The Nostalgia Merchant

History

 * 1976: Founded by Snuff Garrett; its first video agreements are with National Telefilm Associates and RKO General.
 * 1978: First 100 videocassettes released.
 * January 1979: The Nostalgia Merchant makes its CES debut with its launch slate.
 * Summer 1979: Licensing agreement with Hal Roach Studios.
 * September 1979: First Hal Roach titles, five feature films and four Laurel and Hardy collections, released.
 * March 1980: First Matinee Double Features released.

First graphical titles
These 24 videotapes were the first to move away from the generic packaging of old.