Tag Archives: Canada
The Commodore VIC-20 Computes at Our Everyday Low Price $59.97
When this ad ran in the Toronto Star in 1984, the VIC-20 had already been out for almost 4 years. While other computers were more powerful, 60 bucks Canadian for this machine was a bargain in my opinion. Especially when … Continue reading
How about some Chicken Delight?
After posting about Burger Chef yesterday, I started thinking of other fast food that I ate as a kid. It is hard to believe, but for many years we did not have Kentucky Fried Chicken near our home. So all … Continue reading
“I am Astar” The Canadian Robot PSA from the 1980s
A robot jumping and flipping through spinning metal and danger at every turn…what movie or Tv show is this? Oh it is for war amputees? Oh… Wow, this is hard not too watch again and again. I never saw this … Continue reading
Watch The Killings at Outpost Zeta Online
Good news, the 1980 science fiction film “The Killings at Outpost Zeta” is now available to watch, it its entirety on YouTube (and right here in this post). It is probably most noted for its use as an album cover … Continue reading
Marineland, Niagara Falls
When you think Marine-themed vacation hot spots, you might think of Orlando’s Sea World, but my family preferred the frozen Canadian marine mammals of Marineland. I have no idea why I kept this back for nearly 20 years, but it … Continue reading
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