Pink Panther and pal in ‘Pinky Doodle,’ 1976
Happy Funshine Friday, funky folks! Here’s a complete Pink Panther cartoon, Pinky Doodle, which originally aired in May of 1976. Befitting the Bicentennial fever years, Pink is a Blue Coat warring with devilish Red Coats in 1776. Light it up.
Previously, on Funshine Friday: ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (animated series, 1972)
Time knows what sells. (Subscription commercial, 1977)
Friday’s Daily 70s Spot is a TIME Magazine subscription commercial featuring hot, 70s-era cover stories on Charlie’s Angels, Jimmy Carter, pornography, hockey and much more. Spot aired in 1977.
Previously, on Daily 70s spot: Rolaids ‘Spells Relief’ Commercial (1976)
‘The American Girls,’ TV title, 1978
On this edition of Show Toppers we have a little-known series that aired briefly in the late 70s. The American Girls originally ran Saturday evenings on CBS from late September to early November, 1978. The hour-long drama about TV news magazine reporters starred Priscilla Barnes (Three’s Company) as Rebecca Tomkins, Debra Clinger as Amy Waddell and David Spielberg (Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice) as TV producer, Francis X. Casey.
Priscilla Barnes (Rebecca) and Debra Clinger (Amy) are ‘The American Girls,’ 1978
These spunky reporters weren’t content to simply report the stories they uncovered. The two would dive into dangerous, Charlie’s Angels-style adventures while digging up news for their TV show, The American Report.
I’ve got to admit, this show hasn’t held a place in my memory banks. Perhaps this one rings a bell for you? Take in the intro below.
Previously, on Show Toppers: ‘Delta House’ (1979)
“R.O.L.A.I.D.S.” Oh, what a relief that spells.
“How do you spell relief?”
If you ate a bit too much for lunch you’ll want to pay special attention to our Daily 70s Spot. This campaign for Rolaids Antacid Tablets went on for many years. In fact, it’s probably still going on somewhere…in the back of my mind. The commercial below aired in July of 1976.
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Care*Free Sugarless Gum ‘Ben Franklin’ (late 70s)
Hangin’ with Mayor McCheese. (‘McDonald’s Setmakers,’ 1972)
Here’s a rare and delightful time warp back to your childhood – when a visit to McDonald’s was still something to look forward to. In this 11-minute industrial film from 1972, Setmakers shows off the large line of park-like attractions they can build and install to attract customers to McDonald’s.
Why not vote for your McDonaldland favorite? Will it be the ‘Captain Crook Spiral Slide,’ ‘Mayor McCheese Roundabout,’ ‘Big Mac Climber’ or the ‘Pond with Filet o’ Fish Fountain’? Me, I’m going with the ‘Apple Pie Tree.’ Oh, yes.
Huge crowds at the first McDonaldland opening. (‘McDonald’s Setmakers,’ 1972)
The ‘Apple Pie Tree.’ I need this in my dining room. (‘McDonald’s Setmakers,’ 1972)
MCDONALD’S ‘MCDONALDLAND’ SETMAKERS INDUSTRIAL FILM, 1972
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Moted!
“Get more gum with Care*Free. 32% more.”
Our Daily 70s Spot presents a commercial for Care*Free Sugarless Gum with famed gum-chewer, Ben Franklin. This long-running spot aired in the late 1970s – something like ’75 or ’76 and beyond, capitalizing on the Founding Fathers/Bicentennial fever of the day.
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Chevrolet Concours (Late 70s)