Daylight time savers: Quick & easy summer recipes (1969)
28 ways to make short work of cooking during the long summer days, made with Campbell's soup, V8 juice, Spaghetti Os and Bounty canned foods.
The original Rice Krispies Treats recipe & their delicious history
Rice Krispies Treats were invented in the 1930s, and by 1940, the recipe was known across the country -- and their popularity has hardly waned since. Here, get the original version of the treats recipe, along with some modern variations!
Famous catchphrases: ‘Excuuuse me’ & other lines we loved to repeat (1978)
Catchphrases have a way of enlivening our lives. Catchphrases become code words for some not-so-secret organization of people whom the catch-phrases have hooked.
10 top TV catchphrases of the ’60s
Do you remember these classic TV catchphrases of the '60s -- and are there any that you still find yourself saying sometimes?
‘Have story, will travel’ is newsman Walter Cronkite’s motto (1962)
Besides reporting the news on "CBS News with Walter Cronkite," he takes an active part in selection and editing of news and film, and is often his own leg-man, covering fast-breaking news stories on the spot.
‘Lost in Space’ is out of this world (1965)
The year is 1997. On an uncharted planet, somewhere in the infinite reaches of the universe, an American family is marooned while on a voyage to colonize a new world.
TV’s ‘Get Smart’ spoofs the spies (1965)
What do you get when you mix equal parts Mel Brooks and James Bond? Get Smart - one of the most hilarious spoofs on spies and private eyes ever to be presented on television or in any other medium. (Also see the memorable opening credits!)
Andy Griffith’s start in showbiz: From teaching to television (1960)
Andy Griffith, who stars as a slow-talking, story-telling jack-of-all-trades with a sly Southern sense of humor in the new 'Andy Griffith Show,' is very much like the character he plays. The only difference is that Griffith is famous.
Ron Howard: Andy Griffith’s Ronnie is all boy (1965)
Ronnie Howard, the red-haired moppet of "The Andy Griffith Show," is that rare child actor without guile and a Hollywood head.
Sweet! More than 100 classic cake recipes for every occasion
If you're looking for a classic cake to bake for a special occasion, you have come to exactly the right place! Here, we have more than a hundred different vintage recipes for delicious cakes to suit all tastes. Check them out!
Fashion designer Arnold Scaasi: Floods of colorful clothing for 1961
Color, color, color! Has there ever been such a season in the history of fashion when so many beautiful colors have appeared on the scene at once? Used together or separately, no wardrobe is complete today without the little colored dress!
Rainbow cake of whipped Jello (1962)
Five flavors of whipped gelatin form this colorful, spectacular dessert: a rainbow cake.
Marlo Thomas shines in TV’s ‘That Girl’ (1967)
After 'That Girl' proved a comedy success and a sort of personal triumph last season for the dark-haired, dark-eyed girl who played the title role, ABC executives suggested that the series be called 'The Marlo Thomas Show.'
Big-eyed, twig-limbed Twiggy is newest top model (1967)
Twiggy's big, blue eyes, set in fantastic black lashes, brightened and she waved her hand on the world's top model from London's first morning in New York.
’60s fashions with a velvet touch (1963)
Velvet fashions are sweeping the country... they are smartest, we think, for at-home party wear.
Make a Teddy Bear cake (1961)
Here's an incredible edible teddy bear made of the nicest things you could imagine. And you can make one easily.
Martin Luther King Jr slain by lone Memphis assassin (1968)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Nobel Peace Prize winner who made nonviolence his chief weapon in the fight for civil rights, was shot to death here last night as he stood on a balcony outside his motel room.
3 fun backyard additions: Mini-barn, outdoor kitchen & play castle (1965)
If your family never stays home because there's nothing to do, check out these ways to pep up your yard or garden. Sometimes the simplest things, as in the play castle here, yields the most imaginative results.
7 big pictures of the hottest 1967 hairstyles
The fashionable length is short, for hair as well as hems, and here are 7 ways to wear your hair short and look smart, Choose a full and curly style or a straight and sleek one -- or both from one haircut!
Build a dream-come-true play house in your backyard (1962)
Any little girl who gets this playhouse will see the magical land of make-believe come true right in her own backyard. It's a real house, with a Dutch front door and hearts and flowers dormers and a white picket fence.
22 divinely delicious deviled egg recipes
The devilied egg is truly an American innovation, Here are 22 different old-fashioned and divinely delicious deviled egg recipes for you to try!
Marshmallow cream fudge recipe (1963)
This super chocolatey, marshmallow cream fudge is a perfect treat for parties and special events! You can also easily substitute marshmallow cream for regular old marshmallows for the same delicious recipe.
Frosted layered sandwich loaf (1965)
This frosted sandwich loaf holds a surprise in every layer: curried egg salad, tomato, chicken salad, and deviled ham-pickle filling between slices of bread -- frosted with a velvety smooth mixture of mayonnaise or salad dressing and cream cheese.
Mary Tyler Moore models the hottest wigs of the sixties
Just about everyone knows Mary Tyler Moore. 'Why, that's Laura Petrie,' they say of her role as a perfect wife and mother on the Dick Van Dyke Show. After celebrating five anniversaries on the series, she's set out to find a new Her.
Fleet Admiral Nimitz: Liberty flourishes only where there is free flow of communication (1960)
"We sometimes despair over specifics in our educational, political, and military systems or of actions, or opinions of individuals representing them." - Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz, USN
Kennedy: Society grows or withers according to the power of its ideas (1961)
"If ever the United States should reach a point where the clash of ideas comes to an end, where debate disappears, where everybody agrees with everybody else on everything, then we are finished as a nation." - John F Kennedy
Eisenhower: Informed citizens are the guardian & spirit of democracy (1960)
"Our magazines are a leading force for moral and cultural growth in our country, and one of our surest guarantees of an informed public." - President Dwight D Eisenhower
Mexican Chef’s Salad & Salsa De Jitomate recipes (1969)
California avocados, Doritos tortilla chips and ground beef make it hearty and nourishing. You make it fast.
4 fabulous Fiesta Banana Cake recipes from 4 different decades
Allow two pieces per person when you serve this luscious, moist-rich Fiesta Banana Cake! It's just too good to last! But who cares? Your cake baking reputation will be made.
Milky Way ice cream log (1969)
Here's a recipe for a Milky Way ice cream log -- and yes, it's actually made of Milky Way candy bars.
Apple dump cake recipe & vintage dump cake how-tos
Without a doubt, the humble dump cake has one of the worst names ever, but this sweet treat has still managed to stay popular since its introduction in the mid-sixties. See step-by-step photos for an apple dump cake recipe here!
Spring’s a-ringin’ with convenient new phones in colorful tones! (1962)
Brightening up your home for spring? Mixing paints? Choosing new draperies? Now's the time to add handy phones in color to complement your own decorating ideas!
Jelly bean carousel cake recipe (1965)
Here is a junior spectacular for such a world-shattering occasion as a child's birthday party. Anyone who loves jelly beans (doesn't everyone?) will love it.
41 fantastic & classic sweet potato recipes
Whether you're looking for basic sweet potato recipes or need some ideas for Thanksgiving side dishes, these 41 classic sweet potato recipes cover the gamut, from main dishes to desserts!
Get the classic 7-minute frosting recipe, plus a dozen variations to try
Here, find out how to make the original 7-minute frosting -- plus get some how-tos on whipping up some tasty new ways to enjoy this icing!
The Easter Egg Cake recipe (1969)
This Easter cake isn't super-simple to make -- there are, in fact, three diagrams to help you assemble it -- but the finished product is likely to impress coconut lovers and kids alike!
