On this episode, an update on our friend Paul Browning. Also, Darren’s interview with The Murder Sheet Podcast is available now. Please listen to episode 66 of The Murder Sheet, titled “You Never Can Forget: The Voices.” In the Newsletter Nugget segment, we look at Burger Chef LicenScene Vol. 4, No. 3 from July 1976. Commercial of the Week: A 60 second radio spot featuring the “Open Wide America” slogan. Surprise of a Prize: A circa 1970 Seasons Greetings display featuring the Burger Chef mascot.

On this episode, we look at the 1976 National Meeting that took place at Disney World in Orlando, Florida as reported in the pages of Burger Chef LicenScene Vol. 4, No. 2 from May 1976. Commercial of the Week: From 1972, a commercial for the Funburger. Surprise of a Prize: A 1971 mini basketball for the Greenville Yellow Jackets issued by the Greenville, Michigan location.

On this episode, we start with the Newsletter Nugget segment and go back to September 1974. Commercial of the Week: From 1977, a commercial for the Mariner featuring the “More To Like” slogan Surprise of a Prize: A 1969 press photo of Frank Thomas, Jr. issued by General Foods announcing his appointment as chairman of Burger Chef Systems.

On this episode, part five of Darren’s interview with Steve Bennett, the former owner of the Burger Chef Reliquary website. This is the final portion of the interview. Commercial of the Week: “A nickel and a dime.” Surprise of a Prize: A Burger Chef napkin dispenser circa 1973 from Luxrifold.

On this episode, part four of Darren’s interview with Steve Bennett, the former owner of the Burger Chef Reliquary website. Commercial of the Week: King Kong glasses television ad from 1976 or 1977. Surprise of a Prize: The memorabilia of the week is the set of King Kong glasses.

On this episode, Darren looks back at the Speedway, Indiana Burger Chef murders, which took place on November 17, 1978. He talked about an interview he did in July with the hosts of The Murder Sheet, a podcast that did a miniseries about the Burger Chef murders called “You Never Can Forget.” Also, part three of Darren’s interview with Steve Bennett, the former owner of the Burger Chef Reliquary website. Commercial of the Week: The Star Wars posters. Surprise of a Prize: The memorabilia of the week is an orange Burger Chef tray from the 1960s. This episode is dedicated to the memories of Jayne Friedt, Danny Davis, Mark Flemmonds and Ruth Ellen Shelton. If you have any information about the Speedway, Indiana Burger Chef murders, please call the Indiana State Police at 1-877-226-1026.

On this episode, part two of Darren’s interview with Steve Bennett, the former owner of the Burger Chef Reliquary website. Also, in the newsletter nugget segment, we wrap up Burger Chef Briefs, Vol. 4, No. 4 from December 1972. Commercial of the Week: The Star Wars Funmeal trays. Surprise of a Prize: The memorabilia of the week is an ice pick and bottle/can opener from the Appleton, Wisconsin Burger Chef.

On this episode, part one of Darren’s interview with Steve Bennett, the former owner of the Burger Chef Reliquary website. Also, in the newsletter nugget segment, part two of Burger Chef Briefs, Vol. 4, No. 4 from December 1972. Commercial of the Week: The Burger Chef NFL collectors glass series commercial from 1979. This particular spot aired in the Detroit broadcast market. Surprise of a Prize: The memorabilia of the week is a cardboard ceiling hanger from 1971 featuring a cartoon image of an owl that reads, “We’ll Owlways Treat You Right.”

On this episode, Darren dives into the mailbag to talk about Burger Chef in Orlando, Florida; Quincy, Illinois; Traverse City, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Also, in the newsletter nugget segment, part one of Burger Chef Briefs, Vol. 4, No. 4 from December 1972. Commercial of the Week: An early Burger Chef radio ad from 1958. Surprise of a Prize: The memorabilia of the week is a set of small Burger Chef soft drink cups with the flame and patty logo from Lily Corporation.

On this episode, Darren looks at Burger Chef in Paducah, Kentucky and the continuing legacy of its franchisee in that town. Also, in the newsletter nugget segment, part three of the deep dive into LicenScene, Vol. 5, No. 3 from May 1977. Plus, we’ll take a look ahead at an upcoming interview with another memorabilia collector. Commercial of the Week: “People on the go, go Burger Chef.” Surprise of a Prize: A “Portrait of Profit” binder I recently purchased from the daughter of the Orlando, Florida franchisee.