Spooktober: The pilot for the Munsters Today (1987)

 A year before The Munsters Today hit the air, the producers presented a pilot for advertisers and, since the show would be syndicated, prospective stations.

As you'll see in this open, Herman (John Schuck, ex-McMillan & Wife, Holmes & YoYo), might've been bopping to the beat not of the theme song, but his dance moves suggest Madness' "One Step Beyond". If you've seen that video, you'll know what I mean. Co-starring Lee Meriwether (ex-Barnaby Jones, Time Tunnel), Jason Marsden, & Howard Morton.

I think Fred Gwynne might've been off making a movie, and was never considered for even a cameo.

The title is a misnomer (maybe): Our Gang in The First Seven Years (1930)

 Our Gang's "The First Seven Years" carries a 1929 copyright, but was released in 1930, seven years after the series began, so I guess the title actually represents an anniversary for the franchise.

Anyway, Jackie Cooper gets into a fight with Speck over the affections of Mary Ann. Let the chaos begin!

Saturday School: The Adventurers Club finds a Statue of Limitations (Mission: Magic!, 1973)

 The kids from Mission: Magic! head off to Paris to track down a missing statue, but all three suspects have their own version of the Contemplator. Or do they?

If you look close, Franklin (Lane Scheimer) looks like he might've been modeled after Bill Cosby's younger self from Fat Albert. Head writer Marc Richards was also responsible for Ghost Busters two years later. Hmmmmmm.

Tooniversary: Blackstar vs. the Zombie Masters (1981)

 Blackstar turns 45 this year. The series finale seems appropriate for Halloween season, so, here's "The Zombie Masters".

Retro Toy Chest: Remember the Vertibird? (1972)

 Mattel introduced the Vertibird, a modern version, albeit as a helicopter, of the VTOL's of the Golden Age, in 1972. Unfortunately, it didn't survive the decade.

Check this introductory ad.

Sunday Funnies: Pies & Guys (1958)

 The Three Stooges were nearing the end of their run at Columbia. "Pies & Guys" is the 2nd time they had revisited "Hoi Polloi" (1947's "Half-Wits Holiday" being the other), as two professors try to assimilate the boys into society. Chaos, of course, ensues.

Spooktober: Flip The Frog in Spooks (1932)

 Ub Iwerks' Flip The Frog returns in 1932's "Spooks", appropriate for the Halloween season.