Tag: childhood TV memories
The Rifleman
If you grew up on TV westerns, The Rifleman was one of the shows that stood out right from the…
Posted in 1950's
The Cisco Kid: One of TV’s First Color Westerns
Before television westerns filled the schedule in the 1950s, The Cisco Kid was already riding into living rooms. The TV…
The Lone Ranger: “Hi-Yo, Silver!” and the TV Western That Started Early
Before TV westerns took over the 1950s, The Lone Ranger was already riding across the small screen. The series premiered…
Posted in 1960's
What Would the Clampetts Be Selling Today?
I remember watching this commercial as a kid, surprised that Jed smoked. I think we all knew Granny smoked, along…
Posted in 1960's
“George, George, George…” — Why This Theme Still Lives in Our Heads….
How many of you can still sing “George, George, George of the Jungle… watch out for that tree!” without missing…
Proof! Ward Hit The Beaver!
There’s a well-known scene from Leave It to Beaver where Ward Cleaver (Hugh Beaumont) is clearly frustrated with Beaver and…