Funshine Friday: ‘The Brady Kids’ (Animated, 1972)

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Filmation's The Brady Kids, 1972. 'The youngest one is Bob.'

Two consecutive days featuring The Brady Bunch? Why the hell not?! Today, we take a look at Filmation’s animated series from 1972-73, The Brady Kids.

22 episodes were created and the actual Brady Kids provided their own voices for season one. In season two, egged on by their agents, Barry Williams, Christopher Knight and Maureen McCormick held out for more cash – and were replaced for the last five shows.

You may remember the Brady menagerie of pets in this cartoon featured a freakish, red mynah bird named Marlon, a dog called Mop Top and puckish pair of pandas named Ping and Pong. Why? Only Filmation can say for sure.

Here are the somewhat animated Bradys...and that damn bird, Marlon

Ping, Mop Top and Pong. Or is it Pong, Mop Top and Ping? Ah, whatever.

Here’s the intro for the show:

Now, enjoy a Brady song. Go on, you’ve earned it. Have a happy Funshine Friday!

Brady Bunch Moments: ‘Oh, my nose!’

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The Brady Bunch, 1973. 'Hey, you guys...oh, my nose!'

As per usual, we’re well overdue for a classic Brady Bunch Moment. Join in the fun below as Marcia gets smacked right in the kisser with Peter’s poorly thrown football. Yikes. That’s gonna leave a mark…

This Brady Bunch Moment first graced American TV screens on February 9th, 1973 in “The Subject Was Noses” episode during season four.

Rad Ads: Life Magazine, October, 1972

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Put on your diamond-studded spectacles – it’s “Rad Ad” time.

Flipping through the October 13, 1972 issue of Life Magazine we come across a number of charming, strange and frightening advertisements that deserve deep investigation. Grab a look-see! (Click on any ad to enlarge and scan through all with ease.)

Winston Fancy Pants! I need these immediately. I don't smoke - but these are smokin' hot!



The great Buddy Hackett wants you to buy an Aladdin thermos



Swinging salmon flares alert!



Radioactivity. Who knew it was so good for you?



Now there's a friendly looking fellow



Underwhelmed. There's a unique advertising angle.



I'm surprised that rust-colored appliance isn't pale yellow or avacado green. They went for choice #3.



Nice Kaftan and turtleneck combo!

Trailer Tuesday: Phantom of the Paradise

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Phantom of the Paradise, 1974.

On Halloween day, 1974, a film destined to become a cult classic was released. Phantom of the Paradise, written and directed by Brian De Palma, stars Paul Williams as a record producer called Swan, Jessica Harper as an aspiring singer named Phoenix and William Finley as Winslow Leach (aka The Phantom).

Sadly, actor William Finley passed away on Saturday at age 69. By pure coincidence, I had already planned to present Phantom of the Paradise as this week’s featured trailer before Finley had passed. I was even reading up on the man at IMDb and within hours Finley had died. I’m a bit nervous about choosing next week’s trailer.

More Info: In Memory of William Finley: 5 Things You Might Not Know About ‘Phantom Of The Paradise’

Phantom of the Paradise Wiki, IMDb

Music for Monday: The Temptations, ‘Masterpiece’ (1973)

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The Temptations 'Masterpiece'. Yep.

Happy Monday, good people. Get out yer seats, turn up the volume and stomp all over your desk to the Temptations performing “Masterpiece” on Soul Train.

The full-length L.P. version of “Masterpiece” ran over 13 minutes and was released in February of 1973. Enjoy a 3-minute performance below and seek out the original to truly blow your mind.

70s Spots: Commercial collection from ’77 & ’78

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The Clorox Lady: 'I'll give you $50 for those sneakers.'

Time for a commercial break. Let your memory do the walking through this set of TV spots from 1977 and 1978. Ford trucks, 3 Musketeers, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Cap’n Crunch and a rare preview for the short-lived sitcom The San Pedro Beach Bums are just a few of the glorious goods on display. Click it.

(Thanks YouTube poster Genius7277)