Spy Pen (1967)

This advertisement for a "Spy Pen" appears to be encouraging less-than-wholesome endeavors. With a money back guarantee, no less! It seems that one might have to order a "Spy Drill" in order for that pen to work properly.

The ad appeared in the October, 1967 issue of the comic book Strange Suspense Stories.

A Ballad for the Fair (1964)

The 1964 film A Ballad for the Fair gives a tour of the 1964 New York World's Fair, with a heavy emphasis on communications technology. Produced by Bell System, you are even treated to a taste of the Bell System ride. You can watch the entire film below or just check out the futurism aspects at Paleo-Future.

And did we mention the folk singing? Oh, the folk singing!

The DVD set 1964 World's Fair at Extinct Attractions contains the film.

Connecticut (1961)

[Managers office, parking garage, New Haven, Connecticut. Scheme A ("square"). Rendering]

This proposed New Haven, Connecticut office was rendered by architect Paul Rudolph in 1961. You can find out more about this image at the Library of Congress website.

See also:
Alabama (1940)
Alaska (1940s)
Arizona (circa 1885)
Arkansas (1935)
California (1943)
Colorado (1859)

Odd Ogg (1962)

This ad for Odd Ogg ran in the December 14, 1962 Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, NM).

Half turtle, half frog, he's the playful Odd Ogg! Turn on the switch, he starts moving backward. Now roll one of the five plastic balls at him, hit him, and he rolls forward making a low, croaking sound. Miss him and he retreats, sticks out his tongue and makes a "razzing" frog noise. But hit or miss, you'll laugh along with Odd Ogg every time. Durable plastic construction, with heavy duty motor. Battery-operated.

Apparently, Odd Ogg was colorful.

Rosie the Robot (1962)

This screenshot is from the first ever episode of The Jetsons which aired September 23, 1962.

Eager Beaver (1962)

I found this hilarious image at Dreams of Space.

Optical Illusion (Popular Mechanics, 1964)

From the July, 1964 issue of Popular Mechanics.