Winston is for real.”
Winner: ‘Mr. Hirsute Cigarette Model, 1977.’ Daily 70s Ad #104: Winston Cigarettes ‘Hairy Gentleman’ originally appeared in the March, 1977 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
Party Tyme Cocktail Mixes. (‘LIFE’ magazine, Apr. 28, 1972)
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“Come On. I dare you. Ask for any cocktail you can think of.”
How ’bout a Lime Rickey?! Brass Monkey? Moscow Mule? Daily 70s Ad #103: Party Tyme Cocktail Mixes originally appeared in the April 28, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
Henry James Clothing. (‘Orange Coast’ magazine, Jan. 1978)
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“Gentleman’s Clothiers.”
They say everything eventually comes back into fashion. I’m not so sure about that blue ensemble. Daily 70s Ad #102: Henry James Clothing originally appeared in the January, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine.