What brands do you remember most when you look back to the 60s and 70s? The first one that comes to my mind is Frosted Flakes. I guess I must have had a crush on Tony the Tiger. Others were Twinkies, Kool-Aid, Tang, and Oscar Mayer weiners. Barry Silverstein's first book is called Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands that Shaped Our Childhood. It’s a fun read and brings back fond … [Read more...]
Do You Remember the Cold War TV Shows We Watched as Kids?
With all the talk about Russia, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the Cold War-themed TV shows we watched when we were young. I didn’t understand all the implications back then but enjoyed them nonetheless. Now that we’re older we can more fully appreciate their satiric innuendos. Rocky and Bullwinkle – Boris and Natasha Who didn’t love Rocket J. Squirrel … [Read more...]