Living In The 60’s

JFK Assassination Part 2

In this episode of Living in the 60's, JFK Assassination Part 2, Steve Carlson shares what the mood of the nation was like after the Kennedy assassination, why the Warren Commission was created by LBJ, and the criticisms of the nation after the Warren Commission findings were published. Do you have a memory to share from this special time in our country? Send us an email at livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com. 

Traveling Sales in the 60's

Instead of infomercials, back in the 60's it was the traveling salesmen bringing products into our homes. Remember salespeople from Hoover vacuums and Encyclopedia Brittanica knocking on our doors hoping to convince our parents these were products they could not live without? Tom and Craig talk about these great salespeople in this episode of Living in the 60's. 

Board Games of the 50's thru the 70's

Monopoly, Twister, and Clue are a few of the board games we remember in this episode of Living in the 60's. Don't Get Board, play a Game!

Dances of the 60's

The Twist, the Limbo, the Mashed Potatoes are some of the great dances we remember in this episode of Living In the 60's. Get your dance shoes on as we Boogaloo Down Broadway! 

James Donna Castaways Interview

After 60 years, James Donna and the Castaways are making 2025 their last year of concert appearances. In this episode, James shares some great memories of the past 60 years and also tells us about a new book that will be coming out this spring. 

Medical and Health Inventions in the 60's

Some of the most critical medical inventions and procedures were introduced in the decade of the 60's like the Artificial Pacemaker. In this episode of Living in the 60's, Tom and Craig review some of the medical and health inventions that changed the world in the decade of the 60's. 

Salute to the 70's

Tom & Craig had some great memories of the 70's decades like disco, fashions like tube socks, Nixon & the Watergate scandal, and a lot of other good memories. Did we forget one of your favorites? Let us know at livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com. Enjoy!

Tommy Vee Rockhouse Productions

Can you say Glen Campbell came to your birthday party? Recorded live at the Rockhouse Production studios where Bobby Vee and his sons have recorded over the years, Tommy Vee shares more stories of life on the road with his dad. Besides continuing to appear as a music group, The Killer Vee's, the Vee's are honoring Bobby's memory with many community events.  This is truly a good behind the music story on this episode of Living In the 60's.