70s Commercials: Sanka, Oven Fry, Aqua-Fresh,’20/20′ (1979)

“The coffee that lets you be your best.” As you might imagine, after lingering in 1977 and 1978, we now arrive in 1979. These vintage lookers shine a spotlight on Sanka Coffee (with spokesperson Robert Young), Oven Fry chicken-coating (with … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Jackson 5ive cartoon series

Rankin/Bass’ Jackson 5ive cartoon series originally ran on ABC from September, 1971 to September of 1973. 23, half-hour episodes of groovy, limited-animation were produced. The animated version of The Jackson 5 featured actors voicing the band along with VO veteran, … Continue reading

LIFE Magazine, 1971: Rock Stars and their parents

The September 24, 1971 issue, of LIFE Magazine ran a photo story featuring rock stars posing with their parents. Time.com has put a collection of shots online and I invite you to explore it. The images, taken by John Olson, … Continue reading

70s Magazines: Shazam’s Micheal Gray Tiger Beat Collection

Recently, I posted the intro for Filmation’s Shazam! from 1974. The star of that show, Michael Gray, has his own Web Site where you can catch up on all the actor has been up to since. On that Web Site … Continue reading

Music for Monday: Jackson 5, Dancing Machine

Happy Monday, good people. It’s time to put on your platform shoes and dance The Robot along with The Jackson 5 as they perform “Dancing Machine” on The Carol Burnett Show. The appearance likely stems from the 1973-74 season. “Dancing … Continue reading