Showing posts with label Notable for Nostalgia Lovers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Notable for Nostalgia Lovers. Show all posts

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

The New York Times Takes A Nostalgic Look At World Series Programs

If you're a baseball a fan who's also nostalgic about our national pastime, you'll like this article I stumbled upon recently on the Website of the New York Times:

Get Your World Series Programs Here!

The article includes a multimedia slide show that's a must see!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Ready for the MLB Playoffs?

Are You ready for the MLB Playoffs that begin Friday? Here's something from MLB.com that'll get you in the mood. It serves up a good dose of nostalgia too!








Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Old Forty Fives Will Take You Back

Here's a terrific site that was recommended to me by a friend. If you're a nostalgia lover, this is sure to be one of your favorites:

OldFortyFives.com

There's tons of stuff here from the 50's and 60's. Just make sure you've got time to spend when you visit the site--you won't be able to pull away from it!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Interested In The Golden Age Of Radio? Listen Up

Here's a site I ran across a couple of days ago that I thought you nostalgia lovers--particularly fans of the golden age of radio--should be made aware of:

The Digital Deli Online

There's so much that'll interest you on this site that you'll want to spend hours on it!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Watch The First Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate On YouTube

Do you remember the first Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate that aired on national television fifty years ago yesterday? YouTube does too. They're presenting it in its entirety so you can watch it online:

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Do You Remember This Celebrity?

I stumbled across this video a couple of days ago and thought it might be of interest to you, especially if you're an animal lover. How many of you remember this from 1950? (via Yahoo! Video)

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

A Blast From The Past

Are you in the mood to hear a blast from the past? Then head on over to a virtual jukebox I found out about recently. Here's the link:

Tropicalglen.com

If oldies music from the 5o's and 60's is your thing, you'll especially love this site. And by the way, if you prefer tunes from the 70's and 80's, don't worry--they've got that too!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Give Historypin A Spin

While reading an article from Wired magazine the other day, I learned about a site I was previously unaware of called Historypin.com. This is something you'll especially be interested in if you're a history buff or nostalgia lover.

Here's a video Historypin.com produced and posted on YouTube that'll give you a nice introduction to the site:

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Learn More About The History Of The All-Star Game With A Little Help From The 'Net

Did you enjoy last night's All-Star game? I know I did. Here's something else you'll be interested in if you're a fan like me: Links to pages on the Internet that'll help you learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of the All-Star game:


What's your favorite All-Star game memory?

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Nostalgic About Our National Pastime?

This week marks the start of baseball season, and if you'd like some nostalgia to go along with your peanuts and crackerjack take a look at this slideshow from History.com that I stumbled upon the other day:

Historic Ballparks: Then and Now — History.com Photo Galleries

Do you remember the first time you set foot in a baseball stadium? Tell us about it in the comments section!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Do You Remember The Space Race?

I ran across this terrific article by Dennis Overbye in the Science Section of the New York Times and thought I'd mention it here for those of you who are nostalgic for the space race of the 50's and 60s's. Here's the link:

Reaching for Stars When Space Thrilled and Paranoia Ruled

The article also features an interactive slideshow of print advertisements from the era that's a must see for nostalgia enthusiasts!


Monday, February 1, 2010

The Freedom To Enjoy A Vintage Cartoon

Even though democracy isn't perfect, it sure beats the alternative. But then, if you remember this 1948 cartoon, you already knew that! (via YouTube)

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Felix The Cat Is Still Going Strong On YouTube

Remember those classic animated Felix the Cat cartoons? Did you know that you can watch many of these online at sites like YouTube? I didn't either, till I stumbled upon one of them recently. Here's an example:

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Watch "The Twilight Zone" Online

A couple of weeks ago, while watching The Twilight Zone on television, I wondered if I could watch this classic TV series online. After a little research, I discovered that CBS.com has dozens of full length episodes you can watch anytime you want. Here's the direct link:

The Twilight Zone: Watch Full Episodes - CBS.com

Thanks to CBS.com, much of this terrific series is online and always just a click away!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Internet Security Tips Delivered With A Dose Of Nostalgia

Here's a humorous video from StaySafeOnline.org I ran across yesterday, that offers several important tips on Internet security. Oh, and it'll make you nostalgic for the 1940's! Check it out and you'll see what I mean:

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Listen To Classic Vin Scully Highlights Online

If you're a fan of the World Series and baseball in general, like I am, you probably appreciate great sports broadcasting when you hear it, right? Then I think you'll really like this audio clip I stumbled upon over at The Internet Archive. It's a selection of highlights from sports broadcasts of the legendary Vin Scully. Here's the link:


Classic Vin Scully Highlights


Listening to these highlights leaves little doubt that Vin Scully is a true pro and one of the best in the business. Who's your favorite radio or TV sports broadcaster? Sound off in the comments section!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Are You Ready For The Fall Classic?

Tomorrow night, the World Series begins. Want to know a great way to get yourself in the mood for the Fall Classic? Head on over to MLB.com's Baseball's Best where you'll find a video archive called "Baseball's Best Moments Library" that includes many World Series highlights.

Some of the great video clips you can watch for free include:
  • "The Catch" by Willie Mays, from Game 1 of the 1954 World Series
  • Highlights from Don Larsen's Perfect Game from the 1956 World Series
  • Babe Ruth's "Called Shot" from the 1932 World Series

And many other video highlights from World Series of yesteryear. While these clips are free, they also offer paid subscriptions to additional programming, if you're interested, be sure to check the site for more details.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Remember "Who's On First?" YouTube Does Too

Remember "Who's On First?" that great baseball comedy skit that Abbott and Costello made famous years ago? Did you know you could watch it on YouTube? Courtesy of TeacherTube, a terrific educational video resource, this one's a true classic:





Do you remember the first time you either heard or saw this skit? Tell us about it in the comments section!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Remember Woodstock? YouTube Does Too

Next week marks the fortieth anniversary of the Woodstock music festival. Did you know there are tons of Woodstock themed videos you can watch on YouTube? Everything from tributes to rare footage from the festival and more. Here's one The New York Times produced: