Old gas stations

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From left, Ralph Nyland, Bob Miller, Dick Byron and Mike Stewart -- the Texaco Quartet, NBC-TV, 1949.

Oh we're the men of Texaco, we work from Maine to Mexico,
There's nothing like this Texaco of ours!

Our show tonight is powerful, we'll wow you with an hourful,
Of howls from a showerful of stars.

We're the merry Texaco men, tonight we might be showmen,
Tomorrow we'll be servicing your cars!

(Byron) I wipe the pipe, I pump the gas;
I rub the hub, I scrub the glass,

(Miller) I touch the clutch, I mop the top;
I poke the choke, I sell the pop,

(Stewart) I clear the gear, I block the knock;
I jack the back, I set the clock,

(Nyland) So join the ranks of those who know,
and fill your tanks with Texaco...

(All) Sky Chief! Fill up with Sky Chief!
And you will smile at the pile of new miles you will add.

Fire Chief! Fill up with Fire Chief!
You'll find that Texaco's the finest friend your car has ever had!

(Spoken) And now ladies and gentlemen, here's America's favorite television star --

(Byron) Mister Television himself!

MILTON BERLE!

(Berle enters in ridiculous costume and chases quartet off stage)

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The curtain is descending and we thank you for attending,
But before we reach the ending may we add --
Remember to be loyal to our gasoline and oil
When they save you time and toil you will be glad!
Now the clock is striking nine off
But just before we sign off --

(Byron) Remember Saturdays on radio Texaco presents the Metropolitan Opera! And remember next Tuesday on television it's the Texaco Star Theatre -- presented by your Texaco dealer --

(All) The best friend your car has ever had!

(Curtain)

I was particularly impressed that they rhymed "Texaco" with "Mexico."

 

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Someone's on the roof.

Rob

 

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Rob

 

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Teague Gas Station

 

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Rob

 

[Trenchfriend]

That thread never bores me.

 

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^^^ Where is that place? $15.95 a piece for a set of snow tires? I'm in.

 

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Rob

 

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Glass brick structures. 1930s

 

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Him: Did you tell Dino that we're taking pictures today?
Her: Yesterday, you said you would
Him: Where is he now?
Her: Hiding
Him: Why?
Her: He didn't exfoliate, says his skin looks dry and he doesn't want to have his picture taken looking like that
Him [sighing]: I wanted a dog, but nooooo, you wanted a dinosaur
Her: You're the one that forgot to tell him we were taking pictures today
Him: He shouldn't care
Her: What, you don't want him to take pride in his appearance?
Him: He's going to get bullied at school the way you baby him
Her: I think our two-plus-ton dinosaur will do just fine at school
Him: Good point

 

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Rob

 

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Him: Did you tell Dino that we're taking pictures today?
Her: Yesterday, you said you would
Him: Where is he now?
Her: Hiding
Him: Why?
Her: He didn't exfoliate, says his skin looks dry and he doesn't want to have his picture taken looking like that
Him [sighing]: I wanted a dog, but nooooo, you wanted a dinosaur
Her: You're the one that forgot to tell him we were taking pictures today
Him: He shouldn't care
Her: What, you don't want him to take pride in his appearance?
Him: He's going to get bullied at school the way you baby him
Her: I think our two-plus-ton dinosaur will do just fine at school
Him: Good point
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Fiesta Week in April in my neck of the woods

Poor Dino!

 

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Rob

 

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[BobHufford]

Walnut Shade, Missouri. 1930s.

 

[LizzieMaine]

^"And another thing about Vernon T. Waldrip! He's bona fide! You ain't bona fide!"

 

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"And stay out of the Woolworth!"

 

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Abandoned retro rocket fuel station @ Route 66 New Mexico.

 

[GHT]

Lawrences Filling Station, cars stored, tyres inflated and radiators filled, free. Open 24 hours.
And if you are really lucky the proprietor himself will inflate your car tyres whilst the attendant fuels your car.