Archive for December, 2012

Did the Flintstones Do Commercials for Winston Cigarettes?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about TV and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the TV urban legends featured so far. TV URBAN LEGEND: The Flintstones did commercials for Winston Cigarettes. Like I have noted before, integrated commercials within TV shows […]

Did the Beverly Hillbillies’ Theme Song Have Alternate Lyrics for Each of Their Sponsors?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about TV and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the TV urban legends featured so far. TV URBAN LEGEND: The Beverly Hillbillies’ original theme song included two alternate verses (each one about their sponsor)! It was […]

Was the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” Based On Something Marianne Faithful Said to Mick Jagger After Nearly Dying?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about music and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the music urban legends featured so far. MUSIC URBAN LEGEND: The Rolling Stones’ song “Wild Horses” is based on something Marianne Faithfull said after almost overdosing. The […]

Did Paul McCartney Write a Hit Song Under a Pseudonym to See if He Could Have a Hit on Talent Alone?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about music and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the music urban legends featured so far. MUSIC URBAN LEGEND: Paul McCartney once used a pseudonym for a song to see if he could write a hit […]

What Lengths Did Petula Clark Go to to Keep a Scene With Harry Belafonte From Being Cut From Her TV Special?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about music and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the music urban legends featured so far. MUSIC URBAN LEGEND: Petula Clark went to extreme great lengths to keep a scene between Harry Belafonte and herself in […]