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Posted in 1960's

Baby Secret

Baby Secret was another one of those innocent-looking dolls until it talked, or worse, whispered. Back then, our breakfast cereal…

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It’s Shake and Bake and I Helped!

It amazes me how we hear a sound, song, or even a phrase like “It’s Shake and Bake and I…

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Posted in 1960's

Mouse Trap Game

I remember wanting Mouse Trap so bad because it looked so cool in the commercial. What kid wouldn’t want their…

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Posted in 1970's

70’s Canister Set

We had this canister set, but ours was brown, or whatever that official 1970s brown color was called. You know…

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Posted in 1950's

Jeff’s Collie

After posting about Lassie, many of you asked about Jeff’s Collie, which I was totally unfamiliar with, so please share…

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Perry Mason’s theme reminds me of bedtime!

I’d hear that song from upstairs, and I’d sneak halfway down the stairs just to peek at Mom’s show. I…

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Posted in 1950's 1960's

Lassie

Just hearing the opening whistle brings back a flood of childhood memories of Lassie.As a kid, I vowed that one…

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Posted in 1960's

Holy Clean Hands, Batman!

I remember seeing this commercial as a kid and wondering what Lava Soap even was. I don’t remember if my…

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Posted in 1950's 1960's

Did Miss Nancy Ever Call Your Name?

Did she ever call your name? Oh, the simple joys of Romper Room. That Magic Mirror had every kid sitting…

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Posted in 1960's

Buddy L Trucks

Nothing gave me more fun and joy as a child than playing in the backyard with my Buddy L trucks….