Funshine Friday: ‘The Ghost Busters’ (1975)

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'The Ghost Busters' TV title, 1975

‘The Ghost Busters’ TV title, 1975

Filmation’s live-action kid’s series, The Ghost Busters originally ran from September through December, 1975. 15 episodes were produced. The show features a trio of apparition-chasing detectives; Kong (Forrest Tucker), Eddie Spencer (Larry Storch) and Tracy the Gorilla (Bob Burns).

Who ya gonna call? (L-R: Eddie Spencer (Larry Storch), Kong (Forrest Tucker), Tracy (Bob Burns)

Who ya gonna call? (L-R: Eddie Spencer (Larry Storch), Kong (Forrest Tucker), Tracy (Bob Burns)

Yes, these three ne’er-do-wells were the first “Ghost Busters” and beat Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray to the screen by nine years. Catch the intro for the series below and have a happy Funshine Friday!

The Ghost Busters TV Intro, 1975

The Ghost Busters Wiki, IMDb

Previously, on Funshine Friday: ‘The Ant and the Aardvark’ – ‘Don’t Hustle An Ant With Muscle’

Daily 70s Spot: Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing (late 1970s)

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Edith creates her Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing in secret

Edith creates her Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing in secret

Daily 70s Spot time. Here’s a fun one for Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk Salad Dressing. The actress playing “Edith” (I’m afraid I don’t know her name) makes the spot enjoyable with her personable, humorous disposition. Commercial aired in the late 1970s.

Daily 70s Spot #56: Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Commercial (Late 1970s)

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Star Wars Large Size Action Figures (1978)

Show Toppers: ‘The Bob Newhart Show’

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'The Bob Newhart Show,' TV title, 1974

‘The Bob Newhart Show,’ TV title, 1974

The Bob Newhart Show originally ran on CBS from September, 1972 to April, 1978. This beloved sitcom about a Chicago psychologist, his wife, neighbor, co-workers and patients was a top 20 ratings success in its first three seasons (where it followed The Mary Tyler Moore Show on Saturday evenings).

Suzanne Pleshette as Emily Hartley

Suzanne Pleshette as Emily Hartley

Comedian Bob Newhart starred as Dr. Robert Hartley and Suzanne Pleshette (d. 2008) played his wife, Emily. Bill Daily co-starred as neighbor, Howard, and Peter Bonerz and Marcia Wallace played Newhart’s co-workers Jerry and Carol. A huge raft of performers made appearances as Newhart’s neurotic and humorously-agitated patients. Those you may remember included; Jack Riley (Elliot), John Fiedler (Emil), Florida Friebus (Lillian) and Renée Lippin (Michelle).

Howard (Bill Daily) and Bob (Bob Newhart)

Howard (Bill Daily) and Bob (Bob Newhart)

My favorite character on the show was Howard, played by Bill Daily. Airline navigator Howard was bumbling but always friendly and lovable. Daily almost seemed to be continuing his portrayal of Major Healey on I Dream of Jeannie. Enjoy a 1977-era opening for The Bob Newhart Show below with its later season, funky theme song.

The Bob Newhart Show TV Intro, 1977

The Bob Newhart Show Wiki, IMDb
Watch full episodes on Hulu.

Previously, on Show Toppers: ‘The Rookies’

Daily 70s Spot: Star Wars Large Size Action Figures (1978)

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Kenner over-compensates for missing Xmas '77 with 'Large Size' Star Wars figures in 1978

Kenner over-compensates for missing Xmas ’77 with ‘Large Size’ Star Wars figures in 1978

Our Daily 70s Spot takes a visit to the toy aisle for a look at Kenner’s Star Wars Large Size Action Figures. Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Chewbacca are one foot tall and ready for playtime fun (each sold separately). Commercial aired 1978.

Daily 70s Spot #55: Star Wars Large Size Action Figures Commercial, 1978

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Pro Bowlers Tour ABC promo (1972)

Brady Bunch Moments: Jan’s majorette blunder

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Jan's trying something new? What could possibly go wrong?

Jan’s trying something new? What could possibly go wrong?

In this edition of Brady Bunch Moments we watch in horror as bumbling Jan is shown how to properly twirl a baton by sister, Marcia. Terror ensues.

Ruh oh!

Ruh oh!

The majorette clip below comes from season five of The Brady Bunch and the episode “Try, Try Again,” which originally aired November 16, 1973.

‘The Brady Bunch,’ ‘Try, Try Again,’ 1973

Previously, on Brady Bunch Moments: ‘It’s a Sunshine Day’

Daily 70s Spot: Pro Bowlers Tour ABC promo (1972)

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Wait...for...it...

Wait…for…it…

“The best bowlers in the world will be competing for over $800,000 in prize money!”

Our Daily 70s Spot is an ABC promo for televising the “11th consecutive season” of the Professional Bowlers Tour. Commercial aired on New Year’s Day, 1972.

Daily 70s Spot #54: Pro Bowlers Tour ABC Promo, 1972

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Colt 45 malt liquor (1978)