30 Things We Wish Could Make a Comeback
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Readers' Top Things They Wish Could Come Back
Community Edition
Our original feature, Top 25 Things We Wish Would Make a Comeback, generated over 5,300 message board posts and 1,200 comments. AOL users sounded off on other things they wanted to see return. We culled the posts and highlight some of the top items they were craving.
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Orange Crush
AOL User philk407 Says: "As a kid, I loved Grape Crush. It was a true treat, far better than Kool-Aid. I also miss the old fashion A&W Root Beer stands. The one in my hometown has been repainted, looks hideous. You can go to a website called www.hometownfavorites.com and purchase either orange or grape Crush!"
Next: Pogo Comic StripsMore Community Features:
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Pogo Comic Strips
AOL User Cgbrocku Says: "I miss Pogo, and the kid with the tiger."
Next: Big Wheels with the Hand BrakesMore Community Features:
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Big Wheels With the Hand Brake
AOL User DanielDra9413036 Says: "This was the most fun you could have when you were a kid."
AOL User RamBW Exclaims: "I had the "Dukes of Hazzard" big wheel. General Lee insignia, door stop-like spring that made motor noise in the rear wheel, adjustable seat, and plastic e-brake that would snap off when you least expected it. Was total fun until I got my first bike."
Next: Products Made in the USA!More Community Features:
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Products Made in the USA!
AOL User JerZ Fox Says: "You can't find clothes, shoes, or accessories made in the US anymore at any price. Even Levis and Converse, 2 of America's most iconic brands, are made overseas."
Next: StudebakerMore Community Features:
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Studebaker
AOL User Leetalk68 Says: "I am old but my second car was a used 1955 Studebaker and it would do 105 in second and a hundred in third with overdrive."
AOL User DRP76 Says:"Amen. We owned a '52 Champion when I was learning to drive. Lots of ahead-of-its-time features."
Next: The Bozo Show: WGN ChicagoMore Community Features:
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The Bozo Show : WGN Chicago
AOL User Harleyston Says: "Super show that no one would dare miss at noon in Chicago. Fun to watch, fun to act in, and all around good time."
Next: Stores Closed on SundaysMore Community Features:
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Stores Closed on Sundays
AOL User Martie1213 Says: "Remember, stores being closed on Sundays? When you would go visit with grandparents, sit down have a wonderful dinner after church."
AOL User Ktremblay7 Agrees: "Who remembers when everything was closed on Sunday? I remember my father going to get gas on Saturday evening to have enough gas to go to Grandma's the next day. Having everyone off work and just spending time together was truly a restful Sunday."
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CBS Radio Mystery Theater
AOL User ElmireRod1919 Says: "This was on every night til 1982. It was a lot of fun to listen to, and was hosted by Tammy Grimes."
AOL User MamaBearMichigan Answers: "I subscribe to several old-time radio shows via my ipod. For those who don't have ipods, these show can be accessed/downloaded to your computers. I especially enjoy CBS Mystery Theater as well as old radio detective shows."
Next: MilkmenMore Community Features:
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Milkmen
AOL User MomSiegel Says: "I miss the milkman bringing my milk every day. My three children were raised on home delivered milk, cold, in bottles."
AOL User C3465 Says: "As a child growing up in Decatur, IL from 1963 to 1975 I long for the milkman days. Unfortunately, now living in downtown southeastern Michigan my child will never know the pleasure. Those was wonderful simple times."
Next: Paper DollsMore Community Features:
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Paper Dolls
AOL User RGPLATINUM Says: "You used to buy a cut out book where you punch out dolls on the front and inside were the clothes to be cut out and you take the little tabs and fit the paper doll and play and play all day on the steps at your house with your girlfriends."
Next: Good "Old" MTVMore Community Features:
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Good "Old" MTV
AOL User RLNOVA71 Says: "MTV the way it used to be. Just videos and music. No stupid games and all that other crap they have on there now. Just 24 hours of videos. Aww, I miss that."
Next: Drive-In TheatersMore Community Features:
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Drive-In Theaters
AOL User SPAgnewArts Says: "I miss sitting out in lawn chairs and watching the movies outside with my family. Those were the days!"
Next: Gee, Your Hair Smells TerrificMore Community Features:
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Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific
AOL User Lblaisd Says: "I grew up with that shampoo. I loved it!"
Next: Rotary PhonesMore Community Features:
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Rotary Phones
AOL User Soupgal41 Says: "I would love to have a rotary phone....I remember the Princess Phones that lit up when you picked up the receiver. I also liked those pretty French phones."
Next: Wax Paper Sandwich BagsMore Community Features:
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Wax Paper Sandwich Bags
AOL User jrsytomata4ever Says: "Sandwiches just tasted better when they came out of those!"
Next: Summertime Dessert in the Street for 25 CentsMore Community Features:
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Summertime Dessert in the Street for 25 Cents
AOL User Suitman36 Says: "Penny candy. Potato guns. The good humor man coming down the street bringing a delicious summertime dessert for 25 cents... I guess the old saying is true. 'You don't know what you've got till its gone.'"
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Wetson
AOL User PROMARINER Says: "Back in the sixties I remember going to Wetson's long before a McDonald's was built in my town. Eventually McDonald's, Arby's, and Jack-in-the-Box became the places to go for a quick bite. I moved away a long time ago and since a strip mall has been built where the old hamburger stand used to be. When did they close? It could have been in the 70's."
Next: FizziesMore Community Features:
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Fizzies
AOL User Robert91147 Explains: "Flavored Tablets that you could drop in water to make a drink or put in your mouth and feel the fizz."
AOL User Cannedsoupyum Says: "I loved how they felt in your mouth."
Next: Morton's Cinnamon DonutsMore Community Features:
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Morton's Cinnamon Donuts
AOL User Mxwidow1 Says: "Those little sugar cinnamon donuts you would heat. YUM!"
Next: Heide Black Licorice ButtonsMore Community Features:
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Heide Black Licorice Buttons
AOL User FBICIAKGB Explains: "Hershey bought the company."
Next: Free Air at Gas StationsMore Community Features:
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Cassandra Shie, AOL
Free Air at Gas Stations
AOL User ELREZTERAUFACIJ Says: "It's hard to find a place to check your tires when you're out unless you have a pocket full of change."
Next: Locally Programmed RadioMore Community Features:
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Locally Programmed Radio
AOL User ELREZTERAUFACIJ Also Says: "Music now is so corporate and homogenized that the only way to get air-play on the radio is to have a hit song, but no way to start a song on it's way. Corporations own multi stations now and think everyone is the same."
Next: S&H GreenstampsMore Community Features:
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S&H Greenstamps
AOL User JBro892922 Says: "I wish they would bring back some of our simpler times. I especially remember S&H Greenstamps, the Malt Shop, so many things to mention."
AOL User Shawnplattsb4 Explains: "This is the closest we have these days. S&H Greenpoints."
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Electric Typewriters
AOL User TA2LS Says: "There's no way to fill out a paper form on a computer. Electric typewriters still have a place in homes and businesses, I think."
Next: Trolley CarsMore Community Features:
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Trolley Cars
AOL User Rgiordano991 Says: "Pity those who do not know the fun of riding on Trolleys. They were open, clean, and didn’t send tons of pollution into the atmosphere."
Next: Coke In Glass BottlesMore Community Features:
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Coke in Glass Bottles
AOL User CDMKT Says: "I would much rather drink Coke from a glass bottle than a can or a plastic bottle. It seems to taste better."
AOL User Morgan7h Says: "Yes, glass bottles with the metal pop tops, plus the old soda machines that contained them!!"
Next: Retractable Cords on Vacuum CleanersMore Community Features:
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Retractable Cords on Vacuum Cleaners
AOL User A1Artgal Asks: "Eureka always had them and they discontinued this feature. Why??"
AOL User A1Artgal Sates: "Yes! I am constantly tripping over the cord, or getting it caught on something. I forgot about our Luctraluv having that!"
Next: Cheap GasMore Community Features:
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Cheap Gas
AOL User Tjnyman31 Says: "Bring back cheap gas and milk and I'll be happy."
Next: Real People Answering Your CallsMore Community Features:
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A Real Person Answering Your Calls
AOL User Eemy281 Says: "Now it's so hard to find a real person answering the phone. It's all computers: Press 1 for English, press 2 for Spanish, etc."
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Nylon Stockings
AOL User HFox386446 Says: "Women's legs looked sexy in sheer nylon hosiery."
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