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Old drive-in movie theaters
What old drive-in movie theaters were like in the 1950s & 60s – and why they were so popular

The 50s and 60s were the glory days for old drive-in movie theaters, when there were about 4000 such venues spread across the country. Take a look back!

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‘Happy Days’ brought the 50s back – plus see the opening credits & 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.

Grease the movie 1978
The movie ‘Grease’ cashes in on Travolta & nostalgia (1978)

In the cautious movie business where everyone is looking for sure-fire hits, “Grease” is one of the surest. lt cashes in on two fads — nostalgia and John Travolta.

 
Rock out with these old Star Hits magazine covers from the 80s
In the 1980s, Star Hits magazine helped kids rock out to the best bands
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1965 dress styles
The vibrant shift of 1965 dresses was a fashion breakthrough
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The career of singer Tina Turner
Tina Turner timeline: Her career and dramatic life story
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Rock out with these old Star Hits magazine covers from the 80s
In the 1980s, Star Hits magazine helped kids rock out to the best bands
SEE IT NOW »
1965 dress styles
The vibrant shift of 1965 dresses was a fashion breakthrough
SEE IT NOW »
The career of singer Tina Turner
Tina Turner timeline: Her career and dramatic life story
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