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 (Thanksgiving): ‘Partridge Family/My Three Sons Thanksgiving Reunion’ Promo (1977)

“Fred MacMurray and Shirley Jones host a family reunion!” Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you have a nice, relaxing time with friends and family today. Here’s a brief and obscure ABC promo from November 1977 for Thanksgiving Reunion With The … Continue reading

Funshine Friday: Danny Bonaduce Sings ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ (1973)

We haven’t had a Funshine Friday installment in ages, so let’s enjoy one now. In the past, Funshine Friday focused on Seventies animation exclusively. After a few hundred installments I started running short on fresh ideas. From here on out … Continue reading

70s Spots: United Airlines ‘Hawaii’ (Brian Forster) & TWA 747s (Lou Jacobi, 1970)

“Fly the friendly skies of United.” Two spots today from the top of the decade featuring those newfangled 747 planes. First, we have a United Airlines “Hawaii Service” commercial starring Brian Forster from The Partridge Family. The spot aired in … Continue reading

70s Spots: Carnation Instant Breakfast & Coffee Mate (Agnes Moorehead, 1970)

“Try it in a cup. You’ll never give it up.” A pair of Carnation commercials from May of 1970 lined up today. First, we find Agnes Moorehead (Bewitched) backstage with her Coffee Mate. Second, good ol’ Dave Madden (The Partridge … Continue reading