Category: 1960’s
Hey Skinny! Charles Atlas Ad
This was the ole Charles Atlas Advertisement seen in almost every comic book. Can any viewer testify this worked for…
Crazy Foam
Who remembers Crazy Foam from their childhood? It did make bath time more fun! They were mostly popular during the…
Music Memory-More Love
Kim Carnes’ version of More Love peaked at number ten on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1980. The song was written…
Glassware Give-A-Ways
I just posted about dish night at the movie theaters back in the 30’s and 40’s posting pictures of what…
Which Batmobile Would Win In A Race?
This is a fun what if scenario. A drag race between the 1989 Batmobile or the original 1966 version? It’s…
The Acid Generation- Where Are They Now
If you were a hippy back in the 60’s you are now in your 70’s. Many could be in nursing…
Buster Brown Shoe
Richard F. Outcault create the Buster Brown comic strip in 1902 which first appeared in the New York Herald. Buster…
Fizzies-What Was Your Favorite Flavor?
Fizzies came in seven flavors- orange, cherry, grape, lemon-lime, strawberry, and root beer. Each package contained eight tablets for just…
Send In The Clowns- Jimmy Durante
In a new feature on the Retro Site we will explore the lives of the comedians of our most popular…
Jeep Mail Trucks
The Jeep, after proving itself as a reliable, go anywhere vehicle during World War II, the United States Postal Service…