70s Commercials: ‘Partridge Family’ Promo, Pontiac Grand Am Debut & More (1973)

Today’s tenuous theme for our new batch of seventies commercials is “1973.” First up, it’s The Partridge Family with an ABC promo implying that Reuben Kincaid is a father figure. I never really looked at it that way before. After … Continue reading

Classic 70s Ads: The Partridge Family, ‘Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted’ (1971)

The Partridge Family – ‘Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted’ ad via Record World Feb. 20, 1971 Pulling the needle back 50-years-ago this week, let us have a listen to pure bubblegum bliss with the latest release from The Partridge … Continue reading

Funshine Friday (Holiday Repeat): ‘Partridge Family 2200 A.D.,’ ‘Gypsy Girl’ (1974)

Let’s enjoy a day-after-Thanksgiving repeat for Funshine Friday. (I’m too full to get up off the couch). Hanna-Barbera’s Partridge Family 2200 A.D. originally ran in the fall of 1974. 16 episodes were produced, airing on CBS. This animated, futuristic take … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Danny Bonaduce Sings ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ (1973)

We haven’t had a Funshine Friday installment in ages, so let’s enjoy one now. In the past, Funshine Friday focused on Seventies animation exclusively. After a few hundred installments I started running short on fresh ideas. From here on out … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot #423: Danny Bonaduce For BF Goodrich (1977)

“BF Goodrich. The other guys.” Hey kids! Here’s Danny Bonaduce finding some work in those lean, post-Partridge Family years. This spot for BF Goodrich tires aired in December of 1977. Danny Bonaduce For BF Goodrich, 1977 Previously on 70s Spots: … Continue reading

Partridge Pop: ‘I Can Feel Your Heartbeat’ (1970)

“I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” appeared on The Partridge Family Album, the fictional pop rockers’ debut disc. The tune is a funky, wah-wah pedal-flavored number written by Wes Farrell, Jim Cretecos and Mike Appel. “I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” has … Continue reading