Let's Make a Meal in 20 Minutes & Let's Make a Sandwich (1950)
"Let's Make a Meal in 20 Minutes" AND "Let's Make a Sandwich" from our friends at Simmel-Meservey, makers of the MST3K favorite "A Date with Your Family." Speaking of which, both shorts star "Daughter" from that timeless classic (and the sandwich short also features "Mother"). Both show the viewer the fun that can go into the preparation of food, no matter how unappetizing the final result is. Each short is only about 4 minutes long, so pairing them would be a good idea. And they're both public domain, to boot! Let's Make a Sandwich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz4SYkwSxTM
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alex jack
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These vintage cooking shorts are such a fun time capsule! It's amazing how something as simple as making a sandwich was turned into a full lesson, and the nostalgic 1950s presentation makes it even more entertaining. I also came across https://7brewscoffee.com/ recently for drink ideas that pair nicely with a quick snack like this.
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heleena eva
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heleena eva
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henryleo
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Hello,
It’s interesting how quick meal ideas have stayed popular for decades. A simple sandwich and drink can still make a satisfying 20-minute meal today. I was recently looking at some seasonal Starbucks food and drink options, and this roundup was a handy reference: https://starbucksmenu.us/starbucks-secret-menu-2025-must-try/. Fun to compare modern grab-and-go choices with classic recipes. -
Maric Lesoe
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I actually enjoy watching these old food shorts because they show how much effort went into teaching basic cooking skills back then. The sandwich segment especially stood out to me because it reminded me how a simple sandwich can still be a favorite meal decades later. My kids recently watched a few vintage cooking clips with me and afterward started comparing them to modern chicken sandwiches. That led us to trying Dave's Hot Chicken sliders, and it was funny seeing how far sandwiches have come from the simple 1950s versions. I even ended up looking through https://daveshotchickenmenusa.com/ to compare some of their sandwich and slider options. Nostalgic content like this really makes you appreciate both classic food traditions and modern takes on them.
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Maric Lesoe
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These old food shorts are fascinating because they show how meal preparation used to be presented as a family activity rather than just a quick necessity. Even though some of the recipes look a bit questionable by today’s standards, the focus on simple, affordable meals and sandwiches still feels relatable. It’s interesting comparing that era of “make something fast at home” with today’s fast-food culture, where places like Cookout offer huge customizable menus designed around speed and convenience.
What’s funny is that the idea hasn’t really changed — people still want filling meals without spending hours cooking. The difference is that now instead of making a sandwich in 20 minutes, many people compare tray combos, burgers, and shakes online before ordering. Sites like https://cooksoutmenus.us/ make it easy to see how modern fast-food menus have evolved into massive meal systems compared to the very simple recipes shown in these 1950s shorts.
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psychaotic commented
Bridget and Mary Jo ought to do these.