Category Archives: Television

Ozzie’s Busy Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Elizabeth Thomsen

This is one of my favorite Christmas sitcom episodes. Ozzie Nelson is just not feeling the Christmas spirit, and decided he wants to keep things simple this year. No Christmas lights on the house, and the Christmas tree can wait. … Continue reading →

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Philco PC

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Elizabeth Thomsen

Here’s a beautiful redesign of the personal computer from Dave Schultze of Schultzeworks, his design studio known for “lots of mostly bright ideas.” The design was inspired by the classic 1954 Philco Predicta, old typewriters, and the steampunk movement, and … Continue reading →

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Grandpa’s Christmas Visit

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Elizabeth Thomsen

“The Bob Cumming Show” (known as “Love That Bob” in reruns) was a racy 1950s situation comedy starring Bob Cummings as California fashion photographer Bob Collins, surrounded all day (and most nights) by beautiful models. He’s the coolest guy in … Continue reading →

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A Stop at Willoughby

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Elizabeth Thomsen

Gart Williams is a New York advertising executive who is burnt out. His boss, Oliver Misrell (All-Over Miserable?), is a tyrant whose motto is Push-Push-Push, and his wife Jane is a cold, selfish woman who doesn’t care if he’s happy … Continue reading →

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RIP Gale Storm

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Elizabeth Thomsen

Gale Storm, best-remembered from her 1950′s program “My Little Margie,” died on June 27 at the age of 87. Born Josephine Cottle, her career began in 1940 when she won a national talent contest called Gateway to Hollywood. The official … Continue reading →

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