The 1960s was a decade of transition for the Americans as this was an awakening of the nation’s democracy. From the Civil Rights Movement, John F. Kennedy’s assassination, to the Vietnam War, there were memorable events that shed light on our nation. It was a time for growth and revival in America that opened the eyes of the whole world to the issues that really mattered in society. Credits to these occasions because it produced quite a few good things, such as the call for equal rights and more opportunities for women. Here are some wonderful photos that depict the decade’s chronicles.
TONY CURTIS POLISHES THINGS UP
Any actor whose career spanned six decades will surely be able to afford a vintage Rolls Royce, and even more! In this photo is Tony Curtis, a Hollywood icon whose films of different genres reached more than a hundred. He worked with other renowned Hollywood stars including Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Cary Grant. Films credited to him are The Vikings, The Perfect Furlough, and Some Like It Hot. Curtis was also a painter and focused on art in the last years of his life. His daughter, the famous actress Jamie Lee Curtis, continued his legacy in Hollywood.
DUCK AND COVER DRILLS DURING SCHOOL
The photo shows “duck and cover” drills being performed by students at a Brooklyn middle school. This was captured in 1962. “Duck and cover” is a technique of protecting oneself against the effects of a nuclear explosion or earthquake. It was practiced in the 1960s in preparation for the aftermath of World War II. The 1946 book entitled Hiroshima discussed that survivors of the bombing credited the duck and cover technique for saving their lives, whereas those who were not taught the technique have died. “Duck and cover” exercises quickly became a part of Civil Defense education in numerous U.S. schools.
SIMPLER TIMES
This is an image of the simpler times, where people got to enjoy playing balloons at the Central Park Zoo in 1968. They waited in line to buy balloons of their favorite colors as they stroll inside the zoo. The Central Park zoo was credited as the oldest municipal zoo in the United States and until today, it is one of the most-visited zoos. The zoo started by coincidence when a bear cub was left in the custody of a park messenger boy in the late 1850s. Later on, a collection of animals grew and the state legislature authorized its establishment in 1861.
STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE
The 1960’s music hits were composed of different genres but one of the decade’s popular tunes was Stop In The Name Of Love by The Supremes. This is a photo of the female singing group on the set of television show Hullabaloo in May 1965 with host Frankie Avalon. The trio is comprised of Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard, and Diana Ross. The Supreme was credited as Motown Production’s most successful singing group with 12 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Other popular songs are Where Did Our Love Go, You Keep Me Hangin’ On, and You Can’t Hurry Love.
LAUGHING DURING REHEARSAL
Here’s a photo of Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke on the set of the sitcom, The Dick Van Dyke Show. It aired from October 1961 to June 1966 with a total of five seasons. The show is credited to its creator, Carl Reiner. It features the home and work life of comedy writer Rob Petrie, played by Van Dyke. Due to its success, it garnered 15 Emmy Awards and ranked number 13 on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. Other lead actors in the sitcom were Morey Amsterdam, Rose Marie, and Larry Mathews.
A BREAK FROM BREAKFAST
Audrey Hepburn was a renowned actress in the 1950s to 1960s. Due to her beauty and style, she was credited the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. She debuted her career as an actress in the film Roman Holiday for which she holds the record as the first actress to win a Golden Globe Award, an Oscar, and a BAFTA Award. Her other films were The Nun’s Story and My Fair Lady. Hepburn was also a humanitarian and was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF. This photo is Hepburn in her iconic dress from the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
THE MONKEES GO FOR A CRUISE
In this photo is the famous pop-rock band, The Monkees, while on set at the Sunset Gower Studios in 1966. The band was formed in 1965 by television producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider and are comprised of Mickey Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davey Jones. Their sitcom, The Monkees, aired from 1966 to 1968. The Monkees were credited as one of the biggest selling groups of all time. Their hit songs include Last Train to Clarksville, I’m a Believer, Pleasant Valley Sunday, and Daydream Believer. The Monkees were inducted into America’s Pop Music Hall of Fame in 2014.
ALI’S TAKING A BREAK
Television and movie actress Ali MacGraw rose to prominence for her role in the film Goodbye, Columbus for which she earned a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer. Other films credited to her are The Getaway, Convoy, Just Tell Me What You Want, and The Winds of War. Due to her success, she was voted the top female box office star in the world in 1972. She was also featured in the Mademoiselle, People, and GQ magazine. MacGraw is an animal rights advocate throughout her life and is a U.S. Ambassador for Animals Asia. She published her autobiography Moving Pictures in 1991.
TV TIME WITH THE BOYS
Here’s a photo showing college students who are members of the fraternity. With the look on their faces, it seems that they enjoy the TV show that they’re watching. The popular TV shows in the 1960s were The Andy Griffith Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, Gilligan’s Island, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Brady Bunch, and Bewitched. While the 1960’s prominent stars were John Wayne, Julie Andrews, Doris Day, Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, and Rock Hudson. The 1960s was credited as the decade of evolution of the entertainment industry – from music festivals, rock music, pop art, to the American theatre.
CELEBRATING THAT GIANT LEAP
A parade was held in August 1969 to welcome the astronauts who were in the Apollo 11 Moon Mission. This is a photo of Commander Neil A. Armstrong, lunar module pilot Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., and command module pilot Michael Collins, waving to their fans. The mission of Apollo 11 was to perform a crewed lunar landing and return to Earth, a goal that was credited to President John F. Kennedy. The duration of the mission was 8 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes, 35 seconds. Neil Armstrong, “that’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
ROBYN HILTON INSPIRED THE TERM ‘BLONDE BOMBSHELL’
Actress and model Robyn Hilton began her career as a weather girl in her hometown, Twin Falls. But she rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s for playing the character as Miss Stein in Mel Brooks’ comedy film Blazing Saddles in 1974. She also starred in The Single Girls and Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze. This photo is her appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson episode which aired in January 1974. She was popular not only for her talent but especially for her beauty, and was credited as the “blonde bombshell”.
VIETNAM SOLDIERS COMING HOME
This photo is called Burst of Joy, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photo credited to Slava “Sal” Veder in March 1973 at the Travis Air Force Base in California. This was a symbol of the end of the United States’ relations in the Vietnam War. In the photo was airforce pilot Lt. Col. Robert Stirm who was a prisoner of war and was released. He reunited with his family after six years. The Vietnam War occurred from November 1955 until April 1975. The war holds the record of being the first to be featured live on television coverage.
JAMIE LEE CURTIS STARRED IN PERFECT
Jamie Lee Curtis may have come from a family of actors, being the daughter of actor Tony Curtis and actress Janet Leigh, but she made a name for herself in Hollywood and starred in numerous award-winning films and shows. She has been credited with a Grammy Award nomination and two Golden Globe Awards for her notable performances. This photo is a scene from her 1985 film Perfect which she starred with John Travolta. Perfect is a romantic drama film that depicts a series of articles in Rolling Stone magazine in the late 1970s, chronicling the popularity of Los Angeles fitness clubs.
THE BEACH BOYS IN THE STUDIO
In this photo are The Beach Boys, a famous pop-rock band from Hawthorne, California. They are recording at LA’s Western Recorders studios during the spring of 1966. They play a combination of genres, ranging from psychedelic rock, art rock, and surf rock. The band formed in 1961 and its original members are Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine. Popular songs credited to them are Don’t Worry Baby, In My Room, and Surfer Girl. They were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in December 1980 and have sold over 100 million records worldwide.
REMEMBER WHEN WE USED TO…?
This photo is credited to a family preparing to go on a typical 1960s springtime getaway. While the girls wait for their parents to fasten their bikes, they pose for a keepsake. Their family bonded on taking biking trips around the beautiful lands of Missouri. What better way to spend the spring break than taking a family vacation? A family vacation is a way to spend some quality time together, helping relationships get strengthened. Other popular vacations in the decade of the ‘60s were fishing, going to the beach, or a family trip to Disney World.
ENJOYING A CIGARETTE IN THE PARK
This is a photo of a young hippie smoking cigarette in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park Polo Fields while attending the Human Be-In event in July 1967. The Human Be-In is a hippie movement that centered on the 1960s counterculture which discussed matters such as ecological awareness, personal empowerment, communal living, and higher consciousness. It is derived from the words “humanist values” and “sit-ins” that had been reforming university practices during that time. However, it had a negative reputation due to its promotion of recreational drug use. Until today, San Francisco, California was credited as one of the young hippies’ biggest hubs.
KIDS PREPARE TO LEAVE SCHOOL ON THE BUS
Here’s a photo showing children lining up in pairs as they ride the bus headed to school. They are all wearing clothing styles from the 1960s and carrying lunch boxes. The idea of a school bus was credited to the Wayne Works, a carriage manufacturer from the last century. Wayne Works made horse-drawn carriages in 1886 which children rode to get to school. In 1914, the automotive industry was growing and the carriages were motorized. In the 1930s, the first all-steel school bus body with safety glass windows was introduced. These school buses are still used until today after numerous innovations.
BEATLEMANIA
One can never forget to associate the decade of the 1960s with the English rock band, The Beatles. They are credited as the most successful band in music history and has become a pop icon even until today. The group was composed of John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. This is a photo of the band being swarmed by female fans on the beach of Miami, Florida in 1964. There was a term that was coined to describe the very intense craze over the Beatles in the 1960s. It was called Beatlemania. The Beatlemania grew all over the world for two decades.
MAUREEN MCCORMICK AND PATRICK SWAYZE POSE FOR A PHOTO IN THEIR GROOVIEST DISCO DIGS
This group photo features two popular actors, Patrick Swayze and Maureen McCormick. On the far left wearing a sparkly red outfit is McCormick and standing second from the right wearing a leather jacket and trousers is Patrick Swayze. McCormick rose to fame for playing the character of Marcia Brady on the sitcom The Brady Bunch which aired in 1969 until 1974. A book was credited to her, entitled Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice. While Swayze’s claim to fame was his top-grossing films Ghost, Dirty Dancing, and Point Break. Sadly, he died in 2008 after battling pancreatic cancer.
SURFIN’ USA
The photo shows a group of surfers enjoying the beach in Hawaii. It was in the 1960s where surfing became popular in the U.S. Hawaii was a dream destination due to its tropical climate and heavy waves on its many islands. Surfing originated from and was practiced by ancient Hawaiians. It was more of an art to them rather than a sport or recreation. Surfing can be done all year round in some islands such as Maui and Kauai. In this photo, the surfers are practicing tricks and maneuvers. They sure had a good time and the term beach bum can be credited to them.
JOHN WAYNE ON SET
Here’s a photo of actor John Wayne with his adorable daughter on the set of the Western film The Alamo in 1960. Wayne was nicknamed The Duke and was a major box-office draw for three decades in Hollywood. He is notable for his contribution to Hollywood, having starred in 170 films, and 83 of which are Western films. Due to this, he was credited as the model of the American Frontier. He would play the roles of cavalrymen, cowboys, or gunslingers of the Wild West. He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1979 and Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1980.
RUNNING ERRANDS IN COSTUME
American actor and movie producer Kirk Douglas is famous for his lead role in the film, Spartacus. He is the father of actor-producer Michael Douglas. Kirk is one of the last surviving stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Throughout his career, he appeared in more than 90 movies and earned three Academy Award nominations, an Oscar Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was credited as one of the greatest male screen legends of classic Hollywood cinema. He is also a renowned author of 11 books. This photo shows him doing an errand while in a Spartacus costume.
WOODSTOCK BOUND
Here’s a photo of a man driving in his Ford Mustang in Bethel, New York. He was on his way to the Woodstock Music Festival. It was a rock music festival that became famous in the 1960s and was a representation of the “hippie era”. The name “Woodstock” came from the investment group that supported it, Woodstock Ventures. It was located on the property of Max Yasgur in the Town of Bethel and it was known that he was paid $10,001 for the three days. Popular performers in the festival were Santana, The Who, Ten Years After, and Jimi Hendrix.
ALI READS ABOUT HIS FIGHT
In this photo, Muhammad Ali reads the newspaper which featured his boxing fight in the 1960s. Ali has been credited as “Sportsman of the Century” by Sports Illustrated magazine in 1999. He was also a three-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. After his boxing success, he retired from the sport in 1981. That was also the time when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s syndrome. Ali was also a philanthropist, humanitarian, and activist. He donated millions to charity and disadvantaged people of all backgrounds. He also donated to refugees in Rwanda and Palestine. No wonder he was dubbed as “The Greatest”.
THE WHISKY A GO GO
The Whisky A Go Go is located at 8901 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. It became an iconic nightclub since it opened in 1964. It was a popular venue for bands who are just starting, which would help them gain exposure and soon be discovered. Examples of these bands are Led Zeppelin, KISS, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, and Linkin’ Park. The club was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Credits to the success of the nightclub, several businessmen put up similar establishments in the area such as The Roxy Theatre.
ALFRED HITCHCOCK IN HIS NATURAL HABITAT
British movie director Alfred Hitchcock is a big name in Hollywood. He began his career in England and worked on silent movies in the 1920s. In the 1940s, he moved to the United States and made his first Hollywood movie entitled Rebecca, which won an Academy Award. He was credited as “the Master of Suspense” since all of his films were under this genre. His notable films are Psycho, Notorious, and Shadow of a Doubt. He was included in the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. This photo of him carrying bones as drumsticks for the percussion instrument gives us a good vibe.
JOHN F. KENNEDY AND LYNDON JOHNSON DISCUSSING THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS
Here’s an image showing John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson discussing the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day (October 16–28, 1962) confrontation between the United States, the Soviet Union, and Cuba. It started when the Soviet Union built missile sites in Cuba which became a threat to the U.S. The crisis hugely affected the business investments, trade, and industry of these countries. Later on, the countries agreed to take away the missiles after promising not to invade each other. This also led to the creation of a nuclear hotline between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
A PRISONER TESTS THE SAFETY OF A ROLLER COASTER
Decades ago, prisoners were being used to test the safety of different products. It was a common practice that the engineers and safety teams used to ensure the quality of their products and equipment in the 1940s and 1950s. In this photo, a prisoner who was assumed to be on death row was used to test the safety of a roller coaster before it opens to the public. Not much is known about the life of the inmate and as to what degree of a crime he committed. But imagine the terror he must have felt – we’ll never know what happened after this shot.
A BURNING CROSS ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S LAWN
Martin Luther King Jr., or MLK, is a renowned African-American civil rights activist, known for improving civil rights with the foundation of his Christian beliefs. He became a voice to the entire nation and has advocated equal rights to all races. He also empowered his fellow African Americans to protest without using violence. In 1963, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was held and it is where MLK delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. He was credited with a Nobel Peace Prize the year after. This photo was captured in 1963 when he found a burning cross in his front yard.
DOROTHY COUNTS
Dorothy Counts made a name for herself as the first African American to join an all-white school, Harry Harding High School in North Carolina. This was in 1957 when she was just 15 years old. However, four days after, she faced harassment when the leader of the White Citizens Council urged white students to “spit on her.” Fearing for her safety, her parents forced her to withdraw from the school. She transferred to a high school in Philadelphia and earned her college degree from Johnson C. Smith University in 1965. In 2008, she was honored for helping integrate North Carolina’s public schools.
CHARLES BRONSON AND JILL IRELAND STARRED IN 15 MOVIES TOGETHER
Here’s a photo of the Hollywood lovebirds, Charles Bronson and Jill Ireland. This was captured in 1971 in the streets of Santa Monica, California. The couple starred in 15 films together such as Rider on the Rain, Hard Times, From Noon till Three, and Love and Bullets. The two met in 1962 and got married on October 5, 1968. The couple lived in a grand Bel Air mansion in Los Angeles with their seven children and had investments on a colonial farmhouse in West Windsor, Vermont. In 1990, Ireland died of breast cancer while in 2003, Bronson died of respiratory failure.
CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST JOAN TRUMPAUER MULHOLLAND WAS PUT ON DEATH ROW
American activist Joan Trumpauer Mulholland joined the Freedom Riders, a group of civil rights activists who rode buses going to the segregated southern U.S. In 1961, there were laws being passed into the Supreme Court which segregated African Americans and “white” Americans on public transportation. Mulholland was arrested for refusing to leave a bus waiting area in Jackson and was sent to the Parchman Penitentiary. She and her group were put on death row for two months and was later released. The Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation which centered on educating youth about the Civil Rights Movement is credited to her.
THIS GUARD OF HONOR PASSED OUT AS QUEEN ELIZABETH II RODE BY
The British military protocol is so strict to the degree that there are rules on how one must faint, such as keeping their knees slightly bent to avoid poor blood circulation that leads to fainting. This is a well-known photo of a guard of honor who passed out when Queen Elizabeth II was just passing by. This was captured in 1970 in London, England during the color parade. Soldiers passing out in royal events still happen until today. There are two known factors why guards faint, it’s either because of too much heat or because of their heavy uniform.
FLIGHT ATTENDANTS OF THE SIXTIES RADIATED GLAMOUR AND YOUTH
The 1960s was a popular time for stewardesses or what we now call flight attendants. The ‘60s was credited as the “Golden Age of the Stewardess.” Stewardesses were all female and were thought to be glamorous since the majority of the passengers were wealthy men. The stewardesses back then had to pass these qualifications: young, attractive and have a pleasing personality. They also had to be between the ages of 18 and 30. They must be thin and weigh between 100 and 128 pounds, and must have a height 5’2” and 5’6″. In this image, stewardesses seemed to be having fun while on break.
TINA LOUISE SAID GILLIGAN’S ISLAND RUINED HER CAREER
Tina Louise rose to prominence for portraying the role of Ginger Grant in the hit sitcom Gilligan’s Island. She began as a model and appeared in several magazines. She started her acting career in the mid-1950s and starred in films The Stepford Wives and The Day the Women Got Even. She is also a renowned singer and released her own record album, It’s Time for Tina. She is credited with the book When I Grow Up and Sunday: A Memoir. Despite her success, Louise claimed that Gilligan’s Island ruined her career and has since refused to appear in reunions.
LINDA RONSTADT HAS WON 11 GRAMMYS
Linda Ronstadt is one of the greatest musicians of all time. Having earned 11 Grammy Awards, she was credited as the “First Lady of Rock.” She is notable for her music, having been able to sing different genres such as country, light opera, rock, and Latin music. Her top-selling songs were You’re No Good, Blue Bayou, and Don’t Know Much. Her famous collaborations were with musicians Frank Zappa, Rosemary Clooney, Dolly Parton, Neil Young, and Johnny Cash. For her professional career, she was able to release more than 30 studio albums and 15 compilation of greatest hits albums. Sadly, Ronstadt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013.
HEATHER LOCKLEAR STUNS IN THIS 1981 PHOTOSHOOT
This beautiful woman is none other than American actress Heather Locklear. Locklear starred in numerous films such as The Return of Swamp Thing, Firestarter, The Perfect Man, and Money Talks. But she is most notable for her performances as Sammy Jo Carrington in the Dynasty soap opera, Caitlin Moore in Spin City, and Amanda Woodward in Melrose Place. She was credited Best Female TV Star by Bravo Otto Awards and Best Actress in a Television Series by First Americans in the Arts. She was also nominated for four consecutive times in Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama.
LYNDA CARTER TURNED HEADS IN THE BATTLE OF THE NETWORK STARS
This is a photo of actress Lynda Carter and her fellow teammates on the set of The Battle of the Network Stars, captured after a swimming event. Battle of the Network Stars is a competition TV series that had TV personalities from different network stations such as CBS, ABC, and NBC in the 1970s to 1980s. Carter first came to fame when she won the Miss World USA title in 1972. She studied acting in several New York acting schools and pursued the Hollywood dream. Credits to her beauty and talent, she was given the lead role of Diana Prince, better known as Wonder Woman.
RAQUEL WELCH’S CONTROVERSIAL TALK ON THE DICK CAVETT SHOW
The Dick Cavett Show aired from 1968 to1974. Dick Cavett is a renowned talk show host, comedian, TV and radio personality. Credits to his incredible talent, he won two Emmy Awards. His late-night talk show featured his interview of popular stars including Lucille Ball and David Bowie, among others. But Cavett’s show became controversial when he interviewed actress Raquel Welch in the summer of 1970. They were discussing her gender-change comedy film entitled Myra Breckinridge, for which singer-songwriter Janis Joplin and Raquel Welch had a strong exchange of opinions. This topic was taboo back in the day but the audience responded in laughter.
WOULD YOU HAVE A PICNIC IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY?
During the 1970s’ oil crisis, the government of the Netherlands proposed and approved their best solution to conserve fuel or gas, which is to ban cars for one day a week. “Car-Free Sunday” was introduced in November 1973, which took almost 3 million private cars off the road. The price of oil, to a big degree, had a dramatic increase, from $3 to over $12. The crisis caused numerous short and long-term effects on the global economy. Some Dutch took the bus, rode bicycles, and even rode horses! Due to the clear roads and highways, people gathered together and had picnics on the road as seen in this photograph.
JUNGLE PAM WAS JUST AS OVER-THE-TOP AS JIM
Jungle Pam became as popular as Jungle Jim Lieberman, and both were effective partners on the track. Liberman made a name for himself in drag racing and was known for driving backwards at 160 km/h after doing his burnout. He toured the United States at numerous racing matches and averaged at least 100 events annually in the 1970s. He and his sidekick Jungle Pam became prominent icons in the drag racing community. Jungle Pam, who was supposedly going to study in college to earn a business degree, entered the world of cars instead and became Liberman’s girlfriend and assistant.
JUNGLE PAM WAS KNOWN FOR HER ANTICS ON THE TRACK
Drag racing’s sweetheart Jungle Pam rose to fame in the ’70s as the assistant of funny car driver James “Jungle Jim” Liberman. Jungle Pam was known for her brunette beauty. Prior to entering the world of drag racing, Jungle Pam had no experience in the field. She was discovered by Liberman on a West Chester street and was invited to assist him by helping him position his car on the track prior to each race. There she learned about cars to the degree that she became hands-on in things like adding oil to the car and topping the block off with water.
LYNDA CARTER IN STARSKY & HUTCH
American TV series Starsky & Hutch were starred by Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul. The series premiered in April 1975 and ended in May 1979. Starsky & Hutch were two streetwise undercover cops who worked in Bay City, California that arrested criminals. Credits to the talented actors and writers, the action TV program became a worldwide success. It aired in Australia, France, Malaysia, Mexico, Venezuela, and even in Japan. This photo features an episode entitled “The Las Vegas Strangler” where actress Lynda Carter guested and played the role of a woman who helped the cops search for a serial killer.
ON-SET OF THE BATTLE OF THE NETWORK STARS
Actress Joyce DeWitt smiles in this photograph alongside two other ladies who were competing in the Battle of the Network Stars in 1978. Battle of the Network Stars is a TV series competition that had TV personalities from different network stations such as CBS, ABC, and NBC in the 1970s to 1980s. The competition involves sporting events and was hosted by broadcaster Howard Cosell. The teams were assigned based on the genre or their roles such as actors who played lawyers versus those who played White House employees. Aside from DeWitt, other participants were actors Robert Conrad, Jamie Farr, and Michael J. Fox.
A FUTURE SCREAM QUEEN
This cute little girl in the photo is Jamie Lee Curtis at seven years old. She may have come from a family of actors, being the daughter of actor Tony Curtis and actress Janet Leigh, but she made a name for herself in Hollywood. Dubbed as “Scream Queen”, Jamie Lee Curtis debuted her career for her performance as Laurie Strode in the 1978’s horror film Halloween. The film became a box-office hit. Credits to her award-winning performances, she garnered a Grammy Award nomination and two Golden Globe Awards. Her other notable films are Trading Places, True Lies, and Freaky Friday.
SHOPPING IN THE SUMMER
Here’s a photo of two young women named Sue Bennett and Joy Calig who lived in the suburb of San Fernando Valley in 1965. The Mayfair Market is Malibu’s first centralized grocery store that opened in 1958, and it is located near the Malibu Colony. Being close to Malibu, one can easily enjoy the scenic beach and breezy air. No wonder these girls were wearing bikinis, they must be on their way to Malibu. Malibu is also credited as the Hollywood stars’ home and is frequently used in filming locations such as the shows Two and a Half Men and The Even Stevens.
A DAY AT THE BEACH
Here’s a photo of a typical summer day at Newport Beach, California, captured in 1965. The people in this image belong to different age groups and they seemed to enjoy the luxury of fresh air and summer heat. The girls also enjoyed getting their tan on. In the 1960s, The Newport Beach was credited for tourism. It is a coastal city located in Orange County which has many attractions in the city including surfing, boating, bicycling, fishing, nightlife, and markets. There are also popular nautical clubs such as Newport Harbor, Yacht Club, Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, and Newport Beach Yacht Club.
READY TO FLY?
In this photo are stewardess Birgitta Lindman and a showgirl. This was captured in 1959 and shows Lindman inspecting a showgirl costume after rumors spread that flight attendants will be wearing shorter uniforms. Birgitta Lindman became an icon when she appeared on the cover of LIFE Magazine’s special aviation edition in 1958. She was credited after she beat 53 flight attendants from other airlines to be featured in the magazine cover. Her articles revealed her life as a stewardess where she discussed that it was not all about glitz and glamour. This also brought fame to the company she served, which was Scandinavian Airlines.
BRIGITTE BARDOT AT THE BEACH
Brigitte Bardot was an icon of the 1950s and 1960s. Born in Paris, Bardot’s interest was being a classical dancer. However, she pursued a career as a fashion model and became the cover of Elle magazine in May 1950. She was discovered by a movie director and was offered numerous acting roles in films such as Le Trou Normand and Contempt. She was also an author, and the books credited to her are entitled Noonoah: Le petit phoque blanc and Un Cri Dans Le Silence.