"TV Dinner" is a show devoted to "gross '70s food" but also so much more. Leading into the exhibit like a wretched colon is a tunnel stuffed with vintage collage and "jellied-meatloaf smell-o-vision." ...

How the humble TV dinner changed American life in the mid-20th century. ... the concept of a full meal in one convenient, partitioned tray hasn’t changed much in the past 70 years.

Swanson Hungry-Man Dinners. In the '70s, Swanson introduced this larger-portion variation of the regular TV dinner, claiming it was for those who wanted to "eat like a man" and people with a ...

Swanson's original frozen TV dinner consisted of a compartmentalized metal tray, an entrée, and two sides -- all for just 89 cents. In its first year on shelves, 10 million units were sold.

Back in the ’70s, holiday family dinners were next-level. They included special centerpieces or candlesticks at the dinner table, heirloom fine china , and the “fancy” silverware. 4.

READ MORE: It Wasn’t a ’70s Kitchen Without These 22 Classic Essentials As moms headed back to the workforce, latchkey kids had no issues with fending for themselves with frozen TV dinners and ...

In the '70s, Swanson introduced this larger-portion variation of the regular TV dinner, claiming it was for those who wanted to "eat like a man" and people with a "hearty appetite." Hawked in TV ...