Donuts with Tom & Jerry 1933 Restored by Thunderbean Animation tvdays 2023-09-20 | Tom and Jerry are doughnut-makers competing against an assortment of weirdos for first prize at a bakers' convention.
Scrappys Television 1934 tvdays 2023-08-30 | Scrappy is a cartoon character created by Dick Huemer for Charles Mintz's Screen Gems Studio (distributed by Columbia Pictures). A little round-headed boy, Scrappy often found himself involved in off-beat neighborhood adventures. Usually paired with his little brother Oopy (originally Vontzy), Scrappy also had an on-again, off-again girlfriend named Margy and a Scotty dog named Yippy. In later shorts the annoying little girl Brat and pesky pet Petey Parrot also appeared.Huemer created the character in 1931, and he remained aboard Mintz's studio until 1933. With Huemer's departure, his colleagues Sid Marcus and Art Davis assumed control of the series. The final regular entry in the series, Scrappy's Rodeo was released in 1939. Scrappy would continue to appear in the Phantasies and Fables series. The final cartoon featuring Scrappy, The Little Theatre, was released on February 7, 1941.
Fresh Antiperspirant Spray Deodorant Betty Bruce in the Jungle tvdays 2023-08-24 | Betty Leslie-Melville (née McDonnell; March 7, 1927 – September 23, 2005) was an American born author and conservationist. Betty married Jock Leslie-Melville in 1964.[1][2]She was instrumental in creating sanctuaries to preserve the subspecies of the Rothschild's giraffe in Kenya. Often called the "Giraffe Lady," she spent much of her life living and working in Kenya protecting and caring for the Rothschild's giraffe population there, primarily through a breeding programme established at her residence, Giraffe Manor. During her time working there, the Rothschild's giraffe population grew from about one hundred twenty to over four hundred.Along with her husband Jock Leslie-Melville and their adopted giraffe Daisy, they were the subject of the film The Last Giraffe (1979) with Susan Anspach playing Betty. As part of their fund-raising efforts, Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville collaborated on a series of books about animals, most of them characterized by Betty's rather entertaining style. Raising Daisy Rothschild (1977) "the story of two delightful young people and how they raised and grew to love a young giraffe... or two" became a best-seller. Other animal stories and fiction publications include: Elephant Have Right of Way (1973), There's a Rhino in the Rose Bed, Mother (1973), That Nairobi Affair (1975), Bagamoyo: Here I Leave My Heart (1983), A Falling Star: A True Story of Romance (1986), The Giraffe Lady (1997), Daisy Rothschild: The Giraffe That Lives with Me (children's book, 1987), and Walter Warthog (1989), a children's story about the tame warthog they named after their friend Walter Cronkite, the CBS News anchorman. The books helped to raise more funds for the Giraffe Centre that they set up at Lang'ata, Kenya in 1983. She died on September 23, 2005, in Baltimore.
GM Reveals Firebird II 1956 tvdays 2023-08-23 | This segment, of the "GM Reveals Firebird II" is a highlight of a 1956 promotional newsreel. It shows the development, assembly and testing of the 2ns in a series of the gas turbined-powered Firebird experimental vehicle at the Desert Proving Ground in Mesa, Arizona.
1939 Buick Roadmaster Phaeton tvdays 2023-08-23 | The Canadian Dionne quintuplets, Yvonne, Emilie, Cecile, Marie and Annette, give their family car a wash. It's the 1939 Buick Roadmaster Phaeton before taking their first ride out.
Its Howdy Doody Time August 3rd 1949 tvdays 2023-08-18 | Who is this host, where Buffalo Bob Smith ?ANSWERED BY @fromthesidelines Ray Forrest, who hosted NBC's local "CHILDREN'S THEATER" in New York from 1949 through 1960, filled in for "Buffalo Bob" (as "Rodeo Ray") while Smith took a well-deserved vacation {of course, he pre-recorded Howdy's dialogue so that Ray would have someone to talk to}. SUMMERY Buffalo Bob Smith created Howdy Doody during his days as a radio announcer on WNBC. At that time, Howdy Doody was only a voice Smith performed on the radio. When Smith made an appearance on NBC's television program Puppet Playhouse on December 27, 1947, the reception for the character was great enough to begin a demand for a visual character for television. Frank Paris, a puppeteer whose puppets appeared on the program, was asked to create a Howdy Doody puppet. Bob Smith, the show's host, was dubbed "Buffalo Bob" early in the show's run (a reference both to the historical American frontier character Buffalo Bill and Smith's hometown of Buffalo, New York). At first the set was supposed to be a circus tent, but soon was changed to a western town. Smith wore cowboy garb, as did the puppet. The name of the puppet "star" was derived from the American expression "howdy doody"/"howdy do," a commonplace corruption of the phrase "How do you do?" used in the Western United States. (The straightforward use of that expression was also in the theme song's lyrics.) Smith, who had gotten his start as a singing radio personality in Buffalo, frequently used music in the program. Cast members Lew Anderson and Robert "Nick" Nicholson both were experienced jazz musicians.As both the character and television program grew in popularity, demand for Howdy Doody-related merchandise began to surface. By 1948, toy makers and department stores had been approached with requests for Howdy Doody dolls and similar items. Macy's department store contacted Frank Paris, the creator of the puppet, to ask about rights for a Howdy Doody doll. However, while Paris had created the puppet, Bob Smith owned the rights to the character. An argument ensued between the two men, Paris claiming he felt he was being cheated out of any financial benefits. After one such disagreement, Paris took the puppet and angrily left the NBC studios about four hours before the show was to air live. It was not the first time this happened, leaving the live program with no "star". With Paris's past disappearances, impromptu excuses regarding the whereabouts of Howdy Doody had been hastily concocted. This time, an elaborate explanation was offered—that Howdy was busy with the elections on the campaign trail. NBC hurriedly constructed a map of the United States, which allowed viewers, with the help of Smith, to learn where Howdy was on the road. The explanation continued that while on the campaign trail, Howdy decided to improve his appearance with some plastic surgery. This made it possible for the network to hire Disney animator Mel Shaw and his business partner Bob Allen to design (refer to U.S. Patent D156687 for a "new, original, and ornamental design" for the puppet) and Velma Wayne Dawson to build and operate a more handsome and appealing visual character than Paris's original, which had been called "the ugliest puppet imaginable" by Bob Smith. Since Paris did not provide the voice of the character, Howdy's voice would stay the same after his appearance changed. The puppet that is remembered as the "original" Howdy Doody replaced Paris's original.
Once Upon a Honeymoon 1956 tvdays 2023-08-09 | Once Upon a Honeymoon is a 1956 American short musical fantasy film sponsored by Bell Telephone.It was directed by Gower Champion, and stars Virginia Gibson, Ward Ellis, Alan Mowbray, Chick Chandler, Veronica Pataky and Russell Hicks. The film was sponsored by Bell Telephone to promote the newly introduced colored telephone sets that better compliment modern home decor of the time. The Western Electric Model 500 desk telephone and its wall version the Model 554 are featured in a variety of colors.SUMMARY:The film begins with a group of angels who are having a conference on Cloud Seven. The Angel Chief (Russell Hicks) has called the conference to talk about a newly married couple, Jeff (Ward Ellis) and Mary (Virginia Gibson), who have been trying to go on honeymoon but are repeatedly forced to postpone due to Jeff's work commitments as a songwriter. The couple's guardian angel, Wilbur (Chick Chandler), is sent down to Earth to help Jeff write a new song for an upcoming musical so he and Mary can finally leave on their honeymoon.While Jeff struggles to write a new song, Mary daydreams about a new home. With the help of Wilbur, Mary imagines what it would be like to have the latest household products, including telephones provided by Bell. Wilbur then helps Jeff come up with a new song called "A Castle in the Sky", allowing the couple to finally leave on their much anticipated honeymoon. Cast Virginia Gibson as Mary Ward Ellis as Jeff Chick Chandler as Wilbur the guardian angel Alan Mowbray as Gordon, Jeff's Boss Veronica Pataky as Sonya Russell Hicks as the Chief Angel Directed by Gower ChampionWritten by Kenneth H. BennettLeo S. RosencransProduced by Jerry FairbanksStarring Virginia GibsonWard EllisAlan MowbrayChick ChandlerVeronica PatakyRussell HicksCinematography Jerry FairbanksEdited by Milton KleinbergProductioncompanyJerry Fairbanks ProductionsRelease date 1956Running time 14 mins
International Cat Day 2023 tvdays 2023-08-08 | The mission for this special day for cats is to raise awareness about the animal. People can learn about the different ways they can protect and help cats and kittens. Other than hosting a party for your cat and giving them presents, you can honor International Cat day by adopting a cat from a local shelter.#internationalcatday #cat #cats #catdays #TVDAYS
Barbie: The Marriage of Midge and Alan 1991 Outtakes tvdays 2023-08-07 | I haven't been able to find the Toy Fair segment I did on CBS This Morning back in 1991, but I found some outtake footage I did at the Mattel show you might enjoy for historical references.If you went to the Barbie Movie you'll see some of the ideas used in the movie based on the props used were released by Mattel that year.You'll get a laugh in the way Mattel created some outrageous presentations at times. Also notice all the buyers watching the presentations are all men. #barbie #barbiethemovie #barbiedoll #collectingdolls #tvdays #Mattel #ToyGuy
Foodini the Great 1950 tvdays 2023-08-07 | Foodini the Great is an early CBS children's television series. A 15-minute puppet show, it was performed live at 6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday from August 23, 1948, to June 23, 1951.The show was originally titled The Adventures of Lucky Pup, but Foodini the magician and his assistant Pinhead proved to be so popular the show was renamed.There were Foodini comic books from Holyoke Publishing, as well as records, greeting cards, toys, and magic sets. The comic books are named The Great Foodini, Adventures of Foodini the Great, and Pinhead and Foodini.
Lost Ken and Alan in Barbie Land tvdays 2023-08-04 | #barbie #barbiethemovie #barbiedoll #collectingdolls #tvdays #Mattel #ToyGuy
Tiny Tears Doll American Character Toys tvdays 2023-08-04 | Tiny Tears became one of the most popular dolls of the 1950s, due in part to television ads featuring a young Patty Duke that aired on popular children's shows such as the highly influential Ding Dong School with Frances Horwich. "Sweet Sue," introduced in 1951, was popular throughout the decade into the early 1960s.
The Big Top TV Circus tvdays 2023-08-02 | Big Top is a children's television show that aired on CBS from July 1, 1950, to 1957. The cast included Ed McMahon, Johnny Carson's future sidekick, as Ed the Clown and America's Most Muscular Man Dan Lurie as "Sealtest Dan The Muscle Man". The program originated live from the 32nd St. and Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia Armory.The series debuted on July 1, 1950, and ran at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday until September 1950, when it moved to 6:30 p.m. Eastern on Friday, where it remained through January 6, 1951.[1] It then moved to Saturday at noon, where it remained through the end of its run in 1957.
The Making of Betsy Wetsy Dolls Ideal Toys 1959 tvdays 2023-08-02 | Betsy Wetsy was a "drink-and-wet" doll originally issued by the Ideal Toy Company of New York in 1934. It was one of the most popular dolls of its kind in the Post–World War II baby boom era. Named for the daughter of Abraham Katz, the head of the company, the doll's special feature was simulating urination after a fluid was poured into her open mouth. Betsy Wetsy was also one of the first major dolls to be produced in African American versions. Betsy Wetsy was produced with either molded plastic hair, karakul wigs, or brown, blonde, or red plugged hair. It had blue sleep eyes with eyelashes and its arms and legs were jointed. A layette, baby bottles, a plastic bath tub, and other accessories were available.#betsywetsy #IdealToys #dolls #CollectingDolls #TVDAYS
Automania 2000 1961 tvdays 2023-07-26 | An animated cartoon-comedy. Tells about the invention of an automobile which can reproduce itself.Contributors: Ed Bishop; John Halas; Joy Batchelor; Jack King; Harold Whitaker Publisher: Halas and Batchelor
Arco & Sinclair PSA tvdays 2023-07-26 | A public service announcement from the Atlantic Richfield oil company (ARCO) announcing their acquisition of Sinclair Oil and phasing out of Sinclair's dinosaur logo. The ad features an animation of a dinosaur telling an ARCO executive that he is retiring to live in Miami. As the dinosaur leaves, an offscreen male narrator states that the end of one era means the beginning of another.
