I recall both of those segments but it's hard to fathom that the one on vacuum cleaners was 19 years ago.
Still, the collectors of vacuums and washers makes it easier on those of us that only have several pair of speakers.
I think.
Roger Welsch, of Postcards From Nebraska fame, is still around at 85 years. He has a Facebook presence and writes an odd blurb or two every so often. He's still a great writer and funny as ever.