Author: Frankie Jett
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Stonewall Riots Impact
The Stonewall Riots: A Catalyst for Change On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village became the epicenter of a rebellion that would change LGBTQ history. This bar, a sanctuary for many, faced frequent police raids. But on that summer night, patrons decided they'd had enough. The scene exploded into a riot when,…
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How Star Trek Predicted The Future
Before the iPad, There Was the PADD “Beam me up, Scotty!” could well be the battle cry of visionaries who looked at Star Trek and saw glimpses of a tech-savvy future. The original series planted seeds for tomorrow’s gadgets. Take the communicators – flip phones before they were cool. Martin Cooper, the father of the…
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Twister: Family Game Night
The Evolution of Twister: From Mat to Hoopla Twister, the vibrant game that turns living rooms into a circus of tangled limbs and laughter, has been a family favorite for ages. Moving beyond the classic mat version, Twister Hoopla brings a fresh twist with rings and spinners instead. Hoopla features five game modes, each offering…
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The Last Goodbye from Mayfield: When Beaver Left the Building
1963 was humming with quiet thunder. America stood at the edge of something it couldn’t quite name — the calm before the culture storm. And just before it all cracked open, Leave It to Beaver wrapped its final episode. June 20th, the summer solstice. The longest day of the year. Fitting, maybe, for the final…
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Mamas & Papas: Sound of ’67
This vocal quartet, consisting of John Phillips, Michelle Phillips, Denny Doherty, and Cass Elliot, became a defining voice for the 1960s counterculture. Their harmonious mix was like a perfectly blended smoothie of folk and pop, with just a hint of rock, striking an unforgettable chord with audiences everywhere. It all started with the catchy, sun-soaked…
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Psychedelics in 60s Spirituality
Indigenous Roots of Psychedelics Psychedelics have been a sacred element in Indigenous spiritual practices for thousands of years. In Mesoamerica, magic mushrooms known as niños santos played a starring role in rituals connecting individuals to the divine. María Sabina, a revered Mazatec healer, led velada ceremonies where participants sought spiritual enlightenment and healing. The 1960s…
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60s Late-Night Radio
The Rise of Late-Night Radio Late-night radio in the 1960s was the soundtrack of sleepless nights and a playground for creativity. As evening turned to night, radio stations unearthed a world of music, conversation, and fearless expression. It was a time when the airwaves pulsed with energy, giving listeners an eclectic mix of tunes and…
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Dick Van Dyke Show Premiere
When CBS aired “The Dick Van Dyke Show” in 1961, it caused quite a stir.See, Mary Tyler Moore’s Laura Petrie wasn’t playing the part the way sponsors expected. She showed up barefoot in the kitchen, rocking tight slacks instead of a tea-length dress and pearls, and the brass at Procter & Gamble nearly fainted into…
