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The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vault Was the Greatest Letdown in Live TV History

In all of television history, few events have blended lore, media spectacle, and anticlimax quite like The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vault. On April 21, 1986, millions of Americans tuned in to watch what was

Poker in Pop Culture: The Most Memorable Scenes in TV and Film

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The Foundation That Changed Everything Rounders established poker as serious cinema material in 1998. Matt Damon’s Mike McDermott faces off against John Malkovich’s Russian mobster Teddy “KGB” in the film’s climactic scene. The psychological warfare

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Remote Control: The MTV Game Show That Broke All the Rules

Mickey Yarber

Before reality TV took over and music videos faded into the background, MTV’s first original non-musical show, Remote Control, blasted onto screens in 1987 with a recliner, a remote, and a whole lot of irreverence.

The Birth of MTV’s Video Music Awards

Mickey Yarber

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

The Importance Of Kurt Loder and MTV News

Chad Droze

MTV News changed the way a generation learned about music, culture, and the world, and Kurt Loder became the steady voice guiding us through it all. His reports gave MTV credibility and helped define an era when pop culture truly felt electric.

Whatever Happened to MTV’s Original VJs?

Mickey Yarber

When MTV launched on August 1, 1981, it didn’t just revolutionize music television—it introduced the world to a new kind of celebrity: the Video Jockey, or VJ. Five charismatic personalities became the faces of the

MTV and WWF’s Rock and Wrestling Connection of the ’80s

Mickey Yarber

In the mid-1980s, a seismic shift occurred in entertainment when two unlikely forces, MTV and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), collided in a glittery explosion of music, muscle, and mayhem. This fusion, dubbed the Rock

The Cultural Impact of MTV’s Early Days

Mickey Yarber

The first wave of MTV music videos that all started with The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star” did more than entertain; they reshaped the cultural landscape in ways that still echo today. Here’s how

MTV Is Bringing Back 24/7 Music Videos For a Limited Time

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For years, fans have begged for MTV to go back to a music video format. Well, dust off your air guitars and crank up the volume, because for one glorious week this September, MTV is

Knight Rider is Getting a 4K Ultra HD Release

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The iconic 1980s sci-fi action series Knight Rider is making a high-octane comeback. Starting July 22, 2025, fans can own Knight Rider: The Complete Series in stunning 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, marking the first time

MeTV Is Now Airing Old Episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom

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Get ready to answer the call of the wild again! Starting Sunday, July 6, 2025, MeTV is bringing back one of television’s most iconic nature series: Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. Airing every Sunday morning

From VHS to Streaming: The Evolution of Movie Nights

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To most people, the term movie night evokes pleasant memories of sitting around their TV sets with friends or relatives, popping popcorn or even visiting the video rental house and selecting the right movie. The

When Ernest Went to Splash Mountain

Mickey Yarber

Before the rise of influencers and viral ride-throughs, there was Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain, a gloriously goofy, half-hour TV special that aired on July 7, 1989, just days before the grand opening of Splash

Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special Coming this Holiday Season

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Charles Entertainment Cheese, better known to millions of kids and adults as Chuck E. Cheese is getting his own animated Christmas Special, titled The Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special The Christmas special is billed as

Earnhardt (2025): A Must Watch for Every NASCAR Fan

Pitfall Gary

When I first heard about the Dale Earnhardt documentary, simply titled Earnhardt I was interested in watching it but not sure I would. I am (or at least was) a huge fan of NASCAR. I

11 Times Music Artists Totally Sold Out In TV Commercials

Jason Gross

You’ve got a hit song. You’re a pop icon or rock star. You sell out hundreds of arenas across the globe. What’s the next logical thing you do? Sell out in a TV commercial for massive amounts of cash!

The Fall Guy: A Look Back at TV’s Original Stuntman Hero

Mickey Yarber

The Fall Guy delivered big stunts, Hollywood charm, and Lee Majors at his effortless best. This look back revisits the action, the cast, and the blue‑collar heroics that made the 80s series a fan‑favorite classic.