North Pole Colorado

Earlier this month I posted some ads of things to do around Denver, CO in 1962 (click HERE), and one of the ads was for Santa's Workshop in North Pole, Colorado. Looking through my brochure collection just this weekend I suddenly realized I actually have a 1968 brochure from this place, though I've never been there. So here it is in it's entirety, I scanned the huge fold-out map into two large halves so you can see the detail, but also included a smaller rez version of the whole thing pieced together. And find out more about Santa's Workshop (yep, after 50 years it's still around) by clicking HERE!

Mad Monster Party by Rick Goldschmidt

Looking for the perfect gift this year for that special animation lovin' someone? The new book from author and official RANKIN/BASS historian Rick Goldschmidt is out NOW, and covers everything you ever wanted to know about the spooky, kooky, 1967 Animagic classic-- MAD MONSTER PARTY!! This is a fantastic, highly recommended book, featuring 272 pages and over 300 images (many never before published) of photos and rare concept sketches and storyboard artwork, plus, the original shooting script in its entirety, sheet music for the wonderful songs, the complete Mad Monster Party Dell comic book, behind the scenes interviews and insight from the cast and crew (Jack Davis, Don Duga, Maury Laws, etc.) and much, MUCH MORE! Click HERE for all the details and to order your copy today!

And don't miss Rick Goldschmidt’s Blog – The Enchanted World of Rankin/Bass, with daily updates of everything Rankin/Bass related in the known Universe!

5 Day Cheer Card

Fun illustrations and an interesting "get well" concept from Hallmark (60's?), where a series of 5 cards are sent on consecutive days, and each with its own funny riddle / solution to ponder (fyi: answers arrived on the back of the card the following day.) I'll post some holiday themed cards from my collection later this month, for now I'm posting this because the colors seemed a bit xmassy and festive in mood... a mood of which I'm still trying to muster up myself this year. Meh, maybe someone needs to send me a 5 Day Cheer Card...

Good Humor by Andrews

Some funny gags from Charlton Publication's early 60's adult magazine, Good Humor (selections from issues #3 and #4, 1961-'62.) I don't know much about our spotlight artist here, signing simply as "Andrews", but I do love the unique look of the jagged linework-- and of course those curvy girls!

Denver 1962

So what's to do in Denver? If you were alive in the early 60's there was plenty! Take in some gorgeous gams at one of many girlesque shows around town, join in on the exciting new dance craze "The Twist!" at the Peppermint Cave, visit Santa's Workshop at the foot of Pike's Peak, marvel at the latest George Pal classic at the million dollar Cooper Cinerama, barf your guts out on a thrill ride at Lakeside Amusement Park, steaks + polynesian fun, etc... yes, do more in Denver (with the help of time machine technology!)

Silly Sidney

Sidney the Elephant was created in the late 50's as an animated Terrytoon for CBS / 20th Century Fox (find out more HERE and watch on youtube too); but for now enjoy this wonderfully illustrated, and very funny Sidney tale from Wonder Books (1965.)