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The Milkman Cometh
Image via Antique Automobile Club of America forumsThe milkman: for those of us born after a certain time in America, we never got a visit from one...no fresh, cold milk waiting for us in glass bottles...
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When Hawkeye Hawked Computers
 Image via MamecadeA computer/technology pioneer and the cast of a sitcom that never showed a single PC on the set during their runâĤa match made in advertising heaven!According to an old L.A. Times...
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A Song's Story #1: Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Today I'm launching a new post theme for Go Retro: A Song's Story. We'll take a look at some songs from music history that have an interesting history behind them. The reason for my first choice, "Bang...
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Gentlemen, Drop Your Razors: Rocking Retro Beards
Up until not long ago, I long detested beards on men (well...and on women, too. Ha.) I can't even explain why--I just thought guys looked sexier and more professional when clean shaven, with nothing...
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Whatever Happened to...Customer Service?
Image via bayswater97 flickrI'm sure that the lack of good customer service in today's society is something that everyone can relate to. I've held off on ranting about it for so long because I used to...
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Happy Birthday, Cher!
Cher turns 67 today, and to help celebrate the folks at Can't Miss TV invited me to post this groovy infographic showing the history of Cher's career. I'll always remember Cher's impressive movie...
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A Song's Story #2: Suicide is Painless
Through early morning fog I see visions of the things to be the pains that are withheld for me I realize and I can see...That suicide is painless It brings on many changes and I can take or leave it if...
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Phil Collins: Terrible Or Terrific?
Photo vis ThinkNicePhil Collins seems to be a pop culture conundrum to me--in the grand scheme of music history, is he terrible...or terrific? It's a question I've struggled with ever since the 1980s,...
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Shabby Apple Summer/Go Retro Giveaway!
It wasn't long ago that I was thinking about posting a new giveaway on Go Retro. Luckily, the universe delivered my manifestation when the owner of Shabby Applereached out to me with a giveaway offer...
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John Ritter's Nutty Wardrobe Malfunction
A lot of folks who grew up on 70s and 80s television often mention the infamous "Monroe Rape" episode of Too Close for Comfort, but I wonder how many people know that Jack Tripper once unintentionally...
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And the Winner of the Shabby Apple Giveaway Is...
Tabathia! Congratulations and I'll be sending you an email with info on how to claim your dress. Thanks to everyone who entered and I hope to hold another giveaway soon.
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Monty Python's Safe Sex Tips
I know this blog has been rather quiet lately--maybe dead is the proper term. I'm working on a few posts that are taking longer than I thought to complete. In the meantime, here's something short and...
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Splatter Platters: A Look at Teenage Tragedy Songs
You would think that in 1950s Americana, teenagers were a happy lot. They had drive-in movie theaters, rock and roll, their dad's Oldsmobile, and Clearasil. Yet the post-WWII era was responsible for...
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Movie Reviews: Them! (1954)
"When man entered the atomic age, he opened the door to a new world. What we may eventually find in that new world, no one can predict." - Dr. Medford in Them!Them! is an awesome movie and I loved...
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Inspector Clouseau Has the Right Idea
Man, it's been hot! It's days like this that remind of something my parents used to say...that nudists have the right idea! And that statement always makes me think of the 1964 Peter Sellers movie A...
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A Song's Story #3: (They Long to Be) Close to You
Ah, yes--The Carpenters' hit "(They Long to Be) Close to You" is the quintessential 70s love ballad, is it not? It was even Homer and Marge's love song on The Simpsons when they're shown meeting each...
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Ms. Go Retro Answers All
You know what's amazing? Go Retro has been live for 6 years now and averages around 1,000 page views a day; that's nearly triple the amount it was getting just over a year ago. And that means people...
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Two Forgotten Friday Favorites: Miami Sound Machine
We're more than a week into March, but someone needs to get that memo to Old Man Winter: it's snowing to beat the band in New England today. It's days like this that make me daydream about summer and...
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Not Your Papa's Oldsmobile: The End of the Love Affair Between Teens and Cars
Ad via AdClassixMan, remember how thrilling it was to get your driver's license? When I was in high school, entering your 16th year was an exciting time because it meant you'd get to drive. You'd savor...
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Announcing the Valerie Harper Blog-A-Thon!
I'm very pleased to announce my participation in a special event taking place next week--a Valerie Harper Blog-A-Thon! From March 19th-22nd, several cool bloggers and myself will be posting all about...
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