SOME HUMOR FROM THE PDX RETRO BLOG

egg shortage. Apparently the hens ...

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THE RIDE–IN … DRIVE-IN MOVIE PREMIER

Blazing Saddles premiere | File 770

In one of Hollywood’s zaniest movie premiere stunts, Mel Brooks
1974 western spoof Blazing Saddles screens at the
Pickwick Drive-
In Theater
in Burbank, California. Guests attend not in cars—but
on horseback
.


Blazing Saddles (1974)

Legendary Filmmaker Mel Brooks Has the Best Response to Turning 97 - Parade
Mel Brooks will be 99 years old on the 28th of June.

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HISTORY HAPPENED ON THIS DAY

This Day in History - Chrome Web Store

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TIM MAGUIRE – ASSOCIATED PRESS


10 Garth Brooks Images that Define Garth Brooks (Pictures)

Garth Brooks Tickets, 2025 Tour Dates, and More

Troyal Garth Brooks is a country singer/songwriter. He’s
64 years old today.

Brooks is the only artist in music history to have released
nine albums that were certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, surpassing The Beatles.

Best Songs Of Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Greatest Hits

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FROM THE PDX RETRO BLOG ~

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Tupperware is an American company that manufactures and internationally distributes preparation, storage, and serving
containers for the Kitchen and home. It was founded in 1942
by
Earl Tupper, who developed his first bell-shaped container
and introduced the products to the public in 1946.

On this day in history in 1907, Earl Tupper was born in Berlin, New  Hampshire. A chemist by trade, Earl created the first-ever food storage  container with a liquid-tight airproof seal, inspired
Earl Silas Tupper (July 28, 1907 – October 3, 1983)

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BE READY FOR THE UPCOMING GAME

Nostalgic Vintage 1968 Print Ad Advertisement Sharp TV 1976 Superbowl NFL

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The Steelers defeated the Cowboys 21–17 in 1976 to become 
the third franchise to win consecutive Super Bowls.

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