There’s a specific photo of my dad from his twenties that comes out every few years, usually around a holiday, leaning against a car he couldn’t afford, wearing sunglasses he couldn’t afford either, looking like a guy who had his entire life figured out. He did not. None of our dads did. But the photos don’t know that, and that’s kind of why they’re so cool. With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, the timing couldn’t be better for this batch from r/OldSchoolCool, a collection of nostalgic photos people have shared of their own dads being effortlessly, accidentally cool decades before any of us showed up. 1. “My dad and his beloved pet duck that he raised from an egg. 1994” via r/OldSchoolCool 2. “My dad doing his best to celebrate my 2nd birthday in 1995, when it was just the two of us for a while.” via r/OldSchoolCool 3. “My dad and friends look like the cast of Stranger Things (1982)” via r/OldSchoolCool 4. “My dad when he first immigrated to NYC in 1986.” via r/OldSchoolCool 5. “My dad at his first job at NASA! It is also his birthday today (1986)” via r/OldSchoolCool 6. “My dad’s self-portrait, circa 1980” via r/OldSchoolCool 7. “My dad taking a selfie, using a piece of wood to activate the shutter, circa 1957” via r/OldSchoolCool 8. “My dad in the early 90s” via r/OldSchoolCool 9. “My dad with the same bag he had when travelling india back in 1982” via r/OldSchoolCool 10. “My dad (left) looking like a young Luke Skywalker, Chile, 1977.” via r/OldSchoolCool 11. “My dad showing Mr. Rogers the process of designing toys on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood (1986)” via r/OldSchoolCool 12. “My dad disguising himself to get in the yearbook twice (1980s)” via r/OldSchoolCool 13. “My dad on this day 49 years ago, waking up after getting hit in the head with a croquet mallet to find out he was unconscious through the whole moon landing” via r/OldSchoolCool 14. “This is a modeling shoot my Dad did on Mt Fuji, Japan, sometime in the eighties. He said it’s the coolest shoot he ever did.” via r/OldSchoolCool 15. “Visual change due to Vietnam in my dad. 1968-1972” via r/OldSchoolCool 16. “My dad and the Notorious B.I.G. circa 1996 when he visited my dad’s clothing store in Detroit, Michigan” via r/OldSchoolCool 17. “My dad was Kelso 1973” via r/OldSchoolCool 18. “My dad kind of looking like Chris Pratt in 1980.” via r/OldSchoolCool 19. “Found this old picture of my dad from back in 1976. I feel like the picture captures an awful lot and tells a story. Figured this was probably the best place to share it.” via r/OldSchoolCool 20. “My mom and dad, 1955. This was taken at her house prior to their first date. They were married for 60 years.” via r/OldSchoolCool 21. “My dad and his veterinarian mother, with their pet lion which they raised for two years, 1959” via r/OldSchoolCool 22. “My dad in the mid 80’s after finally saving enough money for his first car. He worked in the fields of California picking fruit.” via r/OldSchoolCool 23. “My dad at 20 years old in 1978, 26 years before Napoleon Dynamite was released.” via r/OldSchoolCool 24. “My dad sculpting a bust of my mom 1980s” via r/OldSchoolCool 25. “Dad: Let’s take a picture that will make Mom angry 1970” via r/OldSchoolCool 26. “My dads first day on the job, 1987” via r/OldSchoolCool 27. “I just got my first apartment so I thought I’d post this pic of my dad in his first apartment in 1989” via r/OldSchoolCool 28. “My dad and his dog (1970s)” via r/OldSchoolCool 29. “Thought maybe you guys were getting tired of hot celebs. Here’s my dad and his buddy as mail carriers in Michigan in the early 70s” via r/OldSchoolCool 30. “My dad was a Canadian hippy in the 70’s travelling the world, here he is in the Middle-East. He’s one of the smartest people I’ve ever met and I have no doubt his many travels are at least partly responsible.” via r/OldSchoolCool The post 30 Nostalgic Dad Photos That Prove Our Fathers Were Cooler Than We Gave Them Credit For appeared first on Pleated Jeans.

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The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Tom Dreesen, the veteran comedian and actor whose career spanned more than five decades. Known for his stand-up comedy, television appearances, and groundbreaking work as part of one of America’s first interracial comedy duos, Dreesen died at the age of 86. According to PEOPLE, his family announced the news in a heartfelt statement, remembering him not only for the laughter he brought to audiences but also for his generosity, mentorship, and dedication to helping others. Throughout his life, he built a reputation as a performer who connected with people through humor, warmth, and authenticity. Tom Dreesen Was A Trailblazer In Comedy X Born in Chicago in 1939 and raised in nearby Harvey, Illinois, Dreesen served in the U.S. Navy before pursuing a career in entertainment. While working as an insurance salesman, he met Tim Reid, and the pair formed Tim and Tom, a comedy act that helped break racial barriers during a period of significant social change in America. Tom Dreesen speaking with David Letterman / YouTube screenshot The duo became one of the nation’s first interracial comedy teams, using humor to challenge stereotypes and bring audiences together. Their success opened doors for future performers and established Dreesen as a respected voice in the comedy world. The experience laid the foundation for a career that would continue to grow for decades. A Career Filled With Memorable Performances X Tom Dreesen went on to become a familiar face on television, making more than 500 national appearances. He frequently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Late Show with David Letterman, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. His popularity even led to guest-hosting opportunities and numerous acting roles in series such as Murder, She Wrote, Columbo, and Touched by an Angel. X Beyond television, Dreesen toured with some of entertainment’s biggest names, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, and Liza Minnelli. Friends and colleagues often praised both his talent and character, with actor Gary Sinise describing him as a devoted patriot and generous supporter of charitable causes. As fans remember Tom Dreesen, they celebrate a career defined not only by laughter but also by the barriers he helped break and the countless lives he touched along the way. He was a character actor and closely associated with Frank Sinatra / YouTube screenshot Next up: ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ Icon Mary Stuart Masterson Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance The post Tom Dreesen, Veteran Comic And Frequent Sinatra Collaborator, Dies At 86 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A