What’s on TV #1: CHiPs, 1977
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A groovy newspaper ad for the series debut of NBC’s CHiPs, September 15, 1977.…
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Single Cel Organism #2: Journey Back to Oz
Among the many things Filmation Studios is known for, I don’t think the 1972 theatrical release Journey Back to Oz is among them. It’s certainly not because of the cast, which featured Liza Minnelli, Ethel…
Postcards from the Past #2: Labor Day at Dorney Park
This postcard is a wonderful piece of mid-century Labor Day ephemera from Dorney Park in Pennsylvania.…
Wire Service #2: 1969 Chevrolet Astro III
Vintage press wire photo of the 1969 Chevrolet Astro III concept car.…
That’s Entertainment! #5: Bee Gees, c. late 1960s
A look at the Bee Gees group lineup, circa 1967-68.…
Toon Time #2: Quick Draw McGraw for Kellogg’s
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From the age when corporations directly sponsored TV shows comes this color animation cel from 1959. It features Baba Looey of The Quick Draw McGraw Show on top of a wagon spiriting a Kellogg’s banner.…
TV Listings Flashback: November 29, 1973
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A look back at the early evening and prime time TV lineup for ABC, CBS, and NBC from November 29, 1973.…
Postcards from the Past #1: Pike’s Peak Auto Race, 1950s
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Postmarked June 18, 1956: PIKES PEAK AUTO RACE Here on Labor Day of each year gather the world’s best dirt track drivers to test their skill on the 10% grade up the side of Pikes…
Greatest Misses: Van Halen
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In Van Halen: Greatest Misses we look at (and listen to) the least popular songs from each of the band’s albums.…