Galaxy Moonbeam Goes on a Surfin' Safari and Remembers the Beach Boys and Jan and Dean

Summary: Surf's up on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site. We take a look at the history and culture of surfing, a favorite pastime for those who love the sea, and enjoy riding the waves. Going back to its roots in Hawaii, we take a brief look back at how this sport came to America and has never left. We also look at the popular culture of the 50s and 60s that formed around the surfing craze. TV shows, movies, and popular music all reflected the great interest in surfing among Americans of all ages. We find that the surfing phenomenon was influential in TV shows for many years. Our Retro-Commercial is for U.S. Savings Bonds. Catch that giant wave on this edition of Galaxy Moonbeam Night Site!