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Boomer Tv

Can you remember Lost in Space, Bonanza and Gunsmoke? How about Leave it to Beaver—all the fun they`d poke? The Dick VanDyke Show made us laugh, and so did Mr Ed. And all the married couples had to stay in their own bed. Jeannie couldn`t show her navel. Father did know best. Tom and Dickie Smothers really failed the censors test. Red Skelton was a classy clown who always made you smile. Ed Sullivan ruled who was hot, and who would wait awhile. Barney lived in Mayberry with Opie and Aunt Bea. Mockingbird Lane was the home of Grandpa and Eddie. Flipper ruled the ocean blue, and Gentle Ben the land. Lassie barked until he knew he made you understand. Bewitched showed us a mortal married to a cute, blonde witch— Defied the laws of gravity with just a little twitch. Petticoats were at the junction; the nun was flying high. My Favorite Martian stole our hearts. And Laugh-In said good-bye. Gilligan and Skipper tried to keep the rest from harm. And Eddie Albert took his wife—from New York to the farm. These shows were entertainment, without blood, and guns, and gore. And maybe someday, Hollywood will see this, and make more.

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Date: 10/18/2010 5:55:00 PM
i can remember these wow that brings back some thoughts here my friend thank you duncan
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