Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: I grew up with AM radio and b&w TV. I saw this tonight for the first time [View all]dixiegrrrrl
(60,010 posts)25. the wall phone in the kitchen with a 15 foot cord!
and it came in several colors to match what ever decor.
1968....we were so progressive.
a modern phone and a reel to reel tape player.
no dust under our feet, no sirree!
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
68 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
I grew up with AM radio and b&w TV. I saw this tonight for the first time [View all]
DainBramaged
Aug 2013
OP
My parents bought me a $150 Bomar Brain calculator for college graduation.
displacedtexan
Aug 2013
#65
"Any technology sufficiently advanced is indistinguishable from magic."--Arthur C. Clarke
lastlib
Aug 2013
#14
In 1968, our phone was still a black countertop model, rented from Ma Bell,
Art_from_Ark
Aug 2013
#42
We got the option of buying the rotary phone or getting the Princess phone
Art_from_Ark
Aug 2013
#55
Jean Shepard at 9PM on WOR Am in NYC under my pillow so my Dad wouldn't hear it
DainBramaged
Aug 2013
#64