This is Tom from an Old Grey Whistle Test appearance in 1979. The version of Burma Shave (above), backed by the old Gershwyn jazz standard “Summertime”, is somewhat different from the orig… more →
The Ben Lomond Free Pressbarbara_y wrote 1 month ago: I noticed on this weekend’s news (Monday in the far east then) that Obama was in communication … more →
aplogansr wrote 1 month ago: Today another jingle; Burma Shave® made your face tingle; As a touch from Holy Spirit; When His voic … more →
Diane wrote 3 months ago: For those who never saw any of the Burma Shave signs, here is a quick lesson in our history of the 1 … more →
deadmousediaries wrote 4 months ago: It’s a sign of the times. The creative mind rules when business is bad. When most business … more →
The Crusty Curmudgeon wrote 5 months ago: Photo by Tom McCauley (WiTI-TV, Racine) Here in the Curmudgeon offices we appreciate a good wiener. … more →
bigrab wrote 6 months ago: This is Tom from an Old Grey Whistle Test appearance in 1979. The version of Burma Shave (above), ba … more →
Andrew Godfrey wrote 8 months ago: I can remember on our family vacations that we would see from time to time signs with funny sayings … more →
MrZip66 wrote 9 months ago: And Now, a word from our sponsors: … more →
bigrab wrote 10 months ago: As Ken and Smiler both correctly pointed out yesterday, the red sign gif I posted relates to one of … more →
bigrab wrote 10 months ago: What this is all about? Please speculate and I’ll provide the answer tomorrow. track-051 … more →
fatherat50 wrote 1 year ago: You might be a father at 50 if… You remember reading the roadside Burma Shave signs as a kid o … more →
dolemites wrote 1 year ago: For thirty years, the series of six signs posted along roadways were an icon of American life. The l … more →
Neelakantan K.K. wrote 1 year ago: XKCD I did peruse and now this verse I must always use Burma-Shave … more →
madwit17 wrote 1 year ago: I love the Burma Shave advertisements! Maybe because it gives me something to read? I am so sad when … more →
ramblinwithrasdal wrote 1 year ago: Mike Chasar, the subject of today’s Ramblin’ column in The Gazette, had a fun time colle … more →
Candleman wrote 1 year ago: Watch this great video of wonderful memorabilia. Including several sets of Burma Shave Signs. The … more →
Vincent Crummles wrote 1 year ago: I hate to steal the lead post from Dash – particularly when it involves perpetual Yesterday … more →