1. Lucy Ricardo and Ethel Mertz On I Love Lucy, Lucy and Ethel bickered like only the closest friends can, which is probably why the on-screen tension felt so real. Behind the scenes though, things weren’t always quite as warm. […]
1. The Old Alton Bridge in Texas Locals will tell you that the Old Alton Bridge has a way of watching you, almost like it knows you stepped onto its wooden planks. Once a simple crossing used by farmers and
1. “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen It’s hard to imagine now, but this garage-rock anthem from 1963 was once considered scandalous. Rumors spread that the mumbled lyrics hid filthy messages, prompting the FBI to launch a 31-month investigation. They never
1. Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke On The Dick Van Dyke Show, Laura and Rob were the picture of domestic harmony, but their real spark came from the friendship they built when the cameras weren’t rolling. Moore often
1. Fried Ice Cream Balls There was something magical about watching a scoop of ice cream disappear into the fryer for just a few seconds, then come out still perfectly cold inside. These crunchy little balls were rolled in cornflakes
1. Three’s Company – Jack Pretends to Be Gay to Live With Two Women When Three’s Company premiered in 1977, the central premise depended on Jack Tripper pretending to be gay so he could legally live with Janet and Chrissy
1. Lye Soap If you grew up around older relatives, there is a good chance lye soap was treated like a miracle worker. It was tough on grease, stains, and pretty much anything else that dared to exist. People used
