Television
The Day Today
A UK comedy show from 20 years ago, still offering laughs in this era of THE ONION and Borat. Once non-UK listeners get past a few very local allusions.
Full story here.
More episodes on YouTube.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Nov 24, 2013 -
Comments (2)
Category: Humor, Television, 1990s, Europe
Major Mudd
Major Mudd, one of the TV heroes of my youth.
Any WU-vies want to share memories of their own lesser-known regional TV icons?
Posted By: Paul - Wed Nov 20, 2013 -
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Category: Regionalism, Spaceflight, Astronautics, and Astronomy, Television, Children, 1960s, 1970s
It Pays to Be Ignorant
We could use such a satirical show today.
Full history here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Sep 24, 2013 -
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Category: Contests, Races and Other Competitions, Radio, Stupidity, Television, 1940s, 1950s
Follies of the Madmen #208
Where to begin with this long ad? The surrealism of a Corvette on the Bonanza set? The notion that a sexy spy like Napolean Solo would drive a Corvair? The mashup of Bewitched with Bonanza characters, including the ultra-campy Agnes Moorehead? It's a commercial that just keeps on giving in the weirdness department.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jul 13, 2013 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Television, Surrealism, Crossovers and Mashups, Fantasy, 1960s, Time-travel, Cars
Captain Power
Of course, it was all a hook to sell toys, as the promo above might hint at.
But if you still doubt, check out a larger segment below.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jul 06, 2013 -
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Category: Television, Toys, Advertising, Products, Science Fiction, 1980s
30-hour Interview
Posted By: Alex - Thu May 23, 2013 -
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Category: Journalism, Television, World Records
Odyssey Videogame Machine
I love the overlay that goes on the screen.
Posted By: Paul - Thu May 02, 2013 -
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Category: Technology, Television, 1970s, Videogames and Gamers
Follies of the Madmen #204
"I would sure like to see more fun commercials like that on television."
Seconded, Gary!
Posted By: Paul - Mon Apr 29, 2013 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Domestic, Television, 1950s
THE GOLDBERGS
Once upon a time, sheer Jewishness was exotic enough to supply material for sitcoms and product spokesmanship.
THE GOLDBERGS.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Apr 05, 2013 -
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Category: Ethnic Groupings, Family, Stereotypes and Cliches, Television, 1940s, 1950s
Birth of the Transistor Radio
Who could have predicted that the technology above would lead to the result below?
A useful reminder for Apple as they attempt to deliver a wristband computer--with what unpredictable results and uses, we shall ultimately find out!
Posted By: Paul - Sat Mar 09, 2013 -
Comments (7)
Category: Music, Technology, Television, Bohemians, Beatniks, Hippies and Slackers, 1950s, 1960s
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