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The TV Dinner Goes Viral

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Ken Dowell

The nation’s press weighs in on the TV dinner phenomenon. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 50's, food, frozen food, Swanson, TV dinner | 11 Comments

From Clarence Birdseye to the Swanson Boys: The Folks Who Brought Us the TV Dinner

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Ken Dowell

The inventors, salesmen and scientists who created the tv dinner. Continue reading →

Posted in Growing Up in the 50s, Uncategorized | Tagged 50's, Betty Cronin, Clarence Birdseye, frozen food, Gerry Thomas, Sky Plates, Swanson, TV dinner, William Maxson | 4 Comments

Remembering the TV Dinner, Somewhat Fondly

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Ken Dowell

It didn’t taste very good and it wasn’t very good for you. Continue reading →

Posted in History, Uncategorized | Tagged 50's, frozen food, Hungry Man, Swanson, The Reagans, TV dinner, TV tray tables | 29 Comments
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