1970s
Peter Frampton tells how he finally found success with ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ (1976)
Peter Frampton’s road to superstardom had lots of ups and downs before he finally scored big with the multi-platinum double album ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’
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1960s
Petticoat Junction: Meet the cast, hear the song & see the train (1963-1970)
Come ride the little train that is rolling down the tracks to Petticoat Junction – and the Shady Rest Hotel – in this classic TV sitcom from the sixties!
1950s
How the original Twilight Zone began, plus see the TV show’s iconic opening (1959-1965)
Widely regarded as one of the most innovative television shows of all time, The Twilight Zone premiered in 1959, and would go on to dazzle, delight and frighten audiences for the next five seasons.
1800s
What was it like to be a telephone operator? Behind the scenes in the early switchboard days
In the olden days, you needed a telephone operator to connect your call manually through a switchboard. Her job wasn’t as easy as you might think.
1940s
Why Walt Disney’s classic movie ‘Bambi’ took 5 years to make (1942)
Bambi is pure Disney – a world of fun, beauty and imagination which Disney has made his own. Find out why it took so long to get just right!
1940s
See dozens of vintage View-Master reels & viewers: Classic toys that made color pictures come to life
Vintage View-Master reels offered a trip into another dimension – ‘with stereo color pictures so real, you’ll feel you are actually part of the scene!’
1970s
How millions came to love the Little House on the Prairie TV series (1974-1982)
The popular and highly-acclaimed ‘Little House on the Prairie’ TV series was based on the beloved books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, about the pioneer days.
1800s
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s famous ‘Little House’ books have long enchanted readers, young and old
For generations, the Little House books have enchanted adults & children, historians & romantics, with stories of the Midwestern frontier of the late 1800s.
1980s
The life of Princess Diana, as we watched her royal story unfold on 21 magazine covers
Here’s a look back at the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, along with some of her most memorable quotes from throughout the years.
1910s
Harry Houdini’s underwater box escape: See how he did his famous trick
Houdini’s underwater box escape was one of his most famous tricks – he was was shackled, chained and nailed into a box before being thrown overboard.
1940s
Parenting in the ’40s: Harder than years ago? Are moms too soft? Opinions from the good ol’ days
When it came to parenting the ’40s, were moms too easy on their kids? Was being a parent harder than the generation before? Here’s what people said in 1940.
1960s
The ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ bottle: TV magic with props, sets & special effects
The ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ bottle was magical – from the pretty painted outside to the plush, jeweled interior. Find out about the wizardry that made it work!
1950s
A-frame house plans for second homes & family vacation cabins: 12 retro designs from the ’50s & ’60s
The A-frame house design is a tried and true style, and was especially popular for second homes and vacation cabins in the ’60s. See several retro A-frames here!
1950s
See these 16 vintage calendar towels from retro kitchens
The best part of this collection of vintage calendar towels is remembering the ones from years ago – just like our moms, aunts and grandmothers used to have in their kitchens.
1910s
100 years ago, did Nikola Tesla predict the iPad, Skype, mobile phones & more things we use today? (1915)
How much of today’s tech did Nikola Tesla predict a century ago? Here’s a look back at some spot-on predictions from Nikola Tesla — along with a few, that, well… we haven’t quite seen yet.
1800s
The Gettysburg Address: Photos, analysis & the full text of Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech (1863)
See what it looked like during President Lincoln’s historic Gettysburg Address speech, plus eyewitness accounts, analysis, full text & and a handwritten copy.
1700s
The history of the American flag, and its evolution since 1777
There’s so much history packed into the history of the American flag, that doesn’t only represent the states in the country, but the evolution of the USA.
1960s
The Munsters cast: Sitcom stars Fred Gwynne and Yvonne De Carlo talk TV in these vintage interviews
Spooky sitcom stars Fred Gwynne & Yvonne De Carlo talked about their lives & what it was like to film The Munsters TV show in these classic cast interviews!
1900s
The New York heat wave: How people tried to beat the heat back in 1911
Before air conditioning and refrigerators existed, here’s how peolple managed to stay cool during the great New York heat wave of 1911.
1960s
Dick Van Dyke: Interviews, insights & images from the long career of a multi-talented star
Dick Van Dyke has never loved giving interviews or making personal appearances, but we found a few time the talented man talked about his life and career.
1970s
Hip vintage ’70s dresses & skirts women wore in the spring & summer of 1973
What were women wearing in 1973? See the trendsetting vintage ’70s dresses, miniskirts, maxi skirts, rompers, A-lines, shifts, empire styles and more!
1950s
See 130 vintage ’50s house plans used to build millions of mid-century homes that we still live in today
If you’re buying a 1950s house, already live in one, or just want to see how new suburban homes were designed back in the rock ‘n’ roll and ‘Leave it to Beaver’ era, we have some fantastic ’50s house plans for you!
1960s
Live action plus animation are magic in Disney’s classic movie, ‘Mary Poppins’
Disney’s magical Mary Poppins arrived in 1964. See classic movie clips, hear some of the songs, plus find out more about the film & its stars!
1960s
The ’65 Marlin: Rambler’s swinging man-size sports fastback car
The swinging sports fastback – the ’65 Marlin! The big, bold, brand-new ear for swingers who love fast lines, deep luxury, and man-size room for man-size comfort.
1800s
How the California Gold Rush of 1849 began, and what life was really like for the miners
How did the great Gold Rush of 1849 get started? Find out its history, how it made people rich and poor – and helped make California what it is today.
1960s
German chocolate cream cheese brownies (1967)
Blend sweet chocolate with crunchy nuts, velvety cream cheese, and get classic German chocolate cream cheese brownies. Moist. Delicious. Bake them, and break the plain old brownie habit.
1940s
100+ D-Day pictures: See WWII’s Operation Overlord in June 1944, plus get historical insight from 25 years later
Look back at these D-Day pictures and remember that a German nation with super-race delusions once actually planned to conquer the world.
1950s
Silly Putty: The history of the stretchy, bouncy wonder toy of the 20th century
Ulcers bothering you? Try Silly Putty (1951) by Glenn Williams Well, sir, I’m here to tell you that in the past couple of days, I’ve
1970s
How to make fancy hot dog shapes, plus retro ways to stuff your franks from the ’70s
Hot dog shapes turn plain food into party fare – and fun! Here’s how to make your hot dog turn into a fun edible treat, plus ways to stuff them with cheese and other wonderful stuff.
1940s
Glam 1940s interior design: 5 before & after bedroom makeovers, plus 5 more retro room renovations
Some vintage 1940s interior design decor trends veered into the overdone, like the ‘glam’ Hollywood-inspired look here – filled with satin, ruffles & bows.
1970s
‘Good Times’ TV show – including the theme song & lyrics (1974-1979)
‘Good Times’ slowly gaining on TV’s top-rated sitcoms (1975) By Buck Biggers – El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas) June 29, 1975 We admit to
1970s
Vintage Tinkerbell manicure set & other groovy retro ’70s beauty goodies for little girls
Look back at these vintage Tinkerbell manicure kits and other beauty treats marketed to little girls back in the ’70s. Lots of memories here!
1700s
The true story of the Boston Tea Party (1773)
The Boston Tea Party resulted from at least four important historical factors, and was, in fact, the catalyst for the Revolutionary war for independence.
1950s
Get the famous Can’t Fail 5-minute fudge recipe, plus 10 more fast vintage fudge recipes
Get the famous Can’t Fail 5-minute fudge recipe, plus 10 more fast vintage fudge recipes that you can easily make right at home!
1940s
50+ sexist vintage ads so bad, you almost won’t believe they were real
Not only would these sexist vintage ads not sell well today, but they’d also cause a huge social media backlash. See 50 of the most obnoxious examples here.
1960s
See the ’69 Chevy pickups: Fleetsides, Stepsides, Longhorns & campers, all with Chevrolet’s bold front-end design
Check out the ’69 Chevy pickups like the Fleetside, CST (Custom Sport Truck) and long wheelbase Longhorn pickup made especially for king-size camper bodies.
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