‘A comedy for you and your next of kin’
“He’s determined to commit suicide – even if it kills him.”
Happy Funshine Friday evening! Here’s two comedic movie commercials to brighten your President’s Day weekend.
First up, Burt Reynolds in The End. This promo aired on TV screens in June of 1978. Second, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh from November of 1979.
Previously on 70s Spots: 9-Lives’ Morris & Purina Cat Food (1978 & ’75)
Morris the Cat looking extremely excited
“Morris, your horoscope’s divine!”
Lots of cats in the house today. First, enjoy a Morris the Cat 9-Lives spot from June 1978. This one has an oh-so-70s horoscope theme.
After that, a June 1975 commercial for Purina Cat Food featuring “a little blue can.”
Previously on 70s Spots: ‘Happy Days,’ ‘Future Cop”Three’s Company’ (1977)
‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ title card, 1975
Happy Valentine’s Day! To celebrate the holiday we’ll be floating back 43 years and basking in a few clips from Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown.
Cupid Snoopy on the job.
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown first aired on January 28, 1975. The 30-minute special was directed by Phil Roman and produced by the usual Peanuts pairing of Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez. Voice actors include; Duncan Watson (Charlie Brown), Melanie Kohn (Lucy) and Stephen Shea in his last appearance as Linus.
Linus picks out a special box of chocolates for Miss Othmar.
Roll the clips and memories!
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown Wiki, IMDb
More Peanuts at Bionic Disco: ‘It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown!’ (1976)
Has a better ring than ‘Fonzarelli Loves Tuscadero’
“The love story that shook the world!”
A couple of ABC promos for you today. First, Happy Days and a Fonzie Loves Pinky special from January 1977. This whole Fonz and Pinky Tuscadero (Roz Kelly) ordeal was a pretty big event for us grade school’ers.
After that, the short -lived Future Cop and long-lived Three’s Company from April ’77.
Previously on 70s Spots: Oscar Mayer Wieners & Bacon (1977)
Wiener dogs
“Quality trusted for generations.”
Two commercials from the Oscar Mayer organization now. Both aired in January 1977 and were likely produced in ’76 or earlier.
First up, Wieners and Beef Franks (there’s a difference?) Second, it’s time for “America’s best-selling bacon.”
Previously on 70s Spots: Schaefer Beer & Miller Beer (1972)
Happy lil’ drinkin’ cartoon
“When you’re having more than one.”
A pair of beer-guzzlin’ commercials from November 1972 on the bar today. First, we have a fun animated spot for Schaefer Beer. Second, a spot for Miller High-Life featuring thirsty construction workers.
Previously on 70s Spots: Revlon Mascara & Penn Tennis Balls (1979)
More Schaefer Beer at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Schaefer Beer (George Kennedy, 1978 & Mario Andretti, 1979)
More Miller Beer at Bionic Disco: 70s Spots: Natural Light Beer (Norm Crosby) & Miller High Life ‘Karate’ (1978)