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.

  • Bing Crosby's Radio Era Bing Crosby embarked on a new venture with Chesterfield in September 1949, his rich baritone filling the airwaves throughout the 1950s. Despite the rise of rock and roll and television, Bing remained loyal to radio, preferring…

  • In the vibrant era of the 1950s, toy trains captured the imagination of many, offering a window into a world filled with dreams and possibilities. American Flyer trains, with their intricate designs and nostalgic charm, became a beloved part of…

  • The Experience of Picking Up Glass Milk Bottles There you are, still in your pajamas, opening the front door to find a couple of glass milk bottles in the metal milk box. That special little clink as you pick them…

  • Step back in time to the vibrant 1950s, a period where American culture and history danced together in a lively rhythm. This era, marked by significant political shifts and cultural milestones, offers a treasure trove of stories waiting to be…

  • The Rise and Fall of Newsreels Back in the 1950s, newsreels were all the rage. Before TVs became common, people went to movie theaters not just for films, but also to catch up on world events through these short news…

  • Sidewalk Games in the 50s The sun shone bright, casting long shadows of picket fences on every street. The air was filled with the smell of cut grass and warm pavement. Classic cars rumbled by, their chrome gleaming. The neighborhood…

  • Woolworth's Retail Strategy in the 1950s Woolworth's in the 1950s was a treasure trove of everyday elegance. Their shelves were stacked with gleaming pressed glass plates that offered sophistication at a sensible price. Woolworth's had mastered the art of making…

  • Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Picture this: 1950s America, a time when fountain pens were as common as wristwatches. The Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman was a standout in this era of elegant writing instruments. Made between the years of sock hops and Sputnik,…

  • Origins and Purpose of Midge It's 1963, and Barbie's got some folks thinking she's more glam than play. Enter Midge Hadley, Barbie's new sidekick. Mattel created her to show dolls can be wholesome too. Midge wasn't just Barbie's clone. She…