I am from Texas and I used to buy it from a little Mom and Pop Grocery store that was across the street from my house! Bring it back !!! I also came across Dem Bones, which are no longer in production, as an older Brachs item. I blew my first bubble with a stick of Chum Gum. Yum. Do u have them ? I grew up in Alabama, I'm 49, Chum Gum is the best
gum ever made. My Chum Gum memory is from the sixties. Some of the memories about this gum say things like it brings me back to the days when life was good or in my opinion Chum Gum was the best gum ever made. Did anyone know the name of these candies? Lick. loaded up a bag of penny candy like red licorice, hot dog gums, candy lipstick and best of all chum gum !! Like as in yesterday! Live in Indy, would walk past a neighborhood store on way to school bus stop, I always got some Chum Gum before getting on bus. Afterwards, I thought I'd do an online search of CG. If you have reached this page, chances are, you searched for a candy that has been discontinued. By the way, there was a reference to taffy and I believe you were talking about B-O-N-O-M-O, Bonomo Turkish Taffy! Chum Gum - made in the 1960s/70s. i loved this gum. Brock's (not Brach's) candy puffs (very soft, melt in your mouth candy balls) Bonkers Fruit Chews. The flavor didn't last long, but it was unique! Alas, I have searched the world over for many years, searching and hoping that somewhere I would find Chum Gum. near my home close to Marquette Michigan when I was four or so. And what Im in search of does not have that. Ive depleted the stores in Detroit MI, I wish I could find my favorite marathon bars. I still remember the anticipation as I opened the wrapper, the powder, the amazing smell and taste. No one makes it today and no plans are to bring it back. I read a story on the net that the Scrunch was and is Johnny Depps favorite bar too! Chum gum, lip sticks,bonomo taffy ect.. Great days, they truly were better days I don't care what anyone says. I'm using my nickname as a kid because Chum Gum takes me back to my childhood! Us and other G.I.s in or out of the field. It was my favorite bubble gum and apparently still is 50 years later! I'm 51 in Cincinnati and I can't believe so many people remember Chum Gum. ??? Thanks for the memories. I keep searching for alternatives, but they all fall short. I cant live without them. It was silky smooth and it was the best gum for blowing huge bubbles. For .12 cents, I could buy a comic book, a fountain cherry or vanilla coke and a pack (2 sticks ) of chum gum. Flavor lasted and lasted. It's so comforting to know there are others who feel the same way. I agree, chum gum was the best. I wasn't tall enough to stand on the floor and play the machine. What was the gum back in the day that was square shaped and had gel in the middle There were only 6 pieces to a pack And it came in cinnamon . Chum Gum was owned and produced by Fleer Company from 1950 to 1971. I had chum gum all the time. I had a collection of about 15 though. It's great to hear all these stories. It was simply the best gum ever some one should bring this gum back. I can almost conjure up the taste if I try really hard. One of my fondest memories of Germany. Anyone have any ideas of anything that would? A furniture store replaced it in 1972. I'm almost 60 and sure wish I could chew a piece. AFTER SCHOOL WE ALWAYS STOP AT THIS STORE TO BUY CHUM GUM. Whistle pops didnt last much longer. The brand stopped producing Pure Rush energy drinks, South Beach Sunset, 14 Karot but continued . Snickers Christmas Nutcrackers - Discontinue. My brother use to comment about it. I am 58 and I recall it very well when I was in grade school. We had Chum Gum in Dallas Texas in the 60's. You're welcome, Dave, and thanks for reading! Great memories. they can bring back Beemans and Black jack, why not Chum Gum??? In business from 1930 to 1971. Chiclets - Tiny Bubble Gum We have a new gum called Mini Mini Chicles that is very similar. I chewed Chum Gum in the mid 60's. I asked some of my friends do they remember the gum and they tell me they have never heard of it. Always left with a bag of Chum gum for the cents . Since our company was founded in 1927, many of your favorite sweets have come and gone through our doors and we have provided a list of them here. Chum gum ruled. I would put the chewed chum gum on my headboard for the next day, it did lose its flavor but I could wake up and blow bubbles till I would get together with the friends go to Melchens candy store and purchse more. Ive reminisced about Chum Gum since 1958. The flavor lasts for a while as well, long after the sugar is gone. I'm 54 and haven't seen that gum since about 1970. Wish it would be back in the market. An aphrodisiac?? We each got a nickle to spend from the return money. I have told sooo many people about it and they all think I'm crazy. Wintergreen Certs have been my favorite for decades. Adams has brought back Clove, Beemans and Black Jack. people also thought i was crazy whenever i would ask if anyone remembered this wonderful product. I wish Tootsie Roll administrators could see the number of people searching for this gum. Thanks rlinard@aol.com. No one remembers these. some one must have a stash somewhere! I found this particular page 'cause I was looking for references to gum that was made into little record albums. Treasure Island stores distinctly had wavy rooftops or front facades. That pink color set the stage and bubble gums continue to follow that grand design. The good news is that memories remain. What happened to Nestles Chocalite candy bar? My grandparents always had a candy dish in the living room with those mints in abundant supply, and Grandpa Lewis always had a pack of Blackjack Gum and Beemans Gum for the grandkids when we came over. I found an old wrapper while deep cleaning a while back in my store . My brother and I would collect pop bottles in the 50s and early 60s. They had the most fantastic penny candy counter, and I would buy Chum Gum, three sticks to the pack, later reduced to two stick per pack. Today, Bubbaloo is sold in more than 25 countries and in three different continents across the world. History does not state if Fleer "borrowed" the name, or any legal problems because of it. Is this something that is still available to get? I loved it. Delicious! Oh why cant they bring back Chum Gum like they have brought back so many other old time candies?! If you swallow gum, it's true that your body can't digest it. Or at least tell me where I could buy some other than eBay. I have wracked my brain so many times trying to come up with this name. The Red Licorice that is on the American Market at most convenient stores is beyond horrible. I hadnt actually thought about them for a long time and found one bag hanging up. I would always take it out of the sleeve so it would look like more in the little brown bag. I love Chum Gum, too! The smell, the taste - best ever. What a shame. Chiclets hasn't changed much over the decades and its iconic mini box of 2 Chiclets is still a Halloween fan favorite. I have so many sweet memories of the penny candy counter where we could piss off the old lady that woryed there by tapping our quarters on the glass counter top. about the only way i ever got it was on Halloween. Thanks go them, I loved Hollyywood candy bars My mom would buy me a When the Milky Way Midnights came out they were similar but not quite the same. I was a college student making minimum wage at at summer job. Chum Gum was made by Fleer, also makers of Dubble Bubble, from around 1950 until 1971. Please bring it back. Since they make Dubble Bubble, why not make Chum Gum also? And I couldnt blame them!!!) This was in the 60's in Augusta,GA and only at Carpenter's 50-50 Store. !WhErE CaN I FiNd iT? For some reason, whenever I eat Double Bubble gum, I remember Chum Gum. One thing we did find to be interesting was the fact that people were still finding Chum Gum for sale almost 20 years after it was officially discontinued. I too like Chum Gum but not that much. I love this site. Im looking for cinnamon certs. But I'd rather chew Chum Gum. Bring these back and with proper marketing they will be successful. Couldn't blow two bubbles. I enjoyed Smith Brothers cough drops, licorice very much. When I was 7or8 chum gum was 3 sticks for a penny. I grew up in SW Michigan in the 60s. So, it was very odd to me that after I had not had any Brachs Red Twists for several years had even forgot about them that I was at a Speedway Gas Station on the South Side of Bloomington, Indiana. Now the world has sugarless gum, organic gum, all-natural gum, and bubble gum and chewing gum in a full spectrum of flavors and colors. I sure wish they still made it. Please make them again. Tears filled her eyes as she was just beside herself when we gave it to her. I rember how my mouth started watering for that flavor from the Gods.I bought all they had,never to see or taste it again :.(. We used to buy two types of gum: Chum Gum and Devil Gum - I think it was made by the same company and was HOT cinnamon flavor. I am 45 and wish i had some right now. I remember the gum in pink too but blue was better!!! I would give anything to have a "chew" once again! I would stop at the corner drug store and load up. It was so much fun going to Freedom Park to the playground then walk up to Wad's to get the Chum Gum and a real cherry Coke at the fountain. 25 cents went a long way back in the 60's. We used to smash the frozen ones and eat the little frozen bite size pieces. I loved the flavor and it smelled so good! It didnt go over well and needed quite a lot of improvements so this one never actually was marketed. Interesting comments on Chum GumThanks for the history Rob Lambert. I WISH THEY WOULD BRING IT BACK.I HAVE NEVER TASTED ANOTHER GUM THAT EVEN COMES CLOSE TO THAT GREAT TASTE. Surely there's someone out there who could resurrect Chum Gum manufacture and distributionwhy not? I would buy it at Bruce's store across from my high school, everyone who went to GWHS chewed it. Unfortunately, it is no longer available as it was discontinued. In the 50's and into the 60's Chum Gum did come 3 pieces for a penny. It brings back memories for me! It was hypnotic, you had to get some no matter what, that and a box of Indian Head Pumpkin seeds and you were good to go! Wonderful flavor and texture . I can still remember the smell and taste of it. they were fantastic and the start to my love of sour candies, and theyre gone. I agree- Best Gum Ever! It is such a relief to know that there are others out there that know about this gum, because when I bring it up to people they don't know what I am talking about, it is great to know you guys are out there and fans of chum gum. . Fleer made Dubble Bubble into the 2000's but sold to Tootsie who now makes it. ), absolutely NO ONE I asked knew what I was talking about or remembered it! Please bring back the Milkshake candy bars again. I am 45 and I chewed that stuff in the 70's in Chicago where I was born. I bought a pack of "Orbit" "bubblemint" and it brought me back to Jr. we will never get or have those in again or something to that effect. The gum itself was Hot Pink in color and had the most unique flavor. It would probably be 2 for a quarter these days. I grew up in Memphis, TN. Loved Chum Gum. have looked for it for years. They had all kinds of penny candy, and Chum Gum was my favorite. I tried Jr Caramels but they are not the same they are too soft and gooey and Milk Duds are too hard LOL, can we get the marathon bars back? FF, sloppy joes were 15 cents. I grew up in Hyattsville md in the 60's and Chum gum was the BEST !! Chiclets Fruit Gum. I have craved this gum for yearsand it finally hit me! I remember 3 sticks for a penny. How am I going to keep him happy now? I remember absolutely loving the flavor of this gum. If I was real lucky and the big kids were not at Tussey's, I could talk Pop Tussey into getting out a couple of soda bottle cases and he'd let me play the pinball machine. i used to buy it in houston, texas in the mid-sixties. I miss the gum, or maybe everything about being a child in that time. That's where I bought most of my Chum Gum. I miss you, Chum Gum. I have looked for it for years. Chum Gum was a favorite of mine and my siblings! Your only hope may be to contact Tootsie Roll. Sure wish Fleer would produce this again. It brings back so many great memories. One of his first bubble gum creations was Blibber Blubber, which came out in 1906. The funny thing about that is that one day, if we are still here, we will talk about these days as the "good old days". I felt like i was in the twilight zone or something. I am from Huntley outside of Chicago. WHERE CAN I BUY IT. and what a great smell, and the best bubbles. I discovered them recently only to find out, you ran out of them. there is nothing in the world like chum gum. It was my favorite. Chum Gum was my very favorite gum. Some gum connoisseurs might know that Fruit Stripe gum used to be made by Beech-Nut. MY HUSBAND AND I USE TO BUY CHUM GUM IN THE SIXTIES IN PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA THIS WAS THE BEST GUM I'VE EVER TASTED. Best Wishes, Albert Baroody. We saved our paper route money and walked down to the fruit stand that had a section of all penny candy; waxed lips, squirrel nuts, maryjanes and the all time favorite Chum gum. No one I know has heard of it! I was sitting at my desk and decided to Google Chum Gum. I would love to be able to let my children and grandchild taste this gum. I agree,Chum is the best bubble gum I have ever tasted. Clorets - discontinued in 2016; Conversation Hearts made by NECCO; Cow Tales - Caramel . that is what me go to this link is it tasted so much like it. I found, on Ebay (sorry, folks, no Fleer Chum Gum for sale), an old advertisement page, from a Chicago newspaper, for a candy/novelty company from 1938. PLEASE!!! The reason I am writing you is because for the past 16 years Ive been eating Twizzlers or Red Vines and they are awful. Chewed Chum Gum during the 60's. It was a marvelous combination of whimsy and cuteness and sold really well. This candy now days cost almost $200 a bar and is not worth the cost. I'm 38yrs.old and only found it in Woolworth stores in the Chicago area.I can still taste that juicy soft flavor in my BUDS.Hope a manufactor can bring our good old CHUM GUM back!!!!!! I miss it so much. We also ate Bonamo Taffy. google_alternate_color = "E7F0EB";