Category: 1960’s
Gumby!
I think Gumby is one of those characters where several different generations can honestly say, “I grew up watching him.”…
Wally Gator: The Cartoon We May Not Have Watched the Same Way
I definitely remember Wally Gator, but here’s something I never really thought about — depending on where we grew up,…
Jiffy Pop — Was It More Fun to Make Than Eat?
It’s Friday night, and this one brings back that whole feeling of the weekend finally being here. Maybe there was…
Muriel Cigars — Edie Adams Made “Hey Big Spender” Her Own
Here’s one where the commercial spokeswoman may have become better remembered than the product. Edie Adams spent an incredible 19…
The Courtship of Eddie’s Father — “People Let Me Tell You ’Bout My Best Friend”
I think all you have to say is The Courtship of Eddie’s Father and a lot of us immediately hear…
Handi-Wrap Won Me Over One School Sandwich at a Time
I remember this Handi-Wrap commercial, but what it really brings back is a debate we used to have in our…
Peabody and Sherman
Peabody and Sherman were one of those great little pieces of Rocky and Bullwinkle that managed to sneak some history…
My Favorite Martian
When I think of My Favorite Martian, I really don’t remember watching it as a first-run show — I remember…
The Monkees, Bugs Bunny and Kool-Aid
Talk about putting two things together that you wouldn’t expect — The Monkees and Bugs Bunny selling Kool-Aid! But the…