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Evening, friend. Jack Reynolds checking in. On this date in 1983, Washington won the Super Bowl and the whole country seemed to cheer. It makes me think of winters when the radio was loud and the coffee stayed hot. And wait till you see that bright orange Dodge with the big wing, the one that made every kid dream a little bigger. Brings it all back, doesn't it? |
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#1 · This Date Back Then
A quick hop back to one real moment from the golden years that had folks talking.
The Beatles’ Rooftop Concert Stops London, 1969
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On January 30, 1969, The Beatles climbed up on a London rooftop and gave their last public performance, and I still can’t imagine hearing that echo in the cold air. The surprise set lasted about 42 minutes before police shut it down. Click to see the songs they played and why the world stopped to listen. |
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#2 · The Car We All Wanted
Slip back into the driver’s seat of the American machines we circled in the brochures.
1969 Dodge Charger Daytona in Hemi Orange
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The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona in Hemi Orange looked like it came from tomorrow, and it sure made my jaw drop. One sold new for about $4,160, and today a 440 car averages around $322,000. Only 503 were built, wing and all. Click for the rarity breakdown and the eye-popping price climb. |
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#3 · Corner of America
One small patch of town that shows how everyday America grew up around us.
Teapot Dome Gas Station, Zillah, Washington, 1987
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That big tin teapot on Old Highway 12 looked like it could pour you a gallon of gas, and I would have begged Dad to stop. Shot in 1987, the station was built in 1922, and in 2012 it was moved to 117 First Avenue as Zillah’s visitor center. Click for the photo and a map pin. |
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#4 · The Ad You Still Quote
A commercial or print ad whose lines still pop into your head at the oddest times.
Life Cereal’s 1972 “He Likes It” Mikey Commercial
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Life cereal’s 1972 “He likes it” spot had every picky kid in America getting called Mikey, and my brother sure was. It stayed on TV for more than 12 years, won a Clio in 1974, and even cracked TV Guide’s top 10 commercials. Click to watch the full 30 seconds and hear that breakfast-table cheer again. |
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#5 · Where Are They Now?
Checking in on the faces, shows, and products we grew up with to see where life carried them.
Henry Winkler, From The Fonz to Beloved Hollywood Mentor
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Henry Winkler was every kid’s cool neighbor as Fonzie in the 1970s, pulling in about $50,000 an episode at the show’s peak. By 2026 he has won Emmy awards, written bestselling children’s books, and earned a fortune estimated near $40 million. I always liked his steady smile. Click to read his full journey and what still drives him today. |
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#6 · Your Memory
A shared moment from you, the reader that could have come from any of our family albums.
Earl’s Blue Ribbon at the County Fair, 1982
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Tonight’s “Your Memory” comes from Earl in Minnesota, smiling about a warm fair day in 1982. He entered a jar of homemade pickles and won a blue ribbon, then carried it around like a trophy. He still remembers the popcorn smell and the little band playing “America the Beautiful.” My dad always said, hard work tastes sweet. |
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#7 · Nightcap Quote
One last quote from a familiar voice to end the night right.
Sam Walton on Setting the Bar High
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Tonight’s Quote comes from Sam Walton, who kept it plain when he said, “High expectations are the key to everything.” I saw that play out in my own shop days, you aim higher and folks rise with you. If you want a little more of his story, learn more about him here. Click and see what made him tick. |
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See you tomorrow. Same time, same station. – Jack |
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