Funshine Friday: ‘Willy Wonka’ – Veruca Salt Sings ‘I Want It Now’ (1971)

A very good Funshine Friday to you, Bionic Pals! Here’s the bratty and magnificent Veruca Salt singing “I Want It Now” from 1971’s Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Veruca Salt is portrayed by Julie Dawn Cole and “I Want … 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

Funshine Friday: ‘The Muppet Show’ Season One Promos/Gag Reel (1976)

How goes your almost-weekend? It’s time to jumpstart the fun with a minute-and-a-half of promos and outtakes from The Muppet Show. The clips below are from season one of the series, circa 1976. Have a happy Funshine Friday! ‘The Muppet … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: ‘Casper And The Angels’ (1979)

Hanna-Barbera’s Casper and the Angels originally ran Saturday mornings on NBC from September, 1979 to May, 1980. 13, 30-minute episodes were produced. The show brought Casper the Friendly Ghost into the 22nd Century and made him the guardian spectre for … Continue reading