WTCG / WTBS - 25 Years of Bill Tush! UncleCathode 2007-09-12 | From 1999. A fond --if not all-too-brief-- look back at Bill Tush's long career in the Turner Broadcasting Family.
Godzilla = Good Father UncleCathode 2008-09-06 | It takes a real monster to be a man (or a good father at least) Too funny. Better parenting through old Godzilla movie clips. With a Magnum P.I. V/O to boot. Classic. (Incidentally the music track was the theme to the 1960's TV show "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" that starred Bill Bixby.) Somebody musta pitched this spot at just the right moment, 'cause it really seems like something we'da made up in High School.
Atls Good Time Gang @ Six Flags (#2) & more! UncleCathode 2008-07-26 | Here's another segment from Atl's channel 46's (at that time WANX) "The Good Time Gang" --with Valerie & Ginger, who regularly hosted the afternoon cartoon block. It's another "live" segment shot in the 1980 summer heat at Six Flags over Georgia featuring "Disco" Don Harden giving a real-time chat on the history of the theme park caricature. Some amazing television. It all starts off with a clip of Casey Kasem on "Music in Movies" (which in this case -- is The Blues Brothers).
Classic Saturday Morning Commercials #6 (1969-70) UncleCathode 2008-07-26 | 2 more from the 16mm vault: Paul Frees does ALL the V/O for Funny Face, Jack Gilford plays Trix rabbit in the long-running CrackerJack campaign.
Atls Good Time Gang @ Six Flags & more! (1980) UncleCathode 2008-07-25 | Here's a local (Atlanta) 1980 commercial for then channel 46's (WANX) "The Good Time Gang" --with Valerie, Ginger and Bubba the space alien-- and a "live" segment at Six Flags over Georgia featuring Ricky "The Spine" Patrick giving a real-time demonstration of airbrush t-shirt painting. All this, plus the Honey Nut Cheerios Bee, Sew magic and ...CSNY singing "Down by the River"? Sure, why not.
Drive-In Blues with director Jan Krawitz (1990) UncleCathode 2008-07-25 | Here's a typically great Leonard Maltin piece on filmmaker Jan Krawitz's 1990 project "Drive-In Blues" which documented the demise of the American Drive-In Theater --particularly along old Route 66 in the southwestern United States.
Banana Splits - Second Season clip#1 UncleCathode 2008-07-25 | Unused bit from the scrapped second (1969) season of the Hanna-Barbera show "The Banana Splits". Some changes were made to the costumes --like partially-working mouths-- and different version of Snorky altogether. Astute viewers will note that parts of these clips DID see some use as re-dubbed segues to cartoons ("It's time for Atom Ant!") shown during the syndicated "Banana Splits and Friends" --which was a summer afternoon mainstay on TBS (then WTCG) during the 1970s. (The Banana Splits are copyright Time-Warner and air on Boomerang daily 12:00 at 12:30 pm est!)
Honey Nut Bee meets Frankenstein UncleCathode 2008-07-23 | From the early 1990s. The Honey Nut Cheerios Bee meets (and bee-friends) Karloff's Frankenstein (incorporating clips from Universal's "The Bride of Frankenstein") in this cool Halloween-themed cereal spot.
The Banana Splits - Second Season clip #2 UncleCathode 2007-11-14 | Unused bit from the scrapped second (1969) season of the Hanna-Barbera show "The Banana Splits". Some changes were made to the costumes --like partially-working mouths-- and different version of Snorky altogether. Astute viewers will note that parts of these clips DID see some use as re-dubbed segues to cartoons ("It's time for Atom Ant!") shown during the syndicated "Banana Splits and Friends" --which was a summer afternoon mainstay on TBS (then WTCG) during the 1970s. (The Banana Splits are copyright Time-Warner and air on Boomerang daily at 5:30 am est!)
WTCG Commercials#1 (1979) Six Flags, Glo Shield, Alien UncleCathode 2007-10-22 | These spots aired on WTCG in Atlanta on the Thursday before the original Alien movie was released. How do I know that exactly? 'Cause the last spot is an "Alien" trailer that says "Starts tomorrow!" Also are spots for Glo-Shield, Captain Keds, Peanut Butter Crunch, Mc D's (on video...with 10 cent ice cream!)and Six Flags over Georgia ("The land of screams and dreams").
The Banana Splits - Second Season clip #5 UncleCathode 2007-10-22 | Unused bit from the scrapped second (1969) season of the Hanna-Barbera show "The Banana Splits". Some changes were made to the costumes --like partially-working mouths-- and different version of Snorky altogether. Astute viewers will note that parts of these clips DID see some use as re-dubbed segues to cartoons ("It's time for Atom Ant!") shown during the syndicated "Banana Splits and Friends" --which was a summer afternoon mainstay on TBS (then WTCG) during the 1970s. (The Banana Splits are copyright Time-Warner and air on Boomerang daily at 5:30 am est!)
The Banana Splits - Second Season clip #4 UncleCathode 2007-10-10 | Unused bit from the scrapped second (1969) season of the Hanna-Barbera show "The Banana Splits". Some changes were made to the costumes --like partially-working mouths-- and different version of Snorky altogether. Astute viewers will note that parts of these clips DID see some use as re-dubbed segues to cartoons ("It's time for Atom Ant!") shown during the syndicated "Banana Splits and Friends" --which was a summer afternoon mainstay on TBS (then WTCG) during the 1970s. (The Banana Splits are copyright Time-Warner and air on Boomerang daily at 5:30 am est!)
The Banana Splits - Second Season Clip#3 UncleCathode 2007-09-30 | Unused bit from the scrapped second (1969) season of the Hanna-Barbera show "The Banana Splits". Some changes were made to the costumes --like partially-working mouths-- and different version of Snorky altogether. Astute viewers will note that parts of these clips DID see some use as re-dubbed segues to cartoons ("It's time for Atom Ant!") shown during the syndicated "Banana Splits and Friends" --which was a summer afternoon mainstay on TBS (then WTCG) during the 1970s. (The Banana Splits are copyright Time-Warner and air on Boomerang daily at 5:30 am est!)
Classic Saturday Morning Commercials #5 (1969-72) UncleCathode 2007-08-23 | From 16mm --More from the vault: LibbyLand kid's meals, SSPs, Frankenberry and Count Chocula and some early Lucky Charms "Lucky" action.
1980s Tornado Dance UncleCathode 2007-08-22 | Shot in the 1980s by a storm chaser this astounding piece of film shows a tornado that just can't quite get it together. Nature's special effects kickin' ass!
1980s Crazy Calls Answering machine gag cassette. UncleCathode 2007-08-21 | This seemed like an old commercial the first time I saw it (Actually it was) ..but at only a little over 2.00(!) a message, how could you lose?
1980s Talking Snoopy Toy Commercial UncleCathode 2007-08-21 | Once the Teddy Ruxpin talking doll was released in the early 1980s a slew of programmed talking dolls followed, including (rather unbelievably) ...this one. Wow!
1987 Popeye and Son Show Teaser and Titles UncleCathode 2007-08-20 | The lead in and title sequence to one of the strangest entries in the one-eyed Sailor Man's long and adventurous career. Premiered on CBS Saturday mornings in September 1986. Popeye and Olive are actually married in this reality... no clue as to who the kid takes after.
Spider-man & Mary Jane get hitched in Shea Stadium 1987 UncleCathode 2007-08-20 | A publicity stunt that coincided with Peter Parker's marriage to Mary Jane Watson in both the Spider-Man Marvel comic book and daily newspaper strip. (This MJ is certainly a looker!) Plus, it looks like you can add priest to Stan Lee's long list of accomplishments.
The Ackermansion featured on 1986 Morning Show. UncleCathode 2007-08-20 | Famous Monsters creator Forry Ackerman and his incredible collection are the focus of this 1986 morning TV segment.
1990 Rat Fink Toy Commercial UncleCathode 2007-08-20 | I think I did a spit take the first time I saw this spot (Good thing I just happened to be recording Yogi Bear that day...) Some great animation of Ed Roth's monster characters!
1990s Wile E. Coyote v the Energizer Bunny spot #3 UncleCathode 2007-08-19 | One of several commercials featuring The Coyote's attempts to "get" the Bunny. (This one's only 15 seconds.)
1990s Ren & Stimpy Fruit Roll-ups Commercial UncleCathode 2007-08-19 | Nice spot featuring R & S and other then-current Nick characters.
1960s Popeye Club - Officer Don and the Skylift UncleCathode 2007-08-19 | "Officer" Don Kennedy demonstrates his lack of fear in this high-spirited remote sequence that was shot for the Popeye Club at Stone Mountain park in the mid-sixties.
1960s Road Runner Song clip #1 UncleCathode 2007-08-18 | One of many musical gag bumpers from "The Road Runner Show"
Classic Saturday Morning Commercials #4 (1968-71) UncleCathode 2007-08-18 | From 16mm - More gold from the Saturday morning mines featuring the famous "Mr. Owl" Tootsie Roll, the Firetron Super-ball & Super-elastic-bubble-plastic, The Trix Rabbit and The Cheerios Kid (Mountain Lion gag)
Classic Saturday Morning Commercials #3 (1968-71) UncleCathode 2007-08-18 | From 16mm - More Classic Saturday morning commercials featuring Henry Fonda for the "GEE-AAY-EFF" talking view-master, the Flintstones Funny pumper set, Crumpet Tea-party Doll, and the SSP Time-trial set.
Classic Saturday Morning Commercials #2 (1968-71) UncleCathode 2007-08-16 | From 16mm --More Saturday morning gold featuring Hot Wheels, Crazy dancin' Barbie, The Tang Moonmen, and Sugar Bear races his adversary since childhood... eh..."The Blob"?
1950s Remco Movieland Drive-In toy UncleCathode 2007-08-16 | Always wanted one of these --just never been able to find one complete. (Besides, what I REALLY wanted was that huge set in the first scene.)
1994 Atlantas Big Chicken gets a makeover UncleCathode 2007-08-16 | Atlanta's (Marietta's really) world-famous landmark is stripped, rebuilt and remodeled from the ground up --and just in time for the 1994 Atlanta Superbowl!
1970 McDonaldland Say Cheeseburger Commercial UncleCathode 2007-08-16 | Groovy McDonald's 60 second spot with the Ronald I remember best. Still cool, even with the big Captain Crook cop-out at the end.
Classic Saturday Morning Commercials #1 (1968-71) UncleCathode 2007-08-15 | From 16mm -- Saturday morning commercials featuring Chucklebug, Best of the West stuff, Chopperoo... and Zestabs! (That's chocolate vitamins, kids!)
1960s Popeye Club - Cartoon Countdown UncleCathode 2007-08-15 | Featuring Atlanta's own "Officer" Don Kennedy!
Return of the Horror Hosts!!! 1980s UncleCathode 2007-08-15 | Nice piece from the mid-1980s about the then-current brood of TV Horror Hosts ...and Hostesses.
1979 In the News Cinncinatti Who Concert UncleCathode 2007-08-15 | From a Saturday morning "In the News" story on the Cinncinatti Who concert incident.
Cleaning the Atlanta Cyclorama UncleCathode 2007-08-15 | From 2007. Great little piece that offers some views of and insights to the Atlanta Cyclorama that the tourists never see.
1960s Road Runner Song clip #2 UncleCathode 2007-08-15 | One of many musical gag bumpers from "The Road Runner Show"
Original 1960s Bugs Bunny Show Bumpers#1 UncleCathode 2007-08-14 | Here's some clips of the original cartoon bumper animation from the 1960s "Bugs Bunny Show". This batch features Daffy as a replacement animator, and the antics of Porky Pig and Charlie Dog.
Speed Racer Opening! (Original Japanese) UncleCathode 2007-08-14 | Here's the title sequence from the iconic 1960s series "Speed Racer" as it was originally seen in Japan! ( --Though over there the show is called "Mach Go, Go Go!")
Animator Carl Urbano for Honda 1987 UncleCathode 2007-08-14 | Longtime Hanna-Barbera animator draws the Flintstone and Jetsons cars in a 1987 TV spot for Honda. (Hm... Wonder what the backstory on this ad was?)
Speed Racer Original Japanese Closing! UncleCathode 2007-08-14 | Here's the closing sequence from the iconic 1960s series "Speed Racer" as it was originally seen in Japan! ( --Though over there the show is called "Mach Go, Go Go!")
1960s Tom and Jerry close (Version A) UncleCathode 2007-08-14 | This is the original 1965 syndicated "Tom and Jerry" show close which was produced by Chuck Jones' MGM Cartoon Unit director Tom Ray for CBS.(This is version "A") The music track is by Eugene "The Grinch" Poddany.
1960s Tom and Jerry bump (Version B) UncleCathode 2007-08-14 | This is an original 1965 syndicated "Tom and Jerry" show bumper which was produced by Chuck Jones' MGM Cartoon Unit director Tom Ray for CBS. This is version B --there were several different ones) Oddly, this single bumper in the half hour program came in the middle of the second cartoon (of the three shown per episode).
1960s Tom and Jerry open (Version B) UncleCathode 2007-08-14 | This is an original 1965 syndicated "Tom and Jerry" show open which was produced by Chuck Jones' MGM Cartoon Unit director Tom Ray for CBS.(This is version "B") The music track is by Eugene "The Grinch" Poddany. In the mid-sixties this Show ran on Atlanta channel 36 Sundays at 4 pm (and --unbelievably by today's TV programming standards-- actually BEGAN their late-Sunday afternoon broadcasting day!)
1960s Tom and Jerry bump (Version A) UncleCathode 2007-08-14 | This is an original 1965 syndicated "Tom and Jerry" show bumper which was produced by Chuck Jones' MGM Cartoon Unit director Tom Ray for CBS. This is version A --there were several different ones) Oddly, this single bumper in the half hour program came in the middle of the second cartoon (of the three shown per episode).
1960s Tom and Jerry open (Version A) UncleCathode 2007-08-14 | This is an original 1965 syndicated "Tom and Jerry" show open which was produced by Chuck Jones' MGM Cartoon Unit director Tom Ray for CBS.(This is version "A") The music track is by Eugene "The Grinch" Poddany.
1993 Toy Fair Report: Star Trek Batman TAS Jurassic Park UncleCathode 2007-08-11 | A tour through New York's 1993 Toy Fair and see the new Batman The animated series, Star Trek Next Generation and Addams Family toys along with peeks at upcoming movie toys like Jurassic Park and *ahem* soon-to-be summer "blockbuster" Last Action Hero. Vintage E.T. with Tesh being Tesh!
Harry Shearer meets Godzilla UncleCathode 2007-08-10 | Here's some of the best fallout that came from that USA Godzilla movie in 1998. Harry Shearer --the voice of about a third of the Simpsons characters-- gets sent by Showtime to Toho in Japan to interview some old-school Godzilla "Royalty". See some old props and find out the real story behind The big G's unique vocal sounds!
1987 -The Future of Home/Audio video UncleCathode 2007-08-09 | Pretty Amusing now. A News report and trade show look into the future... Will S-VHS kill the Beta market? And what of DAT tape? --Will it ever make it to U.S. shores?
1987 Circus Fun Cereral Comm/ TBS Kids Beat UncleCathode 2007-08-09 | Here's the back half of a nicely animated commercial from 1987 for Circus Fun Cereal. (Pretty Richard Williams-y for the time.) It leads in with an old TBS Kid's Beat intro featuring the inimitable Audra Lee.
