Tag: Nostalgia
When Tippee-Toes Tiptoed Into Trouble
Leave it to the early 1980s to give us a controversy over a baby doll’s bare bottom. Mattel’s Tippee-Toes was…
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…
There Was More For Your Life At Sears
Back in the early 1980s, Sears was still one of the big American shopping destinations, and their “There’s More For…
Which of these lights did you own back in the day?
Before LED light strips and remotes, we had to do it the old-school way in the 1970s. If you wanted…
The Moment TV Jumped The Shark
f you’ve ever heard someone say a show “jumped the shark,” this is the clip they’re talking about. I mean……
Keeping With The Earworm Theme…G.I Joe! G.I.Joe!
You remember that, right? Back when G.I. Joe wasn’t something you could lose under the couch in five seconds… it…
Does your pet have a “voice” you made up in your head?
In Modern Family TV show, Jay takes the family dog to the vet, already a situation that carries some tension….
Kawasaki’s “Let the Good Times Roll” — And the Voice Behind a Generation of Earworms
Few advertising campaigns captured the spirit of freedom and fun quite like Kawasaki’s “Let the Good Times Roll.” Debuting in…
Lite-Brite: The Timeless Toy That Continues to Shine
For over 50 years, Lite-Brite has been a beloved toy that has captivated children and adults alike. With its simple…