Stories

Paul Lynde on Hollywood Squares

In 1966, Lynde debuted on the fledgling game show Hollywood Squares and quickly became its iconic guest star. Eventually he assumed a…

10 years ago

The “Joy” of Painting with Bob Ross

As a child, I lived with my grandparents, who weren’t into extravagances like Cable TV, so there wasn’t a ton of programming…

10 years ago

C’mon Baby, Let’s Do the Twist!

"The Twist", it's not just a song by Chubby Checker ...

10 years ago

A Salute to Muhammad Ali, The Greatest

An aging Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay, has been flying under the radar for years now, but his impact on…

10 years ago

Remembering John Hughes

John Hughes will always hold a special place in our hearts. He directed the movies that helped us all through…

10 years ago

Typing: A Skill That Never Gets Old

The most valuable class I ever took in school was typing. Other classes were more provocative and inspiring, for sure,…

10 years ago

The Disaster that was “New Coke”

On July 10th, 1985, The Coca-Cola Company rectified one of the worst decisions in the history of corporate America: They…

10 years ago

Yakety Yak – Don’t Talk Back!

"Yakety Yak" is a song written, produced, and arranged by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for The Coasters. Released on Atlantic Records in 1958, the…

10 years ago

Book Mobiles: Bringing the Library to You

Long before the Bat-Mobile, people were getting into Bat-Man in Book Mobiles. Having grown up in a large city, book…

10 years ago

DoYouRemember’s Top 60s Slang Phrases

The 1960s was a decade of upheaval. The civil rights and women’s movement were going strong, protestors demonstrated against war,…

10 years ago

July 1968: Simon & Garfunkel Ruled the Top 10

1968: Simon & Garfunkel had three of the Top 10 albums.

10 years ago

Remembering John Candy, Best Moments & Movies

Remembering John Candy... a Canadian actor and comedian who warmed the hearts of viewers everywhere. He starred in a number…

10 years ago