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Posted in 1950's 1960's

Perry Mason’s theme reminds me of bedtime!

I’d hear that song from upstairs, and I’d sneak halfway down the stairs just to peek at Mom’s show. I…

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Posted in 1950's 1960's

Lassie

Just hearing the opening whistle brings back a flood of childhood memories of Lassie.As a kid, I vowed that one…

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Posted in 1980's

There Was More For Your Life At Sears

Back in the early 1980s, Sears was still one of the big American shopping destinations, and their “There’s More For…

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Posted in 1960's

Holy Clean Hands, Batman!

I remember seeing this commercial as a kid and wondering what Lava Soap even was. I don’t remember if my…

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Posted in 1970's

Which of these lights did you own back in the day?

Before LED light strips and remotes, we had to do it the old-school way in the 1970s. If you wanted…

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Posted in 1950's 1960's

Did Miss Nancy Ever Call Your Name?

Did she ever call your name? Oh, the simple joys of Romper Room. That Magic Mirror had every kid sitting…

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Posted in 1970's 1980's

Hey Grandpa! What’s For Dinner?

It still wasn’t as bad as when Dad turned on Lawrence Welk, but Hee Haw always felt like the country…

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Posted in 1950's 1960's

Breakfast With Clowns

Back in our day, we had breakfast with clowns, and somehow nobody thought that was strange. Post Sugar Rice Krinkles…

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Posted in 1970's

Super Friends

Super Friends was one of those Saturday morning cartoons that made DC superheroes feel like they all lived in the…

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Posted in 1960's

Buddy L Trucks

Nothing gave me more fun and joy as a child than playing in the backyard with my Buddy L trucks….