Tom Ray's Pop-Culture Roadshow April 20, 2020

Another episode of my Pop-Culture Roadshow, where I look at toys that I've collected and try to find out a little history or interesting facts about them.

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Tom Ray's Pop-Culture Roadshow for April 20, 2020.

This time around, I try and find out the history of talking dolls. Plus, I have a Yogi Bear Book illustrated by the great artist Mel Crawford!

Bugs Bunny Chatter Doll 1976

photo of vintage toy on white background

Tickle Me Elmo Doll

Yogi Bear Book Illustrated by Mel Crawford 1963

picture of vintage children's book on white background

picture of children's book illustration art

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How I use one Gmail address for multiple Soundcloud accounts

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Artwork for the original Candy Land game by Milton Bradley from 1955.

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