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Retro:Kimmer

Retro:Kimmer

http://retrokimmer.com

The 1960s have become synonymous with all the new, exciting, radical, and subversive events and trends of the period, which continued to develop in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and continue today as we look fondly back at the coolest decade of all!

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  • FRANK ABIGINALE JR 1964: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

    Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 05:18 in crime

    Frank Abagnale Jr, 16 years old, lives happily in 1964 New Rochelle, New York with his father Frank Abagnale Sr and French mother Paula. When a loan for Frank Sr. is denied at Chase Manhattan Bank, due to a series of IRS tax frauds by Frank Sr, the f...

  • RETRO: KIMMER LOVES TROLL DOLLS!!

    Posted on Sunday November 8th, 2009 at 20:15 in toys, collectible dolls

    We loved TROLLS!! Kimmer had tons of them and we had Troll villages and Troll Houses that we made out of old bleach bottles. We would cut out the front of the bleach bottle. Add carpet on the "floor". Paste pictures on their walls, and cut out windo...

  • POP ADVERTISING 1960\'S

    Posted on Saturday November 7th, 2009 at 07:23 in Photography, 60's advertising

    Hairspray of course was huge in the 1960's and that's why John Waters most likely named his film after it. I remember being a kid and walking through a cloud of hairspray when my mother, grandmother, and aunts were getting ready to go out somewhere. ...

  • ANNE MCDONNELL AND CRISTINA AUSTIN FORD

    Posted on Saturday November 7th, 2009 at 06:53 in detroit

    Henry Ford II left the Navy in July 1943 and joined the company's management a few weeks later. After 2 years, he took over the presidency of the company on September 21, 1945. Sure, the Deuce had his faults. He was a mean drunk and he began to copy ...

  • MY THREE SONS REUNION!

    Posted on Friday November 6th, 2009 at 14:18 in Movie Stars, television

    One of my most favorite shows as a little kid was this one. I had a giant crush on Mike the oldest brother. Mike was played by Tim Considine. Be still my heart.... Tim played in the old spin and Marty show on the Mickey Mouse club too you see a clip...

  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! RETROKIMMER.COM IS 1 YEAR OLD!

    Posted on Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 at 22:47

    YAY Kimmer has made it for an entire year! We are blasting our retro fantastic favorite things all over the blogosphere! We made tons of rock n roll friends, we have met and interviewed famous artists, and had absolutely the best time sharing Kimmer'...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 10 comments.

THEDOGS1970

5 stars TheDogs1970

Great site with tons of great retro stuff that is still hot today! Kimmer does a great job! *****

Posted: June 20th, 2009 | More Reviews From THEDOGS1970 | Report This Comment

chefjp

5 stars J.P. Gelinas

Enjoyed checking yer blog out--- Machine Gun told me about it-- Huzzah!

Posted: April 3rd, 2009 | More Reviews From chefjp | Report This Comment

WoFat

5 stars Jack W.

My, that was a long time ago wasn't it? I fear I spent a large part of the '60s in other parts of the world. The same music was however, being played everywhere – Saigon or San Pedro.

Posted: March 12th, 2009 | More Reviews From WoFat | Report This Comment

WoFat

5 stars Jack W.

Very good blog.

I fear I missed a lot of the 60s, having spent a lot of time - that decade - in 3rd world countries.

Posted: February 21st, 2009 | More Reviews From WoFat | Report This Comment

joeyblogs

5 stars joey blogs

Sorry! i was so gob smacked, i forgot to say i really "love" your blog:)

Posted: January 19th, 2009 | More Reviews From joeyblogs | Report This Comment

joeyblogs

5 stars joey blogs

Hey!, i really your blog!!

Good job!:)

Posted: January 19th, 2009 | More Reviews From joeyblogs | Report This Comment

lessbmore

5 stars Lesslee Belmore

Awesome 60's blog with great content!

Posted: January 17th, 2009 | More Reviews From lessbmore | Report This Comment

m2hope1

5 stars Nedra Lucas

Love her blog! It has so much information on the 60's

Posted: December 7th, 2008 | More Reviews From m2hope1 | Report This Comment

thesnarkyview

5 stars The Snarky Ladies

What a terrific site Kim has done! If you love art and classic fashions go check it out!

The snarkies approve!

Posted: November 8th, 2008 | More Reviews From thesnarkyview | Report This Comment

BillyWarhol

5 stars Billy Warhol

This Blog Rocks!! all da c0ol Stuff I grew up with in Southwestern Ontario + being influenced by Detroit Rock n Roll + Motown Music!!

;)) Peace*

Posted: November 8th, 2008 | More Reviews From BillyWarhol | Report This Comment

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