Many of us lost a dear friend yesterday (April 29, 2004) as the final and last Oldsmobile rolled off the Lansing assembly line. The oldest automotive brand name in US history died at age 106. My grandfather owned our family’s first Olds, a 1941 two-door, two-tone with Hydra-Matic transmission. Grandpa had lost the use of…
One of the perks of dufferdom is an increased capacity to appreciate people. This article is in praise of older women especially. However, I also appreciate friends, spouses, and, for me, women. All women. Andy Rooney’s article on “In Praise of Older Women” When I was 20, I had eyes only for girls my age….
#2 in a Series on Old-Time Radio Trivia Take a walk down Memory Lane and take our radio trivia. True Crime, Mysteries and Horror – 1930s to 1950s Trivia 1. THE SHADOW, debuted 1930. The show was based on a series of novels entitled “SHADOW“ by Walter Gibson. Contrary to the title, the show had…
First of a Series on Radio Trivia Quiz questions… Enjoy our collection of senior radio trivia quiz questions. We hope this brings back some memories and makes you smile. Read our First Grade and the Philco Radio story for more radio nostalgia. Check our 2nd series: Radio Trivia Quiz: Horses and Horror on the Radio….
When Did I Become Invisible? As a kid of the ‘40s, I’d spend hours daydreaming about the enchanting prospects of invisibility. Being invisible just seemed super cool to me. I’d see movies, free. I’d sneak a peek at a naked Mary Lou Bjorken in the girls’ locker room. Oh I admit, I was too young…
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