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Marty Bass: Be Sharp. Be Natural.

Posted on August 19, 2010 by atomictv

NOTE: WE HAVE CONFIRMED THIS STORY TO BE UTTER BS BUT WE LEAVE IT HERE BECAUSE IT IS STILL FUNNY FANTASY FICTION. WE LOVE MARTY BASS. HE MAKES BALTIMORE TV GREAT. Be Sharp. Be Natural. By Andrew Cohn Last summer … Continue reading →

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Baltimore’s Bawdy Block

Posted on August 17, 2010 by atomictv

America’s Cities of Sin Chapter 3: “Baltimore’s Bawdy Block” by Stephen Hull (Copyright Stag (1952)) THE OLDEST, lushest, bawdiest tenderloin in the United States today is that back-of-the-waterfront area of Baltimore, Maryland, known as “The Block.” Actually the district covers … Continue reading →

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Classic “Natty Boh” Commercials

Posted on August 16, 2010 by atomictv

From the Atomic TV archives comes these classic commercials touting Baltimore’s favorite cheap beverage: National Bohemian Beer! Keep an eye out for the “Natty Fro” commercial at the end.

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Stoop Storytelling with Michael M. Hughes

Posted on August 15, 2010 by atomictv

Writer, Photographer, Performer, Psychonaut and Muckraker Michael M. Hughes shares a story about working as a graphic designer on Baltimore’s Block during the mid-80s at Stoop Storytelling.

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