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.

  • Well, look who wandered in! Signed up to join the coolest crew this side of the jukebox, have you? Welcome to the gang – but before we get started: Keep an eye on your inbox from [email protected] – double check…

  • Philco radios from the 1950s hold a special place in the hearts of many, offering a glimpse into a time when music and design came together in a way that was both functional and stylish. These radios are more than…

  • 1950s Sleepover Vibes The living room glows warm and inviting, with honey-colored wood and flowery curtains. Mom’s rotary phone sits on the side table, near a pile of Seventeen magazines. The smell of popcorn fills the air, promising salty snacks…

  • Peanuts merchandise in the 1950s began as a subtle shift, gradually weaving its way into everyday life. The characters from Charles Schulz's beloved comic strip found their place not just on paper but across various products that brought joy to…

  • The Polio Epidemic and Public Response Let's journey back to the 1950s. You're queued up at school, awaiting your polio shot. The atmosphere is charged with chatter and the scent of pencil shavings. Parents had whispered their worries at the…

  • History and Production of Fire King Jadeite Picture kitchens glowing with the lively shades of Jadeite in the 1950s. Fire King Jadeite mugs made their debut, adding a splash of color to every sip. Anchor Hocking started producing Jadeite in…

  • 1950s Dance Styles and Popularity The 1950s saw some of the most iconic dance styles that got people moving. The Twist, made famous by Chubby Checker, had everyone swiveling their hips. Its charm was in its simplicity – no partners…

  • Origins of Boontonware The 1950s saw Boontonware enter American kitchens, revolutionizing dining with melamine plastic. Created by Leo Baekeland, who earlier invented Bakelite, melamine became the star material. In Boonton, New Jersey, the Boonton Molding Company produced this colorful, unbreakable…

  • Lush green trees swayed under the blue, cloud-dotted sky. Families spread out on checkered blankets, enjoying picnic baskets. Kids raced around, their laughter mixing with rustling leaves. The 1950s park buzzed with life and American optimism. Jenny skipped through the…