I was too old when these came out, but I thought they were real cool. If I remember right it was one of the first microprocessor controlled toys for kids.
I think a lot of kids must have really enjoyed this show, it gave them the PERFECT opportunity to sell their folks on buying an Atari for the home.
Dad > Why give all those quarters away?
Kid > Why stay out at all hours at the arcade meeting up with some sketchy people?
Dad > We could buy a home game.
Kid > You're so wise Dad!
From since I was in 1st grade I learned the press likes to hype and exaggerate things, some would even call it propaganda. I was in third grade when I understood why. I put most of the media in the same category as politicians, advertising and public relations firms.
My Dad had one exactly like this. I was the last one to use it when I converted everything from 8mm to VHS, which I later transferred to DVD's and now those old home movies only reside on hard drive. Back in 1992 the bulb was $30.00!
When I first saw that old man dressed like that I figured, what the heck? Then I saw his earrings and figured, well he might be a singer, then he opened his mouth and holy smokes! That dude was a spot on match for the original song, well at least as my memory figures. -- Good posting on this one.
I had these intercoms and really enjoyed them, until new neighbors moved in next door with a pair on the same frequency. I ended up having to buy a new set with multiple channels. Radio Shack.
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