Daily 70s Spot: JCPenney ‘Groovy Leather Jacket Gal’ (1972)

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"Function Junction Leathers?" (JCPenney, 1972)

“Function Junction Leathers?” (JCPenney, 1972)

“We know what you’re looking for.”

Daily 70s Spot coming in for a landing, mellow babies. Today we have another JCPenney commercial. This time we find a groovy gal in her stylish, ‘split-cowhide’ leather jacket.

The actress appears to be Nancy Allen (RoboCop) – as helpful YouTube user, PeerlessPaavo, pointed out. I was thinking it was Lauren Tewes (The Love Boat). That’d be my second guess. Spot aired in November of 1972.

Daily 70s Spot #186: JCPenney ‘Groovy Leather Jacket Gal’ Commercial, 1972

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Genesee Beer ‘Henley, England’ (1978)

Music for Monday: George Harrison, ‘Crackerbox Palace’ (1976)

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"I was so young when I was born..." (George Harrison, 'Crackerbox Palace,' 1976)

“I was so young when I was born…” (George Harrison, ‘Crackerbox Palace,’ 1976)

George Harrison’s “Crackerbox Palace” first appeared on the musician’s November, 1976 L.P., Thirty Three & 1/3. The whimsical tune was released as a single in the US in January ’77, where it reached a high of #19 on the Billboard “Hot 100.”

I’ve always liked this song but it’s not one that’s had much of an afterlife on classic rock radio. The official video below was directed by Monty Python’s Eric Idle and filmed on the grounds of Harrison’s Henley-on-Thames, Friar Park mansion. Keep your eyes peeled for appearances by Neil Innes of The Rutles and Harrison’s wife, Olivia (clad in skimpy leather).

George Harrison, ‘Crackerbox Palace’ Official Video, 1976

Previously on Music for Monday: The Undertones, ‘Teenage Kicks’ (1978)

Daily 70s Spot: Genesee Beer ‘Henley, England’ (1978)

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Hurray for beer!! (Genesee Beer, 1978)

Hurray for beer!! (Genesee Beer, 1978)

“Our one brewery makes it best. Genesee.”

Let’s drop our Daily 70s Spot into the river and see if it floats. Today we have a Genesee Beer commercial featuring a rowing team in Henley-on-Thames, England. Spot aired in May of 1978.

*Note: Hmmm, that’s a suspect accent on Mr. Trimble. I suspect a Yank posing as a Brit or too much time in The States.

Daily 70s Spot #185: Genesee Beer ‘Henley, England’ Commercial, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure #2 (1978)

Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure #2 (1978)

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'A tasty way to round out this nutritious breakfast" (Cheerios commercial, 1978)

‘A tasty way to round out this nutritious breakfast” (Cheerios commercial, 1978)

“Cheerios. Crunchy, yummy, oat-y-ohs.”

Daily 70s spot time. Once again, we have a Cheerios commercial featuring that lovable “Animated Stick Figure on Blackboard Guy.” Spot aired in 1978.

Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure Commercial #2, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure #1 (1978)

Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure #1 (1978)

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This little guy. You remember him, don't cha? (Cheerios, 1978)

This little guy. You remember him, don’t cha? (Cheerios, 1978)

“When you want the great taste of Cheerios – just Cheer-y-odel.”

This weekend our Daily 70s Spots will feature an ancient and forgotten Cheerios mascot. Here’s the first commercial with “Animated Stick Figure on Blackboard Guy.” Spot aired in 1978.

*Note: “Animated Stick Figure on Blackboard Guy” may not be the mascot’s actual name.

Daily 70s Spot #183: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure Commercial #1, 1978

Previously on Daily 70s Spot: Aurora ‘Red Dunes – Sand Vans’ Model Race Cars (1972)

Funshine Friday: ‘A Doonesbury Special’ (1977)

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Knights of the commune roundtable ('A Doonesbury Special,' 1977)

Knights of the commune roundtable (‘A Doonesbury Special,’ 1977)

Welcome to the almost-weekend. It’s Funshine Friday time and today we jolt your memories by presenting in its entirety, A Doonesbury Special.

BD and Zonker - the huddle's Yin & Yang ('A Doonesbury Special,' 1977)

BD and Zonker – the huddle’s Yin & Yang (‘A Doonesbury Special,’ 1977)

A Doonesbury Special originally aired on NBC on November 27th, 1977. This 25-minute animated version of the famed comic strip was written by its creator, Garry Trudeau and directed by Trudeau along with John and Faith Hubley (The Electric Company).

Here’s a Wikipedia chunk on the special:

“In 1977, Trudeau wrote a script for a 26-minute animated special. A Doonesbury Special was produced and directed by Trudeau, along with John Hubley (who died during the storyboarding stage)[4] and Faith Hubley. The Special was first broadcast by NBC on November 27, 1977. It won a Special Jury Award at the Cannes International Film Festival for best short film, and received an Academy Award nomination (for best animated short film), both in 1978.[4] Voice actors for the special included Barbara Harris, William Sloane Coffin, Jr., Jack Gilford and Will Jordan. Also included were two songs ‘sung’ by the character Jimmy Thudpucker (actually actor/singer/songwriter/producer James Allen ‘Jimmy’ Brewer), entitled ‘Stop in the Middle’ and ‘I Do Believe’, also part of the ‘Special’.”

I was a huge Doonesbury fan as a kid and watched this at age 11 when it first aired. I hadn’t seen it again (until I re-watched it today) in over three decades. Rejoin Zonker, Mike and friends and refresh your humor bone below.

‘A Doonesbury Special,’ 1977

Previously on Funshine Friday: (Bicentennial Week) Mind-Blowing Bicentennial Cartoon, ’200′ (1975)