Television
LONGINES CHRONOSCOPE: UFOs
A show on space exploration and UFOs, from the1950s, when such things seemed very weird indeed.
It's amazing to see what they get right, and what they get wrong. "Space telescope? Nah, never happen!"
Posted By: Paul - Fri Dec 27, 2013 -
Comments (9)
Category: Science, Television, 1950s
Cigarette Karaoke
Plus, millions of free cigarettes for our hospitalized fighting men!
Posted By: Paul - Thu Dec 26, 2013 -
Comments (14)
Category: Addictions, Business, Advertising, Hospitals, Television, Smoking and Tobacco, 1950s
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 -
Comments (11)
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 -
Comments (5)
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 -
Comments (4)
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 -
Comments (6)
Category: Television, Toys, Advertising, Products, Science Fiction, 1980s
30-hour Interview
Posted By: Alex - Thu May 23, 2013 -
Comments (3)
Category: Journalism, Television, World Records
Odyssey Videogame Machine
I love the overlay that goes on the screen.
Posted By: Paul - Thu May 02, 2013 -
Comments (10)
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 -
Comments (5)
Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Domestic, Television, 1950s
| Who We Are |
|---|
| Alex Boese Alex is the creator and curator of the Museum of Hoaxes. He's also the author of various weird, non-fiction, science-themed books such as Elephants on Acid and Psychedelic Apes. Paul Di Filippo Paul has been paid to put weird ideas into fictional form for over thirty years, in his career as a noted science fiction writer. He has recently begun blogging on many curious topics with three fellow writers at The Inferior 4+1. Contact Us |