Tag Archives: television

Let That Camera Roll

Posted on January 10, 2014 by evilsquirrel13

In our modern world of YouTube and ever-present social media, anyone can literally become a pseudo-celebrity overnight. The most ridiculous videos can quickly become viral as they get passed on from friend to friend like a bad case of syphilis. … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashbacks | Tagged abc, americas funniest home videos, bob saget, camcorder, camera, flashback, home video, prize, show, television, tom bergeron, tv, vhs, video | 24 Comments

Raisin Hell

Posted on October 1, 2013 by evilsquirrel13

Last week, we learned on Retro TV Ad Tuesday how the people who make a living producing milk bamboozled an entire nation into thinking their product was the perfect health food just to sell a few more overpriced half gallons … Continue reading →

Posted in TV Commercials | Tagged 80s, advertising, california raisins, cartoon, claymation, commercials, fad, i heard it through the grapevine, raisin, retro, special, television, tv, ugly, video game, will vinton | 27 Comments

Got Milk?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by evilsquirrel13

When we were kids, the world seemed like a much more innocent place than it is now. We may have cried and fussed and ran off and pouted in the corner, but when it came down to it, we respected … Continue reading →

Posted in TV Commercials | Tagged advertising, bones, calcium, cows, got milk, kids, memories, milk, milk does a body good, milking, myth, national dairy board, retro, television, transformation, tv, udders | 16 Comments

Off The Air

Posted on August 2, 2013 by evilsquirrel13

No, don’t adjust your computer monitors! My blog isn’t shutting down. Sorry to make you think I was going to improve the quality of content on the internet by going away. No, for today’s Flashback Friday, I want to talk … Continue reading →

Posted in Flashbacks | Tagged color bars, flashback, friday, indian head, infomercials, memories, national anthem, off the air, rainbow donkey, retro, television, test card, test pattern, tv, unicorn, vertical hold | 26 Comments

Totally Hidden Video

Posted on July 2, 2013 by evilsquirrel13

One of the elements that makes a certain commercial or ad campaign in general stick out from the crowd is how much it ends up incorporating itself into pop culture. A memorable line can turn into a popular catchphrase, a … Continue reading →