Monthly Archives: June 2010

Pepsi Godfather Commercial with the Little Girl

This commercial was played liked gangbuster for what felt like forever. I like it the first time I saw it, but quickly got tired of the premise. Much more enjoyable to view it in retrospect.

Great Early 1980s Gaming Station

Bravo Mike, your setup was exactly what I was aiming for back in the 1980s. I one time found a desk that someone was throwing out that had the upper shelving, but while trying to drag it home it broke … Continue reading

Remember the Frito Kid?

From 1967 to 1971, Fritos were represented by the much maligned, but well-remembered Frito Bandito. That caricature became so etched into our minds that we almost forget that from 1952-1967, Fritos had a much more acceptable mascot, the Frito Kid. … Continue reading

Death Race 2000 on DVD and Blu-Ray from Shout Factory

The 1975 low-budget classic Death Race 2000 takes place in the year 2000, when America’s national sport is the death race, a cross-country excursion in which contestants rack up points by killing innocent bystanders. Meanwhile, a revolution is brewing, and … Continue reading

1984 Colecovision Commercial

I know the crash had already happened, but in 1984 I still had interest in getting a Colecovision. War Games! Star Trek! Who wouldn’t want those?