Funshine Friday: ‘You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown’ (1975)

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"Hiya, gang! Lemme give you a flash on what's new. It's called Motocross!" (Peppermint Patty, 'You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown,' 1975)

“Hiya, gang! Lemme give you a flash on what’s new. It’s called Motocross!” (Peppermint Patty, ‘You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown,’ 1975)

“It’s the sport that’s sweeping the nation!”

You know what was hot in 1975? Motocross! Take it from me and Peppermint Patty. If you have any doubts, watch this clip from You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown.

"Motocross?!!" (Peanuts gang, 'You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown,' 1975)

“Motocross?!!” (Peanuts gang, ‘You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown,’ 1975)

The 14th Peanuts TV special, You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown originally aired on October 28, 1975. Have a happy Funshine Friday!

You’re A Good Sport, Charlie Brown Motocross Clip, 1975

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Brady Kids’ Sing ‘In No Hurry’ (1972)

More Peanuts on Bionic Disco: ‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ (1975)

Daily 70s Ad: Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition’ (1979)

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Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition.' ('Orange Coast' magazine, April, 1979)

Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition.’ (‘Orange Coast’ magazine, April, 1979)


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“The Limited Edition Sebring 79. Only 1292 available.”

A fancy set of wheels with removable sunroof, fog lights and a nifty racing stripe. Daily 70s Ad #167: Porsche 924 ‘Limited Edition’ originally appeared in the April, 1979 issue of Orange Coast magazine.

(Source: Orange Coast)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Buddy Hackett For Aladdin (1972)

Show Toppers: Joe Don Baker In ‘Eischied’ (1979)

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'Eischied' TV title, 1979

‘Eischied’ TV title, 1979

We haven’t enjoyed a Show Toppers segment in ages, so let’s rectify that today with a rare one. Eischied starred Joe Don Baker as the gruff, Southern-born, New York City Chief of Detectives of the title.

Earl Eischied’s catchphrase was a terse, “Ya done good.” The highly intelligent and no-nonsense Chief was a bachelor whose best buddy was his cat, P.C. NYPD co-workers included Alan Oppenheimer as Capt. Finnerty, Alan Fudge as Dep. Commissioner Kimbrough, Eddie Egan as Chief Inspector Parks, Suzanne Lederer as Carol and Vincent Bufano as Rick.

Earl Eischied and his cat, P.C. ('Eischied' opening titles, 1979)

Earl Eischied and his cat, P.C. (‘Eischied’ opening titles, 1979)

Eischied ran Friday evenings (later moving to Sundays) on NBC from September 21, 1979 to January 20, 1980. Around 13 episodes were aired.

One last note: in case memory does not serve, the title is pronounced “Eye-Shyed.” Roll it.

‘Eischied’ TV Intro, 1979

Eischied Wiki, IMDb

Additional info from The Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows by Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh.

Previously on Show Toppers: ‘The Rich Little Show’ (1976)

Daily 70s Ad: Buddy Hackett For Aladdin (1972)

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Buddy Hackett For Aladdin. ('LIFE' magazine, June 16, 1972)

Buddy Hackett For Aladdin. (‘LIFE’ magazine, June 16, 1972)


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“The new idea people, thermos-wise.”

Would I buy a thermos from Buddy Hackett? Of course, I would! Daily 70s Ad #166: Buddy Hackett For Aladdin originally appeared in the June 16, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Kodak Pocket Instamatic (1972)

70s Moments: Rodney Dangerfield On ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ (1970)

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Rodney Dangerfield on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' March, 1970)

Rodney Dangerfield on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show,’ March, 1970)

“I tell ya. Girls, they always gave me a hard time…”

Got a minute? Here’s a 60-second clip of harried comedian, Rodney Dangerfield on The Ed Sullivan Show. The performance originally aired on March 08, 1970.

I tell ya. What’s a guy gotta do to get a little respect around here?

Rodney Dangerfield On ‘The Ed Sullivan Show,’ 1970

Previously on 70s Moments: Paul Lynde’s WSPD-TV Weather Report (Toledo, 1978)

More Rodney Dangerfield at Bionic Disco: Stand-Up With Dean Martin (1973)

Daily 70s Ad: Kodak Pocket Instamatic (1972)

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Kodak Pocket Instamatic. ('Ebony' magazine, June, 1972)

Kodak Pocket Instamatic. (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1972)


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“Little camera. Big pictures.”

The camera so small they call it the “Pocket.” Daily 70s Ad #165: Kodak Pocket Instamatic originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Datsun Saves ‘Gas Can’ (1973)