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.

  • The Iconic 1952 Topps Card The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card is a true gem in the world of baseball card collecting. Back then, the trading card scene was changing fast, and the 1952 Topps set led the charge. These…

  • Origins and Evolution of Sock Hops Sock hops started during WWII as fundraisers for the war effort. Teens would kick off their shoes to protect gym floors, dancing in their socks. By the 1950s, these dances had become a teen…

  • Design and Iconography Those 1950s Coca-Cola metal signs were the billboard stars of their day. Each sign flaunted bright colors rivaling a candy store display, with reds so rich you'd swear they were freshly plucked from the cherry tree. The…

  • The Rise of The Ed Sullivan Show Picture a Sunday night in the 1950s, with the family gathered around the TV. “The Ed Sullivan Show” was the ultimate variety show, launching as “Toast of the Town” in 1948. It was…

  • In mid-century America, a simple plastic ring called the hula hoop spun its way into our hearts. It wasn't just about twirling; it was about embracing a moment when life felt uncomplicated and joy was found in the simplest things.…

  • Origin and Initial Success Walter Annenberg launched TV Guide on April 3, 1953, as a small 5 by 7½ inch magazine. With Lucy and Desi's baby on the first cover, it quickly gained popularity. The initial issue sold 1.5 million…

  • Nostalgic Baseball Radio Experience Baseball games on the radio were something special in the 1950s. Picture a warm summer evening, kicked back in your lawn chair, not missing a beat of the game even though you're miles from the ballpark.…

  • Origins and Rise of Drive-In Theaters Richard M. Hollingshead came up with the drive-in theater idea, getting a patent for it in Camden, New Jersey, in 1933. Picture watching movies from your car under the stars – that was the…

  • Rise of Retro Diners The 1950s saw diners reach their peak. These chrome-clad spots weren't just for eating; they were the heart of small-town America. Everyone from teens in poodle skirts to businessmen in gray suits found common ground over…