Monday, 18 June 2012

But is it Healthy? - Cricket and Fags

One of the most popular cricketers ever Mike Smith (not Mr Sarah Green) stopped ALL children from smoking in the 1960s with this cheery little advert. Fact.
For more info about Mike Smith click on his face.

Saturday, 16 June 2012

But is it Healthy? Fancy a fag? Part 1


1967 - smoking was bad for you then too
At least Bill learnt, he could have drowned!

More health related spin-off stories soon

Thursday, 14 June 2012

The Further Adventures of Johnny Morris - Part 2



Now of course you were wondering how Johnny's conversation with the Kingfisher was going.
For the final rip-roaring episode tune in next week!

You can get all this and more in the 1974 TV Comic Annual

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Johnny Morris and Animal Magic


Just to help you remember as we take this journey together...

Saturday, 9 June 2012

The Wonderful World of Cereal - Strange Gifts from Ready Brek



I loved Ready Brek, we didn't have it very often because it was a luxury so we had to make do with Mum's home-made porridge or Weetabix. 

This is from 1975 - Cereal's often operate promotions for films or book releases, but this opens a window on a much more innocent time...

I wonder who got excited about this? I would have done. Definitely.





Barenakedladies meet Doctor Who - 7 8 9


And if you don't get the reference...


Thursday, 7 June 2012

The Further Adventures of Johnny Morris - Part 1



Ah Johnny Morris the anthropomorphic genius...
Did you know he had his own comic strip?
Of course you did!

You can get all this and more in the 1974 TV Comic Annual