Tag: 50s
30 Easy American Breakfast Recipes From The 1950s!
Remember those easy American breakfasts that made mornings feel whole? In the 1950s, these simple meals brought comfort to busy, early hours. When did we trade warmth for convenience—and was it worth it?
The World’s Oldest and Weirdest Instrument: The Organ Played by the Earth Itself
Deep beneath the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, inside the limestone caverns of Luray, lies one of the strangest and most hauntingly beautiful musical instruments ever devised—not strung, not plucked, not blown, but struck by hammers upon stalactites.
20 Forgotten One-Pot Recipes That Are Too Good to Forget
These 20 forgotten one-pot recipes were once staples in American kitchens — from cozy casseroles and hearty soups to skillet meals that came together fast and fed the whole family.
Spanish Bar Spice Cake
Spanish Bar Cake was a very simple bar shaped raisin spice cake with an unfussy vanilla frosting. The A&P Spanish Bar cake, originally produced by Jane Parker for A&P grocery stores, was introduced in the 1930s. It gained popularity, especially du...
The Life of Teen Idol Bobby Darin
Singer, songwriter and actor Bobby Darin (1936-1973) was a Grammy Award-winner renowned for such pop hits as "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife," "Dream Lover" and "Beyond the Sea."
Marcel Marceau: The Master of Silence
Marcel Marceau (1923–2007) was a legendary French mime artist, widely regarded as the greatest in the history of pantomime. Born Marcel Mangel in Strasbourg, France, on March 22, 1923, he grew up in a Jewish family during a time of growing turmoil in Euro...
A Great Day in Harlem: The Greatest Photo in Jazz History
In 1958, rookie photographer Art Kane had an idea to take a huge group photo of as many jazz icons as possible for Esquire magazine.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (1957 TV Movie)
Although mistreated by her cruel Stepmother (Ilka Chase) and stepsisters Portia (Kaye Ballard) and Joy (Alice Ghostley), Cinderella (Dame Julie Andrews) is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a Fairy Godmother (Edie Adams).
Cracked Quack (1952)
Cracked Quack is a 1952 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies short directed by Friz Freleng. The cartoon was released on July 5, 1952, and stars Daffy Duck and Porky Pig. This cartoon is notable for being the final Porky Pig cartoon directed by Friz Freleng.
One Froggy Evening (1955)
A man tries desperately to strike it rich with a talented frog that can sing and dance, but the owner is the only one who ever sees it perform.
The 9 Top 1950s Dishes You Still Crave
In this video, we’ll talk about the 9 most famous dishes of the '50s and celebrate the culinary gems. Let’s use a time machine and go back to the 1950s to bring back the famous dishes that made America drool! These classic dishes that’ll have you feeling...
Kelly Clarkson Sings 'Run Run Rudolph' by Chuck Berry
In the latest Kellyoke, Kelly and My Band Y'all perform "Run Run Rudolph" by Chuck Berry.
Historical Moment When Black and White TV Was Switched to Colored Live
This moment was captured on April 14, 1967!
The JOY of BUDGETING (1957)
Panorama’s Christopher Chataway took a look at the widely varying incomes of its viewers, inviting some of them to share breakdowns of their household budgets. People from three different income groups talked about their household bills, how they spent th...
Public Wash-House Liverpool (1959)
Admire the industriousness of the Liverpool women who transport huge bundles of laundry to and from the local wash-house every week, crammed into old prams or balanced skillfully on their heads.