Daily 70s Spot: Green Giant Casserole (Animated, 1972)

“Vegetables so good they steal the meal.” Time to pop our Daily 70s Spot in the oven. Here’s an animated Green Giant commercial featuring frozen vegetable casseroles in five varieties. Spot aired in November of 1972. *Source volume is a … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Davy Jones, ‘I Can Make You Happy’ (‘The New Scooby-Doo Movies,’ 1972)

Can you spare two minutes to watch an animated Davy Jones sing “I Can Make You Happy” while he runs away from a giant frog? Of course, you can! The clip below comes from The New Scooby-Doo Movies and originally … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: MONY Insurance With Peter Bonerz (1972)

“It’s good to have MONY in your future.” Time for our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a MONY (Mutual of New York) insurance commercial featuring actor/director Peter Bonerz (best known for The Bob Newhart Show). Spot aired in January of 1972. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney Kid’s Pajamas (1972)

“Everybody knows kids are rough on clothes…” Time to jump up and down on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another JCPenney commercial. This one features children’s “sleepers.” Spot aired in November of 1972. Daily 70s Spot #324: JCPenney Kid’s Pajamas … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘New Zoo Revue’ (Intro, 1972)

New Zoo Revue originally ran in syndication from 1972 to 1977. This children’s show featured a married couple, Doug Momary and Emily Peden (Emmy Jo), and costumed animals; Freddie the Frog, Henrietta Hippo and Charlie the Owl. The aim was … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: The Bedrock Rockers, ‘What’s Your Sign?’ (1972)

Happy Funshine Friday! You’ve made it to the end of the work week. Before you hit the bars and clubs you may need a little flirting refresher. Here’s The Bedrock Rockers performing their 1972 smash hit, “What’s Your Sign” on … Continue reading