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Category Archives: 1950’s
The Dick Clark Doll – An Amazing Likeness
Legendary television performer Dick Clark died a year ago on April 18, 2012 at the age of 82. Virtually every American over 18 alive today has some memory or association with him whether it be as the host of “American … Continue reading
Davy Crockett Coonskin Cap – “Born on a Mountaintop in Tennessee” – In the 1950’s Davy Sent Little Boomers on a Spending Spree!
1955 was a great year for Walt Disney. Disneyland opened that summer. The TV show “Mickey Mouse Club” premiered and Davy Crockett became a phenomenon that has rarely been rivaled since. “Davy Crockett”, starring Fess Parker in the title role … Continue reading
The Le Macabre Skull
It seems like ages since I have written an article for The Collector Gene, so I wanted to come back with one of my favorite pieces from my collection. I have been waiting to write about this one for a … Continue reading
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A Tribute to Our Gal Sal: Sally Starr As You’ve Probably Never Seen Her
Ask any baby boomer who grew up in the Philadelphia area in the 1950’s and 1960’s if they remember Sally Starr’s “Popeye Theater” show, and you’ll get an immediate affirmative answer. I truly think there wasn’t a child in our … Continue reading
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When Your Holidays Need a Little Less Cheer and a Little More Fear, Bring in the Krampus.
For many years very few Americans seemed to be aware of some of the stranger characters associated with Christmas in other countries around the world. Every country has their own traditions, and ours are rather tame compared to most. All … Continue reading
For the Love of Christmas Pixies!
It is now December, which means it is time to break out the decorations and make it look like Christmas threw up in our house! We at the Collector Gene all love Christmas, and want to take some time this … Continue reading
Truman Political Cartoon – It’s Toon Time at the L.A. Times
Since we last gave attention to Dwight Eisenhower, a Republican, it seems only fair that while the election season is still only a few weeks behind us, we pay some attention to his Democratic predecessor – Harry S. Truman. It … Continue reading
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Smile! Sixty Years Ago, We Liked Ike
In 1952, like today, America went to the polls. By the time the votes counted, Dwight D. Eisenhower was the clear winner. The popular World War II hero and five star general was approached by both parties as a possible … Continue reading
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Smile! A Traditional Jack O’Lantern Wishes You a Happy Halloween!
This jack o’lantern may be smiling, but there’s something slightly menacing about it. Of course, that’s part of his appeal to collectors. Over seven inches in height, he’s made of a paper pulp product that was shaped by pressing into … Continue reading
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Last Travel-Log from the Road – 10/4/12: Antique Archeology-Nashville Submitted by Carol
When we set out on our cross-country journey at the beginning of September, we knew we wanted to antique our way across America, but we weren’t exactly sure where we would go. We still have a few more days on … Continue reading