Do you remember the 60's?

I was born in 1953. My 50th birthday is this April. Wow have I been reminiscing lately. I found Fizzies on Ebay and bought them for my 50th birthday party. Found Kenner Girder and Panel Building Set from the early 60's. now I'm looking for Vacuform by Mattel from the early 60's. Know where I can find one? I found new brightly colored aluminum drinking glasses just like in the 60's but with protective coating to prevent scratching of color with the terry cloth covers. I am also looking for a lead soldier mold making kit from the early 60's. Yes I played with lead as a kid, unhealthy but it was a blast. Email me if you know how to get hold of these things :-)
Jim Fleet <jimfleet@hotmail.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 13:39:26 (EST)

Hello everybody. I enjoyed surfing here ! Excellent site ! keep going ! Samantha Williams
Samantha Williams <willsam911@yahoo.com>
USA, none USA - Monday, February 10, 2003 at 01:24:19 (EST)

What memories lurk here!! Some things I'd forgotten - others better left unremembered! One mention I haven't come across yet is JONNY QUEST - the BEST cartoon ever made!! Then there were the GROOVIE GOOLIES! Until watching tapes of them recently, I didn't realize how much adult humor were in those two shows! They're still as great now as they were 30+ years ago! I'd also like to ask for some help...In the early '60's I remember having a small'ish "fashion" type doll, I'd say maybe 4-6" or so, hard plastic, and bald. She came with clothes, accessories, wigs, suitcases, wig cases, etc...that were a softer, flexible plastic and all one color - beige/tan (similar in color and texture to the clothes/accessories that came with the Marx Johnny West line). I seem to remember her box being a small rectangular one with a white top. Does anyone but me remember this doll or did I just dream it all up?! :-) Thanks SO much - for the info and the memories! Lisa B
Lisa B <BluesKat@aol.com>
Fayetteville, AR USA - Sunday, February 09, 2003 at 03:49:39 (EST)

I WOUD REALY LOVE TO SEE YOU FIND SOME OF THOSE SST. CARS I AM TRYING TO FIND SOME OF THOSE CARS.MY SELF.PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU DO FIND THEM. ALSO IFYOU FIND A SIGHT THAT MY HAVE PIC. OF THEM.TANKS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .YOUR FRIEND ROBERT W.
robert white. <moparbee@aol.com>
northboro., ma USA - Thursday, February 06, 2003 at 16:23:38 (EST)

Remember Mr. Machine? Lyrics were, "Mister Machine, Mister Machine, greatest toy you've ever seen. And his name is Mr. Machine." It was a "remote controlled" robot that walked and had a rocket laucher under his head canopy that would fire.(Spring activated).
Mike Gray <foglyt@ix.netcom.com>
Cocoa, FL USA - Wednesday, February 05, 2003 at 11:37:11 (EST)

THIS IS A GREAT SITE. I AM PRESENTLY TAKING A MUSIC CLASS AND GIVEN AN ASSIGNMENT TO COME UP WITH A SONG FROM MY CHILDHOOD. FIRST THING THAT CAME TO MIND WAS "THUMBELINA". I REMEMBER HAVING THE DOLL AND I KNOW THERE WAS A SONG AND MAYBE A CARTOON ABOUT HER. DOES ANYONE KNOW THE LYRICS OR KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THEM? IT GOES SOMETHING LIKE "THUMBELINA, THUMBELINA TINY LITTLE THING. THUMBELINA DANCE, THUMBELINA SING......". THAT'S ALL I KNOW. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS MAUREEN e-mail me at: irishburrier@yahoo.com
Maureen (Murphy) Burrier <irishburrier@yahoo.com>
E. HTFD., CT USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 09:29:43 (EST)

Remember Betsy Wetsy? Giant unwrapped pretzel rods for a penny a piece,those plastic hairdryers with the hose and plastic cap?The "magic mirror" on Romper Room? Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm?Furnaces in the cellar that made creepy noises while you were trying to sleep?being in your room and hearing your Mom talking in the kitchen below through the air vent? Houses with attics big enough to escape to and make your private space where nobody saw what you were doing?Raking leaves for the neighbors or shoveling snow for 50 cents? Playing in mud puddles after it rained..or putting on your swim suit and running around outside in the rain? Wax paper on slides to make it go faster?Catching tadpoles and waiting for them to grow into frogs?Making a wish and blowing the fluff off of dried up dandelions? Carving your name in trees or other wooden things?Dick and Jane books?Silly Putty?Aluminum snow coasters?Spitcurls made with bobbypins?Department stores with elevators and the "bargain basement"? Slitting bades of grass make whistle sounds when blowing through it?Dr.Dentons? Going to the drive in movies in your pajamas? Movie theater balconies? Roller derby? Community swimming pools? Bathing caps?Pep rallies and school bonfires? Real fur coats? This is a great site Robin! Thanks for the great memories. :)
Cherie
Daytona Beach, FL USA - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 03:18:10 (EST)

Back in the mid-seventies my oldest sister received the 1968 Dancerina Doll. We all loved her and cherished her. I remembering bartering with my sib to get the doll and eventuall poor Dancerina was nothing but a head...well as of 1/21/03 I am in desperate search of her. I'm expecting my first child in April 2003 and I would love to have her share in the love and enjoyment of Dancerina. If anyone knows of one floating around out there with my unborn baby's heart, please let me know. Sabrina would love this doll as much as I still do. Colleen
Colleen Wakley <CannonC@Michigan.gov>
Nashville, MI USA - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 16:02:27 (EST)

Anyone remember Showboat? a toy?
Michele
Camden, IN USA - Monday, January 20, 2003 at 18:40:05 (EST)

This is a great site. I had a chatty cathy, shirley temple, a hospital with styrofoam characters and accessories, a SHOWBOAT which was a stage on 'the water' and included sets and cardboard characters for different plays, such as red riding hood, pinocchio, and more........i had many many toys.....and four brothers who trashed them! i loved tressie. and barbie...
Michele
Camden, IN USA - Monday, January 20, 2003 at 18:34:54 (EST)

Iam currently searching for a Toy Parachute Man. Apparently this was an action figure about 12" in height. From the 1960's. Possibly by Hasbro. The back opens and you would stuff the parachute inside the back of the man. Looking to buy for a gift. Please let me know.
Colette <ccimato@hotmail.com>
cheektowaga, NY USA - Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 18:13:08 (EST)

YOUR ARTICLE IS VERY GOOD I WAS AMUSED WHEN I READ IT.IT REALLY OPEN UP MY MIND OF THINKING HOW LONDON IS THEN WHAT I THOUGHT.
Gaby Dawson <Dont have one>
Addison, ILL USA - Monday, January 06, 2003 at 17:13:15 (EST)

Does anyone remember the Ideal Crissy family? The dolls hair could be shortened and lengthened. They were around 1969 to 1974. They had names such as Crissy, Velvet, Cinnamon, Kerry, Mia, Brandi, Dinna, Tressy and Cricket. I found Kerry recently at a yard sale and that started my collection. I think my husband thought I was silly cause when I found her I cried and he bought her for me. I now have all of these dolls and am glad to have relived my childhood a little. My daughter also enjoys playing with these dolls and I tell her they will be there for her when I go on. Great sight!
deedee <smg40@wowmail.com>
Wichita , KS USA - Saturday, January 04, 2003 at 05:24:27 (EST)

Does anyone remember a table game called:"I want to make a show", it was about paper dolls and costumes, and it had a stage..... If so please drop me an e-mail.
Ophi <ophi@neovampire.com, ophiwills@yahoo.com>
San Jose, Costa Rica - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 16:07:03 (EST)

Hello All~ My mom's birthday is coming very soon, and I want to get her a CUDDLEY DUDDLEY. She always complains that she never got one, even though they were free with a subscription to the Chicago Tribune. Anyways, if anyone has one, please contact me!! Thanks~ Ali
Ali <MYGALAL@aol.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, December 30, 2002 at 20:56:41 (EST)

Looking for the movie "Angel In My Pocket". starring Dick VanDyck (I think it was Disney not sure). I saw it when i was a child 1967-1969. It was the best! I haven't seen it since.
irmah <irmahrtd@cs.com>
lubbock, t USA - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 15:47:53 (EST)

Remember Candy Teeth? Flavor Straw that Turned Milk to Chocolate Milk? Them Stupid Gum Cigerettes...Later on I Started to Smoke the REAL Cigerettes...Then Stopped FOREVER!! Remember The gum that came in a Package that included Cards that were "Monster Laffs"? They'd show Like The War of the Colossal Beast sitting on the Edge of the bed...and The Caption would say..." Oh Well!! That's the last time I eat at Joes"!! Remember Kenners give a show Projector? Mr. Machine? Garloo? Those Skeleton Heads on a Stick?You Shake Them and The Beans inside would Rattle?! Bop The Beatle? Trick Track? Celery Soda? New York was a GREAT Place to Live in the Late 50's- Early 60's!!Whatever Happened to "The Egg Heads" Right after the Beatles came out? Remember that song..."Oh Yeah Yeah Yeah,Baby Just like You!! Oh Yeah Yeah Yeah Baby Just Like You!!"?? In New york...We Had Crew Cuts and The 4 Seasons were Busting The Charts with Hit after Hit After Hit!! Then I moved to Florida. I Grew My Hair Long and Went out with a VERY BEAUTIFUL Young Angel that REALLY Introduced me to Some BANG!! Iron Butterfly and Led Zeppelin Put Music to Those Gatherings with Bell Bottom Pants and Wide Belt Buckles!!
Sam The Man M'Lan'!! <MRYOSEMITESAM@YAHOO.COM>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, December 23, 2002 at 17:06:46 (EST)

Hello, Does anyone remember the Tressie doll from the 6o's? I had one and the hair grew....it also came wih hair dye that washed out. I talked to someone about it and they didn't remember about the hair dye. Please respond to me if you remember anything about the hair dye. ~Thanks
Michelle <MAK355@AOL.com>
NY USA - Friday, December 20, 2002 at 18:03:47 (EST)

Hair growing Soap....remember Fuzzy Wuzzy Bear Soap? Well, this is about as close as we can get to it today. I believe I am the only distributor in the United States and that was just by coincidence, like many people I was in search of Fuzzy Wuzzy Bear Soap which was discontinued in the 60's. I eventually found a manufacturer in Europe and began importing it just to keep those memories alive! Visit www.webspawner.com/users/cozmoind and view the pictures.
chris dunlap <chrdunl@aol.com>
Fulton, OH USA - Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 08:49:21 (EST)

Fulton, diggidy dog, diggidy goes with you, when you explore, just pull his leash and go for a walk, he's your dog, for sure!
william <rezmcfly@aol.com>
nantucket, ma USA - Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 21:54:42 (EST)

I can remember a saterday morning show that was around the time Evis died..It was called Bigfoot and Wild boy. Me and my brother would watch it all the time but I can't remember how long it ran for..If anyone knows were I can get clips of this show I'd like to show them to my brother,he would freak out..
Michael <Jax_34m@yahoo.com>
woodburn, In USA - Monday, December 09, 2002 at 04:47:35 (EST)

I am going out of my head! Does anyone remember which SHAMPOO commercial from the 1960's had this Hawaiin or Pacific Islander combing her hair...with the announcer voicing over something about "The Secret of Coconut Oil"? I really thought that if I used this shampoo, my hair would become long, straight, and glossy!!!!!!! Boy was I clueless! Anyone who has the answer wins a package of (virtual) root beer-flavored Fizzies!!!!!! Thanks, in advance, Jill P.S. The purple and black, though pretty, does not provide enough contrast-- especially for those who are old enough to Remember the Sixties!!!!
Jill <magadog@dsl-only.net>
Oregon , OR USA - Thursday, December 05, 2002 at 14:52:39 (EST)

Did Jack Wild of HR puffinstuff have a name on the show? What was it and also did his flute have a name?
Dee Keits <bayre@losch.net>
USA - Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 07:52:57 (EST)

Remember the Dog n' Suds? It used to be THE place to go on summer evenings when I was growing up on the south side of Chicago. All the "hot" cars hung out there. They always had beautiful carhops. I was smitten by one of them in 1966. When I got back from Vietnam and was discharged from the Marines she was still waiting for me and we were married in 1969 (and still married over 33 years later!). By the early mid-1970s they were pretty-much all gone from the Chicago area - too bad!
Bill Woodier <Modelhawk@aol.com>
Centreville, VA USA - Friday, November 29, 2002 at 15:31:28 (EST)

I remember penny candy from the 50s and 60s...a little tin colored frying pan with soft pink candy in it. I also remember Zarex...does anyone know if it is still available anywhere. would love to get some for my brother. anyone remember little round "devil dog" style cakes, two to a package called "twins"? susan
susan <suzq808@aol.com>
lancaster, pa USA - Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 22:03:59 (EST)

Do you have a comment
and/or memory to share?