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70s

Super Friends
Saturday Morning Memories

Saturday Morning Memories: Super Friends

Mickey

Deep in the corridors of the Hall of Justice resided some of DC Comics’ greatest superheroes: Superman, Aquaman, Batman & Robin, and Wonder Woman. Collectively, these crimefighters were known as the Justice League of …….continure reading

View-Master
Toy Stories

Toy Stories: View-Master

Mickey

If you took any pride at all in your toy chest—and we hope you did—it surely contained a View-Master. When the action figure war simulation wound down and you needed …….continure reading

Electric Football
Toy Stories

Toy Stories: Electric Football

Mickey

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 …….continure reading

Shrinky Dinks
Toy Stories

Toy Stories: Shrinky Dinks

Mickey

Gather ye ‘round, gather ye ‘round! Shoulder yourself in amongst the crowd that’s growing around the oven and take a gander through that glass…magic baked goods are transforming before your …….continure reading

Big Trak
Toy Stories

Toy Stories: Big Trak

Mickey

November of 1979 was the moment the future finally arrived in the American living room. When the holidays arrived a month later, many American children (mostly boys) were treated to …….continure reading

Shamrock Shake
Article

The History of the Shamrock Shake

Mickey

We’re starting to get into spring at this point, which means we’re also into Shamrock Shake season at McDonald’s! Have you had yours yet? Me, I’ve had several, and hopefully …….continure reading

Sea Monkeys
Toy Stories

Toy Stories: Sea Monkeys

Mickey

There have been plenty of toys that allowed children to put their natural creative energies to work. Legos, Erector sets, and countless other similar items let kids build elaborate kingdoms and complex …….continure reading

Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Time Capsule

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

Mickey

Enjoy the complete Paul Lynde Halloween Special from 1976 featuring KISS in their early days. It’s a trip! …….continure reading

News

MeTV Toons Announces it’s Daily Schedule

Mickey

Last month MeTV announced they were launching MeTV Toons, a new 24/7 cartoon network full of classic cartoons. MeTV Toons has now announced its full schedule for when it launches …….continure reading

Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo
TV Tales

TV Tales: The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo

Mickey

Boasting both big-rig trucks and a chimpanzee co-star, B.J. and the Bear was an immediate hit on NBC’s late 70’s lineup, also making a star out of its charming-but-corrupt villain, Sheriff Elroy P. Lobo. …….continure reading

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