Alley-Oop

1963 7-Up Soda Need Alley-Oop Bowling Print Ad
$12.99
An original vintage magazine ad print from the year published. Print ads make unique gift items that can be framed as artwork. Shipped flat un-framed in plastic sleeve with backing board.

Atlanta Hawks Gold Alley Oop Hat
$18.00
Show everyone which team claims your allegiance when you wear this classic-looking Atlanta Hawks adjustable hat. This athletic crown adjustable hat features a center front embroidered 3-D team logo, contrasting Reebok vector at temple, NBA logo at center back, and team name on adjustable strap.

Alley Oop
$0.89

Caveman: V. T. Hamlin & Alley Oop
$19.99

I must admit that I don't read the comic strip "Alley Oop" in the newspaper. My knowledge of this "caveman" came - like anyone else over 50 years old - from the Hollywood Argyle's # 1 hit single with that title. (Heck, until I watched this DVD, I didn't even know that the character had a first and last name It's: "Alley" and "Oops". But YOU probably already know that.).

So I approached this well crafted - and delightful - 53 minute documentary as a novice (though I am a big fan of graphic artists). I was not only entertained, but educated as well. There were interviews and commentary by Comic book authorities as well as Oop's creator V.T. Hamlin's daughter (a librarian). Lots of commentary by Hamlin's two successors as well and the story flowed evenly.

The bonuses are truly extensive. There is a LENGTHY (43 minute!) interview with graphic artist Will Eisner - his last! And a full 50 minute panel discussion held in Iowa (Hamelin's hometown) on the 75th Anniversary. There are TWO commentary tracks too! - though I haven't gotten to those yet.)

There are more details in "Mr. Bill" `s review which preceded mine so I won't repeat those.

This is another fine release from VCI which has been doing lots of interesting releases over the last few years. Not all are restorations of old films and TV shows. This one is neither and is recommended for Alley Oops fans as well as those who only knew him from that "Oop, oop" song!

Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic