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retro trailer: ‘Carrie’

Sat, May 07, 2011
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I’m seeing Disney’s Prom tomorrow morning. I hope it’s as good as this.

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watch it: 1980s Calvin Klein jeans ad with Brooke Shields (two-fer!)

Thu, May 05, 2011
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See, girls can so do science!

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watch it: “School House Rock – No More Kings”

Tue, May 03, 2011
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This cartoon may well be part of why I have no great affection for the British royal family.

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watch it: 1980s Folger’s coffee crystals commercial

Thu, Apr 28, 2011
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That’s funny, it was just ground this morning…

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watch it: 1950s Ford ad with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

Thu, Apr 21, 2011
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Such a great car, even a woman can drive it!

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watch it: 1980s Pillsbury microwave cake commercial

Thu, Apr 14, 2011
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Had to swap out the video that was supposed to be here because YouTube pulled it. Now, enjoy some terrible microwave cake, instead.

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watch it: 1980s Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups commercial

Thu, Apr 07, 2011
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Infrequently is the question asked, Is our robots getting their peanut butter?

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watch it: 1980s Mr. Microphone commerical

Thu, Mar 31, 2011
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Oh, dearie me, were the 80s really this awful?

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watch it: 1960s Mystery Date commercial

Fri, Mar 25, 2011
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Remember, girls, dating is all about your date’s accessories. If he can afford to ski, he can afford you!

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watch it: 1970s Lucky Charms commercial

Thu, Mar 17, 2011
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For your St. Patrick’s Day, some terrible Irish stereotypes…

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