it was called Cocoa Marsh, not Chocolate Marsh

In NYC circa 60-70, Claude Kirschner's Terrytoon Circus was on Channel 9, sponsored by Cocoa Marsh. At the same time, on Channel 11 News, Gloria Okon did commercials for Arnold Bread. Cocoa Marsh had a series of commercials that went "everybody's going to the store to buy cocoa marsh" over films of airplanes crashing into barns, jungle hunters charging, crowds rampaging, herds of elephants, etc.

I preferred Bosco but the pump on the jar was really COOL!!!!!!!!

I was a kid who grew up drinking Cocoa Marsh. Does anyone remember Yumberry? It was made by the creators of Cocoa Marsh. I recall my mother buying it once or twice. It was a strawberry flavored syrup. It didn't last too long, only about a year. I remember the jingle to the tune of Here Comes Santa Claus- We love Yumberry; we love Yumberry!

When I was probably about 3-4 years old, I was give some Cocoa Marsh by my mom and I was giggling about something, so I told my mom, "Cocoa Marsh up nose"...

I remember the ads for Cocoa Marsh Coolers. It's so good on a hot hot day.

I remember I always begged for Cocoa Marsh, because of the cool pump and the neat lion on the bottle, but my mother always bought Bosco. I was a deprived child.

The Cocoa Marsh pump had a special cover with a surprise under the top. I always pleeded for the product, but never had it or found out what the surprises were! Does anyone know?

Remember: "Yum Berry, Good by Gosh! New from the makers of Cocoa Marsh".

I am the typical baby boomer, born in 1954. In the 1960's in the Boston area (seen throughout New England) there was a show on TV for kids called "Romper Room", and the teacher was Miss Jean Harrington. She sat at a big desk in the middle of the room and there were three smaller desks to each side of her. Every day there were new kids. Anyway, when it was their break time, they all had a glass of milk in front of them and would put in the Cocoa Marsh. My siblings and I would have my mother get the milk and Cocoa Marsh ready for us... of course with a snack - just like on TV - and we thought we were so cool. The best part is... Cocoa Marsh was really and truly delicious. Too bad they don't make it anymore, however I THINK I saw Bosco on a shelf somewhere. It would be a nice trip down memory lane to see Cocoa Marsh back on the shelves and these kids nowadays would know some good stuff.I loved the lion on the bottle too. Anyway, thanks for the memories. Remember this, "I want my Cocoa Marsh"!

I remember when the bottle looked like a lion's mane -- WELL before the 70's. The stuff was fantastic! I miss it. I also miss Bonomo Turkish Taffyl

I grew up drinking the stuff, but there were alot of chocolate syrups besides Cocoa Marsh and Bosco. Hershey's was (and still is) popular. There was also a syrup called "Clanky" if you remember that far back. And still around today there's U-Bet syrup, which probably comes the closest to what Cocoa Marsh tasted like. The gimmick about Cocoa Marsh was the pump, that's why it got so popular, not to mention the plugs on Romper Room

I remember coacoa marsh and big shot I used to have to beg my Mom to buy the stuff but bosco was very popular at the time and was the sponser of the kids show wonderama yet I liked cocoa marsh and big shot better

I have the fondest memories of Cocoa Marsh syrup and still miss it dearly. There is, and was, no question in my mind that C.M. was superior in flavor to Bosco and Hershey's Syrup, and the Lion ensconced jar was a bonus. I concur with Rob, that U-Bet comes closest to the C.M. flavor, but it is not equivalent to the richness and mouthfeel of days passed. Is there a way to find the original C.M. formula and convince some foodie-entrepreneur to reissue it today? And, on a tangent, I hope some of you remember when Yoo Hoo really was a tasty drink. Before the chemical engineers got their hands on it, Y.H. was an awesome beverage. I will close my groaning by saying that Dairy Queen's corporate chiefs really need to rethink how they have raped that product. When it was made from real dairy it was delicious. These days, and for many years, DQ soft serve tastes as though it was a by-product of some failed General Electric polymer experiments. Bring back the original Cocoa Marsh!

I was a big fan of CM because it had a distinct taste. I have used Fox's U-Bet syrup which also has a distinctive taste but still not Cocoa Marshes. Yesterday I got a Black and White Ice Cream soda at Carvel. The syrup they used tasted a lot like CM. I wonder if it's the same formula?

Yes, oh boy Cocoa Marsh and/or a Scooter Pie. What a treat. We did not have all this junk food like today and ate very little sweets, but those two were a three time a week staple for us kids known as the Baby Boomers. Families would sit together on Sundays (as all stores were closed), have a nice relaxing dinner, and Cocoa Marsh was put into our milk (we did not drink soda back then). The kids would be outside playing and having a grand old time (mom's did NOT have to watch their kids 24/7 like they do today). Cocoa Marsh was a real treat for all the kids. It got us to drink more milk. Ahhhh, the good old days were so enjoyable. Anyway, I guess I am dreaming about days gone by and reliving great memories.

I was just thinking about Cocoa Marsh. I remember the picture of the lion & by far have to agree that Cocoa Marsh was the best chocolate syrup around! We grew up in Northern New Jersey; it was a favorite for my brother, sister & myself. Also, wishing it would make a comeback

I was also a great fan of Cocoa Marsh. I remember the soda fountain pump, But I also seem to recall a pump that looked like the lion on the label. I believe that it was a mail order premium. Does anyone else remember this?

I remember one of the commercials: Cocoa Marsh Cooler, Cocoa Marsh Cooler, It Tastes so great on a sunny summer day. Cocoa marsh cooler. Anyone remember it?

Lionel (model) Trains is issuing a new flatbed car this December, 2009 featuring "Cocoa Marsh" vats. The vats include the original CM label with the lion. We can't buy CM anymore but the train car sure looks inviting!!

So nice to hear your commments. I was talking to someone about "Soaky" today (bubblebath of the 60's)and when I looked on-line about it, I saw Cocoa Marsh and something triggered a memory. I was born in '56 and remember it; didn't realize it was advertised on Romper Room (something else that many people I know don't remember). I swear people must think I'm crazy! However, I thank you all for my trip down memory lane....Oh, and Fox's U-Bet is wonderful, and so was Carvel (they no longer have it in Florida where I live).

Cocoa Marsh Cooler, Cocoa Marsh Cooler, On a hot hot, day it's so, so nice! I dont know if it was my immagination but the ice cubes didn't work as well with Bosco, Hersheys or U-Bet!

I also grew up in NY and watched channel 9 Claude Kirschner's Terrytoon Circus. I used to laugh every night when he ended the show the same way. Well, it's 8 o'clock and time for most of you to go to bed. I didn't have to go till about 10 or 11 so it made me feel good. Loved Yumberry too. Ahhh, the good ole days

The conclusion of Terrytoon Circus was my bedtime. I remember his top hat and either a whip (was he dressed as a lion tamer, I seem to remember him wearing a beige suit with some kind of gold trim) or a cane. Seems like yesterday...

Oh, I remember Cocoa Marsh well, especially the strawberry flavor, since I was alergic to chocolate as a kid in the 60s. And I remember Claude Kirschner (who died recently)(yes, he was Ringmaster), and Clowny, and cartoons like Colonel Bleep.

One of my favorite tv shows, Terrytoon Circus. And yes, he really pushed the Cocoa Marsh. We always had Bosco in the house,so i never really tried Cocoa Marsh , what a shame. Claude Kirchner and Clownie ,Clownie called him, stringbean , and other names. Then Claude would end the show with that'' And now its time for most of you girls and boys to go to bed ''. My mother would here that,and off to bed i went. Lying in bed i would hear the opening theme to the Honeymooners. Nice memories .

Back in the 50's I loved Cocoa March and loved the pump bottle. But my mom found Bosco was cheaper but as I "hated" Bosco my mom would buy Bosco and refill the Cocoa March bottle, I never knew the difference. She fessed up years later, moms know best.

the other version of Cocoa Marsh was called Yum Berry...my neighbor worked for the advertising company that promoted it and I had the Cocoa Marsh Lion at the foot of my bed

Cocoa Marsh Cooler, Cocoa Marsh Cooler It tastes good on a suuny day Cocoa Marsh Cooler Cocoa Marsh Cooler It tastes good in the coolest way Cocoa Marsh Cooler Cocoa Marsh Cooler Made with Cocoa Marsh Milk and Ice Cocoa Marsh Cooler Cocoa Marsh Cooler On a hot, hot day its so So Nice !

Cocoa Marsh was THE BEST syrup ever!!! The reason is clearly stated on the jar: MARSH. The syrup was a blend of cocoa and marshmallow. The marshmallow part was made to a consistency that blended easily. The company later sold just the marshmallow component as "Marshmallow Fluff"!!! The surprise under the large cap was a step up from a crackerjack prize, usually a ring or trinket of some sort, but there was a slip of paper that was an order form for pricier items. For a dollar fifty, I sent for a radio crystal set that was shaped like a V-2 rocket,I STILL HAVE IT! this was circa 1961. Does anyone remember the CM soda fountain? Kirschner used to plug it on his show w/"clowny" the puppet in NYC back then. It was a tabletop plastic deal that had areas for jars of CM and the Yum-Berry product, nuts, etc. to create ice cream sundaes. Those were the days

One more thing. Take some Fox's U-BET in a cup, and mix an amount of Marshmallow Fluff into it until blended well. Pour mixture into a glass of milk, stir well, close your eyes, and you will be as close to Cocoa Marsh as is humanly possible.

Does anyone in the NYC area remember "JUNIOR FROLICS" with host "UNCLE FRED SCOTT"??? As I recall CM was a sponser and a viewers contest to name the CM lion was conducted. I believe the outcome might have been "MARSHY"