From Cleveland Press, October 31st, 1950 (photo by Glenn Zahn)–Joey and Janey Skittles are paralyzed with uncertainty as to what to eat first: Left Twix or Right Twix; sadly not realizing that their hard earned 2.5% savings account dividends would be swallowed up by the Great Recession in the future, making the flimsy Twix marketing conceit pale in comparison.
In 1962, Timmy falls asleep and is suddenly surrounded by angry pumpkins looking to scoop his stuffing out and stick a candle in his head for a change.
I know the feeling. Bummer. And I don't believe the copy on the back of the photo. Not mind? Really? Impossible.
This Halloween press photo from Cleveland Press is circa 1952. Pure Americana: two boys admiring a shoe store window Halloween painting. You gotta love those rolled up jeans.
Sure, today you can go to Party City, Spirit Halloween, Halloween Scene, and Walmart and Target and so on and on, to find costumes galore. Way back when you rolled your own. Not saying this one was a good or bad choice for Halloween trick or treating, but you rolled your own back then. It definitely gives me the willies. Just add a rubber knife or axe and a new slasher is born!
This little miss being readied for Halloween with "trick or treat" for a worthwhile cause, collecting pennies for the United Nations children's fund. Her bright costume features a lamb's head made from a paper bag and crepe paper.
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So? What did you think he did all year round? Ever since UPS and Amazon moved in on his home turf the poor stiff's gone to the birds. Not even the Bumble can cheer him up these days. On a more positive note, Halloween's still going strong for the Pumpkin King.
This poor chap seems to have too many skeletons in his closet. A problem for many Halloween aficionados as they prepare for the grand event.
Because I know you're already thinking about Halloween, here's Betty Grable, a happy pumpkin, and a little bedtime reading for you.
A photo of Elizabeth Shepherd and Vincent Price hamming it up on the set of Tomb of Ligeia; I briefly chatted with Ms. Shepherd at the NY Horror Show convention. Hoping to get an email interview with her, she deferred to her handler's advice. Of course he (and she) didn't contact me later. Bummer. But I enjoyed our brief chat, even though she kept speaking of Mr. Price when I wanted to hear more about her.
Just in case you're feeling depressed because your allergies are coming on strong and the weather isn't behaving like it should, here's a little cheesecake Halloween fun to brighten your day. Is it Halloween yet?