1971 and 1972 were years in which 3D baseball and football cards were inside boxes of Kellogg's Corn Flakes. Each baseball set was 75 cards, while each football set was 60. All sets very difficult to collect without spending a small fortune on cereal. The cards were made from laminated wax paper and cardboard, and would curl up very easily. I have an oldie of a TV commercial featuring Jimmy Durante, from a kinescope of "Batman (1/26/66, ABC)."

From the syndicated cartoon vault: A TV commercial with Woody Woodpecker and his kids, Knothead and Splinter. Woody foils an attempt by Buzz Buzzard to swipe their Corn Flakes, along with a mail-in offer of a Woody "Knock-Knock" toy, which you'd stick to a door. This was from early 1965. In my area, the "Woody" show aired on WGN in Chicago and WISN in Milwaukee. From 1964 to 1966, Kelloggs did concurrent cross-promoting with Walter Lantz Productions along with Hanna-Barbera. Woody appeared on a few cereal brand boxes that didn't have an H-B character already on it.

A visit to "Captain Kangaroo's" Treasure House for an in-studio TV commercial, which aired over CBS (3/13/67). Following the station break (model railroad with assorted Kellogg cereals shown), the captain pours a bowl of Corn Flakes with Mr. Moose, who dunks his snout in, covering it with milk. Kangaroo reminds Moose to "mind your table manners." Moose replies, "I can't help it! I can't handle a spoon!" Looking disgusted, Kangaroo introduces a cartoon with Tom Terrific and Crabby Appleton. This was from an early color show. Now, Mr. Green Jeans really had green jeans (they were gray in black & white).

From the Saturday morning cartoon vault, TV commercial for Corn Flakes with a mail-in offer for Mini-Lindy (Lindberg Model Co.) vehicles, which could be assembled without glue. For 50 cents and one box top, you got two different kits. This aired on "Space Ghost" over CBS (4/22/67). After voicing the buffoonish superhero, Roger Ramjet, Gary Owens moved on to a more serious role, that of Space Ghost. Owens did not voice the 1990s Cartoon Network version ("Coast to Coast"), in which Space Ghost hosted a talk show, with his prisoner/co-host Zorack and the Wolf-like enemy. A couple notes on Lindberg, founded in 1933. This company was a low-budget rival to Hawk, AMT, Revell and the other modelers. Lindberg still exists today, under new ownership.

From the Saturday morning cartoon vault, a Kellogg's TV commercial block. First, for Corn Flakes with 1972 3-D baseball card inside. Second, for Eggo with Gordon Jump and a boy who looked like Mikey (Life). This aired on "Deputy Dawg" over NBC (4/7/72). From Terry Toons, Deputy Dawg (Dayton Allen) and Muskie (Lionel Wilson) in their southern-fried adventures, made between 1960 and 1964. Filler cartoons were Silly Sidney (jungle theme) and Possible Possum (another rural south parody). Much of NBC's 1971-72 Saturday lineup consisted of rerun shows.

From the prime time TV vault, a Corn Flakes commercial with Jimmy Durante in a Buster Brown outfit. As a crane lifts him, his pants come off, showing long, puffy underwear. This aired on "Monkees" over NBC (1/15/68). Also, a Pop Tarts spot featuring a New York pushcart man (cart has different fruit, used to make filling). Primary sponsor was Yardley Cosmetics, including perfume endorsed by half-starved Twiggy. Episode featured Pat Paulsen, who anchored a report of an alien invasion (Micky is taken away, replaced by a robot double). Mike Nesmith is absent, except in a cameo. Paulsen's remarks compare robots to teens of the late sixties.

From the prime time TV vault, a Corn Flakes commercial showing several male firefighters eating it at the table in their station house. They get an alarm, then rush off on a call. Outside, a boy watches the engines zip down the street.. The slogan "Tall-Up" used. This aired during "Monkees" on NBC (9/19/66). Yardley Black Label cologne and other Kellogg's products filled commercial time. Character actor Arch Johnson played the militaristic dad of a young woman Davy Jones wants to date in the episode. Johnson (1915-c.1977) appeared in many TV shows, including "The Fugitive" in 1964. His only starring role was as the owner of a summer camp for boys on "Camp Runamuck" (1965-66).

From the prime time TV vault, the second commercial with Jimmy Durante for Corn Flakes. Using trick photography, he's a tiny guy trying to climb a much bigger piano. After eating Corn Flakes, he "grows" to proportion and starts playing. This aired during "The Monkees" on NBC (2/27/67). Episode song was "You Just May Be the One" featuring Mike Nesmith. Monkees for Rice Krispies, Apple Jacks and Yardley mascara among other commercials. Network promo for "Captain Nice." Episode has a condescending society magazine editor assigning a young girl reporter, Toby, and photographer, Rob Roy, to create a story on the Monkees to suit the snobbish high society. She rejects the efforts of her young team, who wanted to portray the group in a realisitic, hip way. Toby quits, but the Monkees turn the tables, resulting in the editor's demotion...and Toby becoming editor. A great story!

From the prime time TV vault, Jimmy Durants invites a boy to join him for Corn Flakes. After eating, the boy suddenly "grows" into a young man in this commercial with the "Tall Up" slogan. It aired during "The Monkees" on NBC (12/12/66). Also, an Apple Jacks ad stressing "An Apple Jack a Day Keeps the Bullies Away." Frosted Flakes with Tony and Yardley Heartbreaker eye compact among other sponsors. Ad Council PSA for Red Cross. Network promo for "Virginian."

This story is not for Kellogg's, but for Post Toasties Corn Flakes. Saturday morning cartoon vault with a nutty commercial with "Linus/Lionhearted" characters Rory Raccoon and Claudius Crow. Rory has nightmares about giant birds. Claudius blows up a large balloon of himself to bully Rory into giving him Post Toasties. Rory spots the small crow's feet and catches on. Rory deflates the balloon to send Claudius flying. This aired during "Linus" on CBS (12/12/64). Sugar Bear, Linus, Lovable Truly and So-Hi pitch their respective cereals in other commercials. Network promo for rerun series "Sky King." Ad Council PSA for U.S. Post Office with Mr. Zip.

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