10 Things from 1960s America That Are Now Gone Forever

The 1960s, a decade illuminated by the flickers of change and echoes of cultural revolution, harbored numerous artifacts, trends, and phenomena that have since dissolved into the sepia-toned pages of history. The Chevrolet Corvair, once cruising the vibrant streets of America, now resides predominantly in the garages of collectors, its production having been halted amidst controversies and changing automotive trends.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - The Chevrolet Corvair
01:15 - Fizzies
01:52 - Mister Rogers
02:33 - Celery-flavored Jell-O
03:11 - American Bandstand
03:50 - Bikes with Banana Seats
04:25 - Walking on the Moon
05:05 - The Floppy Disk Drive
05:35 - Flower-Flavored Pez Candies
06:05 - Flatsy Doll
06:37 - Rotary Phones
07:20 - Drive-in Theaters
08:15 - Milk Delivery
08:54 - Outro

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Fizzies, which once effervesced in the glasses of 1960s children, creating instant soda, have largely fizzled out, usurped by an array of modern beverages and shifting consumer preferences. The gentle, reassuring presence of Mister Rogers, who navigated the neighborhoods of our childhood television sets, has departed, leaving behind a rich legacy of kindness, understanding, and gentle wisdom. Celery-flavored Jell-O, once a wobbly resident on the dinner tables of experimental 1960s households, has been relegated to the annals of culinary history, its savory quiver no longer aligning with contemporary palates. The rhythmic beats and swaying bodies of American Bandstand have faded into nostalgic memories, as new platforms and mediums have emerged to showcase musical talent and influence dance trends. Bikes adorned with banana seats, once the steeds of young, adventurous spirits, have been overtaken by varied modern designs, catering to evolving tastes and cycling needs.

The footprints left on the moon by Apollo astronauts remain, though regular manned lunar missions have not graced its surface in decades. Floppy disk drives, once guardians of digital data, have been usurped by more capacious and convenient forms of data storage and transfer. The sweet, floral notes of flower-flavored PEZ candies have been supplanted by a spectrum of alternative flavors, and the Flatsy doll, once a cherished companion of children, now primarily inhabits the realm of collectors and nostalgic adults. These artifacts, once embedded in the daily lives and cultural tapestry of 1960s America, now dwell predominantly in memories and museums, having been eclipsed by the relentless march of time, technology, and taste. Join Facts Verse, as we present: 10 Things from 1960s America That are Now Gone Forever

10 Things from 1960s America That Are Now Gone Forever

[thisisme]

Wow! Walking on the moon (Apollo 11), American Bandstand and Fizzies...those were the days! Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Facts Verse. 👍🤗

[leesashriber]

What a wonderful trip down memory lane. Thank you my friend 😊

[dianepalay]

We had a 64 corvair, that car was a blast! My dad sold it in the 80's he, he could no longer find pats to fix it, it was red with a white convertible top

[markadams]

I saw the movie Jaws at the 101 Drive-In in Ventura, CA. We were only about a block or 2 from the beach, so the ocean air with its sea scents and cool ocean breeze really added to the atmosphere of the movie, making it feel like you were actually in the ocean with the shark.

[jujubeez]

I was born in 1961.. And most of remember tho' few I do remember are 1)MrsBeasleyDoll 2)"Clackers" 2 huge ie; marbles each on @12"cord hand held by a loop you would bounce together then if really good back n forth hence making a sound "CLACK", they were banned due to injuries. 3)colored bike tires *good year Co. 4)Granny Square crochet etc vests 5)Penny Candy 🍬🍭

[danspencer]

I last went to a drive-in theater in the 1990's! It was clearly dying at the time, but what a blast!

[tjmusa]

wow, time flies by fast. things we couldnt live with out are forgotten. thanks for post, always good and intresting vids.

[frankwafer]

I remember the milkman and the diaper man! thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[villain]

Over where I live there is a drive- in movie theater about 3 miles from my home. It opens in the spring and closes in the fall.

[peaceofmind]

Blast from the past. I remember those fizzy drinks.

[bettyleeist]

Yeah, this was ‘our generation, ’here!The late ⏰ 1960”s were;a simpler time!What a decade!

[vidphile]

remember mister rogers; r.i.p. fred..., american bandstand; r.i.p. dick clark, saw a few banana seat bikes, have actually used some floppy disk drives, eaten pez but no flower flavors, have used rotary phones and gone to a drive-in theater, which is where i first saw STAR WARS! word is that some drive-ins are coming back. great video!

[davidavorpflanz]

My mom really missed the Milkman deliveries...I'm still not sure why I don't look much like my dad?😅

[valerykinzer]

Yes I do, maybe you could help me find out about another little doll that I used to have in the 70’s .Her little body was an inch or two tall /with hair as long as her body .She fit inside a bubble necklace.I would get in so much trouble for sneaking this little precious to school around my neck to play with at recess…but she was so worth it. She made me happy and I didn’t have to miss my Mom so much.😊

[markgolden]

I remember them all fondly. Except for the Flat Doll. I don’t know if it was even sold in Massachusetts. I worked every Christmas at a Massachusetts chain At Christmas time IN the Toy and Trim A Tree Dept.

[randyronny]

If you ever used a rotary phone, you know how much time has been saved by not using it any longer. There was a demo showing 2 people having a contest to see the difference between the rotary & the push button. The person using the push button finished and the rotary person got 1 number dialed.

[leadfoot]

Unfortunately I remember them all!!. Ate, touched or did them all. Wish I could go back and take my grandchildren with me.❤

[karenshepler]

Wow brings back memories of the doll the milk man parents haven the car to my favorite the bike seat as we could ride together as one in the back 😊so excited to see things from the past 😀

[jybrokenhearted]

Aahhhh.... Apollo Missions, Hollywood at it's finest 😂😂😂

[patriciajackson]

I was just thinking about fuzzies. Love the past