Carol Burnett: How talent, charm, generosity & luck made her comedy career skyrocket (1960s-80s)
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Carol Burnett: How talent, charm, generosity & luck made her comedy career skyrocket (1960s-80s)
Her name is Carol Burnett, and her elongated, restless, expressive and oddly beautiful face is one of show business's favorite funny valentines.
Vintage Converse shoes: The powerhouse athletic brand behind decades of sports history (1960s-80s)
Vintage Converse shoes outfitted Olympians, NBA legends and baseball stars for decades. Here's the full history of America's original athletic shoe brand.
1980s electronics changed everything -- from the living room stereo to the Walkman in your pocket. See the gear America was shopping for in 1981.
Toys R Us catalog flashback: The must-have toys every 80s kid was begging for
The Toys R Us catalog was serious business for 80s kids. Flip through the 1986 Out of this World Toy Book and holiday catalogs from '87 and '88.
A multi-million-dollar family amusement park - Six Flags Over Texas - has brought millions of people to a former strip of pasture.
Hawaii Five-O ran for 12 seasons — here’s what made it unstoppable
Hawaii Five-O ran 12 seasons on CBS and made Jack Lord a TV icon. Here's the full history of one of America's greatest cop shows.
‘Happy Days’ brought the 50s back – plus see the opening credits & popular theme song
Happy Days starred Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham and Henry Winkler as Fonzie, and showed life in 1956 - or at least the 1956 some like to believe existed.
Old peanut butter brands have a longer, wilder history than you'd think. See the vintage ads and forgotten names behind America's favorite spread.
Ford Pinto: The best-selling 1970s subcompact car that went from darling to disaster in record time
Check out the classic Ford Pinto, a coupe hatchback auto that was super popular, that Ford said proved a small economy car didn't have to be ugly. (They didn't have to explode, either, and we cover that, too.)
Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland opened in 1967 -- see what the original looked like before Disney made some major changes.
The flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia marked the first time a vehicle would be flown into space, returned -- and refurbished and used again.
Mall stores from the 1960s, 70s & 80s: See what these popular shops actually looked like decades ago
In the spirit of reminiscing, we've collected 50 photos of some of the most memorable mall stores from the heyday of shopping centers in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
The brilliant rise of 80s arcade games, from Space Invaders to Pac-Man and beyond
80s arcade games took over America one quarter at a time. See the vintage ads & photos that capture that golden era of Pac-Man, Space Invaders & more.
No-bake mocha chocolate chip cheesecake: The effortless retro 80s recipe you’ll want to make again
This no-bake mocha chocolate chip cheesecake from the '80s skips the oven but delivers big on coffee-chocolate flavor. Classic retro recipe inside!
James Garner: From reluctant actor to treasured Hollywood mainstay (1950s-2014)
James Garner rose from Oklahoma to become a beloved TV and film star, known for Maverick, The Rockford Files and a career built on authenticity.
Dungeons & Dragons changed how a generation played -- and socialized. See vintage ads, photos and original articles from the game's heyday.
Charlie’s Angels: Inside the 70s TV show that launched careers & sparked a national debate
Debuting in 1976, the classic TV series Charlie’s Angels was widely popular with viewers, eventually becoming a cult classic favorite and spawning feature films and reboots.
How long does Jello take to set? Plus, the surprising speed trick that actually works
How long does Jello take to set? It depends on the stage -- here's a handy vintage chart plus a speed-set method that cuts the time way down.
Why ‘Golden Girls’ still sparkles all these decades later (1980s-90s)
Meet Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia in Golden Girls -- where friendship knows no age. A TV classic with wit, heart, and a whole lot of cheesecake.
80s nail polish: See the popular colors & top brands of the eighties
80s nail polish was bold, specific and heavily marketed. See original ads from Cutex, Revlon, Maybelline and more -- and the colors that defined the decade.
The 1970s Police Woman TV series inspired a real-world shift in law enforcement
Explore the legacy of Police Woman, a groundbreaking show that introduced audiences to Sgt. "Pepper" Anderson and inspired a generation of female-led dramas.
Retro Easter candy from the 70s, 80s & 90s remains some of the greatest candy of all time
Retro Easter candy has a surprisingly short history. See vintage ads for Brach's, M&M's, Cadbury & more from the 1970s–'90s!
Top 80s hairspray brands: The key to that retro big hair look
80s hairspray fueled an era of big hair and bigger sales. See the vintage ads & brands that defined the decade's most iconic beauty staple.
Whether new or classic, millions still love vintage Corelle dishes from the Corning company (also behind Pyrex & Corningware). See some of the dish patterns available during the '70s & '80s!
Spaceballs: The brilliant Star Wars spoof that proved Mel Brooks still had it in 1987
Spaceballs, Mel Brooks' 1987 sci-fi spoof, took aim at Star Wars & Hollywood itself. See the original poster, stills & a period review.
Decorating Easter eggs through the decades: Fun ideas from the 50s to the 90s
As you prepare for your Easter celebration, check out these vintage Easter egg decorating ideas! There are probably a few you remember... and maybe one or two you haven't seen!
New Coke’s legendary flop: How Coca-Cola shocked America and accidentally won the cola wars (1985)
New Coke lasted just 77 days before America revolted. Here's the real story behind the most infamous product launch of the 1980s.
Over 200 vintage license plates from every state show off decades of bold, forgotten design
Vintage license plates tell the real story of American car culture — from wild state designs to a 50-state size standoff. See 200+ examples here.
Somewhere in Time (1980) blended time travel and sweeping romance at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.
See rugged & versatile Jeep Cherokees, from before SUVs ruled the road (1960s-80s)
Jeep Cherokee grew from a 1960s trail-ready wagon into a defining 1980s SUV. See vintage models and classic ads from its early decades.
