DownGoesFrazier Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 No guesses? The lyrics mentioned a duck. "Swingin' on a Star"? Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dabb Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 The closing song in the "Sing Along With Mitch" TV show was always the same. It was a popular instrumental piece that had words added long after it had been written. Can you name the original instrumental piece and, to show that you really know your stuff, can you tell us the words? The Stars and Stripes Forever ? Be kind to your web footed friends, For that duck may be somebody's mother She lives in a hole in a swamp Where the weather is always damp You may think that this is the end: Well it is, but to prove that we're all liars We're going to sing it again, But only this time we will sing a little higher Be kind to your web footed friends, For that duck may be somebody's mother She lives in a hole in a swamp Where the weather is always damp You may think that this is the end: Well, it is! ???????????????? Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yes, but they only sang the last half. If you watch this clip, you'll hear it near the end. By the way, Johnny Carson is in the chorus in one of the songs. The show also featured Leslie Uggams, who went on to have a solo career, and tenor Bob McGrath, who became a regular on "Sesame Street". One other member of the chorus was an older gentleman named Thurl Ravenscroft, who was the voice of Tony the Tiger in the Frosted Flakes commercials. OK, Kid, it's your turn. Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dabb Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thank you, Miles. Next: This television detective series had as it's title an address which was the Boston residence of the lead character. This was a summer replacement consisting of 11 - 30 minute episodes. The current real-time location appears to be a Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar (per Google Earth) Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dabb Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hint: American detective television series - late 50s - summer filler Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 That would be "21 Beacon Street" which starred Dennis Morgan. That was the address of his office. Did you know that "The Bull And Finch Pub", which was used for the exterior shots of "Cheers" is located at 84 Beacon Street? It's now called "Cheers-Beacon Hill". Link to post Share on other sites
Kid Dabb Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 That's the one, Miles. Good work! Thank you! I knew Cheers' pub was in Boston, but not the address. I like the old name better - the new one has no "pub-ness". Your thread Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Miles, your thread Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks. J. Fred Muggs was a regular on a fifties TV show. What was the name of the show and what was the name of his female friend? Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks. J. Fred Muggs was a regular on a fifties TV show. What was the name of the show and what was the name of his female friend? "Today" with Dave Garroway. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 You got the name of the show, finance, but you didn't tell us the name of his female friend. Before you ask the next question, could you please tell us her name? Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 You got the name of the show, finance, but you didn't tell us the name of his female friend. Before you ask the next question, could you please tell us her name? I do not know. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 You can have the thread anyway, finance. Her name was Phoebe B. Beebe. At least as of a couple of years ago, J. Fred and Phoebe were still living together in Citrus Park, Florida. Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 doesn't take a high forehead to know that Phoebe B Beebee was J Fred Muggs girlfriend. Doesn't take a high forehead to look that up either. That info is easily found Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 doesn't take a high forehead to know that Phoebe B Beebee was J Fred Muggs girlfriend. Doesn't take a high forehead to look that up either. That info is easily found NBC originated the "Tonight" show (late night), and "Today" show (mornings) in the '50s. In the same decade, it also originated an after- noon show of the same general type. What was it called, and who was the host? Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 NBC originated the "Tonight" show (late night), and "Today" show (mornings) in the '50s. In the same decade, it also originated an after- noon show of the same general type. What was it called, and who was the host? Hint: The host was a woman. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 It was called "Home" and it was hosted by Arlene Francis. Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 It was called "Home" and it was hosted by Arlene Francis. Correct. Yours. Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks. We'e had questions concerning the show "Family Affair" on another thread recently. Here's a question you may know the answer to. What was the name of Buffy's doll in the "Family Affair" series? Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Mrs. Beasley of course Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Yes, the doll was a big money maker for the Mattell company. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSW-zF1Cr5tzlEUtT8ppeKRTMG3GNllYKVX1yz-jwl_seu_Z5eilw My brother and a friend went to New York for a few days during that time period. They attended a taping of the syndicated version of "What's My Line" that featured a fellow named Wally Bruner as the host. Anissa Jones, who played Buffy on "Family Affair" was the mystery guest. A few years later, she died of a drug overdose. She was only eighteen. . Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Yes very sad. Johnny Whitaker also had drug problems for awhile and by now everyone knows about Brian Keith's sad passing. next Name the product in a famous commercial that used twins to plug it.Baby Boomers grew up listening to this jingle. ? Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Could this be it? Even cowboy stars liked the product. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7S9rl5m9mA Link to post Share on other sites
lavenderblue19 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Why of course my dear. Doublemint Gum. Catchy tune LOL I see you "DOUBLED your pleasure" by posting 2 versions, LOL Thanks! You're up my friend Link to post Share on other sites
MilesArcher Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I actually preferred Double Bubble gum. Lark cigarettes had a series of commercials where a sign on the back of a truck asked people to show their Lark pack. What famous theme music was played throughout the commercial? Now for the tough question. Another product spoofed the Lark commercials with the same music theme for their product. What was that product? While you're trying to remember, here are few old commercial jingles that you may enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites
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