Glad he’s still floating around in that boat in your toilet. Yes, the Ty-D-Bol man, and his dapper blue blazer, is cleaning up poopy water from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Today, Ty-D-Bol is made by Sara Lee Household and Body Care USA, and Ty-D-Bol is a trademark of SaramarMORE HERE
We were at Dollar Tree and found this box of Goo Goo Clusters. They are sold by Standard Candy Company of Nashville, Tennessee, and date from 1912. Eat and buy American at www.brandlandusa.com. Questions? E-mail editor Garland Pollard.MORE HERE
It’s a Star Kist cocktail glass! Not sure what tuna has to do with Scotch on the rocks but we’ll take it! Editor note: In case you didn’t notice, we love American brands and mascots at www.brandlandusa.com.MORE HERE
We are thinking alot about radio, the recording industry and such. As the radio industry and recording industry evolve, there are lots of new opportunities to think about. A few posts relating to radio include: Saving Network Radio and Westwood One Oldest Releases on Archeophone We’re Lovin’ Remastered Casey KasemMORE HERE
Who would have thought that Westwood One (NYSE: WON) would be in penny stock range, and near de-listing? It’s a shame, as it was once a terribly innovative company; in 2005 its stock was at around $25. It still commands star power. Above, a Paris Hilton interview with Westwood OneMORE HERE
We hope Chrysler won’t go the way of the Rambler, but we fear it might be so. Rambler was, of course, a predecessor line of cars that was part of American Motors, and eventually dropped. They were ahead of their time because they were small. Read our diagnosis of problemsMORE HERE
If you are buying an Avanti, designed by Raymond Loewy, make sure that it has genuine Studebaker air conditioning. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com Questions? E-mail editor Garland PollardMORE HERE
Here, a Lincoln Continenal, pride of the Ford MotorCompany. Read our story on Goodbye to Mercury, the sister brand to Ford. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com Questions? E-mail the editor, Garland PollardMORE HERE
What is it about a Pontiac? It is a strong nose, pushing forward. It is spiffy air vents. It is a sporty, jaunty appearance. Pontiac. Gotta have the nose. Read our post on General Motors’ problems at GM’s Unpopular Models. Visit our main site www.brandlandusa.com Questions? E-mail the editor, GarlandMORE HERE
Another disappeared brand of General Motors, the Oakland, seen here in an auto show in Sarasota. Oakland was one of the brands that was above Chevrolet in price, but below Oldsmobile and Buick. The company was a full division of GM; Oakland’s founder was Edward P. Murphy, who sold halfMORE HERE