Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory turned a box office flop into a beloved classic (1971) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory flopped in 1971 theaters. Here’s how a real chocolate river and one actor’s odd demand made it a classic anyway.
80s candy: See 35 most excellent retro favorites, including chocolate & fruity sweets A lot of 80s candy endures to the present, but you’re still going to love these retro ads & packages from back in the day! Which were your favorites?
90s candy: 40+ popular and totally fly sweet treats to remember The Juice is Loose! SNICKERS really satisfies. Melts in your mouth, not in your hand. First it’s a candy, then it’s a gum. These iconic
Gene Wilder: The humble actor who found stardom in the 1960s and will forever define comedy greatness Gene Wilder reached a level of stardom that no one would have predicted, least of all himself. Here are interviews with the actor himself from the ’70s.
How baby Carrie Fisher, daughter of Eddie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds, captivated Hollywood before she could even walk (1956) SEE IT NOW »
The Thingmaker: Mattel’s vintage sets that let you mold Creepy Crawlers, Fun Flowers & other little toys with Plastigoop (1960s) SEE IT NOW »