Author: Steve
60’s Valentine Cards
Who remembers the Valentine cards we shared with our classmates in school? I remember being excited receiving one from the…
20 Mule Borax Team Show
In 1918 when this was posted in the Bridgeport Telegram (Connecticut) radio was yet to become popular. This was in…
Star Wars Holiday Special
In 1977, George Lucas broke box office sales records with Star Wars. While working on the sequel CBS suggested the…
Julie Newmar- Then and Now
Born Julia Chalene Newmeyer we know her better as Catwoman in the Batman television series. She stared in 12 episodes….
I Love Lucy – Five Santas
This holiday-themed tag appeared at the end of the I Love Lucy episode that aired on December 24, 1951. It…
Discovery – Sunday Morning Kids Show
From October 1962 to September 1971, ABC aired a “highbrow series for children” called Discovery. Historical and cultural themes were…
Concert Scene 1976
Check out these bands playing in the Bay Area of California back in July 1976. An eye-opener is to look…
Chevy Chase Talk Show
In September 1993 still fresh off Johnny Carson’s retirement Fox Network wanted to get in the late-night talk show circuit….
President Wilson Burns Hand On Tank
To help promote a drive for Americans to buy war bonds the British tank Britannia was parked near the White…
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