Mood Music: H.R. Pufnstuf – Jack Wild sings ‘Mechanical Boy’

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"I never have lived - so I never grow old!" ('H.R. Pufnstuf,' 'Mechanical Boy,' 1969)

“I never have lived – so I never grow old!” (‘H.R. Pufnstuf,’ ‘Mechanical Boy,’ 1969)

I double-dog dare you to watch the H.R. Pufnstuf clip below and refrain from singing along. You’ll find it very difficult not to join in as Jimmy (Jack Wild) belts out this brief and wonderful tune.

H.R. Pufnstuf‘s fourth episode, featuring the song in question, originally aired in September of 1969, but kids grew up watching and singing along throughout the 1970s. Go, Artful Dodger, go!

H.R. Pufnstuf Episode Four, Jack Wild Sings ‘Mechanical Boy,’ 1969

Previously, on Mood Music: Chet Atkins plays Joplin’s ‘The Entertainer’ (1975)

Daily 70s Spot: Haggar Polyester Clothing ‘Fortune Teller’ Commercial (1978)

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"I see much polyester in your future." (Haggar commercial, 1978)

“I see much polyester in your future.” (Haggar commercial, 1978)

Your Daily 70s Spot for Wednesday features Haggar and their “Dacron Polyester” clothing line. A drab young fellow visits a fortune teller who magically shows him the delights of a new Haggar polyester wardrobe. Commercial captured in November of 1978. Remember Haggar because “looking good makes you feel good.”

Daily 70s Spot #19: Haggar Polyester Clothing ‘Fortune Teller’ Commercial (1978)

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Maxim Coffee ‘You’ll swear it perked’ commercial (1976)

Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Swarm’ (1978)

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Irwin Allen's The Swarm, 1978

Irwin Allen’s The Swarm, 1978

The Swarm buzzed angrily into theaters in July of 1978. Arriving near the end of the “Disaster Flick” era, Irwin Allen’s The Swarm fared poorly with both critics and movie-goers. Not even a summertime launch, a decent budget and a huge roster of respected film stars could save this tale of African killer bees on the rampage.

Just a few of the actors who tried valiantly to make this movie watchable included; Michael Caine, Henry Fonda, Richard Widmark, Olivia de Havilland, Katharine Ross and Fred MacMurray (in his final film role). Of course, something this awful stills warrants a viewing for the sheer pomp and circumstance. Let the trailer sting you below.

The Swarm Theatrical Trailer, 1978

The Swarm Wiki, IMDb
The Swarm review at Every70sMovie

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Previously, on Trailer Tuesday: Play It Again, Sam

Daily 70s Spot: Maxim Coffee ‘You’ll Swear It Perked’ Commercial (1976)

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There's something in the coffee!! (Maxim, 1976)

There’s something in the coffee!! (Maxim, 1976)

For our Daily 70s Spot we have a Maxim Coffee commercial captured in July, 1976. This spot is part of the “You’ll swear it perked” campaign. Watch it bubble below.

Daily 70s Spot #18: Maxim Coffee ‘You’ll Swear It Perked’ Commercial, 1976

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal commercial (Late 1970s)

Music for Monday: George Harrison, ‘My Sweet Lord’ (live,’71)

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This man's been gone for over a decade now? That just ain't right.

This man’s been gone for over a decade now? That just ain’t right.

Here’s George Harrison (along with Ringo Starr) performing “My Sweet Lord” at The Concert For Bangladesh. The benefit concert was held at Madison Square Garden on August 1st, 1971. In addition to Harrison and Starr, performers included Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Ravi Shankar and members of Badfinger.

An L.P. with concert highlights was released in December ’71 and a film of the show hit theaters in March of ’72.

George Harrison, ‘My Sweet Lord,’ 1971

Previously, on Music for Monday: ELO, ‘Mr. Blue Sky’

Daily 70s Spot: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal Commercial (Late 1970s)

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That's gonna leave a mark (Cap'n Crunch Cereal commercial, late 70s)

That’s gonna leave a mark (Cap’n Crunch Cereal commercial, late 70s)

Here’s your Daily 70s Spot, kids. A fun commercial for Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal featuring the brand’s animated mascot, Smedley and a handful of dangerous ‘Magic Tricks’ you can find inside specially-marked boxes.

The commercial was grabbed from the airwaves in the late 1970s. Pour some milk over it, get a Tetanus shot and enjoy.

Daily 70s Spot #17: Cap’n Crunch Peanut Butter Cereal ‘Magic Tricks Inside’ Commercial, Late 1970s

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