The Halloween Podcast

Halloween In The 1960's | Ep. 81


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Travel back to a groovier time in this Halloween special as The Halloween Podcast dives into the 1960s—a decade that transformed Halloween into a beloved American tradition. Host Lyle brings you all the treats, from simple costumes and homemade haunted houses to iconic TV specials and candy innovations that laid the groundwork for today’s Halloween season.

In this episode, we’ll explore the rise of trick-or-treating in suburban neighborhoods, the classic Ben Cooper costumes, and the launch of Halloween ads that made candy the holiday’s main event. You’ll hear how It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown became a timeless staple, how haunted houses took root as community attractions, and how spooky TV episodes from The Addams Family to The Andy Griffith Show captured Halloween fun on screen. Plus, we’ll compare Halloween in the 1960s to Halloween today, celebrating what’s changed—and what’s stayed the same.

Tune in for a nostalgic journey through Halloween history and relive the traditions that made this holiday a family-centered celebration. Don’t forget to share your memories on social media and leave us a review!

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Keywords: Halloween in the 1960s, vintage Halloween, classic Halloween TV, 1960s Halloween costumes, trick-or-treating history, Ben Cooper costumes, Halloween candy ads, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, haunted houses, nostalgic Halloween, The Addams Family, The Andy Griffith Show, Halloween traditions, Halloween history, spooky podcast

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