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Halloween Collegeville Skeleton Costume
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 [...]
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!
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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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Norcross Easter Duck Decoration
I’d like to wish all MVG fans a very Merry Easter!
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Lucky Charms cereal TV Commercial
We struck gold with this week’s My Vintage Video. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th. Here’s a vintage commercial for Lucky Charms cereal.
George Washington postcard
MVG wishes George Washington a Happy Birthday and you a happy President’s Day!
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The Snowman by Raymond Briggs
The Snowman is a picture book first published in 1978. It’s by English author Raymond Briggs. In 1982, the book became a beloved and critically acclaimed 26-minute animated movie. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Animated Short Film. Like the book, there are no words or dialogue in the movie. The story is [...]
Little House on the Prairie – Christmas Scene
Wishing all MVG followers a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy this week’s My Vintage Video — a heartwarming scene from Little House on the Prairie.
Edaville Railroad in Carver, MA
Last week MVG and family went to Edaville Railroad in Carver, Massachusetts. It was cold when we went, but a great time was had by all! Edaville is a magical place with thousands of lights, a nighttime train ride, Christmas displays and so much more. It’s been around for many years.
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