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1977 NBC New Year’s Day TV Promos

MyVintageGeneration — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:28:58 +0000

Not sure what to watch this holiday weekend?
Perhaps you’d like to kick back and check out these TV promos from the mid-70s.
This was the TV line-up for New Year’s Day programing on NBC.

New Year’s Eve Prohibition Speakeasy Flyer Poster

MyVintageGeneration — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:21:29 +0000

As 2011 comes to a close and we ring in 2012, here’s an interesting piece of New Year’s Eve/Prohibition memorabilia.

This is a poster promoting a New Year’s celebration at a speakeasy.
The soiree was held to ring in 1928.
The location, however, is unknown as the consumption of alcohol was banned at this time in U.S. history.
So only those ‘in the know,’ knew where to go.

My hunch is this flyer is a reproduction.
I base it on condition (nearly flawless) and there’s a copyright (see photo 3).
Unfortunately, I don’t know anything else about it.
If any MVG fans know more please contact us, we’d love to know more.

In the meantime, a happy and healthy New Year to all!

The Dick Van Dyke Show Christmas Clip

MyVintageGeneration — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:18:49 +0000

As you enjoy this holiday weekend, be entertained with this classic TV clip from The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Merry Christmas!

Vintage Mickey Mouse NOMA Christmas Lights Ad

MyVintageGeneration — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:52:04 +0000

Here’s a great 1937 ad for NOMA Disney Christmas lights.
I believe it’s from the December edition of Mickey Mouse Magazine.

In addition to these Mickey Mouse lights, NOMA also manufactured sets featuring characters from the Silly Symphony shorts, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio.

To learn more about this ad and NOMA lights, check out a great blog called Vintage Disney Collectibles.

The Monkees Go Shopping for a Christmas Tree

MyVintageGeneration — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:05:34 +0000

I hope you can take a moment from your busy holiday shopping and dig this clip!
Watch Mike, Mickey, Davy and Peter shop for a Christmas tree.
The Monkees feature in this week’s My Vintage Video.

1956 Butterball Thanksgiving Turkey Commercial

MyVintageGeneration — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:45:36 +0000

Butter makes turkey better!
At least according to this 1956 commercial.
Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!

Halloween Collegeville Skeleton Costume

MyVintageGeneration — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:10:03 +0000

Many kids love to dress as skeletons on Halloween. In fact my 5-year-old nephew will dress as one this year, but I don’t think he’d be too keen on wearing this vintage costume.

This costume was made by a company called Collegeville.
They started out as a flag making company in rural Pennsylvania and began making Halloween costumes in the late 1920s.
They’re one of the earliest makers of boxed costumes.

Judging by the box, this skeleton costume was probably made in the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Schoolhouse Rock! July 4th TV cartoon – Fireworks

MyVintageGeneration — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:52:54 +0000

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!

“Wait Till Your Father Gets Home” TV Cartoon

MyVintageGeneration — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:31:51 +0000

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 dealer, he was at home trying to keep his three kids in line.

Norcross Easter Duck Decoration

MyVintageGeneration — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:39:38 +0000

Vintage Norcross Easter Duck Die Cut stand up Decoration

I’d like to wish all MVG fans a very Merry Easter!