60s Commercials: Fruit Stripe Gum, Kodak, Rexall, Hunt’s Catsup, ‘Here’s Lucy,’ Cap’n Crunch, Bali Hai, All Detergent (1968-69)

“Yipes! Stripes!” It’s Sixties Week here at the ‘Disco, and I’ve got a hearty batch of commercials from 1968 and ’69 for you. Our star is a wonderful animated spot for Beech-Nut Gum featuring the voices of John Fiedler and … Continue reading

Getting To Know Lucille Ball In 1977

Following on from Lucille Ball’s 100th birthday last week we have actor and comedian Taylor Negron’s personal memories of getting to know Lucy back in 1977. Lucy taught a comedy class over the course of eight weeks at the Sherwood … Continue reading

‘Here’s Lucy’: Donny Osmond Sings for Brady and Ball (1972)

Happy 100th Birthday Lucille Ball! I Love Lucy (filmed in the 1950s) was a daily syndicated staple of our 1970s TV viewing. I watched Lucy cause trouble for husband Ricky pretty much every weekday and was a big fan. Really … Continue reading