Pitchman-A-Go-Go #61

The 50's had several ads like this. The ad was for a toy, but it wasn't written by the toy manufacturer, rather the material supplier to the manufacturer. Just remember, plastic in the 50's was a big deal.

It makes me wonder how many of these plastic violins halted a budding musical career.

Pitchman-A-Go-Go #40

I must say, chicks must dig the accordion. Of course, I'm talking about chicks that live in the northern Midwest. If you were to break out one of these monstrosities at a bar or even a square dance, I think you would be the guest of honor at a necktie party.


See, you have to order it from Chicago. Now if you had to order it from Altus, Oklahoma, I might buy one, cuz, heck, it comes with a reverb box and if there is anything sexier than a Chicagoland accordion, it's a Chicagoland accordion with a reverb box.