Cowboys love ‘Hot & Juicy’ Wendy’s burgers. (1979)
This isn’t weird at all. Move along. (Wendy’s Hamburgers, 1979)
The Bradys meet Tigger (November, 1971)
‘Far out – this is gonna be groovy. Can you dig it? Etc…etc.!’ (Paul Winchell as hip TV director, Skip Farnum)
Previously, on Brady Bunch Moments: Brady Bunch Moments/Partridge Pop: Christmas Extravaganza
Pow! (Larry Csonka takes one on the chin for Schick, 1978)
This commercial was plucked from ancient airwaves in November of 1978. “Zonk” was a childhood hero of mine and I’m pleased to foist this ad on you. Barrel through it like a fullback!
Previously, on Daily 70s Spot: Friskies Buffet (1974)
‘Hey! You got peanut butter in my Turkey & Giblets!’ (Friskies Buffet,1974)
I’ve missed the first few days of the year but let’s see if I can drop a nostalgic 70s spot on you for the next 353 days or so. Tune in each day for a short & sweet 15, 30 or 60 second commercial along with your morning coffee. Let’s get started with a Friskies Buffet ad you may remember. A line of hungry felines nudge each other away from 17 varieties of kitty gruel. Meowie wowie!
‘It’s Sabrina – her magic powers can get her out of trouble!’ (‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch,’ 1970)
Have you got all that? Which witch is which? It’s as clear as mud, I know.
We are laughing. We are friends and we are laughing…
Sabrina the Teenage Witch Wiki, IMDb
Previously, on Funshine Friday: The New Adventures of Flash Gordon
Herschel Bernardi is ‘Arnie,’ CBS, 1971
Arnie is a lesser-known situation comedy that ran for two seasons on CBS, from September, 1970 to September, 1972. 48 episodes were produced and they starred Herschel Bernardi (d. 1986) as Arnie Nuvo, a faithful rank-and-file employee suddenly promoted to executive status at the Continental Flange Company.
Up until a few days ago, I hadn’t heard of this short-lived series (I was too young during its initial run and never saw any reruns) but after watching an episode I’ve become a fan. The show is charming and much of the comedy stems from easy-going Arnie gently clashing with the company’s wealthy and well-meaning boss, Hamilton Majors. Majors is played with scene-stealing panache by Roger Bowen, who you may remember as Col. Henry Blake in the film M*A*S*H* (1970).
Herschel Bernardi (Arnie) and Roger Bowen (Hamilton Majors)
Arnie’s wife is portrayed by the sexy and funny Sue Ane Langdon. Del Russel and Stephanie Steele play Arnie’s teenaged kids, Richard and Andrea. In an unsuccessful attempt to boost flagging ratings, Charles Nelson Reilly was added to the cast in 1972. It’s a shame Arnie didn’t last another season or two and hasn’t been made more widely available. Catch the show’s intro below.
Previously, on Show Toppers: Alice