Funshine Friday: ‘Archie’s T.V. Funnies’ (1971)

Archie’s T.V. Funnies, produced by Filmation, first appeared on the silly screen in September of 1971. 16 episodes were created and repeated. The animated series was hosted by Archie and his pals and cartoon segments featured comic strip icons such … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘The Perils of Penelope Pitstop’ (1970s Reruns)

The Perils of Penelope Pitstop, a spin-off of Hanna-Barbera’s Wacky Races cartoon, originally ran from September, 1969 to January of 1970. Just qualifying for 1970s pop culture. The show ran in reruns in the 1970s as well, so I’m laying … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Doctor Dolittle’ (Cartoon Series, 1970)

DePatie-Freleng’s Doctor Dolittle animated series ran for a single season, debuting in September of 1970. 17, 30-minute episodes were produced. This rare cartoon was loosely-based on Hugh Lofting’s 1920s novels (as well as the 1967 movie musical) about a doctor … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Groovie Goolies’ Sing ‘Frankie’ (1970)

Happy Funshine Friday and impending extended weekend! Here’s Filmation’s Groovie Goolies singing a tune about cast member, Frankie. YouTube poster, JoeyFaustAGoGo has taken the stereo audio for the tune from the Goolies’ 1970 L.P. and synched it to the original … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids’: ‘Everybody’s Different’ (1972)

Happy Funshine Friday, folks! It’s time for a toe-tappin’ tune from Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. “Everybody’s Different” appeared in season one, episode three of Fat Albert and originally aired on September 23, 1972. ‘Fat Albert & The Cosby … Continue reading