Funshine Friday: ‘Tom Slick’: ‘The Bad Year Blimp’ (1970s reruns)

Happy Funshine Friday! Here’s one of my favorite cartoon heroes. The theme song alone makes me sing-along with a smile. Tom Slick made its debut in 1967 as part of Jay Ward’s George of the Jungle show. 70s kids, like … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: John Hancock Insurance (animated, 1971)

“When you think of your growing insurance needs – think of your John Hancock man.” Time for the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s a commercial for John Hancock Life Insurance featuring some attractive line animation. Spot aired in April of 1971. … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: The Ant and the Aardvark, ‘Ants in the Pantry’ (1970)

Happy Funshine Friday, folks. Friday is fun-day (I don’t care what your boss says)! Therefore, it’s time to consume a cartoon featuring The Ant and the Aardvark. Ants in the Pantry made its theatrical debut in June of 1970. Enjoy … Continue reading

Daily 70s Spot: Levi’s dacron polyester (animated, 1970)

“We’re glad you walk on two legs. Otherwise, you’d never get the chance to wear a pair of Levi’s.” Time to dress up the Daily 70s Spot. Here’s one of those magical animated commercials for Levi’s. The spot we have … Continue reading

Trailer Tuesday: Ralph Bakshi’s ‘Wizards’ (1977)

“The ultimate futuristic fantasy epic.” Ralph Bakshi’s Wizards, an animated post-apocalyptic fantasy tale, zapped into theaters in February of 1977. The film tells the story of two brothers, a kindly wizard named Avatar and an evil sorcerer, Blackwolf, who battle … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: The Pink Panther, ‘Pink Campaign’ (1975)

Happy Funshine Friday, ‘Disco buddies! Here’s another full ‘n’ fun Pink Panther cartoon. This time around we have a revenge tale from 1975 entitled Pink Campaign. Go get that large-nosed fellow, Pink! The Pink Panther, ‘Pink Campaign’ Cartoon, 1975 Previously … Continue reading