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Bozo the Clown children’s record
Believe it or not, Bozo the Clown didn’t start his career on TV. Instead, his first claim to fame was on a children’s record. It was called Bozo at the Circus and was released on Capitol Records. This was in 1946, three years before his first TV appearance. The success of this children’s record made [...]
Bazooka Gum Tin
Psychologists say one of the most nostaligic flavors is the taste of Bazooka bubble gum! Here are a few more Bazooka fun facts to chew on: * The gum was named after the brasswind musical instrument, NOT the rocket launcher. * Candy counters were first stocked with Bazooka gum shortly after World War 2. * [...]
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Dino (the Dinosaur) Flintstone
I’d like my mom and sister to share custody of a dog. My sister’s open to the idea; my mom is not. Now Dino is obviously not a dog, but he sure acts like one. I’m applying subtle pressure and hope my mom changes her mind. Until then let’s honor The Flintstone’s family pet. OWNER: [...]
The Smurfs
My sister’s birthday is this week. So, in her honor I’d like to wish her a Smurfy Birthday! Jill was a big fan of The Smurfs cartoon. It was produced by Hanna-Barbera and ran on the NBC television network from 1981 to 1990. Smurf memorabilia from this era is collectible. It will certainly go up [...]
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The Comic Speculator
I loved comic books when I was a kid! I still have a few from my childhood The Archies, Scooby Doo, and Pink Panther. These issues haven’t increased in value, but I don’t care. They were fun when I bought them and they’re still fun to look through. Now I’m not a comic book collector, [...]
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D’oh! The Simpsons TV show
If one defines something twenty years or older as ‘vintage,’ then The Simpsons now qualify! The half-hour show has been on the air for twenty years! (Note: The Simpsons appeared as a series of one-minute vignettes during The Tracy Ullmann Show three years before given their own show). Here’s an interesting cover story from December [...]
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The New Yorker Cartoons – 1920s
For Christmas I received The Complete Cartoons of The New Yorker. It’s a 600+ page book (with two CDs) and features all of the magazine’s cartoons from 1925 to 2004. Here’s a few as they appeared during the Roaring Twenties.
Blogs on Disney Collectibles & Memorabilia
This blog entry comes to you from Disney World in Orlando, Florida! You too can capture a bit of Disney magic by checking out these three fun and informative blogs: Vintage Disney Collectibles 1928-1945: The title says it all. A great blog on vintage items. Kevin Kidney: Art Director and long-time Disney designer 2719 Hyperion: [...]
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Charlie Brown, Lucy and the football
On November 16, 1952 Lucy van Pelt started playing a cruel joke on Charlie Brown. She pulled a football away just as poor Charlie was about to kick it. To view this 1952 strip click here: This running joke soon became a staple every year. You know the routine: Lucy promises to hold the football [...]
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Wonderful Things About Tigger
Created by: British author A.A. Milne. Ernest H. Shepard did the illustrations. First Appearance: Chapter Two in the book House at Pooh Corner. Address: Hundred Acre Wood North Character Traits: A very active and fun-loving animal. Best known for his remarkable bounce. Most annoying habit: Bouncing on people Likes: Extract of malt. Dislikes: Honey, haycorns, [...]
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