The Most Iconic Products of the 1960s

7. The Operation

Where It Was Sold: Toys "R" Us, KB Toys; Manufacturer: Hasbro/MMilton Bradley Initial Cost: $5–$7* Operation was a well-liked game that tested players' ability to remove plastic organs from a patient without setting off a buzzer. It was released in 1965. But the game wasn't always known by its easily recognizable name. It was formerly called "Electro Probe," and with good reason.

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The @etsy/Pinterest operation Operation's success, despite its straightforward concept, gave rise to other spin-offs, including an electronic version and a themed edition inspired by the Shrek movie. The game's developer, John Spinello, was a college student when he sold the rights to the game for just $500. The franchise is currently valued at an estimated $40 million. This is one of those decisions that people wish they could undo.

8. Geritol

Waldgreens Where It Was Sold: J.B. Williams/MMeda Consumer Healthcare Initial Cost: Not Known Dietary supplements and pills started to become more and more common in the 1960s. And among the most often used dietary supplements at the time was geritol. It was promoted as an excellent source of vital vitamins and minerals, particularly for people over fifty.

Geritol on Twitter (@dandyads) The makers of the product said it improved memory, vitality, and general wellness. Geritol's memorable commercial tagline, "My wife, I think I'll keep her," even made an appearance in popular culture, appearing in a number of TV series and motion pictures. But the brand was also criticized for its safety and efficacy.