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Reddy Kilowatt: The Little Electric Man Who Got Expensive
Never did I think when they were pushing Reddy Kilowatt that he would end up representing such a large portion…
When 7-Eleven Was the Store Mom Trusted
This vintage 7-Eleven ad is a perfect snapshot of a different kind of neighborhood convenience store. The ad asks, “Where…
Lee Press-On Nails for Teens
Lee Press-On Nails became a huge 1980s beauty fad because they made grown-up glamour feel easy and affordable. For teens…
The Untouchables: Before There Was Airplane!
Before Robert Stack showed up in Airplane! as Rex Kramer, he was dead serious as Eliot Ness in The Untouchables….
Cheerios: Get Yourself Go!
Before cereal commercials got too complicated, Cheerios gave us the Cheerios Kid, Sue, and the promise of “go-power.” The idea…
Mr. Magoo: The Man Who Couldn’t See Trouble Coming
Mr. Magoo was one of those cartoon characters built around one joke that somehow kept working: he could barely see,…
Suzy Cute and Louis Armstrong: Yes, This Really Happened
The Suzy Cute doll commercial is one of those 1960s toy ads that makes you stop and say, “Wait, is…
Silly Rabbit, Trix Are For Kids!
The Trix Rabbit is one of those cereal mascots who spent decades chasing the same bowl of cereal and almost…
The World of Commander McBragg
The World of Commander McBragg was one of those quick little cartoon shorts that showed up inside other shows, especially…
Tennessee Tuxedo: The Penguin Who Tried, But Couldn’t Succeed-o
Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales was a Saturday morning cartoon that aired on CBS from 1963 to 1966. It starred…