Supermarket Sweep

Enjoyed Blanche's fond recollections. It's funny how a little thing like that can bring back such wonderful memories. The "go for the meat" comment made me laugh because that was the best way to win. I didn't realize it at the time but the shows were taped at the Food Fair chain of supermarkets. We had one just a few miles away from where we were living at the time. I'd give anything to relive just one day back then so I could fully appreciate the joy of being a child in a wonderful time. Have always had this thing about supermarkets, even as a toddler. Seem to recall that the contestants were timed and had to grab as many items as possible and the person with the most value in her cart would be the winner. Fun show.

I'm giving SS a favorable review - I only saw it a few times - people ran around a grocery store hoping to have the biggest take at the checkout.

In 1966, Rochester, NY had one of the worst blizzards in history. Schools were closed - in fact, some kids couldn't even get home from school and spent the night. The whole city was in lockdown.

This meant all of us were home, including my dad. I fondly remember watching Supermarket Sweep every day the schools were closed, with my father yelling at the TV, "Go for the meat!" It was fun, but if you asked my dad for his happiest memories, that would be on the list - the chance to stay home and enjoy his family. When I saw "The Nanny" episode where they were all stuck in the nanny's mother's apartment watching Wheel of Fortune, and realizing how much they were going to miss it, I thought of that time.