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The Ewok Movies Were Star Wars’ Most Unusual Adventures of the 80s

Long before prequels and streaming shows, the Ewok movies brought Star Wars to Sunday night TV, offering kids two cozy, slightly strange adventures on the forest moon of Endor.

The Retro Network is Your Ultimate Guide to Retro Pop Culture and Nostalgia

The ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s were more than just decades. They were an atmosphere…a way of growing up that blended neon colors, Saturday morning cartoons, mall culture, and the rise of home technology. For many

Celebrating 7 Years of The Retro Network

Today, June 1st, marks seven years since The Retro Network first flipped the switch and welcomed readers into a world built from memories, mixtapes, Saturday morning cereal bowls, and everything wonderfully analog. Seven years of

Stuckey’s: The Roadside Oasis That Defined the American Highway

Stuckey’s was the bright blue promise on the horizon, a roadside oasis where pecan logs, souvenirs, and pure Americana turned every family road trip into something a little more magical.

Sealab 2020: The Undersea Adventure That Was Ahead of Its Time

Sealab 2020 felt like a quiet treasure of Saturday mornings, a thoughtful undersea adventure that blended science, exploration, and a sense of wonder you did not find in most cartoons of its time.

Hop Down Memory Lane: Revisiting the Magic of Dot and the Kangaroo

There is one sound that has stuck with me almost all my life. It’s a short thip-thip-thip from a kangaroo as it talks to a little girl named Dot, but it turns out I didn’t

The Top 10 Forgotten Cereals of the ’90s

The 90s cereal aisle was a wild, colorful playground where imagination ruled. These forgotten favorites remind us of a time when breakfast felt bold, joyful, and full of surprises waiting beneath every cardboard flap.

The USS Flagg: The Aircraft Carrier That Ruled Every Kid’s Imagination

There are big toys, and then there is the USS Flagg. Anyone who grew up with G.I. Joe in the 1980s knows exactly what I mean. The Flagg was not just a playset. It was

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 128

Adam and Mike Schwartz explore issue 128 of Wizard, discussing the excitement of the Geoff Johns/Scott Kolins The Flash series, the origins of Free Comic Book Day, Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker in Spider-Man and

A Stroll Through Riverdale: The History of Archie Comics

Archie Comics grew from forgotten Golden Age superheroes into the timeless world of Riverdale, a place where teenagers never aged and every grocery store checkout line held a new adventure.

The Birth of MTV’s Video Music Awards

When MTV launched the Video Music Awards (VMAs) on September 14, 1984, it wasn’t just creating an awards show, it was igniting a cultural revolution, though no one knew it then. Held at Radio City

Looking Back at Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure

Some of my earliest memories include Pee-Wee Herman. My brother took piano lessons when I was really little, and on Saturday mornings after his lesson, my mother would try to wear us out and keep

Footage from the 1990 Nintendo World Championships

The Nintendo World Championships in 1990 was the first nationwide video game competition hosted by Nintendo. Throughout the year, the tournament visited 30 cities in America and gave players a chance to compete for a

Mall Stores of the ’80s (and ’90s) that You’ll Never Shop at Again

The Shopping Mall was once an essential destination especially for those of us who grew up from the late-70s through the ’90s. The shopping aspect has been more-or-less replaced by online retailers, but the social

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.

MeTV Launches Month‑Long “Golden Girls of Summer” Event Beginning June 8

MeTV celebrates The Golden Girls with a month of curated episodes honoring Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia beginning June 8.

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 127.5

Mike Schwartz joins Adam to dive deeper into the 10th anniversary issue of Wizard magazine. Join these reunited co-hosts as they discuss a Last Team Standing battle between the rogues galleries of Spider-Man and The

WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 127

We celebrate the 10th anniversary of Wizard magazine with returning WIZARDS co-hosts, Steven Tsapelas and Michael Cannetti, exploring the 25 biggest events that rocked the comics world from 1991-2001, behind the scenes stories from Wizard

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.

Discontinued Taco Bell Menu Items You’ve Probably Forgotten About

The Taco Bell food you enjoy today is probably not the same stuff you enjoyed in your younger years. That’s not a huge surprise as menus change through the years. Fast food restaurants are constantly

Thundarr the Barbarian and the Wild Future Kids Never Forgot

There are certain Saturday morning cartoons that feel like they were dreamed up by a kid who mixed every cool idea they ever had into one big bowl. Thundarr the Barbarian was exactly that kind

When an Earthquake Stopped the 1989 World Series

The World Series had one its most memorable moments in 1988 when Kirk Gibson hit a dramatic home run. The following year, the 1989 World Series became memorable for an entirely different reason. The 1989

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

VHS Collecting: A Visual Guide To Retro Home Media

Recently on The Retro Network I participated in an awesome TRN Talk: VHS Collecting podcast discussing the art of VHS collecting with Jason (@RD80s) and the always enthusiastic Chad Young from the Horror Movie BBQ

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.

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