Articles written by Jay Bacchus

Age 59 and a radio and TV veteran. Now single, living in metro Detroit. Hoping to permanently relo in the next year to the San Diego area.

Am a serious collector of vintage station and commercial jingles. Could write about the topic at far greater length than

Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Book Reviews: Downbeat, by Ben Corde: 1 of 2
Do you remember Mario? Well, sure, it's been 35 years now, but Mario was such a character. And didn't he keep you coming back to the same market, month after month? Didn't the months turn into years? Could you ever really forget him? Mario the produce man. If Mario put a cantaloupe or green pepper out for sale, it was better ... More..
Arts & Humanities > History of Ideas Jingles: History and impact: 1 of 1
The Jingling of AmericaKnow anyone who was a teenager from the mid '50s thru the 1960s? Ask them who were the secretaries of state under Dwight Eisenhower and Jack Kennedy. They'll probably strain a bit , snapping their fingers a few times, grasping for an answer. And they may be able to tell you.Now ask them about their 'reg... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Radio: Richard Ward Fatherly: Produce man: 1 of 1
Your Favorite Produce ManDo you remember Mario? Well, sure, it's been 35 years now, but Mario was such a character. And didn't he keep you coming back to the same market, month after month? Didn't the months turn into years? Could you ever really forget him? Mario the produce man. If Mario put a cantaloupe or green pepper out... More..

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