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Lucky the cartoon dog spins cartoon theme songs and the commercials that ran between them: toys, cereal, candy and games from the 1950s to the 1990s. From Stupid Potato: 60 free 24/7 channels of classic radio and vintage TV, and 189 podcasts, at stupidpotato.com.

  1. 5h ago

    Joystick Jamboree

    Saturday Mornings for November 6, 2026: Joystick Jamboree. 14 pieces (vintage commercials and promos, songs and theme tunes): The Legend of Zelda, Sega Genesis - Sonic, Nintendo Entertainment System and more, with Lucky. In this episode: 0:00 Stupid Potato0:12 Saturday Mornings opens: Lucky welcomes you1:26 The Legend of Zelda (cartoon opening, 1990)2:21 Sega Genesis - Sonic (commercial, 1991) — A 1991 television commercial promoting the Sega Genesis console, announcing that the Sonic the Hedgehog game was now bundled with purchase of the system. The spot was part of Sega's push to challenge Nintendo in the video game market.2:37 Nintendo Entertainment System (commercial, 1986) — The Nintendo Entertainment System is a home video game console made by Nintendo. It debuted in Japan as the Family Computer (Famicom) on July 15, 1983, and reached United States test markets on October 18, 1985 before a nationwide launch on September 27, 1986. It was Nintendo's first programmable home console, and it mainly competed with Sega's Master System during the third generation of consoles.3:08 Teacher's Pet (cartoon opening) — Teacher's Pet is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The show follows a 9-year-old boy and his dog who dresses up as a boy.4:04 Mattel Intellivision (commercial, 1983)5:03 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato5:15 Metroid II (commercial, 1992) — Metroid II: Return of Samus is a 1991 action-adventure game from Nintendo for the Game Boy, and it was the first Metroid title on a handheld console. It came out in North America in November 1991 and reached Japan and Europe in 1992. In it, bounty hunter Samus Aran sets out to wipe out the Metroids on SR388 before the Space Pirates can get hold of them.5:45 Super Mario Brothers (cartoon opening, 1990)5:54 Super Mario Bros. 3 (commercial, 1989) — Super Mario Bros. 3 is a 1988 platform game from Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System, created by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development under the leadership of Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. The game launched in Japan on October 23, 1988, reached North America on February 12, 1990, and arrived in Europe on August 29, 1991.6:57 Police Academy (cartoon opening, 1990)8:01 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato8:11 ColecoVision (commercial, 1982)8:42 Nintendo (commercial, 1994) — Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese video game company based in Kyoto that develops, publishes, and manufactures video games and gaming consoles. The company operates as a multinational business in the video game industry.9:13 New World Discovery (cartoon, 1990)…and 4 more. The whole running order: Saturday Mornings Stupid Potato restores classic radio and TV audio and runs 60 free 24/7 channels and 189 podcasts: old-time radio westerns, detectives, comedy, science fiction and suspense, vintage TV, Saturday-morning cartoons, Halloween and Christmas. No modern ads. Listen free at stupidpotato.com.

  2. 1d ago

    Dollhouse Dreamers

    Saturday Mornings for November 5, 2026: Dollhouse Dreamers. 13 pieces (vintage commercials and promos, songs and theme tunes): Mattel Quick Curl Barbie, Postman Pat, Magic Moves Barbie and more, with Lucky. In this episode: 0:00 Stupid Potato0:12 Saturday Mornings opens: Lucky welcomes you1:31 Mattel Quick Curl Barbie (commercial, 1959)2:02 Postman Pat (cartoon opening, 1990)3:35 Magic Moves Barbie (toy commercial, 1980s) — Barbie is an American multimedia franchise created by Mattel based on a fashion doll designed by co-founder Ruth Handler. The franchise started with a video game released in 1984 and has expanded to include numerous video games, films, television shows, and internet content. It is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time and is known among fans as the "Barbie Cinematic Universe."4:06 Ghostwriter (TV theme, 1992) — Ghostwriter is an educational children's mystery series produced by Children's Television Workshop and BBC Television about a multiethnic group of friends from Brooklyn who solve neighborhood crimes with help from a ghost named Ghostwriter, who communicates by manipulating text and letters to form words and sentences. The series was filmed in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and aired on PBS from October 4, 1992 to February 12, 1995. It later reran on Noggin from 1999 to 2003.5:31 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato5:41 Pizza Party Skipper (commercial, 1994) — Skipper Roberts is a doll created by Mattel in 1964 as Barbie's younger sister who has had a purple streak in her brown hair since 2009 and is known for being introverted, sarcastic, and tech-savvy. In Barbie films, Skipper works on her photo blog or DJing and is portrayed as level-headed and responsible. She starred in the 2023 television film Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure.6:32 Kero Kero Keroppi (theme, 1989)7:34 Talking Barbie & Stacey (commercial, 1968) — Barbie is a fashion doll made by Mattel that was launched on March 9, 1959. The article provides a complete list of both fictional and real-life friends and family members associated with the doll. Stacey is included among Barbie's fictional characters.8:35 Sabrina the Teenage Witch (cartoon opening)9:42 Super Talk Barbie (commercial, 1994)10:13 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato10:25 M.A.S.K. (cartoon opening) — M.A.S.K. is a media franchise created by Kenner that centers on battles between an underground task force and the terrorist group V.E.N.O.M.. Launched in 1985, the franchise expanded into action figures, an animated series, video games, and comics.11:24 Barbie (commercial, 1959)…and 4 more. The whole running order: Saturday Mornings Stupid Potato restores classic radio and TV audio and runs 60 free 24/7 channels and 189 podcasts: old-time radio westerns, detectives, comedy, science fiction and suspense, vintage TV, Saturday-morning cartoons, Halloween and Christmas. No modern ads. Listen free at stupidpotato.com.

  3. 2d ago

    Candy Counter Showdown

    Saturday Mornings for November 4, 2026: Candy Counter Showdown. 12 pieces (vintage commercials and promos, songs and theme tunes): Hershey's, Gummi Bears, Baby Ruth / Butterfinger and more, with Lucky. In this episode: 0:00 Saturday Mornings opens: Lucky welcomes you1:19 Hershey's (commercial, 1980s) — The Hershey Company is an American confectionery business based in Hershey, Pennsylvania that produces chocolate, baked goods, and beverages, and is one of the world's largest chocolate manufacturers. Milton S. Hershey founded the company in 1894 as the Hershey Chocolate Company, initially as a subsidiary of his Lancaster Caramel Company. The Hershey Trust Company holds a minority stake in the company but maintains majority voting power.2:19 Gummi Bears (TV theme)3:20 Baby Ruth / Butterfinger (commercial, 1980s) — Baby Ruth is a candy bar made with peanuts, caramel, and milk chocolate-flavored nougat that is covered in compound chocolate. The candy was created in 1920 and is currently produced by the Ferrara Candy Company, which is owned by Ferrero.4:07 Candy Candy (TV theme, 1975)5:16 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato5:26 Nestlé Kit Kat (commercial, 1980s)5:58 Mighty Mouse in Toyland8:40 M&M's Chocolate Candy (commercial, 1980s) — M&M's are chocolate candies with colored sugar shells made by Mars Wrigley Confectionery, a division of Mars Inc., beginning in 1941. Each piece has a lowercase letter "m" printed in white on one side and contains a chocolate filling inside the candy shell. The candies come in different colors, with some of these colors having changed throughout the years.9:14 Twizzlers Candy (commercial, 1980s) — Twizzlers are a licorice-type candy made by Y&S Candies, Inc., a division of The Hershey Company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, that was first produced in 1929 by Young and Smylie. The company itself was founded in 1845 and is one of the oldest confectionery firms in the United States. Strawberry is the most popular Twizzlers flavor, accounting for seventy percent of annual production, though only black Twizzlers actually contain licorice plant extract.10:00 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato10:11 Fat Albert (cartoon opening) — Super Friends was an American animated series that aired on ABC from 1973 to 1985 as part of its Saturday-morning cartoon lineup, produced by Hanna-Barbera and based on DC Comics' Justice League of America. The show's title and roster of superheroes changed from season to season, with nine seasons totaling 93 episodes produced.11:07 Almond Joy (commercial, 1961)12:12 Teamo Supermo (cartoon opening)13:14 Almond Joy & Mounds (commercial, 1977) — Almond Joy is a candy bar made by The Hershey Company that has shredded coconut, whole almonds, and milk chocolate. The Hershey Company also makes Mounds bars, which are similar but have no nuts and use dark chocolate instead.14:15 Lucky signs offStupid Potato restores classic radio and TV audio and runs 60 free 24/7 channels and 189 podcasts: old-time radio westerns, detectives, comedy, science fiction and suspense, vintage TV, Saturday-morning cartoons, Halloween and Christmas. No modern ads. Listen free at stupidpotato.com.

  4. 3d ago

    Slimed by the Nicktoons

    Saturday Mornings for November 3, 2026: Slimed by the Nicktoons. 12 pieces (vintage commercials and promos, songs and theme tunes): Rocco's Modern Life, The Daemeon Show, Nickelodeon - Pete and Pete and more, with Lucky. In this episode: 0:00 Saturday Mornings opens: Lucky welcomes you1:19 Rocco's Modern Life (promo, 1993)1:50 The Daemeon Show (cartoon opening, 1998)2:50 Nickelodeon - Pete and Pete (promo, 1992)4:36 Time 4 Nick (1985)4:51 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato5:03 Nickelodeon Saturday Morning (1995)8:30 Rocko's Modern Life (promo, 1996)8:55 Hot Wheels X-V Racers (commercial)9:55 Save and Ride (cartoon opening, 1990)11:40 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato11:51 Rugrats Promo (1995)12:24 Cocoa Pebbles (commercial, 1999)12:54 Doug - El Cuento de Navidad (1991)13:36 The Ballad of Davy Crockett15:06 Lucky signs offStupid Potato restores classic radio and TV audio and runs 60 free 24/7 channels and 189 podcasts: old-time radio westerns, detectives, comedy, science fiction and suspense, vintage TV, Saturday-morning cartoons, Halloween and Christmas. No modern ads. Listen free at stupidpotato.com.

  5. 4d ago

    Nickelodeon promo: Heavy Metal Jeopardy (1985), Cartoon Opening (1990) and Bandai

    Saturday Mornings for November 2, 2026: Nickelodeon promo: Heavy Metal Jeopardy (1985), Cartoon Opening (1990) and Bandai. 15 pieces (vintage commercials and promos, songs and theme tunes): Nickelodeon promo: Heavy Metal Jeopardy, Cartoon Opening, Japanese toy commercial and more, with Lucky. In this episode: 0:00 Nickelodeon promo: Heavy Metal Jeopardy (1985)0:26 Cartoon Opening (1990)1:29 Japanese toy commercial (1997) — Bandai Co., Ltd. is a Japanese toy manufacturer and distributor based in Taitō, Tokyo with branches worldwide. Since 2005, Bandai has been the toy division of Bandai Namco Holdings, which was the world's second largest toy company by total revenue in 2017. The company manufactured video game consoles between 1981 and 2001.2:45 Conan the Adventurer (TV theme) — Conan the Adventurer is an animated series based on Robert E. Howard's character Conan the Barbarian, produced by Jetlag Productions with Sunbow Productions. It premiered on September 13, 1992, ran for 65 episodes, and ended on November 22, 1993. It was developed by Christy Marx, who was the only story editor, and it also inspired a small toyline from Hasbro in 1992.3:50 Cartoon Network promo (1999) — A Cartoon Network promotional spot for Johnny Bravo and Cartoon Cartoon Fridays, aired in July 1999, featuring a humorous astronomy-themed bit comparing the fictional planet Johnny Bravo to Venus and the sun.5:18 Tom and Jerry — A square dance tune recorded on a 78 rpm record, catalogued as Matrix 2001 and used for square dancing with calls, though the performer is not legible on the transfer. It is an instrumental-style dance piece rather than the MGM cartoon franchise's theme.9:05 Hollywoods (commercial)10:07 Johnny Thunder Lego (promo, 1999) — Lego Adventurers is a retired theme inspired by early 1900s explorers, following the hero Johnny Thunder and his team on expeditions. Most of its sets were set in real places such as Egypt, the Amazon rainforest, the Himalayas, India, and China, with only one fictional sub-theme set on a island of prehistoric creatures. The line debuted in 1998, was discontinued in 2003, and was succeeded by Lego Pharaoh's Quest in 2011.11:07 Cartoon Network Promo (1999) — Cartoon Network is an American cable television channel and the main brand of The Cartoon Network, Inc., a company within the television division of Skydance. It began broadcasting on October 1, 1992, and mainly airs animated series aimed at children, spanning genres from action to animated comedy.11:30 Micro Machines Service City (commercial, 1980s) — Micro Machines is a series of video games that features toy cars and was developed by Codemasters, with releases on several platforms. The games are based on the Micro Machines line of miniature toy vehicles.12:01 Hat Susie (promo)…and 4 more. The whole running order: Saturday Mornings Stupid Potato restores classic radio and TV audio and runs 60 free 24/7 channels and 189 podcasts: old-time radio westerns, detectives, comedy, science fiction and suspense, vintage TV, Saturday-morning cartoons, Halloween and Christmas. No modern ads. Listen free at stupidpotato.com.

  6. 5d ago

    Waffles, Wheels and Wild Wakeups

    Saturday Mornings for November 1, 2026: Waffles, Wheels and Wild Wakeups. 13 pieces (vintage commercials and promos, songs and theme tunes): TMNT Season 1 Intro, Cinnamon Toast Waffles, Galoob Micro Machines and more, with Lucky. In this episode: 0:00 Saturday Mornings opens: Lucky welcomes you1:15 TMNT Season 1 Intro (1987)2:48 Cinnamon Toast Waffles (commercial, 1980s-1990s) — A commercial for Ego brand Cinnamon Toast Waffles from the 1980s-1990s, featuring upbeat music and school-themed imagery to promote the breakfast product as a tasty, fun choice for kids.3:19 Galoob Micro Machines (commercial, 1980s)3:50 Boo Boo and Yogi Bear5:39 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato5:50 Inspector Gadget promo — Inspector Gadget is a media franchise that started in 1983 with an animated television series created by DIC Entertainment. The franchise has expanded over the years to include multiple spin-offs such as additional animated series, video games, and films based on the original show.7:29 Honeycomb Cereal Genie (commercial, 1988) — A 1988 television commercial for Honeycomb cereal featuring a genie character promoting the cereal's honey flavor and large piece size.8:00 Fantastic Four (TV theme, 1994)9:47 Hot Wheels (commercial, 1999) — Hot Wheels is a brand of toy cars created by Elliot Handler and released by Mattel on May 18, 1968. The toy cars competed with Matchbox until Mattel purchased Tyco Toys, Matchbox's owner, in 1997.10:23 Pop-Tarts (commercial) — Pop-Tarts is an American toaster pastry brand made by Kellanov since 1964, featuring a sweet filling between two layers of thin rectangular pastry crust, usually with frosting. The pastries come precooked in pairs in Mylar packages and are meant to be warmed in a toaster or microwave, requiring no refrigeration. They are primarily marketed as a breakfast food but can also be eaten as a sweet snack.10:55 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato11:07 Garfield and Friends: Friends Are There12:09 Cheerios (commercial, 1980s) — Cheerios is a breakfast cereal made by General Mills in the United States and Canada, and it is made from ground oats formed into ring shapes. In Europe, the cereal is sold under the Nestlé brand by Cereal Partners, while in Australia and New Zealand it is sold as an Uncle Tobys product.13:09 Dinky Donuts (commercial, 1980s) — A television commercial for Eggo Waffles by Kellogg's from the 1980s, featuring a humorous exchange about the round shape of the waffles and promoting a Dinky Donuts sweepstakes offer.14:03 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an American franchise created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird that features four ninja-trained turtle brothers named Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo fighting evil in New York City. The franchise includes comic books, TV shows, movies, video games, and merchandise.15:06 Lucky signs offStupid Potato restores classic radio and TV audio and runs 60 free 24/7 channels and 189 podcasts: old-time radio westerns, detectives, comedy, science fiction and suspense, vintage TV, Saturday-morning cartoons, Halloween and Christmas. No modern ads. Listen free at stupidpotato.com.

  7. 6d ago

    Trick or Treat Spooktacular

    Saturday Mornings for October 31, 2026: Trick or Treat Spooktacular. 13 pieces (vintage commercials and promos, songs and theme tunes): Courage the Cowardly Dog, Creepy Crawlers, McDonald's - Halloween Pumpkin Meal and more, with Lucky. In this episode: 0:00 Saturday Mornings opens: Lucky welcomes you1:14 Courage the Cowardly Dog (TV theme)2:26 Creepy Crawlers (commercial)2:54 McDonald's - Halloween Pumpkin Meal (1986)4:03 Swamp Thing (cartoon opening)5:05 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato5:15 Swamp Thing (commercial)5:46 Ren and Stimpy (TV theme)7:33 Kit-Kat (commercial, 1980s)8:05 Hershey's S'mores (commercial) — A s'more is made by placing a toasted marshmallow and chocolate between two graham crackers. This sweet treat combines these three simple ingredients into one handheld confection.8:37 Alice Cooper - Keeping Halloween Alive10:25 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato10:36 American Dental Association Halloween (PSA, 1981) — A 1981 public service announcement from the American Dental Association, featuring Frank Zappa, encouraging parents to give children healthy snacks like nuts, fruit, and popcorn instead of sugar-damaging treats during Halloween.10:58 Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles (commercial, 1980s) — Pebbles breakfast cereal was launched by Post Consumer Brands on October 20, 1971, using characters from the animated series The Flintstones to promote the product. The Pebbles brand offers several cereal varieties, with Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles being the most popular options.11:36 Barbie Fashions (commercial, 1980s) — Barbie is a fashion doll created by Ruth Handler and made by Mattel, first released on March 9, 1959, based on the German Bild Lilli doll. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line since its launch. The brand has grown into a multimedia franchise since 1984, including video games, animated films, television and web series, and a live-action film.12:13 Citizens of Halloweentown - This Is Halloween15:21 Lucky signs offStupid Potato restores classic radio and TV audio and runs 60 free 24/7 channels and 189 podcasts: old-time radio westerns, detectives, comedy, science fiction and suspense, vintage TV, Saturday-morning cartoons, Halloween and Christmas. No modern ads. Listen free at stupidpotato.com.

  8. Oct 30

    Dragon Ball Z, Tennessee Ernie Ford - Ballad of Davy Crockett and Nick-O-Las Tell Overture (1985)

    Saturday Mornings for October 30, 2026: Dragon Ball Z, Tennessee Ernie Ford - Ballad of Davy Crockett and Nick-O-Las Tell Overture (1985). 15 pieces (vintage commercials and promos, songs and theme tunes): Dragon Ball Z, Tennessee Ernie Ford - Ballad of Davy Crockett, Nick-O-Las Tell Overture and more, with Lucky. In this episode: 0:00 Saturday Mornings on Stupid Potato0:10 Lucky opens the show1:39 Dragon Ball Z (promo, 1999)1:54 Tennessee Ernie Ford - Ballad of Davy Crockett4:43 Nick-O-Las Tell Overture (1985)5:02 Lucky on Princess Gwenevere (TV theme)5:18 Princess Gwenevere (TV theme)5:31 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV promo) — Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman is an American Western drama television series created and executive produced by Beth Sullivan. The show stars Jane Seymour as Dr. Michaela Quinn, a physician who leaves Boston to seek adventure in the Old West and settles in Colorado Springs, Colorado.6:31 Kai Mortensen - Woody Woodpecker9:17 Island Twist (commercial, 1980s-1990s) — A commercial for Kool-Aid's Island Twist flavor from the Flavor Mania product line, featuring upbeat music and island-themed imagery aimed at Saturday morning cartoon audiences.9:49 Lucky on Dragon Ball (TV theme, 1988)10:03 Dragon Ball (TV theme, 1988)10:23 Disney's Doug (promo, 1998) — Doug is an animated sitcom created by Jim Jinkins and produced by Jumbo Pictures that originally aired on Nickelodeon from August 11, 1991, to January 2, 1994, before Disney seasons aired on ABC from September 7, 1996 to March 20, 1999. The show follows Doug Funnie, a new student in Bluffington who narrates his school experiences in his journal while dealing with common adolescent challenges like fitting in, relationships, bullying, and rumors, with many episodes focusing on his efforts to impress his classmate Patti Mayonnaise.11:00 Wacky Races (TV theme)12:14 Sailor Moon Nintendo (commercial, 1995) — Sailor Moon is a side-scrolling beat 'em up game that Angel developed and released in Japan on August 27, 1993, with Bandai releasing it later in France and Spain in November 1994 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It was the second game Angel created based on Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon manga and anime series and the first Sailor Moon game for the Super NES. The game was one of the few Sailor Moon titles to receive an official international release.12:29 Lucky on Kellogg's (commercial, 1986)12:39 Kellogg's (commercial, 1986)14:39 Seatbelt PSA (1991)14:50 Nick Jr. ID (1990s)15:37 Commercial Promo (1997) — Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki that begins in 1878, the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan. The story follows a former assassin named Hitokiri Battosai who becomes Himura Kenshin, a wandering swordsman dedicated to protecting people without taking lives. Watsuki created the series to make a shōnen manga different from others at the time, featuring an assassin protagonist and a progressively more serious tone.Stupid Potato restores classic radio and TV audio and runs 60 free 24/7 channels and 189 podcasts: old-time radio westerns, detectives, comedy, science fiction and suspense, vintage TV, Saturday-morning cartoons, Halloween and Christmas. No modern ads. Listen free at stupidpotato.com.

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Lucky the cartoon dog spins cartoon theme songs and the commercials that ran between them: toys, cereal, candy and games from the 1950s to the 1990s. From Stupid Potato: 60 free 24/7 channels of classic radio and vintage TV, and 189 podcasts, at stupidpotato.com.

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