This lively 1940s musical short captures the upbeat, can-do spirit of mid-century American entertainment. “At Your Service” plays like a cheerful anthem to hospitality, promising assistance “large and small” with a wink and a grin. The lyrics tumble through playful images of making dates, ordering chops and steaks, pouring coffee, and handling every possible request, […]
MORE ...Right or Wrong? (Making Moral Decisions) – 1956 This sober little slice of postwar moral instruction asks a deceptively simple question: what is the right thing to do? When a warehouse window is smashed and a teenage boy is picked up by police, the story becomes less about vandalism and more about loyalty, responsibility, and […]
MORE ...Fred Lamire and his Twins: Mighty Lak’ a Rose / Dream Kisses – 1928 Fred Lamire and his Twins perform Mighty Lak’ a Rose and Dream Kisses from 1928. “Fred plucks giant floor banjo while his sons strum a lively duet.”
MORE ...A look at a past envisioning what the future might be in the year 1960. In the 21st century we are still working to create solutions to problems we were supposed to have solved 60 years ago.
MORE ...Today’s Thanksgiving Recipe – Make a 1955 Turkey! “Turkey – a dish that adds grace to every table!” In this vintage cooking film, resident chef Marie Gifford shows how to prepare a turkey, not just for a 1955 Thanksgiving, but to enjoy 365 days a year. No longer do you need to be burdened by […]
MORE ...This is a story of a holiday and home. Helping make ready a celebration is part of the fun. Especially for one of the nicest days of the year – Thanksgiving. There is happiness in the air, and the smell of turkey. Mmmmm, that does look good. Thanksgiving is a day for the best of […]
MORE ...Celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, later celebrated in Mark Twain’s famous story, the International Frog Jump gets underway at Angels Camp, California. The croakers bare such distinguished names as Winnie and Clem from England, a Canadian jumper, Thames River Tom, fed on vitamins made from genuine Canadian maple […]
MORE ...The puppet Mr. Bungle was the influence for the the name of #FaithNoMore’s #MikePatton’s band #MrBungle. According to Wikipedia, “The band was founded in Eureka, California during 1985 while the members were still in high school, and was named after a 1960s children’s educational film.” Lunchroom Manners from 1960 is that educational film.
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