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GLOW: The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling and the Wildest Show on Television

Long before wrestling embraced spectacle, GLOW delivered it in spandex and glitter, turning Saturday afternoons into a riot of characters, color, and pure 80s energy.

Saving Private Ryan’s Unmatched Impact

Saving Private Ryan shattered expectations with its raw, unfiltered realism. Its opening moments alone changed how audiences understood war, leaving a visual and emotional impact that still echoes today.

Howard Johnson’s: The Story of Orange Roofs and Open Roads

Before fast food ruled the highways, Howard Johnson’s was the heart of the American road trip. Its orange roofs, fried clams, and friendly motor lodges became landmarks for families chasing summer miles.

The Fast, Flashy, Transforming Universe of M.A.S.K.

M.A.S.K. turned ordinary vehicles into high speed heroes. With transforming cars, powered masks, and nonstop action, it became one of the most unforgettable cartoons of the 80s.

Big League Chew: The Bubble Gum That Made Every Kid Feel Like a Pro

Big League Chew turned every kid into a ballpark hero. One handful of shredded gum made backyard games feel bigger, brighter, and just a little closer to the majors.

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 41 | Top Five Jean-Claude Van Damme Flicks

Kumite! Kumite! Kumite! Episode 41 of the #RRPod is here -and we focus on the man, the myth, and the Belgian Martial Arts Master – the Muscles from Brussels. It’s Jean-Claude Van Damme Time! The

Transformers the Movie Is Returning to Theaters For It’s 40th Anniversay

The Transformers movie rolls back into theaters for its 40th anniversary, giving fans a chance to experience the classic in 4K.

Stretch Armstrong: The Indestructible Icon of Childhood

Stretch Armstrong was the toy that felt almost alive. Heavy, rubbery, and endlessly bendable, he turned every living room into a science experiment and every kid into a believer in indestructible heroes.

Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon Jump Disaster

Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon jump was part stunt, part spectacle, and pure American bravado. For one brief moment in 1974, he aimed a rocket at the sky and tried to make history.

Perfect Strangers – When Jennifer and Marry Anne Lost It

For seven plus years (1986–93), ABC entertained the American audience with the unique duo of distant cousins Larry Appleton (Mark Linn-Baker) and Balki Bartokomous (Bronson Pinchot) as protagonists of the sitcom Prefect Strangers. Viewers got

How Jurassic Park Helped Create McDonald’s Supersize

The term “supersize me” has existed for so long that people seem to have forgotten how it started. Sadly that means it was around for three decades. The supersize option at McDonald’s was not originally

The Fall of Hills Department Store

Or, Hills is where the toys were. Recently on the Retro Network podcast, Jason and Mickey talked about stores from their childhoods. Take a listen to Episode 10 if you haven’t already. I was

Defining “Fair is Fair” in 1985 Films

Every time I see a list of movies that came out in certain years in the ’80s, I’m amazed, and 1985 is no exception. So many movies that I still hold in high regard came

Big Trak: The Programmable Tank That Drove Our Childhoods

November of 1979 was the moment the future finally arrived in the American living room. When the holidays arrived a month later, many American children (mostly boys) were treated to the toy of their dreams,

Hulk Hogan’s Rock ’n’ Wrestling: The Cartoon That Body‑Slammed Saturday Mornings

Hulk Hogan’s Rock n Wrestling turned Saturday mornings into a wild mix of cartoons, wrestlers, and pure eighties energy, creating a world where heroes flexed, villains plotted, and kids couldn’t look away.

The 10 Most Remembered Colognes of the ’80s

The most iconic colognes of the 80s weren’t expensive. They were loud, legendary, and everywhere. From Brut to Rookie, these scents became the background notes of growing up in a louder, simpler decade.

Superstations: How Local Television Quietly Went National

Superstations reshaped early cable by turning local broadcasters into national channels, expanding viewer choice and introducing regional sports and culture to millions long before dedicated cable networks dominated the television landscape.

Spider-Woman Was Marvel’s Early Animated Pioneer

Spider Woman brought mystery, sci fi, and superhero adventure to Saturday mornings in 1979, giving Jessica Drew a bold animated debut that still feels like one of Marvel’s forgotten gems.

Inside the Hardee’s Fried Chicken Experiment of the 90s

Hardee’s fried chicken arrived in the 90s with bold ambition, borrowing a beloved recipe and chasing new customers before fading away. It remains one of fast food’s most memorable lost experiments.

Crossbows and Catapults and the Joy of Total Destruction

Crossbows and Catapults turned living rooms into battlefields, mixing creativity, chaos, and pure childhood excitement. It was simple, loud, and unforgettable, and it became one of the great action games of its era.

The Last Action Heroes: A Journey into the Golden Age of Action Movies

In a world where action movies rule supreme, there is one decade that stands above the rest, the 1980s! Recently I discovered the book, The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops and Feuds of Hollywood’s

Jem and the Holograms: Rivalries, Rock Stars, and Outrageous Adventures

Long before The Spice Girls, Jem and the Holograms had Girl Power and then some. Underwritten by Hasbro, who wanted an MTV-influenced doll line to rival Mattel’s Barbie, Jem came on the scene as part of

Fireball Island: Treasure Hunts, Lava Runs, and Legendary Escapes

In the golden age of 1980s board games, few titles captured the imagination quite like Fireball Island. Released by Milton Bradley in 1986, this wasn’t just another game, it was a spectacle. With its three-dimensional

M.U.S.C.L.E: The Pink Wrestler Army That Took Over the 80s

You thought the WWF had some bizarre characters? Please. Anybody who wanted to see some real oddball wrestling action in the mid-80s took a visit down to the M.U.S.C.L.E. arena. Those brawny battlers on television may have

Top Ten Things in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back premiered May 21, 1980. I was ten years old and could not wait to see it and though I remember having to wait a couple of weeks to see it in

Building a Universe: The Story of Valiant Comics in the 90s

Valiant Comics rose in the 90s with strong characters, tight continuity, and a universe that felt fresh and connected, becoming one of the decade’s most exciting and enduring comic book success stories.

Tales of the Gold Monkey: Looking Back at TV’s Forgotten Pulp Adventure Gem

Tales of the Gold Monkey brought classic pulp adventure to early 80s TV, mixing seaplanes, spies, and South Pacific mystery into a single season that still feels like a hidden treasure.

Atari: The Rise and Fall of the Company That Built Home Gaming

Atari built the home video game industry from the ground up, rose to unprecedented dominance, and then collapsed under market saturation, corporate missteps, and shifting competition, leaving a legacy that continues to shape modern gaming.

The Top Ten Moms in Television History

TV moms have always been the heart of the shows we love, offering comfort, chaos, wisdom, and warmth in every era. This list celebrates the unforgettable women who helped raise us from the living room couch.

How TaleSpin Blended Pulp Adventure With 90s Style

TaleSpin turned weekday afternoons into sky‑high adventures, sending kids soaring through Cape Suzette with Baloo, Kit, and the Sea Duck in a world where danger, humor, and pure imagination filled the skies.

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