Funshine Friday: ‘Willy Wonka’ – Veruca Salt Sings ‘I Want It Now’ (1971)

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Julie Dawn Cole as Veruca Salt in 'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,' 1971.

Julie Dawn Cole as Veruca Salt in ‘Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,’ 1971.

A very good Funshine Friday to you, Bionic Pals! Here’s the bratty and magnificent Veruca Salt singing “I Want It Now” from 1971’s Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.

Veruca Salt is portrayed by Julie Dawn Cole and “I Want It Now” was written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Watch it now – it’s a real bean feast!

‘Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory’: Veruca Salt Sings ‘I Want It Now,’ 1971

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Doctor Dolittle’ (Cartoon Series, 1970)

More Willy Wonka at Bionic Disco: ‘Willy Wonka’ – ‘Pure Imagination’ Song (1971)

Daily 70s Ad: Stars & Stripes Karate Gi (1976)

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Stars & Stripes Karate Gi. ('Black Belt' magazine, Jun. 1976)

Stars & Stripes Karate Gi. (‘Black Belt’ magazine, Jun. 1976)


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“Celebrate The Bicentennial With A Stars & Stripes Gi.”

Bicentennial-themed merch ruled the mid-70s. Daily 70s Ad #146: Stars & Stripes Karate Gi originally appeared in the June, 1976 issue of Black Belt magazine.

(Source: Black Belt)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II’ (1970)

Partridge Pop: ‘I Can Feel Your Heartbeat’ (1970)

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"I'm a man of my word..." (David Cassidy, 'The Partridge Family,' 1970)

“I’m a man of my word…” (David Cassidy, ‘The Partridge Family,’ 1970)

“I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” appeared on The Partridge Family Album, the fictional pop rockers’ debut disc. The tune is a funky, wah-wah pedal-flavored number written by Wes Farrell, Jim Cretecos and Mike Appel.

"Love. Love. Can't you feel your heartbeat..?" (Susan Dey, 'The Partridge Family,' 1970)

“Love. Love. Can’t you feel your heartbeat..?” (Susan Dey, ‘The Partridge Family,’ 1970)

“I Can Feel Your Heartbeat” has always been a favorite of mine. And at a brief two minutes in length – it’s over much too soon. Feel the heart…beat.

The Partridge Family: ‘I Can Feel Your Heartbeat,’ 1970

Previously on Partridge Pop: ‘One Day At A Time’ (1973)

Daily 70s Ad: Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II’ (1970)

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Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II.' ('Flying' magazine, June, 1970)

Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II.’ (‘Flying’ magazine, June, 1970)


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“Pants are striped to match the shirt, and feature a full-flare leg.”

So very modern! Daily 70s Ad #145: Arrow Shirts ‘Mach II’ originally appeared in the June, 1970 issue of Flying magazine.

(Source: Flying)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ (1977)

Daily 70s Ad: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ (1977)

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Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire.' ('Jet' magazine, July 14, 1977)

Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire.’ (‘Jet’ magazine, July 14, 1977)


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“Hot New Album On Motown Records & Tapes.”

Jackson’s fourth solo L.P. Featuring the single, “You Need to Be Loved.” Daily 70s Ad #144: Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Feel The Fire’ originally appeared in the July 14, 1977 issue of Jet magazine.

(Source: Jet)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Dunlop ‘Fun Rubber’ (1978)

Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Bad News Bears’ (1976)

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'The Bad News Bears' trailer title, 1976

‘The Bad News Bears’ trailer title, 1976

To put it simply, for those of us who grew up in the 1970s, The Bad News Bears is comedy gold. I saw the film in the theater at the age of nine and fell in love with this tale of young, baseball playing misfits. The movie also made me a lifelong fan of Walter Matthau who starred as Coach Buttermaker.

Buttermaker knows best. (Walter Matthau in 'The Bad News Bears,' 1976)

Buttermaker knows best. (Walter Matthau in ‘The Bad News Bears,’ 1976)

The Bad News Bears is engrained in the minds of so many of us that it seems a waste of time to describe it further. Enjoy the trailer below. It spells out the film well (and probably gives away too much).

The Bad News Bears Trailer, 1976

The Bad News Bears Wiki, IMDb
The Bad News Bears review at Every 70s Movie

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Previously on Trailer Tuesday: Mel Brooks’ ‘Silent Movie’ (1976)