Automan TV Show Opening Video

A companion to Cartoon TV Rama, TV Times Television Greats features the best tv programs that span three decades. Watch opening sequences and famous scenes from your favorite '60s, '70s, and '80s tv shows!

Automan (1982)

Automan (the "Automatic Man") followed the adventures of a police officer and computer programmer named Walter Nebicher (Desi Arnaz, Jr.), who had created an artificially intelligent crime fighting program that generated a hologram (Chuck Wagner) able to leave the computer world and enter reality to help solve crimes. Automan had a sidekick named Cursor, a free-floating, glowing, shifting polyhedron-shaped, mote of energy which could three-dimensionally "draw" and generate physical objects as they are needed, generaly becoming the object in the process.

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Nostalgia Wheels: '67 Lambretta Scooter

"Let's drive back in time!" Check out really cool photos of really cool rides with Nostalgia Wheels!

Send photos of your very own Nostalgia Wheels and we'll feature it right here. Start your engines!

Many thanks to our friend RG who sent us this photo of himself, his mom, and their cool1967 Lambretta Scooter.

For more Nostalgia Wheels: Kuya Geezer's '79 Opel Rekord

Share photos of your Nostalgia Wheels for everyone to see! Send your photos to: nostalgiamanilamail[at]yahoo[dot]com and write "Nostalgia Wheels" on the subject line, and we'll feature it here. Vrooooom!

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The Alligator King Sesame Street Video

Nostalgia Manila is proud to present: The Sesame Street Lunchbox! Featuring video clips of all your favorite scenes from the original Sesame Street series.

Sesame Street played a big role in educating the younger generation during the '70s. Many agree that the original series was far more imaginative and educational compared to the one you see today. This is for everyone who grew up with the original Sesame Street. Enjoy!

The Alligator King
"Said the Alligator King to his seven sons, I'm feeling mighty down. Whichever of you can cheer me up, will get to wear my crown."

Papano mo malilimutan ang cute na animated na short na ito? Featuring the number 7, ang Alligator King, at ang kanyang mga cute na anak. Kung anu-ano ang naisip ibigay ng mga anak ng hari para pasiyahin ang kanilang nalulungkot na tatay. Hindi lang pagbilang ang tinuro nitong nakakatuwang short na ito, kundi nagbigay rin ng isang magandang aral. Ito ay ang simpleng katutuhanan: na walang presyo at katumbas ang tunay na pagmamahal.

More Sesame Street Lunchbox: That's About The Size Of It

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Choose Your Own Adventure book of the week!

Nagsimula ang Choose Your Own Adventure book series noong 1979. First developed and written by Edward packard. Original talaga ang concept dahil ikaw ang main character ng libro at ikaw ang namimili kung ano ang mangyayari sa istoriya. Maraming multiple endings at napaka-sayang basahin mas lalo na pag hindi ka makapag laro sa labas at umuulan. Ito ang hinihiram mo sa library ng school mo, o binibili mo sa Goodwill, Alemars, o sa National Bookstore.

HOUSE OF DANGER
Author: R.A. Montgomery
Illustrator: Ralph Reese
First Published: September, 1982
ISBN: 0-553-22541-3
Length: 115 pages
Number of Endings: 20
Plot Summary: You are an amateur detective and psychic investigator. After receiving a mysterious phone call, you end up investigating a modern house built on the site of an old prison.

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It's Election Time Again!

"Sinong iboboto nyo? Iboto nyo ako!"
Dahil panahon nanaman ng botohan, pangangampanya, at pangdadaya, heto ang ating unang handog sa mga eleksyong nakalipas.

Marcos Tolentino Campaign Memorabilia



Aquino Anti-Marcos "Never Again!" Campaign Shirt



Cory Doy "Sigaw Ng Bayan" 1986 Campaign Shirt



A very young Vilma Santos, Elizalde Campaign.

*Maraming pong salamat kina: Manuel Antonio na nagpadala ng kanyang Marcos Memorabilia, kay Dani Fajardo na nagpadala ng mga litrato ng kanyang Cory shirt collection, at kay Dale V. para sa mga letrato ng batang Vilma Santos during the Elizalde Campaign.

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Star Photo Nostalgia: Let's play "Sino nga ba yan?"

"Uy! Si ano yan a...! Si... si ano!" Sino nga ba? Kilala mo ba ang artistang nasa litratong ito? Tingnan natin kung namumukhaan mo siya. Sino siya? Sige nga! Leave your answers sa comments box. Ano pa ang hinihintay mo? Let's play!

Answer to our previous "Sino nga ba yan?"
Rodolfo Quizon aka, Dolphy

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1960 / America Chords & Lyrics

Learn to play and sing the songs that have keept your fondest memories alive! Jingle SongHits Favorites brings you timeless classics that have always warmed our hearts. Let these songs take you back to all those wonderful years. It's yesterday once more.

1960
Artist: America

How 'bout a tear for the year of 1960
I watched the fins of the cadillac fall
I remember dad explained about the berlin wall

How 'bout a tear for the torment and the trouble
That was brewing in the Asian way
I wore a smile like the faces that surround l.a.

In the city of the lost and found
It's hard to get a break
Hard to stop from getting turned around
And make the same mistakes

My reputation's on the line
The final day of '59
But like the sun, just watch me shine
Today

How 'bout a cheer for the piano virtuoso
I practiced 61 minutes a day
I could never reach the keys
But it was all ok

How 'bout a cheer for the humour in my brother
That could brighten up the darkest nights
It's just another sign of love
Whenever we would fight

It's all the same twenty years ago
As it is right now
Like a tour at the closing show
When I take my bow

My reputation's on the line
At the start of '79
But like the sun, just watch me shine
Today
I've played this part so many times
Since the end of '59
But like the sun, just watch me shine
Today

Silent Letter is the eighth original studio album by American folk rock duo America, released by Capitol Records in June 1979. This was the first America studio album following the departure of Dan Peek, the first America release on the Capitol Records label, and the last to feature George Martin as producer.

*Many thanks to our friend Manuel Antonio for requesting the lyrics to this beautiful song. We would love to have any of our very own Pinoy musikeros to transcribe this song and provie the lyrics with chords. Maraming salamat po!



More Jingle Song Hits Favorites: Woman / John Lennon

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Spider-Man Cartoon Opening Video

There was nothing like watching your favorite cartoons on a rainy afternoon after school, or waking up early to catch Saturday morning cartoons. Relive the best of '60s, '70s, and '80s cartoons with Cartoon TV Rama!

Watch video clips of opening sequences and famous scenes taken from your favorite animated shows!

Spider-Man (1967)

Get all 52 episodes of Spider-Man's original 1967 classic television series, now completely restored in full color and bursting with spectacular Spidey action on DVD at Nostalgia Manila's Retro Mart! Experience every amazing moment of Spider-Man's first appearance on TV in the animated series that electrified udiences from 1967-1970. Featuring the Web-Slinger's greatest foes, including Dr. Octopus, The Green Goblin, Mysterio, The Rhino, Dr. Magneto, and so many more.

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Love Is Love - Culture Club 80's Music Video

Tuwing hapon nanunuod ka noon ng Video Hit Parade. Ang dami mong mga music videos na napanuod, at ito ang una mong introduction sa mundo ng MTV. Marami kang nadiskubreng mga banda at music artists na may kanyakanyang mga hits, porma, at siyempre, music videos! Video Hit Parade Classics brings you classic music videos na hindi natin malilimutan!

Love Is Love - Culture Club
"You don't have to touch it to know, love is everywhere you go."

This was a Culture Club hit that was part of the soundtrack for the '80s movie Electric Dreams. As everyone knows, Electric Dreams is a 1984 movie set in San Francisco, California that depicts a love triangle between a man, a woman, and a home computer. It stars Lenny Von Dohlen, Virginia Madsen and Bud Cort (voice) and was directed by Steve Barron. The soundtrack featured the official movie theme Together In Electric Dreams by Human League singer Phil Oakey.

More Video Hit Parade Classics: The Great Commandment - Camouflage

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A Whole Lot of Shakey's Goin' On

Caught the re-run of Ate Sha's timeless flick, "Dear Heart", on the movie channel while I was surfing recently. The scene was inside a Shakey’s Pizza Parlor where April (Sharon Cuneta) and her barkada were hanging out. The atmosphere was classic Shakey's: noisy laughter from diners while banjo players and a pianist in their signature Shakey’s striped uniforms and foam hats played Dixieland jazz.

As if on cue, something clicked in my brain and all the sights and sounds transported me back thru time. I was a young kid again in mid-70s Makati with my family. We were on a weekend stroll around Greenbelt Park when the siblings and I decided to take our favored stop outside Shakey's.

We fumbled to climb on a perch to get a closer view thru the glass window. Inside, a chef was about to perform his regular show in Pizza-making. This experience was a novelty to us at that time. From the outdoors looking in we watched as a chef kneaded, twirled, threw dough in the air, and with a flourish caught it back again. The bread was shaped into a large circle and laid flat on a dish in preparation for baking. Tomato Sauce was ladled onto it and the choice toppings were added: shredded cheese, ham, green peppers, mushroom, pepperoni, etc. Finally, his masterpiece was ready. He cranked the oven door open and slipped the garnished disc into the waiting heat.

I also recall dining within this restaurant. I vividly remember the casual setting and the same lively chatter of other patrons in nearby tables. Someone also played the familiar banjo and piano music. During breaks, a solo act would alternate playing the acoustic guitar and singing folk songs. Meanwhile, our parents ordered root beers with our pizzas. The waiters brought our beverage in tall pitchers and poured individual servings into our mugs.

As we waited for our pizza to arrive, my eyes roamed the place. I took note of the different pans adorning one wall towards the kitchen. They were in succession and were labeled: Large. Medium. Small. Family.

Sometimes, the air-conditioning got too cold for comfort. I reminded myself that it was OK. Soon our delicious pizza will arrive and all its warmth would cover us and wipe out my discomfort. I just made sure to eat a little faster. Kuya gobbled up pizza slices like Cookie Monster would with his cookies and we little ones were left to fight for our seconds.

Trivia Note: Shakey's Pizza is tagged as the "World's Greatest Pizza". The first Shakey's Pizza Parlor in the Philippines opened in 1975. Its namesake was one of its founders, Sherwood "Shakey" Johnson. Johnson was an American G.I. who caught malaria during WWII and got the "shakes". Find out more about it here.


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Nostalgia Bloggista: Abet Lagula

Are you a Pinoy Blogger? Get featured as a Nostalgia Bloggista! Not only are you sharing your wonderful memories of the '70s and '80s, but you also get a free link back! This is a great way to introduce your blog and get a lot of exposure! Just send me an email, write "Nostalgia Bloggista" on the subject line, and you'll soon be featured here on Nostalgia Bloggista!

Name: Abet Lagula
Blog: http://abet95.blogspot.com

1. Where did you grow up, and what made that place special?
Laking Sampaloc ako. Sa mismong U-belt area ako ipinanganak, at tuluyang naninirahan sa ngayon. Special, dahil hindi ka mauubusan ng mga nag-gagandahang estudyante. Puro dormitoryo ang nasa paligid ko. Masaya at parang fiesta sa kalye kapag may pasok, ghost town naman kapag mahaba-habang bakasyon.

2. What was your favorite tv show, cartoon, or children's show growing up? What did you like about these shows that made them your favorite?
Salamat sa Sesame Street at sa Batibot dahil bago pa lang ako pumasok sa kinder, alam ko na ang alpabeto at marunong na akong magbasa. At dahil sa production number sa Sesame Street ng mga muppets na tumugtog ng "letter B", nadiskubre ko ang musika ng The Beatles.

Nung adik pa ako sa cartoons; Thundercats, Voltes V, Voltron at Daimos. kabisado ko pa sila i-drowing to the minutest detail. Ngayon hindi na. Sa kalaunan, panay nood ko kay Wonder Woman dahil crush na crush ko si Linda Carter. Pati yung cartoons na Super Friends pinanood ko dahil selos na selos ako kay Aquaman at panay ang buntot niya kay Wonder Woman, kung hindi lang ako bata pa noon baka ginamitan ko siya ng utility belt ko.

Idol ko rin si MacGyver dahil hindi talaga mamatay-matay ang lintek. Lagi na lang may nagagawang imbensyon. Kakaiba ang manibela ni Michael sa Knight Rider. Hanggang ngayon wala pa rin ako makitang sasakyan na may "turbo boost" button. Kay Sledge Hammer ko naman natutunan ang combination ng donuts at fresh milk sa agahan,at sabay sabi ng katagang "Trust me, i know what i'm doing."

3. Favorite music group or artist? Most memorable song?
Ang 80's para sa akin ang peak ng Pinoy Pop OPM. Bago pa man mauso ang mga tunog-kalye, hiphop at katagang "Jologs", hindi maikaka-ila na ang mga nakikinig sa Metallica o mga tipong Incubus sa ngayon, na tipong nababaduyan sa mga pop na awitin ay minsan rin naging tagahanga ni Ariel Rivera, atbp...pero hindi siya ang idol ko. Basta, OPM fan ako noon.

Maraming sumikat sa batibot na awitin:

a. Alagang alaga namin si puti. Bakang mataba, bakang maputi...
b. Ako ang kapitbahay, kapitbahay nyo. Laging handang, tumulong sa inyo...
c. Tinapang bangus, tinapang bangus, masarap at masustansya.
d. Isda-dah-dah-isda!

4. Share with our readers one of your fondest memories of growing up.
Malalaman mo ang edad ng tao kung magkano ang kanyang pamasahe sa jeep nung siya ay nag-aaral pa. Nung grade one ako, 50 sentimos ang pamasahe sa jeep. Tuwang tuwa na ako sa 5 piso na baon dahil 2 kainan na yun sa akin.

Sikat na sikat ang kahabaan ng Avenida at Recto sa mga sinehan. Isang malaking kasiyahan na sa akin ang makapanood ng pelikula. Tito, Vic and Joey, Dolphy, ang kauna-unahang pelikula ni Ian De Leon (I love you Mama, I love you Papa); yan ang mga naaalala ko na pinanood ko...habang may baon na 2 coke family size at tasty bread na may palamang peanut butter.

Feeling mayaman na ako kapag nakakapasok ako sa Jollibee. Once every two years lang ako makakain doon kapag umuuwi tatay ko galing Saudi...o kaya naman kung manalo ako ng contest sa school. Kung walang pera, masaya na ako sa treat ng nanay ko na hopia mongo at Sarsi sa tabi ng school namin.

Elementary marunong na ako mandugas sa pulang payphone ng PLDT. Kung 3 beinte-singko ang ihuhulog mo ayon sa kanta ni dingdong, 2 lang kailangan ko basta magkasunod at mabilis mo maihulog, e di tawag ka na. Yung natirang 25c, para sa extension hehe. At hindi ako bumibili ng token sa LRT-1. Ng paliitin ang laki ng piso, eksakto ang hugis nito sa slot machine. Piso lang, makararating na ako hanggang monumento.

5. What do you miss from back then that's not available today?
Game And Watch. Yung naglalakad sa kalye na nagpaparenta, piso kada laro wag lang mag game-over. Siguro sa mga baryo o kaya sa mga perya meron pa, pero sa manila wala na ako makita pa.

Milky shake. Hindi ko pa natikman hanggang sa mawala na sa Jollibee. Jukebox. 25c kada kanta. Videoke na ang bida ngayon sa masa. Haba-Haba ballpen at Kilometrico. Kilometrico ang sponsor sa mga quiz shows lalo na sa Student Canteen.

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Nostalgia List #23

"Manika ko kamukha ni Maria Leonora Teresa!"
Nostalgia Lists contain various fun memories of the '60s, '70s and '80s. Everyone is encouraged to participate and add to these growing lists. Send in your list items to nostalgiamanilamail[at]yahoo[dot]com, and those chosen will be added to the next list. Please make sure to check past Nostalgia Lists to see if your list items have already been posted.

158. Aliw na aliw kayo ng barkada sa mga candies na may catch phrases sa wrapper: "TL Ako Sa'yo", "Type Kita", "Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?",etc.

159. Favorite chewing gum mo ang Chiklet in the slim, yellow box. Nauso pa nga yung kantang: "Chiklet, pandikit sa pu-wet! Nganga ng mga matanda!"

160. Get-up ng mga little girls Peasant Dress floor-length dresses. Na-uso rin ang Chinese Shoes (Kung-Fu Shoes) na suot nila sa pagpasok sa eskwela. Parang Mary Janes ito na gawa sa itim na tela at makikita mong gamit ng mga babae sa Martial Arts Movies.

161. Pagalingan ang mga kalaro mo sa Chinese Garter. Marami rin ang naglalaro ng Jackstones, at Chinese Jackstone. (Cloth bean bags na ginagamit ring unan para sa tulugan ng mga manika.)

162. Uso ang malalaking walking dolls na childsize. Sumikat ito ng husto, matapos makita nang lahat ang famous doll ni Nora Aunor, si Maria Leonora Teresa.

*Many thanks to our good friend Totoy TimeMachine.

"Come on! Where's my Nostalgia List #24?!"
Want more Nostalgia? Read: NOSTALGIA LIST #22

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Nostalgia Treasure: Die-Cast Mekanda Robot

"Naaalala mo pa ba ito?"Everyone has some Nostalgia Treasure waiting to be found. Dig up your Nostalgia Treasure and share it with all our readers! Simply take photos of your Nostalgia Treasure and send them to: nostalgiamanilamail[at]yahoo[dot]com and we'll feature it here at Nostalgia Manila!

Many thanks to our friend Alex who sent in this very cool photo of his original die-cast Mekanda Robot.

For more Nostalgia Treasure check out: Bandai Pink 5 Bioman Figure

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The Little Professor!

"Ikaw hanggang 1+1 ka lang, mas marami akong alam sa iyo!" Family home entertainment was sure a lot of fun in the late '70s for families that could afford home arcade game systems such as Atari and ColecoVision. Instead of having to go to video game arcades, it was now possible to enjoy playing arcade classics in the comfort of your own living room. But this sudden market boom and big spending on video games had a lot of parents worried as their children were instantly addicted to these new technologies. They wished that manufacturers designed electronic games that offered a bit more educational value than the usual shoot-em-up. In 1976 parents rejoiced when Texas Instruments introduced the Little Professor. Texas Instruments at the time was best known for producing top of the line calculators. It wasn't much of a surprise that their first venture into making electronic games for children was in the fashion of a friendly looking educator.

the Little Professor was pretty small for its size during those days. It had a very lightweight casing in a favorable yellow color. The design was something all children loved: The keypad had the face of a friendly professor with a white mustache reading a thick brown book. The top portion (which formed the Professor's head) was appropriately shaped like a graduate's mortarboard. This housed a simple LED display, which was positioned right above his eyes. Numbers would flash on the screen which looked as if you could see what the Professor was thinking in his brain.

It should be made clear that the Little professor was not a calculator for children. It was a little nifty device that offered fun math based problem solving games to the user, that dealt in arithmetic basics such as: addition, multiplication, division, and subtraction. The package came with four colorful game cards, and each game card would correspond to a specific problem. The user would solve the problem on paper and enter the answer into the Little Professor's keypad. The Little Professor awards you with points for every correct answer. There were five difficulty levels for users to choose from, which was also specifically made to challenge children and further their math skills.

The success of the Little Professor led Texas Instruments to produce more electronic educational wonders such as Speak & Spell, Speak & Read, and Speak & Math. The Little Professor was definitely a big success for its time, and quite influential in inspiring other electronic companies to manufacture more educational games for children.

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Philippine Postal Savings Bank Photo '70s

Sift through this magic chest of amazing vintage photographs! Take a peek and let them transport you back to a time almost lost forever. Discover places you've never been, or revisit the places you always thought you knew; that is until you see what these places used to look like! Travel back in time and rediscover the Philippines.

More Mahiwagang Baul photos: Ayala Avenue, Makati Photo '60s

Many thanks to everyone at www.skyscrapercity.com, and the www.pinoyexchange.com forums.

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