70s Memories: Michael McKean’s Credibility Gap

(Photo: David L. Lander, Harry Shearer, and Michael McKean send up Tom Snyder, mid-1970s – From Flotation Device blog) It’s my pleasure to point you towards some quality seventies memories today. At Michael McKean’s Flotation Device blog there’s two reminisces … Continue reading

70s Spots: Wonder Woman & Clash Of The Cosmic Robots Toys (1977)

“Wonder Woman hurry!” More high-energy toy commercials from 1977 today. First up, we have a spot for Mego‘s Wonder Woman line-up with the Amazonian hero, Nubia, and Major Steve Trevor dolls in action. Next, a boxing toy I had forgotten … Continue reading

70s Spots: Mego Batman Toys (1977)

“I got your signal! Let’s go!” I’ve got two excellent Mego Corporation toy commercials lined-up for you today. Both feature the Caped Crusader and aired in 1977. First, a Batman & Robin Bat Coders spot filled with action-packed walkie-talkie adventures. … Continue reading

Saturday 70s Spots: ‘Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes’ & ‘The Gong Show’ (1978)

“Bugs Bunny and all his pals, live onstage in a brand new show!” Our theme for today’s 1970s commercials is “Goofball.” First up, we have a rare spot for the live-action stage show, Bugs Bunny Meets The Super-Heroes. Wow, that … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show’ (1979)

The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show was produced by Ruby-Spears and originally ran on ABC from 1979 to 1981. The show featured DC Comics elastic hero, Plastic Man, and also offered a variety of segments starring Baby Plas, Fangface and Fangpuss, … Continue reading