Monthly Archives: June 2009

K-tel Pure Gold Collection

Posted on June 30, 2009 by The Retroist

I miss the days of ordering records and tapes from the television. This collection is great because there is nothing like the music of “Firefall” on a rainy autumn night curled up in front of the fire. I think we … Continue reading →

Disneyland’s Matterhorn Under Construction in 1958

Posted on June 30, 2009 by The Retroist

It must have been pretty dramatic seeing this huge attraction towering above everything else in 1958. Although Disneyland was probably pretty cool at the time, I imagine seeing a mountain being built from scratch in Southern California as a kid … Continue reading →

“Win” Foreign Coins when you “Buy” Cloverine Salve to “Sell”

Posted on June 30, 2009 by The Retroist

This a genius comic ad. It tricks kids into selling Cloverine Salve by thinking they are winning a contest for some foreign coins (that I am sure are worth about 5 cents). Now that you got your foreign coins, you … Continue reading →

This Week’s Retro DVD Releases

Posted on June 30, 2009 by The Retroist

Not a horrible week for Retro DVD releases, but not a great one. The highlight for me is the releases of “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose”. Finally! Parker Lewis Can’t Lose: The Complete First Season The Lucille Ball Specials: Lucy Gets … Continue reading →

Chicken Pop Pod – Episode 42 – Girlysode

Posted on June 30, 2009 by The Retroist

I would like to thank the guys over at chicken pop pod for the kind words that they threwmy way during their most recent episode, #42 “Girlysode”. If you enjoy pop culture, both from the past and the present, you … Continue reading →