Some of the most memorable television characters never appeared on a hit comedy or drama series. They never hosted a game show, never appeared on a talk show and didn't sing and dance on any of the great variety shows of yesteryear.

Nope. These television 'stars' that we knew and loved only ever showed up on our boob tube's in thirty second burst's. And if they were good enough, talented enough, they would appear in those thirty second burst's over and over and over again. So often that they not only got into our minds (and wallets and purses!), but in our hearts as well.

Mr. Whipple. Little Mikey, the kid who 'wouldn't eat anything'. The Native American rowing through a trash infested lake. Mean Joe and his football jersey. Broadway Joe and his shaving cream.

Many of these images are as strong in memory as the television shows they sponsored. Take a long at these vintage clips and see how many times you say to yourself:

'Hey, I remember that!', followed by a smile.

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