Partridge Pop: ‘This Is Your Life’ Surprises Shirley Jones (1971)

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"Shirley Jones...This Is Your Life!!"

“Shirley Jones…This Is Your Life!!”

This time around on Partridge Pop- something a bit different. In 1971, the TV show This Is Your Life tip-toed into CBS Studios in L.A. and surprised Shirley Jones on her 37th birthday (March 31st).

The four-minute highlights clip below offers up the intro with Jones looking legitimately surprised and you’ll enjoy hearing her scream, “Jack Cassidy, I’m going to kill you!” If you keep your eyes peeled, just before and during the credits you can catch a quick look at a 12-year-old Shaun Cassidy. Roll it!

‘This Is You Life,’ Shirley Jones Highlights, 1971

Previously, on Partridge Pop: Brady Bunch Moments/Partridge Pop: Christmas Extravaganza

Daily 70s Spot: Autolite Spark Plugs ‘Army’ commercial (1977)

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Spark plug abuse! Tell me this isn't really happening!

Spark plug abuse! Tell me this isn’t really happening!

Daily 70s Spot time. Today, an Army vehicle depot and a “Dear John” letter are featured in this Autolite Spark Plugs commercial spotted on the tube in July of 1977. The actor appears to be Mel Stewart (The Jeffersons).

Daily 70s Spot #16: Autolite Spark Plugs ‘Army’ Commercial, 1977

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Spider-Man for Pizzazz Magazine (1978)

Jerry Seinfeld: Comedy clips from the late 1970s

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That nice, young Jerry Seinfeld boy. Maybe one day he'll invent a show about "Nothing." (Photgrab: Seinfeld on 'Celebrity Cabaret, 1977)

That nice, young Jerry Seinfeld boy. Maybe one day he’ll invent a show about “Nothing.” (Photgrab: Seinfeld on ‘Celebrity Cabaret, 1977)

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld‘s popularity exploded in the 1980s and 90s but the man was performing on television (and in night clubs) as early as the 1970s. Here’s two brief clips featuring Jerry making with the jokes while still in his early 20s.

First up, we have what is listed as Jerry’s first national TV gig on NYC-based Celebrity Cabaret in 1977. Next, a quick video from The Bottom Line club, also in NYC, from 1979.

Jerry Seinfeld On ‘Celebrity Cabaret,’ 1977

Jerry Seinfeld ‘GI Joe’ Spot At The Bottom Line Club, NYC, 1979

Daily 70s Spot: Spider-Man for Pizzazz Magazine (1978)

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Spidey loves Shaun, hates Hulk (Pizzazz Magazine, 1978)

Spidey loves Shaun, hates Hulk (Pizzazz Magazine, 1978)

Here’s a good one. Spider-Man as a reluctant spokesman for Marvel’s short-lived Pizzazz Magazine. Pizzazz (“with more Shaun Cassidy pics than his mother…”) was published between 1977 and 1979 and 16 issues were produced. This TV spot was grabbed from the airwaves in May of 1978.

Daily 70s Spot #15: Spider-Man for Marvel’s Pizzazz Magazine, 1978

Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Lavoris Mouthwash commercial (1976)

Funshine Friday: Jackson 5ive cartoon series

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Not the real thing, but an incredible simulation ('Jackson 5ive' cartoon, 1971)

Not the real thing, but an incredible simulation (‘Jackson 5ive’ cartoon, 1971)



Rankin/Bass’ Jackson 5ive cartoon series originally ran on ABC from September, 1971 to September of 1973. 23, half-hour episodes of groovy, limited-animation were produced.

Michael Jackson as voiced by Donald Fullilove ('Jackson 5ive' cartoon, 1971)

Michael Jackson as voiced by Donald Fullilove (‘Jackson 5ive’ cartoon, 1971)



The animated version of The Jackson 5 featured actors voicing the band along with VO veteran, Paul Frees playing a variety of characters. Each episode featured a Jackson 5 tune, such as “ABC” or “I Want You Back,” and often featured a montage of the band playing along and/or getting involved in various hijinks with that episodes’ cast of incidental characters. Mowtown’s Berry Gordy (voiced by Frees) usually appeared to add some adult supervision and little Michael’s pet snake and his two rats provided some additional comedic relief.

Classic Media have just released the complete cartoon series on DVD and Blu-ray and are keeping a tight hold on what’s available on YouTube – but here’s a clip featuring “I Want You Back” to give you a taste.

Jackson 5ive Cartoon Series, ‘I Want You Back,’ 1971

Jackson 5ive Wiki, IMDb

Previously, on Funshine Friday: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kids

Daily 70s Spot: Lavoris Mouthwash Commercial (1976)

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Whaddya mean no Lavoris?! Vacation...RUINED!

Whaddya mean no Lavoris?! Vacation…RUINED!

Swish today’s Daily 70s Spot around in your mouth for 30 seconds. Yes, you’ll feel much fresher after viewing this Lavoris Mouthwash commercial recorded from the TV at the height of Bicentennial fever in July of 1976.

Daily 70s Spot #14: Lavoris Mouthwash Commercial, 1976


Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: ‘I Love New York’ commercial (1978)