Prices Then and Now
In 1950, a gallon of this cost about 27 cents.
Gasoline
This show about a boy detective later became a TV hit starring Clayton Moore.
The Lone Ranger
This brand’s “Beetle” was a popular compact car from Germany.
Volkswagen
Poodle skirts and saddle shoes were all the rage in this decade.
1950s
"It melts in your mouth, not in your hand" is the slogan for this candy.
M&Ms
In 1962, you could buy one of these bubbly drinks for a nickel.
A Coca-Cola
"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?" was the tagline for this spooky show.
The Shadow
The ’57 version of this Chevrolet model is an American icon.
Chevy Bel Air
Bell bottoms and tie-dye defined this groovy era.
1970s
“Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is” advertised this product.
Alka-Seltzer
In the 1940s, a loaf of this staple cost around 10 cents.
Bread
Lucille Ball starred in this radio program before I Love Lucy.
My Favorite Husband
Ford introduced this sporty model in 1964, named after a wild horse.
Mustang
Men in the 1940s often wore this kind of brimmed hat, popularized by gangsters.
Fedora
“You deserve a break today” was used by this fast-food giant.
McDonalds
In 1970, the average new one of these cost around $3,900.
A Car
Fibber McGee’s overflowing closet was a running gag on this show.
Fibber McGee and Molly
This luxury brand’s “Eldorado” was a symbol of success in the 1950s.
Cadillac
Mini skirts made a bold statement when they appeared in this swinging decade.
1960s
This brand urged smokers to “Reach for a Lucky instead of a sweet.”
Lucky Strike
A 1955 McDonald’s hamburger cost just this many cents.
15 Cents
Orson Welles’ 1938 broadcast of this story caused widespread panic.
The War of the Worlds
The Tucker 48, a car ahead of its time, was created by this innovative inventor.
Preston Tucker
These men’s outfits, often made of polyester, were popular for disco dancing.
Leisure Suits
“The pause that refreshes” was the long-running slogan for this soda.
Coca-Cola