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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….
DO THE FONZIE — WHEN HAPPY DAYS GAVE THE FONZ HIS OWN DANCE
I had forgotten that Happy Days actually gave Fonzie his own dance.This is from the 1979 episode “Stolen Melodies,” and…
WENDY’S IS GOING YELLOW AGAIN — AND THIS 1977 COMMERCIAL SHOWS WHY
I just read that Wendy’s is bringing back the classic yellow, and this old commercial suddenly seems very timely.To clarify,…
Put Yourself in Bruce Jenner’s Shoes—1978
I remember Bruce Jenner on the Wheaties box, but this sneaker line had slipped past me. This 1978 ad promoted…
Gomer Pyle Sings — The Voice Nobody Expected
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. was mandatory viewing in our house. My dad was a Marine sergeant, so there was no missing…
Far Out in the Kitchen with Frigidaire
Dig that avocado green! Between the wood cabinets, flower-power wallpaper, and a microwave big enough to look like mission control,…