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079 Electric Skillet: The Gadget That Set the 1950s Housewife Free! 🍳✨
079 Electric Skillet: The Gadget That Set the 1950s Housewife Free! 🍳✨ YouTube video by Philip Mershon

I just released a video looking back at the Electric Skillet and, let me tell you, it sizzles! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/M6-I0eQge20?...

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070 Why the 8-Track Ruined Your Favorite Songs (And Why We Bought It Anyway)
070 Why the 8-Track Ruined Your Favorite Songs (And Why We Bought It Anyway) YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Music vibe interruptus! My look back at the 8-Track is ready for you. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/0ejYiHIF-5M?...

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069 The Phone Booth: From Wooden Closets to Space Age Capsules (And Where to Find the Last Ones)
069 The Phone Booth: From Wooden Closets to Space Age Capsules (And Where to Find the Last Ones) YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Number please. My look back on the evolution of the phone booth is ready for you! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/de5pGB_jGVc?...

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068 Why the First Pocket Calculator Cost $400 (and why teachers hated it!)
068 Why the First Pocket Calculator Cost $400 (and why teachers hated it!) YouTube video by Philip Mershon

My new video on the history of the Pocket Calculator really adds up. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/xXMHx1O8njU?...

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066 Spencer’s Gifts: The Mall’s Wild Child
066 Spencer’s Gifts: The Mall’s Wild Child YouTube video by Philip Mershon

If you suddenly need a blacklight, a Keep On Truckin' poster and a US bong, then follow me to my look back at that mall staple, Spencer's Gifts! #midcenturyvault #nostalgia #spencer's youtu.be/fT10CPRd8rQ?...

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064 The Groovy History of the L’eggs Boutique (And Those Famous Plastic Eggs)
064 The Groovy History of the L’eggs Boutique (And Those Famous Plastic Eggs) YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Did someone say pantyhose? Wrap your arms around my look back at L'eggs! #midcenturyvault #nostalgia #popculturehistory youtu.be/ZInxTF-ELic?...

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063 Silly Putty Became An Iconic Toy--After The US Military Rejected It!
063 Silly Putty Became An Iconic Toy--After The US Military Rejected It! YouTube video by Philip Mershon

🎶 Bend me, shape me, anyway you want me 🎶 My look into the history of Silly Putty is all ready for you! #midcenturyvault #nostalgia youtu.be/yvY2ox10q7s?...

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062 The 1960s Desktop Power Symbol: The History of the Rolodex
062 The 1960s Desktop Power Symbol: The History of the Rolodex YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Contacts from the past. My look into the history of the Rolodex is ready for you! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/b8L9-Gqvjcs?...

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061 The Mood Ring: How a 1970s Junk Science Fad Became a $250 Million Craze 💍
061 The Mood Ring: How a 1970s Junk Science Fad Became a $250 Million Craze 💍 YouTube video by Philip Mershon

My look at the history of the Mood Ring is a real uplifter! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/uxNfvZkcH74?...

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060 Why Millions of People Bought a Rock in 1975 🪨
060 Why Millions of People Bought a Rock in 1975 🪨 YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Get stoned with my exploration of the Pet Rock! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/Qlx-oNNnu28?...

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055 How the Jukebox Invented the "Viral" Hit: The Secret History of Wurlitzer Seeburg and Rock-Ola
055 How the Jukebox Invented the "Viral" Hit: The Secret History of Wurlitzer Seeburg and Rock-Ola YouTube video by Philip Mershon

"Tune" up with my nostalgic look into the Jukebox! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/K-1BOAG5XvM?...

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054 The 70s Obsession with Waterbeds: The Rise and Fall of the "Pleasure Pit"
054 The 70s Obsession with Waterbeds: The Rise and Fall of the "Pleasure Pit" YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Splish-Splash! Let's remember the Waterbed with my new video. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/sdRhyBEU4-8?...

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053  Hidden in Plain Sight - The 1920s Brannock Device  is Still in Every Shoe Store Today
053 Hidden in Plain Sight - The 1920s Brannock Device is Still in Every Shoe Store Today YouTube video by Philip Mershon

If the shoe fits... My dive into the history of the Brannock Device is ready for you! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/EYLgE7VS0IQ?...

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051 Why Pop Tarts were Actually Inspired by Dog Food 🥣 | The Mid Century Vault
051 Why Pop Tarts were Actually Inspired by Dog Food 🥣 | The Mid Century Vault YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Witness the birth of eating on the go. My video on Pop Tarts is fresh out of the toaster! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/Rc_H4Ck7CR0?...

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050 Bongos - Beatniks & Rebellion: The Rhythm of Mid-Century Cool
050 Bongos - Beatniks & Rebellion: The Rhythm of Mid-Century Cool YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Travel to the beat of a different drum. My exploration into the mid-century fad of bongos is all ready for you. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/egQiCsLqWWE?...

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049 The Game They Called "Sex in a Box": The Scandalous History of Twister 🔴🔵
049 The Game They Called "Sex in a Box": The Scandalous History of Twister 🔴🔵 YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Limber Up! My look at the history of Twister is ready for you. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/Sz1uezVJwkc?...

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048 From Radar to Radarange: The Secret History of the Microwave Oven
048 From Radar to Radarange: The Secret History of the Microwave Oven YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Ready in 60 seconds! Look into the Microwave Oven with me! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/ANn8En_SY5U?...

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045 The Surreal History of Gumby: From Art School to SNL
045 The Surreal History of Gumby: From Art School to SNL YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Just a boy and his pony. My look at the life of Gumby is ready for you! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/88hWZ0Kvt4I?...

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044 Ding Dong! The Secret History of Avon
044 Ding Dong! The Secret History of Avon YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Who's at the door? Enjoy my dive into the Avon company! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/w1F5AiABiFg?...

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043 Click Clacker: The Early 70s Favorite Toy Until the Dream (and the toy) Shattered
043 Click Clacker: The Early 70s Favorite Toy Until the Dream (and the toy) Shattered YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Make some Noise!! My video on Click Clackers is up. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypJQ...

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042 The Secret History of Formica (It Wasn’t Meant for Kitchens!)
042 The Secret History of Formica (It Wasn’t Meant for Kitchens!) YouTube video by Philip Mershon

It's on the counter! Enjoy my 5 minute story of Formica. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/7m3P1T6HoNo?...

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041 Streamline Moderne: The Architecture of Speed & Optimism (1930-1945)
041 Streamline Moderne: The Architecture of Speed & Optimism (1930-1945) YouTube video by Philip Mershon

It doesn't get any smoother than this! Let's explore Streamline Moderne. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/fOX7y1lJKTA?...

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040 Why Macramé Took Over the 70s (And Where It Came From) ✨
040 Why Macramé Took Over the 70s (And Where It Came From) ✨ YouTube video by Philip Mershon

I'm unravelling the story of Macramé! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wvi...

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039 Jack Benny: King of the Slow Burn.
039 Jack Benny: King of the Slow Burn. YouTube video by Philip Mershon

The cheapskate who gave a wealth of laughter. My video on Jack Benny is up! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/p0Ghj0rbehg

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038 The Peanuts Story: Why Charles Schulz HATED the Name & Franklin Armstrong's Debut
038 The Peanuts Story: Why Charles Schulz HATED the Name & Franklin Armstrong's Debut YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Peanuts, the 'Li'l Rascals' of the Mid Century is explored in my new video. Enjoy! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/cwGOxKTv5rg

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037 Bowling - Mid Century's Favorite Pastime
037 Bowling - Mid Century's Favorite Pastime YouTube video by Philip Mershon

My new video look-back at bowling is a perfect score. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/1iizBIBKkd4

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035 Mad Magazine!
035 Mad Magazine! YouTube video by Philip Mershon

The lighter side of....Mad can be found in my new Mad Magazine dive! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/A_tPQAczLlM

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034 Fondue - Dip into Mid-Century Dinner Party Chic!
034 Fondue - Dip into Mid-Century Dinner Party Chic! YouTube video by Philip Mershon

Cheesy Chic! My exploration of Fondue is ready for you to devour. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/PQOTeZnZi2c

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033 Fuzzy Dice
033 Fuzzy Dice YouTube video by Philip Mershon

You'll roll a lucky 7 when you watch my exploration of the Fuzzy Dice history. #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia youtu.be/fXA4dDiu_iQ

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032 Woolworth's Five & Dime:  The store that invented modern shopping and changed America.
032 Woolworth's Five & Dime: The store that invented modern shopping and changed America. YouTube video by Philip Mershon

With prices what they are, we could use a good old Five & Dime. My stroll through the Mid Century history of Woolworth's is out! #midcenturyvault #popculturehistory #nostalgia #woolworths youtu.be/dUl0S1_1CLQ

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