Funshine Friday: ‘The Electric Company’: The Short Circus Sings ‘An E On The End’ (1973)

Happy Funshine Friday, lovers of ancient entertainment! It’s time for another sweet shot of The Short Circus singing a tune on The Electric Company. Here’s a memorable song entitled “An E on the End.” I’m fairly certain this dates from … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Presenting Datsun 610 (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Own a Datsun Original.” Meet the new Datsuns – in 1970s yellow. Daily 70s Ad #58: Presenting Datsun 610 originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on Daily … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Sigmund And The Sea Monsters’: Johnny Whitaker Sings ‘Lovin’ Ain’t Easy’ (1973)

Welcome to the almost weekend. Here’s Johnny Whitaker singing his boffo socko, smash hit* “Lovin’ Ain’t Easy” from the first season of Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. The episode, “Puppy Love,” co-stars Pamelyn Ferdin and originally aired on September 15, … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Harley-Davidson ‘Freedom Machine’ (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Let the neat times roll.” Here’s another cool Harley X-90 ad. Daily 70s Ad #48: Harley-Davidson ‘Freedom Machine’ originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science. (Source: Popular Science) Previously on Daily 70s Ad: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Houston Radio KXYZ (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Houston’s great music station.” I assume this couple has a portable radio with them. Daily 70s Ad #47: Houston Radio KXYZ originally appeared in the February, 1973 issue of Texas Monthly magazine. (Source: Texas Monthly) Previously … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Dodge Recreational Vehicles (1973)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Dodge is the Number 1 builder of motor home chassis.” Just right for exploring the USA in 1973. Daily 70s Ad #45: Dodge Recreational Vehicles originally appeared in the April, 1973 issue of Popular Science magazine. … Continue reading