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1 Minute History of the Evolution of the Bicycle

Change is inevitable; some happens slowly overtime, some things change so fast you simply can’t keep up. This is a great animation on how the bicycle changed from initial inception to modern day.. all compressed into one minute.

May 26, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Around The Web 

Good Eating Habits in 1951

The duration of the instructional video was probably a little long, but we like the fact that there was even an instructional mainstream video for healthy eating back in the day. Now there’s so much information and misinformation in regards to healthy...

May 26, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Around The Web 

Old Australian TV Bloopers

It’s always hard to get by in Television without something going wrong at one stage. Anything live is eventually destined for a mishap, major or minor. Graham Kennedy often adlibbed and caused the catastrophes on set for the amusement of the audience,...

May 26, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Around The Web 

Sargent Barry Sadler

The Ballad of the Green Berets. First up let me give you a disclaimer. We do not wish to glorify war but to pay tribute to the brave men and women who serve their country. Especially some mates currently serving in the SAS and they know who I mean. Back...

May 26, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Rock N Roll Heaven 

Mike Smith Dave Clarke 5 fame

Michael George Smith of Dave Clark 5 fame was born December 6 1943 in Edmonton London. His musical talent shone through at 5 years of age and he studied classical piano. Mike met Dave Clarke when they were both members of the St George Boys Club football...

May 26, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Rock N Roll Heaven 

John Denver Colorado

If you have ever followed famous stories of Aliens from outa space then the name Roswell New Mexico will really stand out for it is in this area John Denver was born December 31 1943. In the sixties with “Sunshine” on his shoulders he took off on many...

May 26, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Rock N Roll Heaven 

Harry Foster Chapin – Cats in the Cradle

Harry Foster Chapin was born in New York City to a musical family in 1942. Following College Graduation he wanted to become a film documentary maker and his first effort “Legendary Champions” was nominated for an Academy Award. Harry then decided...

May 26, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Rock N Roll Heaven 

Chrysler Charger 70’s commercial

Hey Charger! Tough to forget this old car campaign. To this day when we see one driving down the road the temptation is there to yell out "hey charger!". The ad campaign was a great success as well with the car selling incredibly well particularly for the VH series. Much...

May 26, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Around The Web 

Australian 60’s commercials including Johnny Farnham

Here are a few old Aussie 60’s commercials including one we love from John Farnham for Tip Top Sunblest Bread. It was a catchy tune and a longer form TV promotion enticing viewers to write the last line of the song to win. Particularly enjoyable are the bread...

May 26, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Around The Web 

Cinesound News Reel The Beatles

The arrival of the Beatles in Australia in 1964 was one of the main Newsreel features of the era. Cinesound News Reels produced a 6min 40 second feature entitled "The Mersey Sound at the Stadium" and I was the Commentator. Today it is probably the best...

May 21, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Ken's Blog 

Macquarie Radio Network 2MG Mudgee

BUSH RADIO is not a derogatory term it was where would be announcers who showed initial talent were given the chance to do an apprentice and if they were good enough they had the chance to make it in the "Big Smoke." Many who worked for the low wages...

May 21, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Ken's Blog 

Coca Cola Hi Fi Club

In the sixties Coca Cola instigated a very ambitious Radio-TV-Event based project "The Hi Fi Club" the term "Hi Fi" was the buzz expression meaning Hi Fidelity. The Club was launched in the USA in 1958 and by 1959 47 States had local clubs with an estimated...

May 21, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Ken's Blog 

Soundies Featuring Glenn Miller

Jukebox Saturday Night where did it all start? The first reference got its airing way back in the 1940's when Glenn "In the Mood" Miller recorded the Al Stillman and Paul McGrane song with Nino and the Ebb Tides. However the cinama graphic memory...

May 21, 2014  By Ken Sparkes   Posted In  Ken's Blog 


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