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Save a special place in North Hollywood: Henry's Tacos

Submitted by Mary on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 4:09pm (6 reads)

Henry's Tacos, an original mid-century taco stand in North Hollywood, needs your help. Henry's Tacos has been in business for more than 50 years, so it's clearly a place that people LOVE. The Henry's Tacos Googie sign grabs people's attention at the corner of Moorpark St. and Tujunga Ave. Their tacos have been enjoyed since before Taco Bell opened. This place is a classic, and it needs our help! read more...

A.A. Milne - Bears and Bedtime Stories

Submitted by Mary on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 7:46pm (259 reads)

I have a very special place in my heart for Winnie the Pooh, thanks to the warm and wonderful writing of A.A. Milne. I have never outgrown my love of Winnie the Pooh, and I know I'm not alone on this. Adults all over the world who fell asleep listening to bedtime stories about Pooh and friends as children still adore the characters of the Hundred Acre Wood as adults. We also still love the poetry of A.A. Milne that we grew up with. read more...

From 50's Television to Today's Television, Betty White at 90 Still Shines!

Submitted by Mary on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 2:33pm (737 reads)

Today the beautiful and talented Betty White celebrates her 90th birthday. Not only does she still shine, but she shines brighter than ever!

I first became aware of the talent of Betty White while watching "Golden Girls". Even though I was still just a kid when the show began, I loved and appreciated the humor of these women who were much older than me. Betty White's character was my favorite - Rose Nylund. I always looked forward to her long, drawn out hilarious stories. read more...

Dr. Martin Luther King

Submitted by Mary on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 7:03am (678 reads)

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Day.

I wish I had the perfect words to write about how wonderful this man was, but I can't find words that are great enough. He was so humble that he probably wouldn't want people to put their time into describing his greatness. He would probably rather people spread the word about his ideas of peace and non-violence, and the importance of equality. read more...

Red Balloons for My Grandma, and for Albert Lamorisse

Submitted by Mary on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 8:55pm (165 reads)

Tomorrow, is the 85th birthday of someone who is very special to me - my Grandma, whose name is also Mary. I just discovered that tomorrow is also the birthday of the author of one of my very favorite childhood books and films. His name is Albert Lamorisse, and he was born five years before my Grandma, in 1922. read more...

Retropolis Retro Tour of America: Tulips, Wooden Shoes and Dutch Dancing in a Dutch Town - Pella, Iowa

Submitted by Mary on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 7:36pm (134 reads)

Iowa has been all over the news lately because of the Iowa Republican Caucus, although we don't actually get to see much of Iowa. Now is your chance to plan to see more than poll numbers and politics in Iowa. If you already find yourself daydreaming about tip toeing through the tulips this spring, have I got the place for you! Pella, Iowa! read more...

65 Years Ago: New Year's Eve in the 1940's

Submitted by Mary on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 3:34pm (254 reads)

What were your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents doing sixty-five years ago on New Year's Eve 1946? If they are still alive, they probably won't remember what they were doing, since it's difficult to remember what any of us were doing on New Year's Eve on any particular year. However, this YouTube video gives us an idea of what people in New York looked like on New Year's Eve in 1946. They were certainly much more glamorous in their suits, dresses and hats. read more...

Happy 75th Birthday, Mary Tyler Moore!! Hope she has a HOT birthday tomorrow!

Submitted by Mary on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 2:29pm (97 reads)

From HOTpoint to HOT in Cleveland, Mary Tyler Moore is as Hot as ever! Mary Tyler Moore began her acting career when she was a teenager as the dancing elf "Happy Hotpoint" who advertised the Hotpoint brand. That was in the 1950's. Just earlier this year she was on the show "Hot in Cleveland". For more than 50 years, Mary Tyler Moore has been entertaining us. In the 50's, she was best known as Happy Hotpoint. In the 60's, she was best known for The Dick Van Dyke Show. In the 70's, she was best known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show. read more...

Retropolis Retro Tour of America: A Christmas Story Comes Home in Hammond, Indiana

Submitted by Mary on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 5:12pm (259 reads)

If you love the movie "A Christmas Story", you know the magic of Jean Shepherd. He narrated the movie, he was one of the writers of the movie, and the movie was based on his book of stories of his life growing up in Hammond, Indiana called "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash". read more...

80 Years Ago: Christmas in the 1930's with Jackie Cooper

Submitted by Mary on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:11pm (212 reads)

Wasn't Jackie Cooper adorable! And so talented too! He was a real natural! I grew up watching Jackie Cooper on Our Gang / The Little Rascals, but I happened to stumble upon this 1931 Christmas video of him on YouTube. If you love Jackie Cooper, Christmas scenes of the past, or if you love the 1930's, you'll enjoy this. read more...