Category Archives: Television

Tiny TV Classic ‘Retro 60s’ – BATMAN

“Holy Miniaturization, Batman!” Has the Joker shrunk the Bat TV? Or has some other nefarious villain, like a Network Executive, changed the programming format? Will our tiny heroes be able to overcome this huge problem? Tune in right now to … Continue reading

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Tiny TV Classics ‘Retro 80s’ – Back to the Future

I always visit the toy isle in any store. You just never know what new and exciting toy, game, or action figure might be there. But every once in a while, I am taken by surprise by an item so … Continue reading

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Walt Disney Animation Studios SHORT CIRCUIT Season 2 Review

This a NON-SPOILER article. I watched Season One of this series and was underwhelmed. I felt the emphasis for the majority of the Shorts was not placed enough on the story, creating confusing or directionless efforts. The overall impact of … Continue reading

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Disney 13″ Mickey Mouse Television with Remote

Who’s the leader of the Club that’s made for you and TV? Why, it’s Mickey Mouse, of course! It’s only fitting that the character who took children’s television by storm should get his very own television set, styled after his … Continue reading

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Found Disney: Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In Mickey Ears

The show: Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in. The time: 3/2 of 1970. The premise: A man is trying to get out of a traffic ticket by utilizing name dropping. And the name he first chooses to drop gives us our Disney … Continue reading

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Pop! Animation Inspector Gadget Vinyl Figure

The cartoon version of Inspector Gadget first premiered on September 12, 1983 and starred the voice of Don Adams as the lead character. The program originally ran until 1986, broadcasting 86 episodes over two seasons. It seems like it was longer than … Continue reading

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Book Review: Dick Clark’s American Bandstand

Publisher: Collins Publishers / HarperCollins Publishers Inc. Year: 1997 Pages: 194 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-00-649184-7 “I’m Dick Clark. I’ve got the job as the new host of Bandstand.” Nothing says Americana quite like American Bandstand! Teenagers dancing to the latest hit records while a friendly … Continue reading

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Movie Teen Illustrated Magazine featuring Disney Celebrities

If you grew up in the 1950s and 1960s, likely you gushed and giggled over every word that came out of the mouth of your favorite crush! Publishers took full advantage of the interest in even the youngest of celebrities, … Continue reading

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Mickey Mouse Club Ranger Woodlore Vinylmation

Who’s the leader of the bears who’s made for you and Humphrey? It’s Ranger Woodlore, that’s who! And I love how happy he looks with the role: This is a marvelous figurine! It depicts Ranger Woodlore as he appeared in … Continue reading

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Walt Disney Company Magazine Advertising Pages

Another great type of collectible that fits into just about anyone’s display space is what is called ‘ephemera’. Ephemera is defined as “items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness.” … Continue reading

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