2012-06-14 21:35
Tonight I have a Public Service Announcement (PSA) aired in the 1950's to combat racism. Captain Video aired on the DuMont Network in the 1950's. Perhaps we should air this PSA on TV nowada… Read More
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Things that occur in my world; or maybe just in my mind, that may or may not be of interest to you. Sometimes these thoughts revolve around my perception of the world; sometimes not. I just try to have fun and enjoy my time. Welcome to my world as I perceive it. An added plus is that I will share my Notgeld Collection occasionally.
2012-06-14 21:33
This installment of Monday Money will be delayed due to technical difficulties.I apologize for the inconvenience.© 2011 Barry T HorstThis work is licensed under aCreative Commons Attrib… Read More
2012-06-14 21:32
This first clip sounds like a recording made in a newsroom or at NASA, as you can hear typing in the background.The second clip is much clearer and shorter. This clip is a brief report from… Read More
2012-06-14 21:31
I hate change. I really hate change......Except, maybe a good change of underwear. I mean, I really like a good change of underwear.© 2011 Barry T HorstThis work is licensed under aCrea… Read More
2011-07-07 01:33
I found this movie over at the Internet Archive. This is what they have to say about today's movie: In a classic poverty-row noir, the protagonist struggles helplessly in the grip of inexora… Read More
2011-07-07 01:29
Today's movie is another film noir classic, "Please Murder Me" from 1956. It stars everyone's favorite courtroom defender, Raymond Burr. No, today he plays Craig Carlson, not Perry Mason. He… Read More
2011-07-07 01:26
Today's movie is another film noir classic, Impact. Released in 1949 it is about a wealthy businessman that survives an attempt by his wife to have him killed. He makes it look like she suc… Read More
2011-07-07 01:22
I remember watching these when I was a wee little lad. I suppose some of these shows are the reason that I took such an interest in science. This led to experimenting with my brother's chemi… Read More
2011-06-29 21:09
Classic Commercial for Chef Boyardee Spaghetti Dinner, which was aired during the 20th of March, 1953.The chef in the ad is Ettore "Hector" Boiardi. And yes, that is the REAL Chef Boyardee… Read More
2011-06-28 10:00
Not exactly sure where or when these appearances were recorded. They are live recordings of Elvis Presley, taken from old radio appearances.The first clip is Elvis singing "Blue Suede Shoes… Read More
2011-06-27 20:25
The specimens selected for today are from Weener. Weener is a town in the district of Leer, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated along the river Ems near the Netherlands.I have 4 denomin… Read More
2011-06-23 11:19
Okay, so I've been having a great deal of fun this summer with Netflix. I've been catching up on my Mission: Impossible episodes. I know I'm not supposed to think this way but......It's hard… Read More
2011-06-22 14:24
Today we have 2 commercials from 1956. Both are for Remington Rand UNIVAC Computers. The 1st commercial is 27 seconds long. This commercial aired on the CBS Television Network on 5 February… Read More
2011-06-21 10:00
The Great Gildersleeve originally appeared in the Fibber McGee and Molly radio show; making it one of the nation's earliest spin-off programs. The clip today is the audition program for The… Read More
2011-06-20 12:49
Today's selection comes from Jerichow, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and is an expanded version of an earlier post. Otto von Bismarck was born in Schönhausen, Saxony-Anhalt. The first 2 specim… Read More
2011-06-19 16:11
In this weekly installment I will attempt to share some aspect of Old Time Radio; entertainment, serials, news, etc. As much as possible, the selection chosen will have some historical signi… Read More
2011-06-18 22:03
Before we begin this journey I must tell you this; much of this post comes from information in the local paper, The Waco Tribune-Herald. I have provided links to many of the articles and blo… Read More
2011-06-13 10:00
Back to the Notgeld.This week I bring 4 specimens of Notgeld from Rothenburg. Rothenburg is the home the Schäfertanz Museum (Shepherd's Dance Museum). You will notice that the obverse o… Read More
2011-06-12 02:00
Well, here I am after a 2 year absence. I can't really say why I was gone other than it seemed appropriate to take a break from everything. One thing lead to another and.....well,I'll try.Or… Read More
2009-05-25 09:00
This week I take you to Tiefurt, Thuringia, Germany for an issue of Emergency Notgeld. This week I have 4 specimens; 1 - 25 Pfennig, 2 - 50 Pfennig, and 1 - 75 Pfennig examples. Each note ha… Read More
2009-05-25 05:16
On this day we honor those men and women who have valiantly placed their lives in harms way in order for all Americans to live and enjoy the freedoms granted us by our creator. We also thank… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
'Twas the night after Christmas morn, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The stockings and such lay on the floor in a mess,In hopes that it would surely… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Bear with me here. I'll try to explain what is going on here. I DVR several shows through the night so i can watch them when I have time during the day. One of the shows I DVR is "Highway Pa… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
No, that's not what this movie is about!"Jail Bait" is about 2 guys (Vic & Don) that decide to lead a life of crime. Well, it turns out that Don's dad is a plastic surgeon and Vic black… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
History will never let us forget King Arthur, Camelot, the Round Table, or the 12 Knights who resided around it. We see references to him almost on a daily basis. Bakers may be familiar with… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Since today is July 4th, Independence Day, the Notgeld installment is taking the day off. Today I have a couple of Independence Day videos for you. The first is a movie trailer for July 4, 1… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Today's selection for Olde Tyme Radio is remembered by many as "the day the music died." The phrase was made popular by Don McLean in his song "American Pie." Of course, it refers to the unt… Read More
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