Wax Pack Flashback: Skeleton Warriors (1995)
by In this special Haunted Halloween episode of Wax Pack Flashback, watch along as Mickey opens a pack of Skeleton Warriors cards from 1995. Then watch …
Author: Mickey Yarber
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Sometimes referred to as the Retro Rambler...I was born in the '70s, grew up in the '80s, and came of age in the '90s. I love to share all the fun stuff from those years via my Retro Ramblings column.
Mickey on Movies: The Great Escape (1963)
“We have in effect put all our rotten eggs in one basket.” In The Great Escape, we are treated to the most notoriously hard-to-contain Allied …
The Spooky History of the Ouija Board
So there’s no gray-haired psychic in your town? And you can’t sneak another call into the astrology hotline without your mom noticing the long-distance charges? …
Burger King Introduces the Ghost Pepper Whopper for a Limited Time
Burger King is celebrating the 2022 Halloween Season with the debut of the new Ghost Pepper Whopper with an Orange Bun! The Ghost Pepper Whopper features a flame-grilled beef patty, spicy …
Old Comic Book Ads: Halloween Edition
Normally Gary is the host of this recurring feature, but I asked if I could step in and take a crack at it for an …
Fascinating Facts About Elvira
If you grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, then surely you’re familiar with the Mistress of the Dark, Elvira. Elvira got her start after …
TV Treasures: Kolchack The Night Stalker
While he will always be remembered as the perpetually grumpy patriarch (and proud owner of a certain long-legged lamp) in A Christmas Story, actor Darrin McGavin …
Fascinating Facts About Gilligan’s Island
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 …
Round Table: Some of Our Favorite Albums
The Retro Network is presenting another Round Table, where members come together to discuss a common theme. This Round Table features some of our favorite …
Memorable Sharks in Pop Culture History
Throughout the years, people everywhere have been fascinated with sharks. So it’s no wonder that sharks of all kinds have popped up in various forms …
