Friday, April 30, 2010
70's Alpha Bits Cereal Commercial
Here's a 70's commercial for Alpha Bits Cereal!
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commercials
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Little Golden Book: 1-2-3 Juggle With Me
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books,
little golden book
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
70's Wildfire Prevention PSA
Here is a 70's PSA for Wildfire Prevention.
Only you can prevent wildfires.
Only you can prevent wildfires.
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commercials,
psa
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
1982 McDonald's Commercial
Here's a 1982 McDonald's commercial called "Ronald McDonald in Back in Time."
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commercials
Monday, April 26, 2010
1984 ABC "We're With You" Promo
Here's a 1984 ABC "We're With You" Promo featuring great shows like Good Morning America, Family Feud, Benson, Dynasty, Love Boat and Monday Night Football.
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commercials,
promos
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch
Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch was a cartoon produced by Hanna-Barbera which aired on NBC from 1974 to 1975.
The series focused on Wheelie, a red Volkswagen Beetle, and his girlfriend Rota Ree. Wheelie made his living as a professional- and quite successful- racing and stunt car. Wheelie didn't talk but emoted by honking and displaying symbols across his windshield showing his inner thoughts such as a heart for love or a lightbulb for an idea. Wheelie could also produce any form of prop needed from his trunk through the use of special mechanized hands. Wheelie's regular nemeses were a 4-member motorcycle gang called the Chopper Bunch which included the leader Chopper, Revs, Hi-Riser, and Scrambles.
The series focused on Wheelie, a red Volkswagen Beetle, and his girlfriend Rota Ree. Wheelie made his living as a professional- and quite successful- racing and stunt car. Wheelie didn't talk but emoted by honking and displaying symbols across his windshield showing his inner thoughts such as a heart for love or a lightbulb for an idea. Wheelie could also produce any form of prop needed from his trunk through the use of special mechanized hands. Wheelie's regular nemeses were a 4-member motorcycle gang called the Chopper Bunch which included the leader Chopper, Revs, Hi-Riser, and Scrambles.
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cartoons
Saturday, April 24, 2010
1979 JELL-O Commercial
Here's a 1979 commercial for JELL-O...
Make JELL-O Gelatin and make some fun!
Make JELL-O Gelatin and make some fun!
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commercials
Friday, April 23, 2010
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was written by Judy Blume in 1972.
It is the first of the "Fudge books," followed by Superfudge and Fudge-A-Mania. All of the Fudge books follow Peter Hatcher, his little brother Fudgie, baby sister Tootsie, their neighbor Sheila Tubman, various pets, and minor characters through New York City and on treks to suburbs and camps.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is the first of these entertaining yarns. Peter, because he's the oldest, must deal with Fudgie's disgusting cuteness, his constant meddling with Peter's stuff, and other grave offenses.
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books
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Schoolhouse Rock! Three Ring Government
Schoolhouse Rock! is a series of animated musical educational short films that aired during Saturday morning children's programming on ABC. Topics covered include grammar, science, economics, history, mathematics, and politics. The best of the series aired between 1972 and 1986.
Here is Three Ring Government from 1979!
Here is Three Ring Government from 1979!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
1986 Downy Fabric Softener Commercial
Here's a 1986 commercial for Downy Fabric Softener.
Best Downy Yet!
Best Downy Yet!
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commercials
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Trivial Pursuit
Trivial Pursuit's popularity peaked in 1984, a year in which over 20 million games were sold. The rights to the game were licensed to Parker Brothers (now part of Hasbro) in 1988.
The object of the game is to move around the board by correctly answering trivia questions. Questions are split into six categories, with each one having its own color to identify it; in the classic version of Trivial Pursuit, the Genus edition (pictured above), these are Geography (blue), Entertainment (pink), History (yellow), Arts & Literature (brown), Science & Nature (green), and Sports & Leisure (orange). The game includes a board, playing pieces, question cards and a box and small plastic wedges to fit into the playing pieces.
Playing pieces used in Trivial Pursuit are round and divided into six sections. A small, plastic wedge can be placed into each of these sections to signify when a question from a certain category has been correctly answered.
The object of the game is to move around the board by correctly answering trivia questions. Questions are split into six categories, with each one having its own color to identify it; in the classic version of Trivial Pursuit, the Genus edition (pictured above), these are Geography (blue), Entertainment (pink), History (yellow), Arts & Literature (brown), Science & Nature (green), and Sports & Leisure (orange). The game includes a board, playing pieces, question cards and a box and small plastic wedges to fit into the playing pieces.
Playing pieces used in Trivial Pursuit are round and divided into six sections. A small, plastic wedge can be placed into each of these sections to signify when a question from a certain category has been correctly answered.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Bewitched
Bewitched was a television sitcom which aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. It is about a witch who marries a mortal and tries to lead the life of a typical suburban housewife.
A young-looking witch named Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) meets and marries a mortal named Darrin Stephens (originally Dick York, later Dick Sargent). While Samantha pledges to forsake her powers and become a typical suburban housewife, her magical family disapproves of the mixed marriage and frequently interferes in the couple's lives. Episodes often begin with Darrin becoming the victim of a spell, the effects of which wreak havoc with mortals such as his boss, clients, parents, and neighbors. By the epilogue, however, Darrin and Samantha most often embrace and confound the devious elements that failed to separate them.
Bewitched Intro with Dick York
Bewitched Intro with Dick Sargent
Bewitched Intro with Dick Sargent
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television shows
Sunday, April 18, 2010
1979 Tender Vittles Cat Food Commercial
Here's a 1979 commercials for Tender Vittles Cat Food.
Fresh!
Fresh!
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commercials
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Little Golden Book: The Three Bears
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books,
little golden book
Friday, April 16, 2010
80's Drug-Free America PSA
Here's a well-known 80's PSA from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
Parents who use drugs have children who use drugs.
Parents who use drugs have children who use drugs.
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commercials,
psa
Thursday, April 15, 2010
1981 Tootsie Candies Commercial
Here's a 1981 commercial for Tootsie Candies!
Give your tootsie a Tootsie!
Give your tootsie a Tootsie!
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commercials
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Hee Haw: The Gossip Girls
Hee Haw was an television variety show featuring country music and humor with fictional rural Kornfield Kounty as a backdrop. It aired on CBS from 1969–1992.
"The Gossip Girls" Musical pieces featuring various female members of the cast surrounding a washtub and clothes wringer singing:
"The Gossip Girls" Musical pieces featuring various female members of the cast surrounding a washtub and clothes wringer singing:
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- "Now, we're not ones to go 'round spreadin' rumors,
- Why, really we're just not the gossipy kind,
- No, you'll never hear one of us repeating gossip,
- So you'd better be sure and listen close the first time!"
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hee haw,
television shows,
variety shows
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
1981 CBS "Reach for the Stars" Promo
Here is a 1981 CBS Promo "Reach for the Stars". I miss so many of these shows -- Alice, MASH, Dallas, Lou Grant, WKRP in Cincinnati, and many more!
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commercials,
promos
Monday, April 12, 2010
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home is an animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera that aired from 1972 to 1974.
It features Harry Boyle, a long-suffering suburban dad and restaurant equipment dealer. Other Boyle family members consist of Irma, Harry's wife; overweight and teen-age women's libber daughter Alice; lazy and perpetually unemployed long-haired young adult son Chet; and precocious, if rather mercenary, younger son Jamie. Harry often bickers with the more liberal Alice and Chet over various social issues of the day, with Irma endeavoring to remain neutral while Jamie is more sympathetic to his father's beliefs.
It features Harry Boyle, a long-suffering suburban dad and restaurant equipment dealer. Other Boyle family members consist of Irma, Harry's wife; overweight and teen-age women's libber daughter Alice; lazy and perpetually unemployed long-haired young adult son Chet; and precocious, if rather mercenary, younger son Jamie. Harry often bickers with the more liberal Alice and Chet over various social issues of the day, with Irma endeavoring to remain neutral while Jamie is more sympathetic to his father's beliefs.
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cartoons
Sunday, April 11, 2010
60's Charmin Commercial
Here's a notable 1960's Charmin Bathroom Tissue commercial with Mr. Whipple.
Please don't squeeze the Charmin!
Please don't squeeze the Charmin!
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60s commercials,
commercials
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary
Beezus and Ramona was written by Beverly Cleary in 1955. It is the first of Beverly Cleary's books that focus on Ramona Quimby and her sister Beatrice (Beezus).
Nine-year-old Beezus Quimby has her hands full with her little sister, Ramona. Sure, other people have little sisters that bother them sometimes, but is there anyone in the world like Ramona? Whether she's taking one bite out of every apple in a box or secretly inviting 15 other 4-year-olds to the house for a party, Ramona is always making trouble--and getting all the attention. Every big sister can relate to the trials and tribulations Beezus must endure. Old enough to be expected to take responsibility for her little sister, yet young enough to be mortified by every embarrassing plight the precocious preschooler gets them into, Beezus is constantly struggling with her mixed-up feelings about the exasperating Ramona.
Nine-year-old Beezus Quimby has her hands full with her little sister, Ramona. Sure, other people have little sisters that bother them sometimes, but is there anyone in the world like Ramona? Whether she's taking one bite out of every apple in a box or secretly inviting 15 other 4-year-olds to the house for a party, Ramona is always making trouble--and getting all the attention. Every big sister can relate to the trials and tribulations Beezus must endure. Old enough to be expected to take responsibility for her little sister, yet young enough to be mortified by every embarrassing plight the precocious preschooler gets them into, Beezus is constantly struggling with her mixed-up feelings about the exasperating Ramona.
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books
Friday, April 9, 2010
Schoolhouse Rock! The Energy Blues
Schoolhouse Rock! is a series of animated musical educational short films that aired during Saturday morning children's programming on ABC. Topics covered include grammar, science, economics, history, mathematics, and politics. The best of the series aired between 1972 and 1986.
Here is The Energy Blues from 1978!
Here is The Energy Blues from 1978!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
1983 Capri Sun Fruit Drink Commercial
Here's a 1983 commercial for Capri Sun Fruit Drink.
There's only one... Capri Sun!
There's only one... Capri Sun!
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commercials
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Jenga
Jenga is a game of physical and mental skill created by Leslie Scott in the mid 1980's, and currently marketed by Parker Brothers, a division of Hasbro. In Jenga, players take turns to remove a block from a tower and balance it on top, creating a taller and increasingly unstable structure as the game progresses.
The word jenga is the imperative form of kujenga, the Swahili verb "to build".
The word jenga is the imperative form of kujenga, the Swahili verb "to build".
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commercials,
games,
toys
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
A Different World
A Different World was a television sitcom which aired on NBC from 1987 to 1993. It originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional historically black college in the state of Virginia. Later seasons of the show focused on other characters, including mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert.
Other memorable characters included Maggie Lauten, Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor, Ron Johnson, Jr., Walter Oakes, and Kimberly Reese.
Other memorable characters included Maggie Lauten, Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor, Ron Johnson, Jr., Walter Oakes, and Kimberly Reese.
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television shows
Monday, April 5, 2010
70's Nutter Butter Cookies Commercial
Here's a 70's commercial for Nutter Butter Cookies.
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commercials
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Little Golden Book: The Rescuers
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books,
little golden book
Saturday, April 3, 2010
70's American Heart Association PSA
Here's a 70's PSA from the American Heart Association featuring the Tin Man.
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commercials,
psa
Friday, April 2, 2010
1984 Diet Coke Commercial
Here's a great 1984 commercial for Diet Coke!
Just for the taste of it... Diet Coke!
Just for the taste of it... Diet Coke!
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commercials
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Tupperware Popsicle Molds
These 1970's popsicle molds, made by Tupperware, were used weekly in our home when I was a kid. Just fill the cups with any flavored kool-aid or juice, put the lids on, and freeze them. Once their frozen, pop the lid off to free your popsicle and enjoy! Brings back great memories from my childhood!
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miscelaneous
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