Super 50s

Welcome to the Golden Era! If your heart skips a beat for warm family dinners, Elvis on the radio and Lucy on the screen or you like to remember iconic historic moments and test your 50s knowledge, you’re in the right place.

Super50s welcomes you back, to when respect cost nothing and family time was sacred.

  • In the 1950s, Zenith emerged as a leader in television innovation, transforming family entertainment. As households shifted from radio to TV, Zenith's advancements brought new experiences that captured the spirit of the era. Zenith's Technological Innovations Zenith's venture into television…

  • Musical Styles and Influence Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley walked different musical paths, each leaving a trail of influence. Sinatra's smooth, jazzy croon brought sophistication to American music. His voice, like velvet over a swing or jazz beat, captivated audiences.…

  • 1. Air Conditioning in Cars Car air conditioning made its cool debut in the 1950s, transforming the driving experience. Chrysler introduced the 'Airtemp' system in their Imperial model in 1953, quickly followed by General Motors in Cadillacs. Nash Motors blended…

  • Nostalgia and Community in School Choirs Picture it: a mix of petticoats and plaid, voices rising in melody during Monday afternoon rehearsals. It was less about hitting every note and more about hitting it off with your choir pals. Each…

  • Peak Popularity and Innovations The 1950s were the golden age for Lionel train sets. They introduced Magne-Traction, giving locomotives magnetic superpowers to grip tracks better. This nifty feature helped trains zoom around corners and pull more cars, delighting kids and…

  • The Rise of Superhero Lunchboxes In the 1950s, the plain metal lunchbox got a superhero makeover, thanks to TV and pop culture. Imagine being a kid back then, carrying your lunch in a box with your favorite comic book hero.…

  • If you were a teenager in the 1950s, chances are you had a pair of Levi’s 501s—or you desperately wanted one. Before they were folded neatly at The Gap or sold pre-ripped for triple digits, Levi’s 501s were something else…

  • A Sip of the 50s The clink of glass doors echoed in the quaint dairy bar. Checkerboard floors and red-and-chrome decor danced in the dim light. A jukebox hummed in the corner, playing be-bop and rock 'n roll for the…

  • Superman's Cultural Impact Picture this: It's Saturday morning in the 1950s. You've just finished breakfast, and before chores begin, you're glued to the TV. Why? Because Superman's flying into living rooms across America, making his mark on pop culture. The…