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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 18h

What's missing in this autumn scene from a 1950s home movie?

The sound of leaf blowers! We almost forgot how peaceful and cozy fall can feel without a bunch of ear-deafening equipment running in the background.

#VintageAutumn #FallAesthetic #CozySeason #SeasonsChange

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 1d

Orson Welles passed away 40 years ago, on October 10, 1985 🕊️ The filmmaker and actor was also a skilled magician who incorporated illusions into his stage shows and talk show appearances.

In this 1955 clip, Welles confesses that his magic tricks usually failed to impress women💔

#OrsonWelles

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 3d

In a 2010 appearance on Letterman, Dolly Parton talked about having a crush on Johnny Cash when she was 17!

Sending so much love to Dolly. The world needs you and your stories and your music and your big, kind, hilarious heart 💕

#DollyParton #JohnnyCash #DavidLetterman #DollyForever

🎥: CBS

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 4d

Everyone's letting dad off the hook pretty easy for scarfing down the family's McRib dinner on the way home in this 1989 ad.

Guess that sassy sauce really was just too good to resist!

#WeaponizedIncompetence #McRib #McDonalds #MickeyDs #VintageMcDonalds #80sCommercial

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 5d

Airing on October 6, 1963, Barbra Streisand's appearance on The Judy Garland Show became one of TV’s most legendary moments. Streisand was just 21 at the time.

They sang some memorable duets together, but their stage banter was nearly as entertaining.

#BarbraStreisand #JudyGarland #ClassicTV

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 6d

Famous People Who Have Shared Their Creepy Real-Life Ghost Encounters

Paul Shaffer’s experience changed his life.

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 7d

We're now so used to seeing elaborate CGI effects in movies that it's mind-boggling to take a step back and watch Buster Keaton's work. On the 130th anniversary of Keaton's birth, here are a few of his most incredible stunts.

#BusterKeaton #SilentFilm #ClassicCinema #FilmHistory

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 8d

It's been 25 years since Benjamin Orr of the Cars passed away 🕊️

He sang lead vocals on many of the band's most iconic hits like Let's Go, Just What I Needed, Candy-O, Moving in Stereo, and Bye Bye Love.

#BenjaminOrr #GoneTooSoon #TheCars #NewWave #OTD

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 9d

Groucho Marx and Alice Cooper became close friends in the 1970s. Groucho loved the theatrical chaos of Alice’s shows and called them “vaudeville,” while Alice often visited Groucho late at night to keep him company.

#GrouchoMarx #HappyBirthdayGroucho #AliceCooper

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 10d

Julie Andrews and Carol Burnett have a friendship that's spanned more than six decades! The two bonded instantly when they first met in the early 1960s.

In honor of Julie's 90th birthday, here's a clip of the friends when they celebrated 25 years of friendship 💕

#JulieAndrews #CarolBurnett

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 11d

Sure, Rock Hudson's character conducted some disturbing experiments on his dog (and humans) in the 1976 sci-fi flick Embryo. But we’re still impressed with this dinner-and-bed trick.

#NationalPetTricksDay #RockHudson #Doberman #DobermanPinscher #MovieDogs #PetTricks

🎥 Cine Artists Pictures

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 12d

Hey, it's Nancy Marchand (Tony's mom Livia from The Sopranos) in a 1985 commercial for Wonder Bread!

We were already sold on the thiamin and niacin, but those bonus Rock Star cards sealed the deal.

#Wonderbread #NancyMarchand #TheSopranos #HallAndOates #SheenaEaston #WhiteBread #80sCommercial

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 15d

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is 50! Released on September 26, 1975, the film became the longest-running theatrical release in movie history thanks to midnight screenings with *enthusiastic* audience participation ❤️

#RockyHorror50 #RockyHorrorPictureShow #TimeWarpAgain #RockyHorrorForever #TimCurry

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 16d

Christopher Reeve was born on September 25, 1952🎂

When he was cast as Superman in 1978, the slender actor didn't quite look the part of a muscle-bound superhero. He could've taken the easy way out and worn a padded suit, but that wasn't Reeve's style.

#ChristopherReeve #Superman #ForeverSuperman

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 17d

Jackie Gleason: From the Streets of Brooklyn to a UFO-Shaped Mansion

Gleason was a larger-than-life entertainer, and the brilliant man behind the act was full of unusual interests and personal quirks.

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 18d

What did Julia Roberts do to Twin Falls, Idaho? We're curious after this Dateline episode.

While extolling the virtues of a local rodeo queen who was implicated in a murder case, Twin Falls local Laura Stutzman appeared to throw some shade on America's Sweetheart.

#JuliaRoberts #SteelMagnolias

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 19d

ALF premiered on September 22, 1986, while Gilligan's Island first hit the airwaves the same week, but back in 1964.

The two series shared a 1987 crossover episode in which Alf dreamed himself onto the castaways' island.

#ALF #GilligansIsland #80sTV #RetroTV

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 24d

Happy Birthday to Cassandra "Elvira, Mistress of the Dark" Peterson, who never seems to age!

#Elvira #CassandraPeterson #MistressOfTheDark

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 25d

Lauren Bacall was born on September 16, 1924. She made her debut in 'To Have and Have Not' at age 19.

In the film, Bacall uttered one of cinema’s most unforgettable lines (and sparked a lifelong romance with Humphrey Bogart).

#LaurenBacall #ClassicHollywood #GoldenAgeOfHollywood #HumphreyBogart

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 26d

Agatha Christie was born on September 15, 1890 🎂 📚 Did you know the "Queen of Mystery" was one of the first Western women to try stand-up surfing?

#AgathaChristie #SurfingHistory #MysteryWriter #SurfCulture

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · 29d

In 1985, Sesame Street gave Billy Idol the Muppet treatment. The sketch featured a song called "Rebel L," performed by "Billy Idle."

🎥 Sesame Workshop

#BillyIdol #SteveStevens #Muppets #PopCultureParody #80sTV #TVNostalgia #SesameStreet

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · Sep 11

There's so much to love about the old Hungry Jack commercials. Not only did you have to try and imitate Fran Ryan's infectious "Hungry... Hungry Jack" call, but the jingle at the end was a real earworm.

#HungryJack #FranRyan

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · Sep 10

Otis Redding was born on September 9, 1941.

Three days after recording "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" in December of 1967, Redding and six others were killed in a plane crash.

The song became the first posthumous #1 single in US history.

#OtisRedding #DockOfTheBay

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · Sep 9

Celebrate Fair Season With These Nostalgic Photos From the Midway

From butter cows to carnival rides, it didn’t get much better than the fair.

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Retro Obsessed @retroobsessed.bsky.social · Sep 8

Madness!! Auditions for 4 insane boys, age 17-21!! That’s from the newspaper ad that started it all on September 8, 1965.

#TheMonkees #60sMusic #ClassicTV #PopCultureHistory #MickyDolenz #TVHistory #RockHistory #ImABeliever #LastTrainToClarksville #MickyDolenz

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