1949 - Music, Cars and Movies

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1949 History Trivia

1949 January 12 -- "Arthur Godfrey and His Friends" premieres on CBS TV

1949 February 2 -- 1st 45 RPM record released - now a collectible treasure!

1949 February 18,- Cruising Down the River by Russ Morgan first reached the Billboard magazine Best Seller chart on February 18, 1949 and lasted 22 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1.

1949 Hit Parade

Hit Parade 1949

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Remember?
1. Cruisin' Down the River - Russ Morgan, Skylarks
2. My Darling, My Darling - Gordon McRae, Jo Stafford
3. Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) - Vaughn Monroe
4. Far Away Places - Margaret Whiting
5. Baby It's Cold Outside - Buddy Clark, Dinah Shore
6. Mule Train - Frankie Laine

Sing Along - Cruising Down the River

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The only book dedicated to the little black record with the big whole in the middle

Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records

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From identifying turntable treasures stored in the family attic, to determining the value of a preserved 45-rpm featuring the legendary Johnny Cash, you'll find all your collecting needs are met in Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records. In this expanded new edition you will find listings for 80,000 American records, 475+ detailed photos, picture sleeves and extended play singles, plus pricing for three grades of condition for 45s issued between 1949 and the present.

It's been 60 years since "the little record with the big hole" first arrived

Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records

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Stay in the loop

Highlights the history of Country music

Dim Lights, Thick Smoke & Hillbilly Music: Country & Western Hit Parade 1949

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Remember Sons of the Pioneers? Hank Williams? Vaughn Monroe? and many more...

Get ready to chuckle, snicker, cackle, and giggle

The Three Stooges in Classic Movie Comedies: Malice in the Palace DVD (1949) Starring Shemp Howard, Frank Lackteen, George Lewis, Vernon Dent, Moe Howard, and Larry Fine.

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One of the most identifiable and successful comedy acts in history, The Three Stooges did slapstick comedy like it had never been done before.

The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 6: 1949-1951

The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 6: 1949-1951

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The Three Stooges return with the next 24 digitally remastered shorts covering the years 1949-1951 in this sixth collection.

1949 Ford Convertible Red Diecast Model 1/24

1949 Ford Convertible Red Diecast Model 1/24

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Diecast Body Opening Doors Opening Hood Opening Trunk Detailed Interior Rubber Tires Steerable Wheels Perfectly modeled engine Accurate Gauges and dash inside Dimensions L-7 (Approximate) H-3 (Approximate) W-3 (Approximate)

1949 Link List

1949 History
History highlights for every month of 1949

1949 Studebaker Truck

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International Ice Patrol 1949, which insures the safety of ocean travel

DVD Release Date: August 21, 2008

International Ice Patrol, 1949

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Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. Documentary: examines the International Ice Patrol, which insures the safety of ocean travel by locating and plotting iceberg paths.

Gathered from Television%u2019s first 25 years comes this unique collection of Classic, Rare and Unusual TV moments with your fa

The Fun Retro World Of Classic TV!

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Featuring Retro Appearances by: Arthur Goddfrey, Robert Q. Lewis, William Bendix, John Denner, Jackie Gleason, Rocky Marciano, Art Carney, Garry Moore, Rod Serling, Don Adams, Tom & Dick Smothers, Jessie White, Jack Benny, Forest Tucker, Ted Mack, Chuck McCann, Mike Walace, Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Bob Crane, John Banner, Fred MacMuray, Barry & Stanley Livingston, William Demherst, Raymond Burr, Jack Webb, Harry Morgan, Cara Willams, Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Hal Smith, Ozzie, Harrett, and Rick Nelson, Joe Besser, Joey Bishop, William Windom, Inger Stevens, Paul Burke, Barbara Bain, Roy Rogers, Gail Davis, Bill Williams, Duncan Renaldo, Leo Carrillo, John Russell and Peter Brown, James Arness, Steve McQueen, Nick Adams, Micheal Ansara, Ann Southern, Ronnie Howard and more!

The Inspector General (1949)

Inspector General

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Actors: Danny Kaye, Walter Slezak, Barbara Bates, Elsa Lanchester, Gene Lockhart

It is a classic that will still make you laugh even after so many years

1949 Outstanding NASH Filmstrip in Color

Rare historical footage

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Your Hit Parade: 1949

Your Hit Parade: 1949

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1. Mule Train by Frankie Laine
2. Careless Hands by Mel Torme
3. Again by Doris Day
4. Room Full Of Roses by Sammy Kaye
5. Baby, It's Cold Outside by Margaret Whiting and Johnny Mercer

....and 19 more tracks

MP3 - Mule Train

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    poutine May 18, 2009 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    My family and I love the 3 Stooges. We just pre-ordered their latest DVD to be released
    around June 16, 2009. Can't wait.
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    bgamall Nov 20, 2008 @ 12:29 am | delete
    You do have a 49 lens. Very nice Barb. I wish you had a lense with a little political history (maybe you do) that you could put in my new club. I take any news or political lenses regardless of views! Gary

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The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 6: 1949-1951

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Volume 6 is highly recommended for comedy fans and a must for Stoogeheads.