1940s RCA TV billboard in LA

[Sandy G]

I've never understood how people STOOD walking around in "Sunday-Go-To-Meetin'" clothes like that in summertime. NOTHING much was air conditioned, few buildings, virtually NO cars--Sheesh...Women could at least get away w/maybe somewhat "Lower cut tops", but for guys, it was pretty much a regulation jacket & tie...

[old_tv_nut]

Originally Posted by Sandy G

I've never understood how people STOOD walking around in "Sunday-Go-To-Meetin'" clothes like that in summertime. NOTHING much was air conditioned, few buildings, virtually NO cars--Sheesh...Women could at least get away w/maybe somewhat "Lower cut tops", but for guys, it was pretty much a regulation jacket & tie...

I remember movie theaters propping one front door open to blow cool air out on the sidewalk and lure people in - they all had signs touting how cool it was inside.

[decojoe67]

Originally Posted by Sandy G

I've never understood how people STOOD walking around in "Sunday-Go-To-Meetin'" clothes like that in summertime. NOTHING much was air conditioned, few buildings, virtually NO cars--Sheesh...Women could at least get away w/maybe somewhat "Lower cut tops", but for guys, it was pretty much a regulation jacket & tie...

People at that time might've been a little uncomfortable, but wanting to look dignified out-weighed their discomfort. Society had moral compasses in them at that time and also something that doesn't exist today - strength of character. Nowadays go visit a downtown LA resident in their sidewalk tent - just watch what you step in on the way there - and being fluent in drug-induced slurred speech is a plus. Yes, America is SO MUCH better now. We should be very proud.