Ashtray, lighter and glass from “The Morgue” in Fresno, California. History in alt text. Sources: Frank B Kelsey, Bruce Smiley, John Culver

Not a big fan of Andy Williams, but I picked up this album at the thrift store yesterday for one track. I was surprised to discover he did a version of “Quentin’s Theme” from the original #DarkShadows daytime serial.

It took me a while to find, but you inspired me to locate it. It’s been years, but I am still fascinated by this guy’s musical analysis of the #SesameStreet pinball number segments. youtu.be/TMtGImlEmu0?...

Funky record player/vinyl stand from RS Associates (Montreal, 1967) Source: Dusty Johnston

Loving the illustration on this Wolsey brand packaging for Cat Girl Tights, circa 1960s Source: Art Chantry

Two photos shared by a member of a 1964/1965 #NYWF Facebook group. He said his father worked there for local 3, and he was brought down below the Illinois Pavilion stage during construction of the mechanism that lifted the Lincoln animatronic through the stage floor. Source: Rick Brancati

Please tell me they are installing A Net Full of Jello

As a Disney nerd, this mildly saucy Playboy cartoon caused me to do a double take, noting Holmby Hills as the location of a brothel. Stay for the terrible A-eye description, & the laughable dimensions of the 8” x 10” frame in the “How this will look in your home” photo. Source: Facebook Marketplace

Now I know what it means when people say “I feel seen,” and “It me. I’m so fucking old, my dudes. “Saturday Morning. Basic kit by Escape Hatch Hobbies with scratch built base and extras representing my (Kendell Coniff’s) life in the 60's, 70's, and early 80's.” Source: Kendell Coniff

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dikj... (Steve, from Blues Clues, covering TMBG)

Hello fellow kids. If this ad pops up on any of your feeds, let me know if you can actually close it. My experience? That X in the corner is BULLLLLSHIT 💩

“🎼Who gets stuck with all the bad luck? No one… but Donald Duck!🎵” Source: the-bronx-remembers

New gas-pump-sticker image just dropped.

More proof that Frank-N-Furter is a Disney Princess: the taxidermy leopard fighting a snake in Disney’s “ONE OF OUR DINOSAURS IS MISSING” (1975) as seen in “THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW” (also 1975). Source: Dave King

“Justice in Paradise” by Dutch artist Rick Reitveld. Image Source: www.etsy.com/shop/thisisk...

1958 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance/Funeral Coach just dropped on Facebook Marketplace. Haven’t checked, but giving off serious “Ghostbusters” vibes, or the first hearse Harold buys in “Harold & Maude.” More photos here: www.facebook.com/marketplace/...

“In 1963, Carl Karcher opened his first Carl’s Char Broiler Coffee Shop Restaurant at 1200 N Harbor Blvd in Anaheim. lt quickly became a hit. Building on that success, he launched a 2nd location in 1965 near #Disneyland at 1168 W Katella.” Source: David Bernbaum Photos by Millinger Studio, Pasadena

“MCM Design Crush: Nordmende Spectra Futura, design by Raymond Loewy, 1968.” #raymondloewy #vintageradio #vintageelectronics #midcenturymodern #midcenturymoderndesign #designcrush Source: Travis Smith

3/18/54: Disney animator Ward Kimball appears on the quiz show “You Bet Your Life,” hosted by Groucho Marx. Marx kids Ward for having trains in his backyard, but is impressed that he’s a member of the Firehouse 5+2. Ward gets the secret word & a ringer question about a Disney film. Source: mnmears

I’ll take “Things That Did Not Age Well” for a thousand, Alex.

7” vinyl promo record for the 1969 Walt Disney film “The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes,” starring a young Kurt Russell. First in the series of “Dexter Riley” movies set at fictional Medfield College. Fun fact: at no point in the film is Dexter actually seen wearing tennis shoes 👟

An early publicity photo of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford for the film “Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte.” Crawford was replaced by Olivia de Havilland, but this source says the photo inspired Imagineer Marc Davis when working on Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Source: www.blogger.com/profile/0208...

The gods smiled on this Facebook Marketplace buyer: two different Banana Splits 45's in their original mailing envelope, circa 1969. Source: Mike Markowski

Not sure if it was one of these May performances, but there was a September 15th NBC television special recorded at Disneyland in 1961. Here’s a rare vinyl LP reference recording, signed by Benny to lighting director Del Jack.

“These singles were given away during the 1963 holiday season by McDonald's. Ronald McDonald is portrayed on this record by an uncredited Willard Scott.” youtu.be/q0m1XpCn4p0?... Here are some of the first commercials featuring Willard as Ronald: youtu.be/PhTT3gYNGeo?... Source: Roy Fisher

I still find things I never knew existed. Hanna-Barbera-themed diaper pin accessory, 1960s. Miniature (working?) cap pistol and leather holster, engraved with an image of Wilma Flintstone in a cowboy hat. I don’t know if this was recalled as a choking hazard, but I sure hope so. Source: Kevin Mann

Kookie Kamera (Ideal Toys c.1968) designed to produce a rather small polaroid-style print from proprietary film; even has two lens options and working flash. Regardless of functionality - this 'toy' stands 21 inches tall.” Source: Michael Green

Went to an estate sale today and dug through mounds of paper boxes to find a few gems. Picked up the inserts and poster from Elton John’s “Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy,” which I only just noticed includes a comic strip of Elton visiting Disneyland for the first time.

And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… ladies and gentlemen…

Lady Elaine Fairchild, featured in these pages from the 1954 Children's Corner book "Our Small World." The book, limited to a print run of 5000 copies, was written by Fred Rogers and Josie Carey and illustrated by Norbert Nathanson. Source: Mr Rogers Neighborhood Archive *alt text abridged to fit

Disneyland Showtime (4/22/70) with The Osmond Bros, Kurt Russell, E.J. Peaker, and a brief appearance by Disneyland Tour Guide Emily Zinser who’d become Ambassador two years later. Next to the Haunted Mansion scenes, this is my favorite part. No Kids of the Kingdom were harmed during filming ;)

As a teenager, I thought the Persistence of Vision issue about the Disney attractions at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair was the best thing written about them. Over 30 years later and my opinion hasn't changed. Anybody else with fond memories of this issue?

I need to share this one Catherine O’Hara and Andrea Martin SCTV sketch. It has lived rent-free in my head since I first saw it broadcast. Absolute genius comedy. Love you Catherine. 💝

Stephen Miller is a domestic terrorist

Must be jarring to know that millions of people are looking at social media each morning for their daily “Is he dead yet” check in

“In 1965 S&H Green Stamps could be exchanged for a child's Disneyland Deluxe Ticket Book. It took two full books of Green Stamps for an adult's Deluxe Ticket Book. Ticket Books for admission and 15 attractions were $4 to $4.50 for children up to 17 years old, and $5 for adults.” Source: Leo N Holzer

Remote control Moon Car with Rotating Magic Eye and Space Wand Source: Tesco’s Toys

Dr. Pepper snack bar ad (1960s) Source: Last Drive-In on the Left

“Before Mama Cass was famous...In 1963, the American folk trio The Big 3 (featuring Cass Elliot, Tim Rose, and James Hendricks) released their self-titled debut LP, The Big 3.” “See if this arrangement reminds you of another song.” youtu.be/7RQ8eHVDXEk?... Sources: Art Gutierrez & Nick Archer

“This is a Christmas card that Al Horen sent me in 1966 or so. That’s 60 years ago. It features Mickey, Popeye, and Charlie McCarthy! The top half folds over. When it is lifted, this is what we see” Source: Mel Birnkrant

Gift wrap vinyl sleeve. Source: Gary Zielinski

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“Ida Lupino met with Santa Claus, circa 1942” Source: oldhollywoodtv

Decided to introduce my 27 and 31 year old kids to this obscure Dick Van Dyke film to celebrate his 100th, and they loved it! Biting satire of America by Norman Lear, similar in many ways (and in some ways superior to) ”It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World.” Bob Newhart, Tom Poston, Bob & Ray! Watch it!

The Terrifying Eye Ball Light! Source: The Hypnotic Eye and Russ

1950s “Mickey Mouse Club” P-F Flyers countertop display. Source: adventurelandia #MickeyMouseClub #PFFlyers

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What you find in a great white’s stomach after Halloween. Ooh, a Marathon bar! Image 1 Source: allhailthe70shousewife Image 2 Source: instereo007

This is the 24” prototype of the Unisphere made by US Steel, as seen in the post below. It was likely commissioned for the 1964 #NYWF approval committee prior to them building the large one. It was later given to Tommy Bartlett, who put on a waterski show at the fair. Source: Darren Bianco