The 1960’s were heady times for technology. While superpowers raced to put a man on the moon, scientists and amateur theorists dreamed of how technology would make the world of the future a safer, happier, easier, more productive place to …….continure reading
In a pinch, kids can turn just about anything into a gun—a stick, a banana, a finger—but it always helped if the thing actually made an exploding noise. That was the magic of the cap gun, that ubiquitous play weapon …….continure reading
Ever since enterprising toymakers hit on the gimmick of combining electricity and sports, many a fan has whiled his rainy-day hours away over miniaturized electric versions of his favorite outdoor games. Few U.S. sports are as popular as American football, …….continure reading
POW!!! BAM!!! BIFF!!! SOCK!!! CRRRASH!!! THUD!!! Few shows bring out the kid in adult viewers the way Batman does. From the cool gadgets and vehicles to the endless array of colorful guest-villains to the visualized sound effects of the fight sequences, this …….continure reading
Space Ghost is one of the most popular superheroes to come out of Saturday morning. Unlike comic book heroes Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man, Space Ghost originated on television, embodying animation in the 60s. Legendary animator Alex Toth’s use of bright colors, sleek lines, and an almost sinister …….continure reading
Jonny Quest is one of the longest-running Saturday morning cartoon shows of all time, alongside such mainstays as Scooby-Doo and Fat Albert. Unlike Scoob and Al, however, only 26 episodes were produced of the original Jonny Quest. The show was an adventure series about pre-teen …….continure reading
“Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer,He’s a demon on wheels…” Speed Racer is, without a doubt, the best remembered of the 60’s Japanimation series. Set in the world of high-tech auto racing, the show detailed the exploits of Speed, a …….continure reading
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