Funshine Friday: ‘Battle Of The Planets’ (1978)

Battle of the Planets first hit North American TV screens in the fall of 1978. The animated sci fi series is a Westernized version of Japan’s Science Ninja Team Gatchaman of 1972. BotP takes Gatchaman’s animation, removes much of the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Tuborg Gold Beer ‘Tennis Vikings’ (1978)

“Go for the Gold.” All right, everyone. Time to drink up the Daily 70s Spot. Here we have another delicious Tuborg Gold beer commercial. This one compares and contrasts battling Vikings with modern day tennis players. Yes. Yes, it does. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure #2 (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 … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Cheerios Animated Blackboard Stick Figure #1 (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. … Continue reading