70s Spots: Animated Tastykake Snacks (1976)

“All the good things wrapped up in one.” Two animated commercials for Tastykake snack treats today. Firstly, a spot for Tastykake Pies followed by a spot featuring a magician. Both commercials aired in April of 1976. Tastykake Pies Commercial (Animated, … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Josie And The Pussycats, ‘Roadrunner’ (1970)

You know what we could all use more of right now? That’s right, you guessed it – Josie and the Pussycats! The tune “Roadrunner” appeared on the Josie and the Pussycats soundtrack album in late 1970 and features Kathleen Dougherty, … Continue reading

Funshine Friday (Holiday Repeat): ‘Partridge Family 2200 A.D.,’ ‘Gypsy Girl’ (1974)

Let’s enjoy a day-after-Thanksgiving repeat for Funshine Friday. (I’m too full to get up off the couch). Hanna-Barbera’s Partridge Family 2200 A.D. originally ran in the fall of 1974. 16 episodes were produced, airing on CBS. This animated, futuristic take … Continue reading

70s Spots: Plymouth Road Runner & Ford LTD (1971)

“Coming through!” Warner Brother’s Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner appear in this spot for the 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. The commercial aired on New Year’s Day ’71 and was produced in 1970. After that, we have a classical … Continue reading

70s Spots: Homelite Chainsaw ‘Toy’ & Nicholson Tools Cartoon (1971)

“The no-sweat chainsaw.” Fun with tools today as we take in two spots from December of 1971. A commercial for Homelite chainsaws featuring a granny cutting logs and a child’s toy chainsaw offer. That’s followed by an animated pirate spot … Continue reading

70s Spots: Flair Pens & Cricket Lighter (Animated, 1972)

“12 Super Human Colors.” A pair of animated commercials from October of 1972 now. First, Flair pens shows off their felt tips. After that, Cricket lighter introduces their animated mascot. Flair Pens Animated Commercial (1972) Cricket Lighter Animated Commercial (1972) … Continue reading