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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

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.

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.

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

‘We Are the World’ by USA for Africa

For this issue, we revisit the original “We Are the World” charity single which was penned by Lionel Richie with the late, great Michael Jackson and co-produced by Quincy Jones. The final recording by 46

“Dinner & A Movie” on TBS

“Beans and Cornbread had a fight… Beans knocked Cornbread out of sight!” All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the main competitor to WWE and preferred wrestling brand of yours truly, announced on January 5th, 2022, the company

Staying Up All Night with Rhonda Shear

Rhonda Shear was an iconic staple of late-night television in the ’90s. She was beautiful, funny, and oozed sex appeal. We pay tribute to her greatness and define why she was so magical.

This is Starcade!

When I was a kid game shows were a key part of my TV viewing experience. Whether it was a sick day from school, vacation or summer break, if I was home during the day

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.

When Nintendo Cereal Conquered the Breakfast Table

Nintendo Cereal turned breakfast into an adventure, splitting one box into two colorful worlds and giving late‑80s kids the thrill of starting their day with Mario, Link, and a bowl full of pure imagination.

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 40 | The ABC’s of Wrestling Show

Reach for Episode Number 40, and turn it up! The guys are back in this early May of 2026 release. It’s the Great ABC of Wrestling Show- a format they used once before with Toy

Racing Through Childhood: The Rise of Slot Car Tracks

Slot car racing turned living rooms into speedways, evolving from simple electric loops to wild themed sets that defined childhood play from the late seventies through the nineties and fueled imaginations for generations.

RIP Ted Turner: A Life of Bold Ideas and Big Impact

Ted Turner’s legacy stretches from Braves championships to the birth of 24‑hour news, a life spent reshaping how America watches, cheers, and connects. TRN reflects on his impact and honors a visionary who changed the media world forever.

Batmania: Revisiting 1989’s Batman

It might be hard today to fully grasp just how big a cultural moment it was when Tim Burton’s Batman opened in theaters thirty years ago this month. You couldn’t go out of the house without

A Look Back at Nick at Nite

This coming week will celebrate 35 years of Nick at Nite, the family-friendly programming block during the evening hours on Nickelodeon. On July 1, 1985, Nick at Nite launched with only a handful of shows

Fascinating Facts About McDonald’s Big Mac

McDonald’s Big Mac is one of the most famous fast food menu items in the world. I’m sure almost everyone reading this has enjoyed at least one of them in their lifetime. Some of us

A Day in the Life of a 90s Kid

There were so many great things that made the ’90s memorable and fun to grow up in. But since there were so many memorable things, we took them for granted, and rarely “stopped to smell

The Rural Purge at CBS

In the early 1970s, Fred Silverman undertook a radical plan to remake CBS. What resulted was the programming bloodbath known as the rural purge.

The Wizard Files: Deanna Destito

Managing Editor of Comics Beat and co-host of Comic Book School on YouTube, Deanna Destito joins us to talk about her early days as an intern for Wizard magazine. Hear stories about interviewing Stan Lee,

How Pulp Fiction Changed the Way We Watch Movies

Pulp Fiction hit the nineties like a shockwave, blending sharp dialogue, bold style, and unforgettable characters into a film that didn’t just entertain but completely rewired how audiences thought movies could work.

Bottom Feeder: How T-Ray from the Tigersharks Failed to Become a Legendary 80s Villain

In the vast catalog of 80s animated villains, you’re bound to find bad guys better than others. Some are cooler than others, some are richer or more powerful, smarter or funnier. The differences could be

When Pat Sajak Took a Swing at Late‑Night TV

Pat Sajak’s late‑night experiment didn’t last long, but for a moment it offered a gentler, friendlier alternative in a crowded era of television giants and became a small, charming footnote in late‑night history.

The 5 Biggest Shifts Driving Innovationin Gaming Right Now

Gaming is evolving faster than ever. What we’re seeing isn’t just incremental updates. It’s a complete overhaul of how we think about interactive entertainment. I’ve been watching these shifts unfold, and honestly, some of them

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