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The SilverHawks Action Figures Toothbrush
SilverHawks was a short-lived animated television series beginning in the Fall of 1986; 65 episodes were produced. The story is set in the 26th-century in a galaxy called Limbo. Limbo is under attack by the alien Mon*Star (who rides a giant “space-squid”). Five Earthlings transform into part-metal and part-human superheroes. The SilverHawks travel to the [...]
Marvel Cartoon The Hulk TV Show
Marvel’s The Avengers opens this weekend and one comic book hero saving the day is the Incredible Hulk! Let’s look back to a younger, slightly slimmer, animated Hulk. Here’s the opening to the 1966 cartoon version of this Marvel Comics superhero.
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The Bat Distress Signal for Batman and Robin
BATMAN FACT: The Batman distress signal made its first appearance in Detective Comics #60 in February 1942. So if you see this symbol in the sky, in the dark of night, then you know the Joker or some other dastardly villian is wreaking havoc on some poor souls. However, we can rest easy for we [...]
Peter Cottontail 1950s Cartoon & Sheet Music
Perhaps the most popular children’s Easter character is Peter Cottontail. His popularity is due-in-large part to the hit song “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” written in 1950. The video below is a mid-50s jazzy version of the tune. Enjoy as you decorate eggs, eat peeps and don your Easter bonnet. Happy Easter!
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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 [...]
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Harlem Globetrotters Cartoon TV Theme
Christmas is coming; the NBA lockout is over. The season finally gets underway next week! To celebrate I thought it would be fun to feature a team that takes basketball to an entirely different level. Here’s the theme to the 1970s cartoon starring The Harlem Globetrotters.
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Cartoon Character Bed Sheets
One item I love looking for when I’m out thrifting is cartoon character bed sheets. Once in a while I find a full set, but usually I come across just the top flat sheet. Qualities to look for are condition, classic characters and bright, vibrant colors. Bed sheets are not rare, but they are hard [...]
Schoolhouse Rock! July 4th TV cartoon – Fireworks
I hope you enjoy this week’s My Vintage Video. It’s from the 1970s educational TV cartoon series by Schoolhouse Rock! A happy and safe 4th of July to you all! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym2Ny1Te3LA&feature=related
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“Wait Till Your Father Gets Home” TV Cartoon
On Sunday we pay tribute to Dads! So, this week’s My Vintage Video is the opening title to the TV cartoon, Wait Till Your Father Gets Home. The show aired on prime-time TV from 1972 to 1974. Harry Boyle was the cartoon dad (voiced by Tom Bosley). When he wasn’t working as a restaurant equipment [...]
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