Funshine Friday: ‘Space Academy’ (1977)

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'Space Academy' TV title,1977

‘Space Academy’ TV title,1977

“Welcome to man’s most magnificent achievement in the conquest of space…”

Filmation’s Space Academy originally aired on CBS beginning in September of 1977. 15, 30-minute episodes were produced.

This short-lived sci fi series starred Jonathan Harris (Lost in Space) as Commander Isaac Gampu, the 300-year-old head of the academy in question. Grampu taught a collection of students from across the universe, portrayed by actors; Pamelyn Ferdin, Ric Carrott, Ty Henderson, Maggie Cooper, Brian Tochi and Eric Greene. Many strange beings were encountered (robot war machines, alien children made of energy, etc.) and valuable lessons were learned.

Jason of Star Command was a spin-off of Space Academy (and you can learn more about that here).

Look as good at 300-years-old you will not.

Look as good at 300-years-old you will not.

Soak up the show’s intro below and have a happy Funshine Friday!

‘Space Academy’ TV Intro, 1977

Space Academy Wiki, IMDb

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Tarzan, Lord Of The Jungle’ (Animated, 1976)

Daily 70s Spot: Posh Puffs Tissues (1977)

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The Puffs so Posh, they've got a golden box. (Posh Puffs commercial, 1977)

The Puffs so Posh, they’ve got a golden box. (Posh Puffs commercial, 1977)

“The softest way to treat a sore nose.”

How the time flies. Tomorrow, I’ll be posting the 365th Daily 70s Spot, completing a solid year of 1970s commercials. Here now, is #364. A Posh Puffs tissue commercial featuring a “blind nose test.” Spot aired in December of 1977.

I’m so pleased to have used the term “blind nose test” in the above paragraph. Can I get a mental high five? Thanks.

Daily 70s Spot #364: Posh Puffs Tissues Commercial, 1977

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Parker Bros’ ‘Pit’ Card Game (1974)

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

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"Never gonna let you go, no..." ('The Partridge Family,' 'One Day at a Time,' 1973)

“Never gonna let you go, no…” (‘The Partridge Family,’ ‘One Day at a Time,’ 1973)

Holy Mondrian’s Bus! It’s been months since we’ve posted a Partridge Pop. Let’s get right to the music. Here’s The Partridge Family performing “One Day at a Time.”

Any excuse to post another pic of Susan Dey - and I grab it.

Any excuse to post another pic of Susan Dey – and I grab it.

“One Day at a Time” was written by Terry Cashman & T.P. West and can be found on The Partridge Family’s Crossword Puzzle L.P. The clip in question comes from season three, episode 14 of the TV series and originally aired on January 5, 1973. The “mother” and “son” the band are performing to are actors, Gerald Hiken and Nancy Walker.

‘The Partridge Family’: ‘One Day at a Time,’ 1973

Previously on Partridge Pop: ‘Money Money’ (1974)

Daily 70s Spot: Parker Bros’ ‘Pit’ Card Game (1974)

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"The frenzied trading game by Parker Brothers..." (Pit commercial, 1974)

“The frenzied trading game by Parker Brothers…” (Pit commercial, 1974)

“Pit. A lot of excitement in one little box.”

Let’s open a fresh pack of fun and lay our Daily 70s Spot on the table. Here’s a Parker Brothers commercial for the stock market-style trading card game, Pit. Spot aired in February of 1974.

Did you know that Pit has been around over 100 years? Me neither.

Daily 70s Spot #363: Parker Bros’ ‘Pit’ Card Game Commercial, 1974

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Folger’s Coffee ‘Mrs Olson’ (1978)

Daily 70s Spot: Folger’s Coffee ‘Mrs Olson’ (1978)

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"Get new Folger's in the red can." (Folger's commercial, 1978)

“Get new Folger’s in the red can.” (Folger’s commercial, 1978)

“Mrs. Olson’s advice works.”

Alrighty, let’s brew up our Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a Folger’s coffee commercial featuring famed spokesperson, Mrs. Olson (played by Virginia Christine). Spot aired in July of 1978.

Update: The male actor in the spot is Rick Hurst.

Daily 70s Spot #362: Folger’s Coffee ‘Mrs Olson’ Commercial, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Unicap Vitamins (1974)

Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Exorcist’ (1973)

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'The Exorcist' trailer title, 1973

‘The Exorcist’ trailer title, 1973

The Exorcist levitated into theaters in late December of 1973 and was #1 at the box office for six weeks; from Jan 06 – February 10, 1974 (40-yrs-ago this week).

This horror classic, based on a 1971 novel by William Peter Blatty, was directed by William Friedkin and stars Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb, Jason Miller and Max von Sydow.

Yes, Ellen, we're horrified by the wig too.

Yes, Ellen, we’re horrified by the wig too.

Decades later, The Exorcist still tops many polls as “the scariest film of all-time.” Peek in a timid manner at the trailer below and enjoy a frightening anniversary. Update: As an added bonus, you can watch a short video with 1970s theater line-ups and audience comments. It’s a nice document of the hysteria.

‘The Exorcist‘ Theatrical Trailer, 1973

‘The Exorcist‘ Audience Reactions, 1973-74

The Exorcist Wiki, IMDb

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Previously on Trailer Tuesday: ‘Halloween’ (1978)