The Origin of Cap’n Crunch
Cap’n Crunch first appeared on a cereal box in September 1963 and went on to become one of the most beloved and long-running cereal spokesmen. Here’s his story.
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Daws Butler on Camera
Found in Mark Kausler’s closet: two odd ball live action films starring voice actor extraordinaire Daws Butler – but neither print features his voice!
Hanna Barbera Press Releases – Part 1
Amongst the archives of newspaper columnist Hal Humphrey are clippings and press releases from Hanna Barbera – and letter from Daws Butler.
Hanna-Barbera Characters Talk ‘Safety’ – on Records
Daws Butler plays almost two dozen Hanna-Barbera characters offering three dozen messages to kids about safety in a very strange LP album package.
A Kellogg’s Cereal Cartoon Concert
The company that brought their best to you each morning also filled the airwaves with catchy jingles to accompany the cartoons they sponsored in the Baby Boom era.
Hanna-Barbera’s “Ruff and Reddy in Space” on Record
TV’s first cat-and-dog team tangles with an evil interstellar empire on an LP based on the cartoon that launched the Hanna-Barbera animation empire.
In Search Of The First Keebler Elf
So this week we take a look at the origins of the famous Keebler Elves. I had this industrial film (embed below) from 1970 in my collection for years –…
Hanna-Barbera’s “Atom Ant” Records
Atom Ant takes on giant ants from outer space before offering his personal views on diet and fitness for those who over-indulged a bit during the 1964 holiday season. Hanna-Barbara…
Playhouse Pictures Re-Revisited
Today we’re taking yet another look at commercials from the Playhouse Pictures. This lot is from the mid to late fifties, and covers a variety of products. Amazingly, I was…
Sweets for the Sweet
Advertising is mainly about trying to sell you things that you don’t necessarily need. The sweet snacks and goodies that wreck your teeth, make you put on pounds, and break…
