Monthly Archives: April 2011
Queen For A Day Returns!
In 1956 to 1964 on NBC, what is considered by many to be the forerunner of modern-day “Reality Shows” reigned supreme. Television show host, Jack Bailey, with the help of the studio audience and their Applause Meter would choose a … Continue reading
Z-Machine Wednesday: Starcross (1982)
Programmed by Dave Lebling (Zork I, II, and III) and released by Infocom in 1982, Starcross, was the first science fiction title for the company. For its Challenge Level it was rated Expert, probably due to many of its puzzles … Continue reading
Empire Carpet Man Elmer Lynn Hauldren has Passed Away
Thanks to Patrick for sending this over to us earlier today. I lived in the Chicago area for a bit and became very familiar with Empire Carpet commercials and jingle and anyone else who heard them and especially grew up … Continue reading
The Secret of Nimh on Blu-Ray
Get ready to meet some runaway rodents with an earth-shattering secret! Suspenseful and heartwarming, this beautifully animated odyssey stars Mrs. Brisby, a mild-mannered mother mouse with a plan to move Heaven and Earth (or at least her house and home) … Continue reading
1976 Mattel Crrackfire Firecracker TV commercial
A 1976 TV commercial for the Mattel Crrackfire Firecracker toy. Features voice over by the late Allan Melvin (best known for being the voice of Magilla Gorilla in Hanna-Barbera cartoons and for playing Sam the Butcher on “The Brady Bunch”) … Continue reading
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