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“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,…
Remember Hush Puppies?
Looking at this old Hush Puppies commercial, I had to wonder — are they even still around? Turns out they…