70s Commercials: ‘Funshine Saturday,’ Green Giant, Philco TVs, Vanquish (1970-74)

“We take our kids seriously.” Alrighty, it’s time to get all the way back to the Seventies. Here’s a selection of vintage commercials from approximately 1970 to 1974. We start off with a nifty ABC promo for their “Funshine Saturday” … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ promo (1977)

Our Daily 70s Spot is a 1977 TV promo for the theatrical re-release of Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. The movie (which the TV series Alice was later based on) first appeared in 1974. After star Ellen Burstyn won the … Continue reading

Partridge Pop: ‘Walking in the Rain’ (1973)

In our second installment of Partridge Pop we feature The Partridge Family singing the Phil Spector-Barry Mann-Cynthia Weil classic, “Walking in the Rain.” This short and sweet tune comes from season three of The Partridge Family and the episode entitled, … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: The Addams Family (animated series, 1973)

Hanna-Barbera’s animated version of The Addams Family sitcom debuted in September of 1973 and 16 episodes were produced. Voice actors for the series included Ted Cassidy, Jackie Coogan, Janet Waldo, Lennie (H.R. Pufnstuf) Weinrib and Jodie Foster (as Pugsly). Enjoy … Continue reading