33K views · 540 reactions | This is the premiere episode of the nighttime version of The Dating Game, October 6, 1966. Groovy fashions, of course. The first bachelorette is Karen Carlson (later married to David Soul) and among the eligible mystery bachelors is Robert Vaughn, star of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. In the second round, the bachelorette is Sally Field, starring at the time in Gidget. Enjoy! | Midcentury Fashion | Facebook

The Mystery Date game, introduced by Milton Bradley in 1965, captured the social mores and dating culture of the 60s, and appealed primarily to young girls. Players would collect cards to assemble an appropriate outfit, aiming to match the outfit to their mystery date, revealed by opening the game’s iconic door. Beyond Mystery Date, Milton Bradley was also renowned for creating and publishing other iconic games, including The Game of Life, which simulates a person’s travels through their life, f