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Small Cars

After World War II there was a new automotive revolution. Most soldiers posted overseas had experienced long-distance travel for the first...

Who Needs Men?—Debbie Reynolds

“I can take a goodnight kiss or leave it alone,” Debbie says. And the crazy thing is—the crazy kid really means...

Pork And Sausage Ragù

When Italian-Americans talk about “Sunday sauce” or “gravy” they mean this classic southern Italian ragù. Tomatoes are prominent, and the sauce’s...

Lamb Ragù

You can make this sauce with either red or white wine; I like to use red during the colder months for...

The Lonesome Road—Jeff Chandler

A stranger in a make-believe paradise is Jeff Chandler these days—a big, solitary, quiet guy who never quite feels he belongs....

Jaguar XK—Straight-Six

One of the most iconic power plants in automotive history, Jaguar’s XK straight-six was light, powerful, reliable-and essentially unchanged for almost...

Irish Lullaby—Ann Blyth

Just before her baby was born, Ann Blyth had a chat with Louella—including a few reminiscences—and some predictions of things to...

Bolognese Ragù

Resist the urge to rush the meat through browning—it takes 60 to 90 minutes to do this step properly, but your...

Duck Ragù

Although you can make this ragù with duck breast, I prefer to use the meaty legs and thighs, which stay tender...

Roadsters and Sports Cars

Instructed to help restore the UK’s devastated balance of payments after World War II, British car manufacturers hurried to build sports...

Ford F-Series

Pickup trucks have been part of the fabric of American society for almost a century, and none more so than Ford’s...

Wanted: A Man!—Kathryn Grayson

No more actors, no more charmers, no more adolescents—Kate needs a guy who can stand up to anything—including Kate!...

Harvest Bread Stuffing

The secret to achieving the right hearty (but not heavy) texture for this stuffing is to use good-quality whole-grain bread. The...

Practical Everyday Transportation

The demands and shortages of World War II meant that transportation in the 1940s had to concentrate on practicality without frills...

A Date With Eddie Fisher

Most stars on a first date with a dream like Mala Powers head for Mocambo and the wee hours of the...

U.S. Style-Setters

There was a huge appetite for new cars in post-war America, so car makers rushed into production, working with essentially pre-war...

Hollywood’s Beauty Fair

True loveliness is spectacular even in Hollywood, Mecca of glamour. These seven are among the great beauties of movie-land . ....

Large Cars

After World War II, few people in Europe could afford large, luxurious sedans. Instead, most designs were conservative, and only figures...

Who’s Got The Money?

THE STARS AT NIGHT ARE BIG AND BRIGHT, BUT DEEP IN THE HEART OF DEBT. IN HOLLYWOOD ALL WHO GLITTER YERY...

Powerful Sports Tourers

Despite the 1929 stock market crash that precipitated a worldwide recession, the 1930s saw small manufacturers continue to make large-engined sports...

Classic French Toast

For perfectly golden, crisp results, use a heavy-duty pan that distributes heat evenly The batter can be made ahead and kept...

Susan Hayward’s Story

The headlines told only half the story. Here is the actual testimony of Susan, Jess—and the surprise third witness!...

Sour Cream and Leek Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes and leeks are a classic flavor pairing, and here, they come together in luscious, creamy mashed potatoes. Serve with roasted...

Magnificent and Exotic Body Styles

The 1930s saw the ultimate flowering of the coachbuilder’s art. The most exotic chassis, often adapted from state-of-the-art racing cars into...

Lincoln-Zephyr

Traditionally associated with high-priced luxury, the Ford-owned Lincoln marque offered buyers its least-expensive model to date with the 1936 Zephyr. Featuring...

Streamlined Cars

The vast majority of drivers in the 1930s were perfectly happy with their spacious, easily-accessed, upright, slab-fronted cars. But now that...

Volkswagen Flat-Four

Commissioned to create a people’s car (Volks Wagen) by Adolf Hitler, Ferdinand Porsche designed an engine that was cooled by air...

Mass-Market Models

In the 1930s motoring became popular for the middle classes of the United States and Europe, with discerning buyers choosing cars...

Judy Tyler’s Last Interview

She was pert, happy, vivacious. She chatted about her plans, about Elvis, about the future. She was full of life, full...

Sports Cars

New events such as the Mille Miglia in Italy and the Le Mans 24-hour race in France in the 1920s meant...

Slum Kid—Edd Byrnes

I’m Edd Byrnes. I had a drunk for a father . . . a stinking cold-water hole for a pad—and a...

Luxury Cars

The 1930s may have been the decade of worldwide depression, but there were still enough wealthy customers to support a fine...

Turkey Rarebit

For an easy post-Thanksgiving meal, try these open-face sandwiches. Smothered in a cheese and beer sauce and broiled until bubbling and...

Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom-Dill Sauce

Topping succulent beef tenderloin steaks with sour-cream-and-Cognac-infused mushrooms turns a weeknight meal into a special occasion. Serve with roasted fingerling potatoes...

Racing Cars and Single-Seaters

The 1930s saw Italian marques take the lead in European motor racing as French and British opposition waned. However, it wasn’t...

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750

One of the finest models ever produced by Alfa Romeo, the 6C 1750 is often considered to be the first true...

The Next Mrs. Rock Hudson?

In the house next door to his, Rock sat quietly in the corner by himself, watching. His buddy Don Burnett and his...

Cranberry-Apple-Walnut Crumb Bars

One buttery mixture is used for both the crust and the streusel topping, making these bars extra easy to assemble. Dried...

Jellied Cranberry-Orange Sauce

With delicate notes of orange and clove and a bright, sweet-tart cranberry flavor, this ruby-red sauce puts the canned stuff to...

Small Cars

In the 1920s manufacturers competed to produce practical motor cars at prices the middle classes could afford, finally enabling car ownership...