Category: 1960’s
Did You Ever Order Sea-Monkeys?
In the golden age of comic books, nestled between superhero adventures and bubble-gum ads, one of the most enduring novelty…
Safe in PF: The B.F. Goodrich Sneaker Campaign That Made History
In the late 1940s and into the 1950s, American playgrounds and ballfields were filled with kids sporting canvas sneakers that…
Buckle Up for Safety
In the mid-1960s, Americans began hearing a catchy jingle on their radios and televisions: “Buckle Up for Safety.” The public…
Why Only Bugles Survived: The Rise and Fall of General Mills’ 1960s Snack Trio
In the 1960s, General Mills launched a trio of corn-based snacks: Bugles, Daisys, and Whistles. Each had its own unique…
Yahooo! Mountain Dew
When PepsiCo acquired Mountain Dew in 1964, they pushed the brand nationally and leaned hard into its folksy, hillbilly image…
Johnny Mathis Announces Retirement: A Legendary Career Comes to a Close
After more than seven decades of serenading audiences with his velvety voice, Johnny Mathis, the iconic crooner, has announced his…
Elvis’s Love Machine
There’s a lot to unpack in this video! I haven’t thought about a woman’s measurements since people used to ask,…
Keith Richards Honored with Inaugural Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence
Westport, CT – The Westport Library played host to a historic moment as legendary musician Keith Richards was honored with…
Thank You Captain !!
Aw good ole’ Captain Kangaroo and Grandfather Clock! They remind us to set our clocks AHEAD this Sunday! Would it…