Johnny Cash for (Why Not?) Lionel Trains

During the 1976 Christmas season, Lionel partnered with Johnny Cash on a TV special called Riding the Rails, all about America's love affair with trains. The special worked: Little children everywhere were asking Santa for all-black outfits.

--Brian H.

Michael Jackson Holidays on "Sesame Street"

And, in retrospect, it's too bad for his own good that he didn't move there permanently. No way Oscar would have stood for talk of Diprivan near his can. A tough-love sort if ever there was one.

--Joal R.