1. Hello, Larry Some sitcoms start off with promise, but Hello, Larry was doomed from the start. This Diff’rent Strokes spinoff starred McLean Stevenson as a radio talk show host who moves to Portland with his two teenage daughters after […]
1. Casa Bonita Required Guests to Order Food Before Entering Casa Bonita was famous for its cliff divers, elaborate indoor scenery, and all-you-can-eat sopapillas, but there was a catch. Guests weren’t allowed to enter unless they ordered a meal, even
1. A Gallon of Gas Back in the ’70s, a single dollar could actually buy you a full gallon of gas, which made road trips, daily commutes, and Sunday drives much more affordable. In the early part of the decade,
1. Edward A. Bouchet Broke Barriers in Physics Education Edward A. Bouchet made history in 1876 when he became the first Black American to earn a Ph.D. in physics, and from Yale University, no less. At a time when opportunities
1. A&P A&P, once a titan of the grocery world, was the place where many families shopped for decades. Founded in the 1800s, it grew into one of the largest supermarket chains in the U.S., with thousands of locations at
1. Spanking Was the Go-To Discipline Back in the ’50s, spanking wasn’t just accepted—it was expected. Parents often believed that a quick smack on the behind was the best way to keep kids in line, and teachers were even allowed
1. Johnny Carson’s “Tea Time” With Joan Rivers Johnny Carson’s late-night show The Tonight Show was legendary, but one of the most memorable moments was when Joan Rivers filled in for him as a guest host in 1983. Rivers, known
