Admire Paul Newman
It’s a sad fact that kids today only know Paul Newman from his brand of salad dressing or frozen pizza, but baby boomers know that he was one of the coolest guys who ever lived.
Not only was he a famous movie star who starred in Cool Hand Luke, but he also raced cars!
Eat Swanson’s TV dinners
TV dinners still exist today but not many people remember when they were first invented.
The first Swanson TV dinners offered a veritable Thanksgiving feast with turkey, gravy, whipped potatoes, peas, stuffing, and even cobbler for dessert.
Reminisce about TV Stations Sign-Offs
It’s almost impossible to believe in this day and age of 24/7 tv and video on demand, but TV channels used to end their programming at night.
They changed the screen to static and many even played the national anthem before signing off.
Recall Billboard Tobacco Ads
In the 1960s and ’70s before the dangers of smoking were so well known, cigarette ads were everywhere. With the kid-friendly Joe Camel and the strong silent Marlboro Man beloved by everyone.
Or as the Lucky Strike slogan proclaimed: “It’s toasted”. But as public opinion thankfully turned against smoking, tobacco advertising on billboards was banned.
Add Jell-O to Every Dish
There’s always room for Jell-O, but this jiggly dessert does not go with everything.
During the ’60s, savory Jell-O was a big hit, mixed with pork, fish, lamb, cottage, cheese, fruit, and more. Thankfully this trend has gone away just like flowered bell-bottoms.