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Friday Nights Belonged to The Flintstones
Before The Flintstones became a childhood favorite through daytime reruns, it was a genuine prime-time television show. The series premiered…
Thanks Gumball _____________ what comes next?
My wife handed me something tonight, and I said, “Thanks for the gumball!” Before I could even finish, she immediately…
The DeLorean: A Dream Car With a Wild Story
The DeLorean DMC-12 looked like it had arrived from the future, even before Doc Brown turned one into a time…
Professionally Speaking, Meet the Ajax Man
We just told you about Madge the Manicurist. How about our favorite, or possibly only, professional dishwasher? Actor Eugene Roche…
Madge and the Palmolive Soak
Madge worked at the fictional Salon East Beauty Parlor, where nearly every manicure ended with the same surprise. After listening…
Petula Clark and the Plymouth Beat
At 93 years old and a grandmother of two, Petula Clark was cooler in this Plymouth commercial than most kids…
Don’t Squeeze the Charmin Fun Facts
Beginning in 1964, shoppers were repeatedly warned, “Please don’t squeeze the Charmin!” The commercials followed grocery store manager Mr. Whipple…
First Walk On The Moon
I remember watching Neil Armstrong take his first step on the Moon at 10:56 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday, July…
Hey, Kool-Aid!
Two thirsty kids call for Kool-Aid, and suddenly a giant smiling pitcher comes charging through the park barrier to save…