The Great Train Robbery

The Astronomer's Dream (1898)

This is a short silent film by Georges Melies.

Mama

This episode, entitled "Mama's Bad Day", first aired on January 6th, 1950, and includes the original commercials.

Fibber McGee and Molly

This episode, entitled "Escaped Convicts", originally aired on May 30th, 1939, and includes the,commercials, some of which are humorously incorporated into the show.

The running gag about Fibber's closet wasn't introduced until 1940.

The Tickle Toe

The Tickle Toe
Performed by Vernon Dalhart and Chorus on a cylinder from 1918.

Humorous Phases Of Funny Faces

Live-action and animation short from 1906; great historical value.

Lucky Strike Commercial

TV commercial from 1948

Pepsi-Cola Jingle

Pepsi-Cola
This is from 1936 or thereabouts. Another classic, catchy jingle.

Who's On First

Who's On First.
To use a cliche, this skit has stood the test of time.

The First Singing Radio Commercial: Wheaties

WHEATIES
This commercial is from 1926. The singing comes at the end.

Esso Commercial from 1938

Dreaming (1907-1908)

Dreaming
I discovered this song through Maud Hart Lovelace's "Betsy-Tacy" books.

Halo Shampoo Jingle

Halo Shampoo
A classic radio jingle. I like the tune.

Very Funny Swift's Premium Bacon Commercial From 1948

I discovered this commercial a few minutes ago, watched it, and knew that it HAD to go into the collection!

Mary Pickford in "Pollyanna"

"Jada" by Arthur Fields

"Jada".
Performed by Arthur Fields. Cylinder, 1919 "
This is one of my favorite early recordings.