If you were around in 1976, I’m sure you remember how excited we were about the United States Bicentennial. The nation commemorated its 200th anniversary with a year-long celebration designed to sweep us all up into a collective Bicentennial Fever. Planning for the Bicentennial started a full decade earlier with the creation of the American … Read more
Before streaming, before DVRs, even before cable, TV was a communal experience. If it was 8 p.m., you knew what your neighbors were watching, because you were watching the same thing. And nothing captured that shared magic quite like the variety show. With musical guests, comedy sketches, celebrity cameos, and the occasional talking Muppet, these … Read more
Novelty songs ruled the Billboard Charts in the 1970s. These songs are the oddballs of the music world: they have silly lyrics, strange sound effects, or offbeat characters that make you laugh, cringe, or sing along for no good reason. Some novelty songs poke fun at pop culture, others tell outlandish stories, and a few … Read more
If you grew up in the 1970s, you know the thrill of thumbing through the Christmas catalog and making your wish list. Every year, you found something new to beg your parents for, and you would just die if you didn’t get it! Some toys were one-hit wonders. Others stuck around for a while and … Read more
If you read our deep dive into Kraft Miracle Whip history, you already know this tangy jar of tastiness didn’t just appear on the shelves. Instead, it was engineered, marketed, and molded (literally) into mid-century greatness. But let’s turn our attention to seeing what great concoctions people were creating with Miracle Whip back in the … Read more
The history of Miracle Whip isn’t just the story of a new salad dressing; it’s a tale of invention, marketing genius, and the beginning of a new chapter in modern food production. Beloved by some, reviled by others, and unmistakably bold in flavor and branding, Miracle Whip’s mere mention sparks both controversy and nostalgia. This … Read more
Television weddings are always big events, but the ones from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s were in a league of their own. Sitcom weddings gave us feel-good moments, while soap opera extravaganzas kept us buzzing for days. Let’s raise a toast and grab some cake because it’s time to take a nostalgic stroll down the … Read more
The 1970s wasn’t just a decade—it was a vibe. From disco-lit dance floors to shag-carpeted living rooms, the way people talked was just as groovy as the culture itself. Whether you were boogieing at the roller rink, keepin’ it cool in bell-bottoms, or just trying to avoid a bummer, 70s slang was everywhere. Some phrases … Read more
Let’s head inside a roller disco in the late 1970s. The pulsing bass of Chic’s “Le Freak” sets the rhythm for skaters gliding under a mirrored disco ball. Neon lights flash on the satin and sequined outfits as the skate wheels hum over the polished wood of the rink. Roller disco blended music, fashion, and … Read more
Take a trip down memory lane with this playlist of unforgettable one-hit wonders from the 1970s. From rock anthems to disco favorites, these songs may have been the only big hits for their artists, but they left a lasting impression.
