• My Boo!Mer Buddies Podcast: Nostalgic Halloween Hits & TV Theme Songs From The 60's - With Guest: Nina Gagnon

  • Oct 24 2024
  • Length: 31 mins
  • Podcast

My Boo!Mer Buddies Podcast: Nostalgic Halloween Hits & TV Theme Songs From The 60's - With Guest: Nina Gagnon

  • Summary

  • Summary

    In this special Halloween edition of the Boomer Buddies podcast, host Rick Reed and guest Nina Gagnon reminisce about their childhood experiences surrounding Halloween. They discuss iconic Halloween songs like 'They're Coming to Take Me Away' and 'Monster Mash', share memories of trick-or-treating, and reflect on classic TV shows such as The Munsters and The Addams Family. The conversation highlights the nostalgia and joy of growing up during the Halloween season, emphasizing the cultural significance of these songs and shows for the boomer generation.

    Takeaways

    • Halloween brings back fond memories of childhood.
    • Music plays a significant role in Halloween nostalgia.
    • 'They're Coming to Take Me Away' was a catchy novelty song.
    • The 'Monster Mash' remains a Halloween classic.
    • Trick-or-treating traditions have evolved over the years.
    • The Munsters and The Addams Family are iconic Halloween TV shows.
    • Nina recalls drawing faces on hands while listening to Halloween music.
    • The cultural impact of Halloween songs is still felt today.
    • Remakes of classic shows often don't capture the original charm.
    • Nostalgia is a powerful connector for boomers.

    Titles

    • The Soundtrack of Halloween
    • Musical Memories of Halloween

    Sound Bites

    • "This is going to be a fun subject."
    • "It's been a long time, yes."
    • "It's still a classic, a staple of Halloween."

    Chapters

    00:00

    Introduction to Halloween Nostalgia

    01:40

    Musical Memories: 'They're Coming to Take Me Away'

    04:53

    The Iconic 'Monster Mash'

    13:22

    Halloween Traditions and Trick-or-Treating

    14:24Halloween TV Shows: The Munsters

    18:41

    The Addams Family: A Different Kind of Spookiness

    20:12

    Comparing The Munsters and The Addams Family

    25:04

    Conclusion and Reflections on Halloween


    Thanks to all the video creators. I claim zero copyrights on any of these videos. My intension is to share parts of these for a new audience to enjoy.

    They’re Coming to Take Me Away: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fn36l_z3WY&list=PPSV

    The Monster Mash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOFCQ2bfmHw&list=PPSV

    The Munsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=891XuTSjqaM&list=PPSV

    The Addams Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfawtDT945o&list=PPSV

    Contact us at myboomerbuddies4@gmail.com with thoughts, comments and Boomer content you may want us to touch on. Also find us on YouTube.

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