I really like this video clip from a 1960’s show called Hawaii Calls. I’ll let the video do the talking to introduce the song. You can also find the lyrics and a little bit more about the song here.
I do love fresh Hawaiian papaya. When you’re in Hawaii, look for fresh papaya on the breakfast menus or in the grocery stores. It’s usually served by the half with a wedge of lime. De-lish! If you develop a craving for Hawaiian papaya, you can order it online and have it shipped to you at home.
Sheila Beal
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Papaya is good, Hilo Hattie is good, video cracked me up! I’ve heard he jingle I’m sure but I don’t think I’ve seen the video… maybe when I was a lot younger I may have seen it on TV. Cute! 🙂
Hi Evelyn – glad you enjoyed the video with a laugh. I guess this video came out before MTV. 😛
I love vintage Hawaii stuff, especial everything from before WWII and up to the 50’s & early 60’s. When I think of Hawaii, that time period always seems to be what comes to the top of my mind. I believe that Hawaii in general is trying to revive and preserve a lot of the spirit from that time period.
Hey Dave – I love the vintage stuff, too. I really like the old travel posters. Hawaii must have seemed really exotic to the world before the 60’s.