Funshine Friday: ‘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. A Doonesbury Special originally aired on NBC on November 27th, 1977. This 25-minute animated version of the famed … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Joy liquid starring Bob from ‘Sesame Street’ (1977)

“Lemon-fresh Joy cleans down to the shine. What a nice reflection on you.” “The People in Your Neighborhood” are going to like our new Daily 70s Spot; a Joy dishwashing liquid commercial starring Bob McGrath of Sesame Street fame. Spot … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Richard Pryor in ‘Greased Lightning’ (1977)

Greased Lightning hit theaters in July of 1977. The movie, based on a true story, was directed by Michael Schultz (Car Wash, Cooley High) and stars Richard Pryor as the first black stock car racing champ, Wendell Scott. The Greased … Continue reading