Funshine Friday: ‘New Zoo Revue’ (Intro, 1972)

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"Comin' right at you!" ('New Zoo Revue,' 1972)

“Comin’ right at you!” (‘New Zoo Revue,’ 1972)

New Zoo Revue originally ran in syndication from 1972 to 1977. This children’s show featured a married couple, Doug Momary and Emily Peden (Emmy Jo), and costumed animals; Freddie the Frog, Henrietta Hippo and Charlie the Owl. The aim was to teach kids important life lessons on subjects such as sharing or patience.

I watched New Zoo Revue on numerous occasions, but even as a child found the costumed characters of Freddie and Henrietta somewhat annoying. Here’s the intro and it’s sure to bring back mixed emotions and memories.

Interesting note: Bob Holt, the voice of Charlie the Owl, also provided the voice for Avatar in Ralph Bakshi’s Wizards.

New Zoo Revue Wiki, IMDb

‘New Zoo Revue’ Intro, 1972

Previously on Funshine Friday: Brady Bunch Kids Live At The Hollywood Bowl (Thanksgiving, 1973)

Daily 70s Spot: Bob Hope For Texaco Havoline Oil (1978)

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"Hey, I gotta tell ya..." (Bob Hope for Texaco, 1978)

“Hey, I gotta tell ya…” (Bob Hope for Texaco, 1978)

“Protect your car like a trooper.”

Time to pop the hood on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another Texaco commercial featuring actor/comedian Bob Hope. In this spot, Hope espouses the virtues of Havoline motor oil. Spot aired in March of 1978.

Daily 70s Spot #315: Bob Hope For Texaco Havoline Oil, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Betty Crocker Potatoes (1974)

Daily 70s Spot: Betty Crocker Potatoes (1974)

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Betty Crocker? Or an incredible simulation? (Betty Crocker commercial, 1974)

Betty Crocker? Or an incredible simulation? (Betty Crocker commercial, 1974)

“The Plain-Meat Potatoes.”

Hey, look at that. It’s time to take our Daily 70s Spot out of the oven. Here we have a Betty Crocker Potatoes commercial featuring Scalloped, Au Gratin, Hash Browns and Creamed varieties. Spot aired in February of 1974.

Daily 70s Spot #314: Betty Crocker Potatoes Commercial, 1974

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Sears ‘Dynaglass’ Tires (1971)

Daily 70s Spot: Sears ‘Dynaglass’ Tires (1971)

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Look out! Here come the 70s boats. (Sears commercial, 1971)

Look out! Here come the 70s boats. (Sears commercial, 1971)

“The tires that stayed stronger, longer.”

Alrighty, driving fans, time to wheel out our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Sears commercial featuring the fiberglass-belted, Dynaglass tire. Spot aired in April of 1971.

Daily 70s Spot #313: Sears ‘Dynaglass’ Tires Commercial, 1971

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Henri Marchant Cold Duck Champagne (1970)

Daily 70s Spot: Henri Marchant Cold Duck Champagne (1970)

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Imagine 'Planet of the Apes' ...with ducks. (Henri Marchant commercial, 1970)

Imagine ‘Planet of the Apes’ …with ducks. (Henri Marchant commercial, 1970)

“A bubbly marriage of sparkling Burgundy and extra-dry Champagne.”

Time to get a bit tipsy with our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a slightly strange commercial for Henri Marchant Cold Duck Champagne featuring anthropomorphic news anchor, Harvey Mallard. A Walter Cronkite with feathers. Yikes! Spot aired in November of 1970.

Daily 70s Spot #312: Henri Marchant Cold Duck Champagne Commercial, 1970

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Audi 4000 (1979)

Music For Monday: Al Green, ‘Love And Happiness’ (Live, 1973)

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"Be good to me...and I'll be good to you." (Al Green, 'Love and Happiness,' 1972)

“Be good to me…and I’ll be good to you.” (Al Green, ‘Love and Happiness,’ 1972)

Ready for a few minutes of musical magic? Well then, it’s time to visit with Al Green.

Al Green released “Love and Happiness” in the UK in 1973 and later in the US in 1977. Here he is performing the tune on Soul Train in March of ’73. While you listen to “Love and Happiness,” all will be right with the world.

Al Green: ‘Love and Happiness’ Live on ‘Soul Train,’ 1972

Previously on Music for Monday: PIL, ‘Public Image’ (1978)