Funshine Friday: ‘The Perils of Penelope Pitstop’ (1970s Reruns)

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'The Perils of Penelope Pitstop,' cartoon title, 1969

‘The Perils of Penelope Pitstop,’ cartoon title, 1969

The Perils of Penelope Pitstop, a spin-off of Hanna-Barbera’s Wacky Races cartoon, originally ran from September, 1969 to January of 1970. Just qualifying for 1970s pop culture. The show ran in reruns in the 1970s as well, so I’m laying it on you free of any 60s-era guilt, man.

Penelope Pitstop is perpetually perturbed. Phew!

Penelope Pitstop is perpetually perturbed. Phew!

The Perils of Penelope Pitstop features Janet Waldo as the title heroine. Paul Lynde (uncredited) plays the villain known as The Hooded Claw. The cast includes; Mel Blanc, Don Messick and Paul Winchell. Gary Owens is heard as the narrator. Quite a cast of voice acting talents!

In the intro below, the premise of the 17-episode series is summed up rather well. Have a super fantastic, Elastic Bubbleplastic Funshine Friday – and welcome to August!

‘The Perils of Penelope Pitstop,’ TV Intro, 1969

The Perils of Penelope Pitstop Wiki, IMDb

Previously on Funshine Friday: The Electric Company, ‘Lick-A-Lolly’ Song (1973)

More Penelope Pitstop on Bionic Disco: Funshine Friday: Wacky Races Intro

Daily 70s Ad: Cadillac Seville (1975)

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Cadillac Seville. ('New York' magazine, July 21, 1975)

Cadillac Seville. (‘New York’ magazine, July 21, 1975)


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“Here is a new expression of Cadillac excellence, Seville.”

The yellow moon of Seville. Daily 70s Ad #202: Cadillac Seville originally appeared in the July 21, 1975 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Coke ‘Cool Stream’ (1970)

Daily 70s Ad: Coke ‘Cool Stream’ (1970)

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Coke ‘Cool Stream.' ('LIFE' magazine, July 17, 1970)

Coke ‘Cool Stream.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, July 17, 1970)


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“The world’s two great refreshers – the cool waters of ocean and stream and the taste of Coca-Cola…”

Ahhhhhh. Daily 70s Ad #201: Coke ‘Cool Stream’ originally appeared in the July 17, 1970 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Squeeze ‘Cool For Cats’ (1979)

Daily 70s Ad: Squeeze ‘Cool For Cats’ (1979)

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Squeeze ‘Cool For Cats.' ('Billboard' magazine, July 14, 1979)

Squeeze ‘Cool For Cats.’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, July 14, 1979)


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“Cool Music for a Hot Summer.”

Cool for Cats featuring the Squeeze singles; “Goodbye Girl,” “Cool for Cats,” “Up the Junction” and “Slap and Tickle.” Daily 70s Ad #200: Squeeze ‘Cool For Cats’ originally appeared in the July 14, 1979 issue of Billboard magazine.

(Source: Billboard)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (1978)

Trailer Tuesday: ‘Foul Play’ (1978)

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Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn share a kiss in 'Foul Play,' 1978

Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn share a kiss in ‘Foul Play,’ 1978

Foul Play stumbled into theaters in July of 1978. The comedic-thriller is set in San Francisco and and stars Goldie Hawn as librarian, Gloria Mundy who is drawn into a Hitchcock-style assassination mystery. Chevy Chase, hot off of his Saturday Night Live fame, plays police Lieutenant Tony Carlson. Billy Barty, Burgess Meredith, Brian Dennehy and Dudley Moore also appear.

Foul Play was directed by Colin Higgins (writer, Harold & Maude) and was the 13th highest-grossing film of 1978. Roll the trailer and a rare TV spot.

‘Foul Play’ Theatrical Trailer, 1978

‘Foul Play’ TV Spot, 1978

Foul Play Wiki, IMDb
Foul Play review at Every 70s Movie

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Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘Hair’ (1979)

Daily 70s Ad: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes (1978)

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Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. ('Ebony' magazine, July, 1978)

Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. (‘Ebony’ magazine, July, 1978)


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“A breakfast all America loves to eat.”

Did you know corn flakes have been around for 120 years? ‘Tis true. Daily 70s Ad #199: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes originally appeared in the July, 1978 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Avon Calling (1970)