House of the Dragon Season-Finale Recap: The Realm Is Watching
All of Rhaenyra’s fears have come true — including the horror of becoming the ruler she swore she would never be.
It’s Always Been Alicent and Rhaenyra
No matter how far they drift apart, House of the Dragon’s childhood friends turned dueling queens remain the core of the show.
Pat Crowley: Charming Star of Mid-Century Film and Television
Pat Crowley (1933–2025) was an American actress known for her warm personality and fresh-faced beauty in films and television of the 1950s and ’60s.
Crowley began her career on Broadway before making her Hollywood debut, earning a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year for her roles in Forever Female (1953) and Money from Home (1953). She appeared opposite stars such as Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, and Tony Curtis, and later found lasting success on television, most notably as Joan Nash in the sitcom Please Don’t Eat the Daisies.
With her natural charm and wholesome appeal, Crowley remained a familiar and beloved presence on screen for decades. These vintage photographs beautifully capture the warm charm and classic beauty of Pat Crowley, a memorable star of mid-century Hollywood and television.
In 1982, Knickerbocker Released the E.T. Finger Light Toy Which Was Quickly Removed From Stores
The 1982 E.T. Finger Light by Knickerbocker Toy Co. is one of the most infamous movie tie-in merchandise failures in toy history. Released to capitalize on the massive success of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the toy was pulled from store shelves just months after its launch due to intense controversy over its design.
It was designed to let children ages 4 and up mimic E.T.’s famous glowing, healing fingertip. Carried under model number 4111, it consisted of a flesh-colored, textured rubber extension that fit over a child’s finger. When pressed down against a surface, an internal, non-replaceable battery would trigger a light bulb at the tip, causing it to glow. The packaging proudly advertised: “Finger Glows When Pressed!”
While intended as an innocent piece of movie magic, the toy’s shape, rubberized texture, and phallic appearance immediately raised eyebrows among parents. Adults heavily criticized the toy for unintentionally resembling an adult novelty product rather than a children’s plaything. Due to the immediate wave of complaints, awkward parental backlash, and public mockery, retailers quickly removed the product from shelves and discontinued it after only a few months in production. Coincidentally, the manufacturing company, Knickerbocker Toy Co., went out of business that very same year, in 1982.
50 Vintage Color Slides Capturing People at Homes in the 1960s
These vintage color slides offer a warm and intimate glimpse into everyday life inside American homes during the 1960s. From family gatherings in living rooms to quiet moments in kitchens and bedrooms, the images capture the clothing, furniture, décor, and domestic atmosphere of the era.
With their soft colors and candid quality, these found slides preserve the simple routines, fashion, and interior styles that defined mid-century home life, providing a nostalgic window into a bygone decade.
