Memory Lane

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Amazing. How did they EVER manage a civilization like that, without Somalis or Haitians or Sudanese to show them the way?

 

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Pennsylvania 1950s in color, Doylestown, Levittown [60fps, Remastered] Sound Design​

Jan 2, 2026
I colorized, fully restored, and crafted the sound design for this rare archival footage of Pennsylvania in the 1950s, filmed in Doylestown and Levittown, showcasing local landmarks, businesses, and everyday life.During this period, Levittown became a symbol of post-World War II suburban expansion, representing the rise of affordable housing and the American middle class. Doylestown, with its historic downtown and cultural institutions, reflects the continuity between early American heritage and mid-century modernization. Together, these scenes capture a pivotal moment in U.S. social and urban history.


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Baby Boomer Experiences From “Back In The Day” That Have Gen Z'ers Scratching Their Heads​

For baby boomers, everyday life was drastically different from today.Life moved much slower, and the younger generations might not believe some of the stories. But if you’re over 60 — chances are, you lived through more than a few of these.


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The America We Knew: October 1962 (Cuban Missile Crisis)​

Jan 13, 2026
This episode ran previously as a special but because of the historical significance of the events I didn't want to leave it out of the current chronology of the series.


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Everyday 1950s Objects vs. Today​

Jan 22, 2026
You know, when people talk about how much life has changed, they usually point to big moments. But the real story is in the everyday things we used without even thinking about them. Today, we’re taking a look at how products have changed over the last 75 years.


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The America We Knew: July 1983​

Jan 26, 2026


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The America We Knew: January 1963​

Jan 27, 2026
Note: December 1962 was posted previously an out of sequence.

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Unbelievable 1950s Inventions We Still Use Today​

Jan 29, 2026
Many things we take for granted today can be traced back to their origins in the 1950s. The decade that brought us poodle skirts and jukeboxes, also led to some innovative ideas that are still going strong today.


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The America We Knew: March 1963​

Feb 10, 2026
Remembering US.


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The Dangers and Freedom of Growing Up in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s​

Feb 5, 2026
Growing up prior in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s was all about being exposed to many things. For kids, it required some good common sense to navigate the dangers that surrounded us.


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Signs You Grew Up Poor in the 1970s and 1980s​

Feb 12, 2026
Growing up, it probably took you a while to figure out your family was broke. Everything just seemed normal, right up until you discovered other people had way nicer things than you. Today, we’re looking back at some of the classic signs that you grew up poor in the 1970s and 1980s.


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