At this moment in time, the world is blinded by fear, uncertainty, and loss. With an uncertain economy, fear of sickness and death looming, and worldwide restrictions, we are all faced with meeting our challenges and fears. Bad things may be happening around us, so let’s go to the past and to the happy times…let’s relive some of those golden years and escape reality even if it’s just for the length of this gallery.
We tend to look back on the past with rose-tinted glasses. The reason the future and the present moment can feel uncomfortable at times like these is due to uncertainty…we just don’t know if that outcome is going to provide us what we need to feel safe, secure, and happy.
The beautiful thing about revisiting history is it gives us the power of hindsight…we know what happens then, so it’s safe and comfortable. And the memories that those moments in history provide us actually can help us shift how we feel in the present moment, which is the only thing that can shift how our future unfolds. So let’s take a look back on the groovy past, forget the uncertainty of today, and find serenity in the fact that no matter what has happened in the past, we have always survived, grown stronger, and wiser because of it.
The Dynamic Duo
Burt Ward and Adam West will forever be remembered for their iconic roles as Robin and Batman, respectively, in the 1966 TV series Batman. The show was a cultural sensation that ran for three seasons, and it brought the dynamic duo of Batman and Robin to households across America.
Ward and West’s chemistry was electric on screen and was a hit with audiences of all ages. The show was known for its bright colors, campy humor, and over-the-top action.
This photograph captures the two actors on the show’s set, in full costume and character.
Batman was a defining moment in television history. Burt Ward and Adam West will always be remembered for their iconic performances as a dynamic duo.
What A Babe!
Dolly Parton holds the rare title of being a total babe and writing some of the most heart breaking love songs of the 20th century, but rather than have a litany of failed relationships in her wake she’s been married to the same man since 1964. The couple met in ’64 outside the Wishy Washy laundromat in Nashville when she was 18 and he was 21. It was Parton’s first day in Nashville and she was just trying to clean her laundry but ended up finding love. Carl Dean, her beau says he knew he was going to marry her from moment one: My first thought was I’m gonna marry that girl. My second thought was, ‘Lord she’s good lookin.’ And that was the day my life began.
Forever an International Star
In the groovy era Brigitte Bardot was the most eye-catching and beautiful woman in the world. She seemingly came out of the middle of nowhere to become an international sensation. Born to wealthy parents in France, Bardot was only 15 years old when she appeared on the cover of Elle Magazine in May 1950.
That cover made her incredibly famous at a young age and it cinched a ton of early parts for her. Director Roger Vadim saw the magazine cover and immediately put her in two of her earliest films: And God Created Woman and The Night Heaven Fell. Bardot was an international star, but she preferred filming in France more than anything else because she had trouble acclimating to new places. Supposedly she hated filming in Spain until she discovered sangria.
Burlesque Performers
Take a trip back to 1964 and imagine yourself in the living room of Blaze Starr, one of America’s most famous burlesque entertainers. Blaze Starr was known for her dynamic stage presence and her spirited performances, which helped to make her one of the most famous burlesque performers of her time. Burlesque entertainment was a variety show popular in the United States during the early to the mid-20th century. Dance, comedy, and other acts such as singing characterized it. Blaze Starr was one of the most famous burlesque performers of her time, known for her sensual performances and ability to engage her audience.
American Aerospace Engineer
Wernher von Braun was a renowned German-American aerospace engineer and space architect. He is best known for his work on developing the V-2 rocket during World War II and later as the chief architect of NASA’s Saturn V rocket, which was used for the Apollo program. In this photo, von Braun is standing next to the massive F-1 engines of the Saturn V. The F-1 was the most potent single-chamber liquid-propellant rocket engine ever developed. It produced 1.5 million pounds of thrust and was used as the primary power source for the first stage of the Saturn V rocket. In 1969, the Saturn V successfully propelled the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, making the United States the first to land a man on the moon. Von Braun’s work on the Saturn V was a critical factor in the success of the Apollo program. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of space exploration. The Saturn V was the tallest, heaviest, and most powerful rocket ever built. It remains the most powerful rocket ever used operationally.