GARY MOORE HOLIDAY TOYS 1953 BAMBURGERS STORES

[tobyradloff]

$168 (for the toy car) in 1953 would probably be around $3000 in 2009 dollars. A very expensive toy for the kid who has everything...that car would definitely be under Richie Rich's Christmas tree.

[fromthesidelines]

This segment was first seen in late November 1953, during the period Garry presided over his easy-going weekday variety show [1:30-2pm(et)]. It was "loose", and thoroughly enjoyable: there'd be musical numbers, comedy sketches, a chat or two, and anything else Garry and his cast {Durward Kirby, Denise Lor, Ken Carson} thought appropriate for "Mrs. Average Housewife", including this preview of "new Christmas toys". Hoover was one of the show's regular sponsors...

[stinkriverstudios]

Ira,

Per usual, youve done it again. Bravo. you have managed to produce some of the most precious memories one can have while also giving us a lesson in ad, tv and marketing history. Keep em coming pal.

[670Kiester]

Nice post, thanks.

But watching it through the lense of The Hidden Persuaders, Madmen, and our modern Affluenza, it has a little bit of a darker feel to it, if you know what I mean.

Cheers

[MissMinnieMousegirl]

I wish I could find some of those toys! They are worth a little mint now...

[tvdays]

check e-bay (joke) happy Holiday

[girlishfun]

168 bucks, big money in 1953.  that toy tractor has law suit written all over it! fun post. thanks!

[tvdays]

it reminds me of the MADMEN episode were the girl cuts the guys foot off with a DeerJohn lawnmoyer

[SWTPEA64]

Loved It!!!

[tvdays]

nice toying with ya

[ETericET]

I ernjoyed that one :)