Lori Summers
Recent stories from this Should We Watch contributor.
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Chain Restaurants from the ’60s and ’70s That Deserve a Revival
Remember when going out to eat was a real event? When the whole family piled into the station wagon for a special night out ... Read more
Read the storyChildhood Practices That Would Never Be Allowed Today
Boy, did we have it different back in our day! When I think about how we grew up in the 1960s and early ’70s, ... Read more
Read the story13 Forgotten Pop Stars from the Eighties (And Where They Are Now)
The 1980s music scene was a kaleidoscope of neon lights, big hair, and unforgettable melodies. While some stars from that era continue to shine, ... Read more
Read the storyHow 1950s Families Tackled Chores Together
Growing up in the 1950s, household chores weren’t just tasks; they were family traditions that brought us together. Back then, every member of the ... Read more
Read the storyHow ’50s Families Made the Most of Small Spaces
Back in the 1950s, when the average American home was just 983 square feet, families had to get creative with their living spaces. As ... Read more
Read the storyLost Arts Every Boomer Mastered That Deserve a Comeback
You know, folks, there’s something to be said about the practical skills we all seemed to have back in the day. Before computers and ... Read more
Read the story13 “Cheap” Things from Your Childhood Now Worth Thousands
Well, wouldn’t you know it – all those “worthless” toys and comics our parents told us to throw away are now worth a small ... Read more
Read the storyHow Dating Worked in the 1960s
Well, folks, let me tell you about dating in the 1960s – a time when smartphones were science fiction and “swiping right” meant brushing ... Read more
Read the storyIconic TV Stars from the ’70s Who Look Unrecognizable Today
Remember when we’d gather around those bulky television sets, antenna adjusted just right, to catch our favorite shows? The 1970s were truly the golden ... Read more
Read the storyBackyard Games That Turned ’50s Neighborhoods Into Party Zones
Back in the 1950s, before video games and smartphones took over, our backyards were the epicenters of neighborhood entertainment. Every block had that one ... Read more
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