Living In The 60’s

Memories from Listeners Season 5

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:53:55 -0500

Here we are at the end of another season of Living In the 60's. In this episode, Memories from Listeners, we talk about school closings, recognize a favorite 6th grade teacher in the Robbinsdale School District, Mr. Arnold Brown, talk about drive in movies, and we end with a great poem We Are The Bridge. Thanks for listening and if you have any suggestions for next years episodes, contact us at livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com. Thanks, Tom and Craig.

Cuban Missle Crisis

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:28:29 -0500

In October of 1962 the United States and the Soviet Union were involved in what was a major confrontation called the Cuban Missile Crisis. This was a key historical event that many of us will always remember from the decade of the 60's. Our resident historian, Steve Carlson, does a great job of helping us remember the key events of the Cuban Missile Crisis. We hope you enjoy this historical episode of Living In The 60's.

Outdoor Games of the 60's

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:08:54 -0500

Remember playing outside games during the summer days and nights? Capture the flag, Red Light Green Light, and Capture the Flag just to name a few. Tom and Craig have a good time remembering these outdoor games on this episode of Living In the 60's.

Female Singers of the 60's

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:12:07 -0500

What a fantastic decade of female singers we enjoyed in the 60's. In this episode of Living In the 60's, we talk about some of the most popular lady singers like Dusty Springfield, Mary Wells, Brenda Lee, Lu Lu, and many more. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Country Music of the 60s

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:40:07 -0500

What style of country music did you like in the 60's? Honky-Tonk, Rockabilly, Outlaw, or The Grand Ole Opry style? Jump on board the chuck wagon as Tom & Craig talk about the music styles and the singers who made country music popular in the 60's. If we missed your favorite, send us a note at livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com. Enjoy!

Weird Rock Band Names of the 60's

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:34:16 -0500

The Electric Prunes, The Chocolate Watch Band, The Yellow Balloon, and many others made up some weird rock band names during the 60's. In this episode of Living In The 60's we will take you on a tour of some of the strangest band names who gave us some not so memorable tunes in the 60's. Listen and see how many you remember.

Music Styles of the 60's

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:26:46 -0500

We had all kinds of music styles in the 60's! Rock, Country, Folk, or Surf, what was your favorite? Join Tom & Craig in this episode of Living in the 60's as they talk about the styles and the groups that made our generation the best there was!

Jingles of the 60's

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:30:58 -0600

We grew up with some great advertising jingles in the 60's like Nestles, Brylcream, and who can forget "From The Land of Sky-Blue Waters" Hamm's beer. Join Tom and Craig as we remember and sing some of the popular advertising jingles of the 60's on this episode of Living In the 60's.

Chip from My Three Sons Part 2

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:32:01 -0600

In part 2 of our interview with Stan Livingston, Chip from My Three Sons, we discussed what life is like after being on a TV series for 12 years. Stan shares his working relationships behind the camera and his partnership in a production company. This is a great behind the scenes interview with someone who came into our homes each week on My Three Sons.

Chip from My Three Sons Part 1

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:57:11 -0600

For 12 seasons we knew him as Chip Douglas on the show My Three Sons and in this new episode of Living in the 60s, Stanley Livingston shares many behind the scenes stories of that great show. Who was his favorite, Bub or Uncle Charlie? What was his favorite episode of My Three Sons? Join us for Part 1 as we have this in-depth discussion with Stanley Livingston on Living In the 60's.

Memories from listeners Season 4

Mon, 26 May 2025 08:34:52 -0500

Free donuts, fake home room announcements, prank phone calls, and a poem called "That Once Was Us" makes up some of the stories in this episode of Memories from Listeners. This is our last episode of season 4 of Living in the 60's. Talk to you in 2026!

JFK Assassination Part 2

Thu, 15 May 2025 07:05:55 -0500

In this episode of Living in the 60's, JFK Assassination Part 2, Steve Carlson shares what the mood of the nation was like after the Kennedy assassination, why the Warren Commission was created by LBJ, and the criticisms of the nation after the Warren Commission findings were published. Do you have a memory to share from this special time in our country? Send us an email at livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com.

Traveling Sales in the 60's

Mon, 12 May 2025 07:12:59 -0500

Instead of infomercials, back in the 60's it was the traveling salesmen bringing products into our homes. Remember salespeople from Hoover vacuums and Encyclopedia Brittanica knocking on our doors hoping to convince our parents these were products they could not live without? Tom and Craig talk about these great salespeople in this episode of Living in the 60's.

Board Games of the 50's thru the 70's

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:22:53 -0500

Monopoly, Twister, and Clue are a few of the board games we remember in this episode of Living in the 60's. Don't Get Board, play a Game!

Dances of the 60's

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:07:23 -0500

The Twist, the Limbo, the Mashed Potatoes are some of the great dances we remember in this episode of Living In the 60's. Get your dance shoes on as we Boogaloo Down Broadway!

James Donna Castaways Interview

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:23:26 -0500

After 60 years, James Donna and the Castaways are making 2025 their last year of concert appearances. In this episode, James shares some great memories of the past 60 years and also tells us about a new book that will be coming out this spring.

Medical and Health Inventions in the 60's

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:20:01 -0500

Some of the most critical medical inventions and procedures were introduced in the decade of the 60's like the Artificial Pacemaker. In this episode of Living in the 60's, Tom and Craig review some of the medical and health inventions that changed the world in the decade of the 60's.

Salute to the 70's

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:13:49 -0500

Tom & Craig had some great memories of the 70's decades like disco, fashions like tube socks, Nixon & the Watergate scandal, and a lot of other good memories. Did we forget one of your favorites? Let us know at livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com. Enjoy!

Tommy Vee Rockhouse Productions

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:31:50 -0500

Can you say Glen Campbell came to your birthday party? Recorded live at the Rockhouse Production studios where Bobby Vee and his sons have recorded over the years, Tommy Vee shares more stories of life on the road with his dad. Besides continuing to appear as a music group, The Killer Vee's, the Vee's are honoring Bobby's memory with many community events. This is truly a good behind the music story on this episode of Living In the 60's.

Comedians of the 60's

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:29:59 -0600

Do you remember the comedians of the 60's that made us laugh? Join Tom and Craig as they reflect on Red Skelton, Dom Deluise, Jackie Gleason, and many more of those great comedians who came into our homes every week. We hope this brings a smile to your face on this episode of Living in the 60's.

The Kennedy Assassination - 4 Days That Changed Our Lives

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:14:46 -0600

Why was JFK in Dallas on November 22nd,1963? Why was Jackie Kennedy with JFK on the visit to Dallas? Why did Bobby Kennedy tell JFK not to go to Dallas? What happened in the motorcade? These are a few of the questions that will be answered in this special episode of Living in the 60's. Fellow Cooper High School classmate, Steve Carlson, takes us on a journey of the 4 days that included and followed the assassination of John F. Kennedy. We all can remember where we were when we heard the news of the assassination, and we hope this episode will bring you back to those emotional times in 1963. If you have any comments or questions for us or Steve, please email us at livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com.

Memories from listeners Season 3

Fri, 31 May 2024 15:38:40 -0500

A runaway snowmobile and a homemade electric hot dog cooker are a few of the great memories our listeners share in this last episode of Season 3. We think you will get a few laughs listening to this one!

Bobby Vee's son Tommy Interview

Fri, 24 May 2024 09:49:15 -0500

Teen idol Bobby Vee's son Tommy provides stories of what life was like being the son of a teen idol and then playing in Bobby's band for many years. He shares many behind the music stories including one of a band member from Hibbing, Minnesota, who left the group and has had a pretty good music career of his own. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you like it, send us an email at livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com.

Part Time Jobs in the 60's

Fri, 17 May 2024 19:59:54 -0500

We all needed extra spending money so most of us had part time jobs and summer jobs to keep us in pizza money. Tom and Craig share some interesting jobs they had along with some of the jobs our listeners had back in the 60's.

The Fabulous 50’s- Season 3

Fri, 10 May 2024 21:44:36 -0500

Tom & Craig jump back into the time machine to take a look at the Fabulous 50's. The music, TV shows, school life, and other fun memories.

Slang of the 60’s - Season 3

Fri, 03 May 2024 20:24:55 -0500

We developed a second language in the 60's with terms that still exist today. Tom and Craig have fun going through the popular slang words we used back in the 60's.

Holidays In The 60’s - Season 3

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:08:58 -0500

Holiday memories abound in this episode with Tom & Craig. Nothing says Christmas time like Lutefisk, Jello with miracle whip on top & graded carrots, and fine China on the table. We hope this episode brings back some good memories for you!

Dangerous Things We Did Back in the 60’s - Season 3

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:31:57 -0500

Tom and Craig talk about some of things we did back in the 60's that would be considered dangerous by today's standards. Little did we know we were living on the edge back in the good old days!

Vacations in the 60’s - Season 3

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:38:46 -0500

Remember piling into the car for the family vacation? Like many of us, you stayed in motels, pitched a tent and camped your way across the country, drove a van cross country to the Grand Canyon or maybe you took the Shasta trailer on your memorable vacations. In this episode, Tom and Craig step back into the time machine to remember those great vacations we took back in the 60's!

Candies of the 60’s - Season 3

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:31:32 -0600

This is one of our "sweetest" episodes! Tom and Craig talk about all the great candies we had back in the 60's. By the time we are done, you may have a stomach ache.

Dangerous Toys We Played With In The 60’s - Season3

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:21:22 -0600

Remember those wonderful toys and play things we interacted with back in the 60's? Times have changed so Tom and Craig talk about how some of those toys were maybe not so safe.

The Cost Of Things In The 60’s - Season 3

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:29:03 -0600

A lot has changed since the wonderful decade of the 60's include the cost of items we still buy today. In this episode, Tom & Craig will take a look back at what prices we paid for our favorite things.

Mainstreet in America in the 60's

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:34:50 -0600

Join us for a walk down main street in the 60's as we remember the banks, the grocery stores, the gas stations, and other places that made up main street. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane.

Mainstreet America in the 60's

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:09:51 -0600

Take a walk with Tom & Craig as they stroll down mainstreet America back in the 60's. Grocery stores, banks, and popular gas stations back then are some of the memories. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Memories From Listeners - Season 2

Wed, 31 May 2023 07:22:41 -0500

In this last episode of Season 2 of Living In The 60's, our listeners suggested subjects to discuss such as our favorite episodes of Leave It To Beaver, memories of what summers were like when we were 10 years old, and other great memories. Join Tom and Craig as they take you on a fun trip down memory lane in this episode.

Movies of the 60’s - Season 2

Fri, 26 May 2023 09:10:29 -0500

The 60's brought us many memorable movies such as West Side Story, How The West Was Won, To Kill A Mockingbird, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, and John Waynes Academy Award winning performance in True Grit. Tom and Craig review the memorable movies of the 60's in this podcast. Enjoy!

Pro Sports Comes to Minnesota - Season 2

Fri, 19 May 2023 10:22:28 -0500

The 60's brought the Twins, Vikings, Northstars, and the Minnesota Muskies to the state of Minnesota. Join Tom and Craig as they talk about those early years of pro sports coming to Minnesota.

The Vietnam War - Season 2

Fri, 12 May 2023 11:40:02 -0500

Tom and Craig take a brief look at the Vietnam War which was prevelant during the 60's. We also discuss the draft and what numbers we got back in 1969. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Surfin Bird / The Trashmen - Season 2

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:48:51 -0500

On November 13, 1963, a local group, The Trashmen, were introduced to the nation with their big hit Surfin Bird. In this episode, Tony Andreason, one of the original members of the Trashmen shares the story of how the Trashmen got their name, how the song Surfin Bird was created, and what it was like to go from Garage Band to International stars. It is a great story and we hope you enjoy this episode of Living In The 60's!

One Hit Wonders 1969 - Season 2

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:06:35 -0500

The year 1969 had some interesting bands and songs that made the list of One Hit Wonders. Tom and Craig have a good time reviewing some of these songs, so join us to see if you remember some of these One Hit Wonders.

The British Invasion - Season 2

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:48:53 -0500

The music scene in the 60's was impacted with what was called The British Invasion thanks to groups like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Hermans Hermits and others. Tom and Craig remember some of the groups and their great songs.

Inventions in the 60’s - Season 2

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:46:09 -0500

The 60's were a great time of inventions that are still with us to this day. Tom and Craig review some of the more popular inventions that have made an impact on society thanks to those inventors in the 60's.

Cars of the 60’s - Season 2

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:29:06 -0600

Do you have a great memory of the car you drove in the 60's? Tom and Craig take a look at some of the most popular cars and our listeners provide great stories in this episode.

Fashions of the 60’s - Season 2

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:57:36 -0600

Have fun taking a look back at fashion trends that were popular back in the 60's.

Tommy James Interview - Season 2

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:55:53 -0600

Listen to our interview with Tommy James about the stories behind his hits such as Hanky Panky, Mony Mony, Crimson & Clover, and many more. Tommy also talks with us about his book, Me, The Mob, and the Music and shares with us the plans for an upcoming movie. You can listen to Tommy on Gettin` Together with Tommy James on Sirius XM Sundays 5-8pm EST Channel 73 - 60's Gold. Tell us how you liked this episode at livinginthe60s@myyahoo.com.

Memories from Listeners in the 60’s

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:05:58 -0500

Tom and Craig share some favorite memories we have received from our listeners of living in the 60's.

The Music of Our Generation

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:15:03 -0500

Do you have a favorite song that brings back good memories from the 60's? Tom and Craig will talk about the top songs from 1960 - 1969 and maybe your song will be on the list.

James Donna with Castaways Interview

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:19:13 -0500

This week Tom and Craig interview one of the original members of the Castaways and co-writer of the 1965 #1 Hit, Liar Liar, James Donna. James has a brand-new book, LIAR LIAR: From Garage Band to Rockstars, The Story of Minnesota's Castaways in the 1960's and it can be ordered now through ItascaBooks.com.

Favorite TV Sitcoms & Westerns of the 60’s Part 2

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:20:47 -0500

This is part 2 of Sitcoms & Westerns of the 60's so enjoy this look back with Tom & Craig.

Favorite TV Sitcoms & Westerns of the 60’s Part 1

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:19:55 -0500

Do you have a favorite TV Comedy or Western Show from the 60's? Tom and Craig will talk about some of the most popular shows and Tom does some singing of the theme songs from some of the shows.

Toys and Games of the 60’s

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:34:12 -0500

Do you have a favorite toy and game that you remember from the 60's? Tom and Craig will review some of their favorites from the 60's in this episode of Living In The 60's.

Lifestyle In The 60’s

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:06:36 -0500

What are your favorite memories of lifestyles in the 60's? School Civil Defense Drills, Friday Night Football Games, No Seat Belts in Cars? Tom and Craig will take you back to how we lived back in the 60's on this episode of Living In The 60's.

Technology of the 60’s

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:41:47 -0500

Meet Tom & Craig and join us for memories of the changes in technology that took place in the 60's and some local favorite TV shows.