Hanna-Barbera’s The Funky Phantom made its debut on ABC in September of 1971 and ran until September ’72, encompassing 17 episodes. The show featured the Hanna-Barbera staple of a trio of teens (Skip, Augie and April) and a pet (Elmo). … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Time for some drum-heavy Mood Music to get our day pounding along. Here’s Karen Carpenter performing a fun drum solo on The Carpenters’ Very First TV Special which aired on December 8, 1976. Keep your eyes peeled for an appearance … Continue reading
General Mills introduced Boo Berry cereal in 1972. The “market’s first cereal that tasted like blueberries,” was third in the line of the company’s monster-themed breakfast cereals, the first two being Franken Berry and Count Chocula. Enjoy what seems to … Continue reading
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory was released 41 years ago this month in 1971. I adored the movie (based on Roald Dahl’s book) from the moment I caught it on TV in the early 70s. In fact, I’ve yet … Continue reading
Rick Derringer wrote the tune “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo” and it was first recorded and released by Johnny Winter in 1970. Derringer released his own version of the song in 1973 for his All American Boy L.P. and it … Continue reading
As you may have heard by now, TV sitcom star and Emmy-award-winning game show host, Richard Dawson, has died, aged 79. Dawson was best known for hosting TV’s Family Feud (1976-1985) and for portraying Cpl. Newkirk on Hogan’s Heroes (1965-1971). … Continue reading