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Madonna Sings the Song “Everybody” on Italian TV
Madonna will perform during the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. So, this is a perfect opportunity to feature the pop diva singing her first hit song “Everybody.” This performance aired on Italian TV in 1983.
NFL New England Patriots Minuteman Logo Design
Super Bowl XLVI is this Sunday in a match-up between the New York Giants and New England Patriots. An early logo of the Patriots is a Revolutionary War minuteman known as “Pat Patriot.” It was designed by Phil Bissell and was used as the team’s logo from 1962-1993. It’s rather fitting they were given a [...]
1954 Car Driving Safety Film
My car is in the auto body shop because for the second time in less than a year I was in a car accident. And just like before I was stopped at a red light and a car hit me from behind. So, this week’s My Vintage Video is a little lesson on driving safely. [...]
Official Road Map of New Mexico 1937
One hundred years ago this month New Mexico achieved statehood and became the 47th state. The state was dubbed the “land of enchantment.” This 1937 road map highlights various points of interest including Bottomless Lakes, Indian Reservations and Salt Lake Crater. Another interesting detail is the layout of Route 66. The original design of the [...]
Posted in Ephemera, People/Places, Transportation Tagged historical maps, history of New Mexico, vintage road maps Leave a comment
1960 Kodak ‘Turn Around’ TV Commerical
Last week the Hostess Company filed for bankruptcy; this week it’s Kodak’s turn. It’s sad to see a 131-year-old company fold like this. And it’s sadder still to watch this 1960 TV commercial. Grab a tissue as you watch this week’s My Vintage Video.
Opus from the Bloom County Comic Strip
One of the most popular comic strip characters in the 1980s was a penguin named Opus. He starred in Bloom County and was created by Berkeley Breathed. The strip ran from 1980 to 1989. He appeared in a self-titled Sunday comic strip from 2003 to 2008. Opus was known for his rather large nose and [...]
Hostess Twinkie TV Commercial
Hostess Brand Inc. filed for bankruptcy this week, the second time in almost eight years. Twinkies are one of the most loved and recognized Hostess products. Enjoy this vintage commercial as you eat your Twinkie deep fried or plain. And stock your cupboards with the yellow sponge cake while supplies last!
Posted in Food/Drink, My Vintage Video Tagged history of Twinkies, Hostess bankruptcy, vintage food commercials 1 Comment
The Fool: 1960s Dutch Artists & Friends of The Beatles & Cream
Four Dutch artists from the 1960s collectively called themselves The Fool. They were close friends of The Beatles, Cream and The Hollies. The Fool helped colorize the 1960s. They designed clothes, painted psychedelic murals (including The Beatles’ Apple Boutique) and guitars belonging to Eric Clapton and George Harrison. Their debut album (shown above) was produced [...]
KISS Love Gun Jigsaw Puzzle
When I was in 3rd and 4th grade (back in the mid-70s), I remember all the boys were gaga over KISS. They ate out of KISS lunch boxes, swapped KISS trading cards and gazed longingly at the record covers. The girls in class didn’t understand the boy’s fascination with the band, but that was okay. [...]
Posted in Music, Toys/Games Tagged collecting KISS memorabilia, Gene Simmons and KISS collectibles Leave a comment