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

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'Doctor Dolittle' cartoon title, 1970.

‘Doctor Dolittle’ cartoon title, 1970.

DePatie-Freleng’s Doctor Dolittle animated series ran for a single season, debuting in September of 1970. 17, 30-minute episodes were produced.

This rare cartoon was loosely-based on Hugh Lofting’s 1920s novels (as well as the 1967 movie musical) about a doctor who can talk to animals. In addition to the titular Doctor Dolittle (Bob Holt), DePatie-Freleng’s version featured a young sailor named Tommy Stubbins (Hal Smith), a dastardly pirate, Sam Scurvy (Lennie Weinrib) and a rock group made up of singing grasshoppers.

Dr. Dolittle and friends aboard his ship, 1970.

Dr. Dolittle and friends aboard his ship, 1970.

Below you’ll find the show’s intro and exit sequences. A quick search of YouTube will bring up complete episodes if you are intrigued. Have a happy Funshine Friday!

‘Doctor Dolittle’: Cartoon Intro/Exit, 1970

Doctor Dolittle Wiki, IMDb

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Daily 70s Ad: ‘Good Things Happen On A Honda’ (1974)

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‘Good Things Happen On A Honda.' ('Texas Monthly' magazine, May, 1974)

‘Good Things Happen On A Honda.’ (‘Texas Monthly’ magazine, May, 1974)


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“Honda Town…Fort Worth.”

I’d paint this ad artwork on the side of my 70s van. Then fill the van with Honda bikes. If I only had a van. And a bunch of Hondas. Daily 70s Ad #139: ‘Good Things Happen On A Honda’ originally appeared in the May, 1974 issue of Texas Monthly magazine.

(Source: Texas Monthly)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ (1977)

Brady Bunch Moments: Groovy Greg Strikes Out (1971)

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So hip it hurts. ('The Brady Bunch,' 1971)

So hip it hurts. (‘The Brady Bunch,’ 1971)

Hello, young lovers! Join in with a classic Brady Bunch Moment below as Greg Brady dresses in his finest hippy threads and attempts to seduce an attractive older woman on the high school campus. Embarrassment and broken dreams ensue. Ain’t love cute?

Nice moves, Gregory. (Barry Williams and Julie Cobb, 1971)

Nice moves, Gregory. (Barry Williams and Julie Cobb, 1971)

This important life lesson occurred during season two of The Brady Bunch and originally aired on February 5, 1971. The older woman in the clip is played by Julie Cobb (daughter of Lee J. Cobb).

‘The Brady Bunch’: Groovy Greg Strikes Out, 1971

Previously on Brady Bunch Moments: Grand Canyon Gazing (1971)

Daily 70s Ad: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ (1977)

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'The Excedrin Headache.' ('New York' magazine, May 30, 1977)

‘The Excedrin Headache.’ (‘New York’ magazine, May 30, 1977)


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“When is a headache The Excedrin Headache?”

This issue also featured the NYC opening of a film called Star Wars. Daily 70s Ad #138: ‘The Excedrin Headache’ originally appeared in the May 30, 1977 issue of New York magazine.

(Source: New York)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: McDonald’s ‘Cheeseburger Smile’ (1972)

Daily 70s Ad: McDonald’s ‘Cheeseburger Smile’ (1972)

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McDonald's 'Cheeseburger Smile.' ('Ebony' magazine, June, 1972)

McDonald’s ‘Cheeseburger Smile.’ (‘Ebony’ magazine, June, 1972)


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“Smile and say cheeseburger.”

A cheeseburger that year would only set you back around 30 cents. Daily 70s Ad #137: McDonald’s ‘Cheeseburger Smile’ originally appeared in the June, 1972 issue of Ebony magazine.

(Source: Ebony)

Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Seagram’s ‘Golf Couple’ (1972)

Daily 70s Ad: Seagram’s ‘Golf Couple’ (1972)

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Seagram’s ‘Golf Couple.' ('LIFE' magazine, Apr. 28, 1972)

Seagram’s ‘Golf Couple.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, Apr. 28, 1972)


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“V.O. Very special. Very Canadian. Very right.”

A glass of Seagram’s V.O. Now, is that before or after the round of golf? Daily 70s Ad #136: Seagram’s ‘Golf Couple’ originally appeared in the April 28, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.

(Source: LIFE)

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