14. Nehi Soda
Where It Was Sold: Kroger, Winn-Dixie, Publix, Grocery Stores
Company: Royal Crown Co. (1960s)
Original Price: $0.10*
Nehi Soda became a part of the Royal Crown Corp. in the 1950s, and celebrities like Joan Crawford, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Hedy Lamarr, and others were requested to promote the product. Nehi is a beloved retro drink that persevered through the Great Depression to maintain its popularity.
Nehi Soda is on Pinterest and Etsy.
Nehi’s s featured a sitting woman wearing knee-high stockings, hence the name. A significant portion of this advertising campaign was later featured in A Christmas Story and other popular culture allusions. At one point, Nehi had 10 flavors available, all of which were well-liked before and during the 1960s.
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