Galaxy High School took the classic high school story and launched it into space, creating one of the most imaginative and unforgettable cartoons of the eighties.
“Hostess Pudding Pies were the foil‑wrapped treasures of the eighties and nineties, turning everyday snack runs into creamy, chocolate‑filled moments of pure childhood joy.
Head of the Class reminded us that growing up smart was still growing up, with a classroom full of gifted kids learning life’s real lessons together.
These stories remind us that going back to school in the eighties and nineties was more than a yearly routine. It was a season filled with small rituals, bright memories, and the kind of excitement that only childhood could create.
Return to the Planet of the Apes reimagined the franchise with bold artwork and futuristic flair, creating a colorful animated world that pushed the saga far beyond anything seen in the films.
Planet of the Apes candy from Phoenix Candy turned movie fandom into a sweet treat, wrapping simple chocolates and gum in bold, collectible packaging that became a quirky gem of 1970s pop culture.
“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
In September of 1964, the S.S. Minnow first set out on its fateful three hour tour, as Gilligan’s Island premiered on American television sets. Not many could have predicted the impact that the sitcom would have on
When the many suns of the planet of Prysmos came into alignment, the results were catastrophic. The planet was thrust back into the Dark Ages, where magic equaled power. Because of the cataclysm, the planet
In the fall of 1985, Saturday morning cartoons took a spooky detour when The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo premiered on ABC. It was the seventh incarnation of the beloved franchise, but this time, the formula
Mego’s Planet of the Apes figures and playsets brought the franchise home, turning bedrooms into ape cities with eight‑inch heroes, villains, and iconic cardboard fortresses that defined 1970s toy adventure.
Planet of the Apes comics expanded the films into a larger universe, from Gold Key’s pulpy adventures to Marvel’s gritty black‑and‑white epics that kept the saga thriving in print.
The Planet of the Apes TV series tried to bring the franchise’s world to prime time, creating a weekly adventure that expanded the saga even as its short run turned it into a cult favorite.
Planet of the Apes evolved from a daring sci fi gamble into a drive in favorite and cable TV staple, shaping generations with its wild ideas and unforgettable imagery.
The Retro Network Goes Ape all week with a full celebration of Planet of the Apes, revisiting the movies, shows, comics, toys, candy, and animated adventures fans love.
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
We didn’t have a Blockbuster in my town until I was in high school, and until then, there were only two other ways to get a movie that you didn’t buy at the mall. You
Every year on May the fourth, fans of the Star Wars series celebrate the movies that entertain so many of us. Even the most casual Star Wars fans will likely pop in a DVD or
In the neon-lit world of 1980s family entertainment, few places captured the imagination of children quite like ShowBiz Pizza Place. With its animatronic band, arcade games, and cheesy slices of pizza, ShowBiz wasn’t just a
Way back in 1984, the World Wrestling Federation put on a three-hour show in their home arena, Madison Square Garden. The live event featured a battle royal plus all three men’s titles were defended.
The 700 Club grew from a small fundraising broadcast into a long‑running television institution that shaped CBN, launched The Family Channel, and remained a cable fixture for decades.
Saved by the Bell captured the bright, carefree spirit of the early 90s, turning Bayside High into a place where friendships, humor, and larger‑than‑life teen adventures made Saturday mornings feel electric.
WOW chips once felt like a fat‑free miracle, a 90s sensation that sparked real excitement before fading into one of the decade’s strangest and most memorable misfires.
Crossfire turned living rooms into battlegrounds, delivering fast‑shot chaos, steel‑ball mayhem, and one of the most unforgettable toy commercials of the 90s.
Piper’s Pit transformed wrestling interviews into unpredictable battlegrounds, turning Roddy Piper’s sharp wit and chaos into moments that reshaped storytelling and defined an era of sports entertainment.