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These Skeletons Terrified Me! Jason and the Argonauts
I was five when I saw this in the theatre, and it terrified me! I mean, if the skeletons are…
Johnny Carson The Fashion Diva
I always remember Johnny Carson as one of the best-dressed men on television. His suits, ties, and easy confidence were…
Halloween at Woolworth’s: Plastic Masks and Five-and-Dime Memories
Now this is Halloween shopping, 1970s style! Woolworth and Woolco had the costumes, the candy, and even a record to…
The Three Stooges Go to Work for Dickies—1969
I vaguely remember this commercial starring the Three Stooges. At the time, I had no idea what Dickies workwear was,…
Would You Believe…Don Adams Could Sell Almost Anything?
I was too young to drink beer when I first remember these commercials, and Don Adams wasn’t going to convince…
BLACULA — DRACULA’S SOUL BROTHER
That’s exactly how the 1972 trailer introduces him, and William Marshall makes Prince Mamuwalde much more than just another version…
“Yer Yella!” Guldens Commercial
Another viewer request! “Yer yella!” Only an old mustard commercial could turn lunch into a Wild West confrontation. Gulden’s took…
Betamax: When Watching TV on Your Own Schedule Felt Like Magic
I remember when Betamax came out, before the format wars became something we all worried about. Mine cost almost $1,000,…
Friday Night 1975
It’s Friday night, 1975. No school tomorrow, the whole weekend is still ahead of you, and the biggest question is:…
When Baby Dolls Rode in Style
Looking at this old Montgomery Ward catalog page, I’m struck by how much detail went into a baby doll’s carriage….