Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’ – Bob Hope Sings (1978)

A very pleasant Funshine Friday to everyone. Let’s join The Muppet Show already in progress. Here’s Bob Hope singing “Don’t Fence Me In.” The clip in question was filmed in late 1977 and first aired on episode 221 of The … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Bob Hope For Texaco Havoline Oil (1978)

“Protect your car like a trooper.” Time to pop the hood on our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s another Texaco commercial featuring actor/comedian Bob Hope. In this spot, Hope espouses the virtues of Havoline motor oil. Spot aired in March of … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Bob Hope for Texaco ‘Stockholders’ (1978)

“Hey, I gotta tell ya…” In our Daily 70s Spot we have Bob Hope presenting a cross-section of stockholders for Texaco Oil. Did you know that among investors, “almost half are retired”? Apparently, if we judge by this TV spot, … Continue reading