Viewers of National Public Television will remember the Selfridge mini-series, Mr. Selfridge, The main character, played by Jerome Pivins captured our hearts with his antics that made us laugh and cry.
Gas rationing is almost unknown in today’s America. Today, it is easy to “fill it up” and be on your way. That wasn’t the case in 1942 when gasoline cost 19¢ per gallon and Americans were restricted to four gallons per week. For many it was no laughing matter.