90s
Coca Cola’s Monsters of the Grid Iron
It was 1993 and I had just entered the 4th grade. My parents were at work and I was home from school likely for Columbus Day in early October. I remember it was a crisp CONTINUE READING…
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90s
The Top 10 Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Tales
The Simpsons’ annual Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials are Halloween and cultural institutions. Here are the Top 10 Treehouse of Horror tales of all-time. CONTINUE READING…
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10 Great Halloween TV Specials You Need to Watch
Back in the day, before we had instant access at our fingertips to so much entertainment, holiday specials were appointment television. In most cases, a holiday special was only shown one time each year on CONTINUE READING…
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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 of pop culture in the decades of mass entertainment. As CONTINUE READING…
90s
All About Saved by the Bell’s Summer at Malibu Sands
Like many other children of the 80s or 90s, I grew up watching Saved by the Bell. I previously wrote an article about something that has always puzzled some fans of the show, titled “Where Did CONTINUE READING…
70s
Lawn Darts
Starting in the 1970s, people began to cast a suspicious eye on the safety standards used in making toys. Parents and lawmakers began voicing their concerns and this led to new legal standards for what CONTINUE READING…
90s
90’s Summer Reloaded
My childhood was spent in Southern California, the home of palm trees and endless sunshine. While most folks imagine a California summer filled with surfboards, bikinis and Beach Boys tunes, I grew up just 20 CONTINUE READING…
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Ice Cream in the Summertime: The Story of Carvel Soft-Serve
Believe it or not, Memorial Day has already come and gone. So, what better way to celebrate The Retro Network’s Summer Camp 2022 than with a story about ice cream? After all, who doesn’t love CONTINUE READING…
80s
Top Songs of the ’80s with ‘SUMMER’ in the Title
Some of my favorite memories growing up were created during the Summer months. As Bob Marley once sang, “Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet.” There are certain songs that CONTINUE READING…
80s
The Short Life of New Coke
Perhaps one of the darkest days in soft drink history occurred on April 23, 1985, when a true American icon was altered beyond all recognition. Yes, this is the day that Coca-cola announced to the CONTINUE READING…
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The Crispy Crusted History of Totino’s Pizza
When Rose and Jim Totino opened their first pizzeria in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1951, they probably never imagined that they’d be serving up 300 million Totino’s Party Pizzas each year. As the legend goes, Rose CONTINUE READING…
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Boy Meets Wrestling: When Vader and the WWF invaded Boy Meets World
Professional wrestling was a large part of my childhood, as was the story for many kids growing up in the late 80s and early 90s. Just as important to me back then was making sure CONTINUE READING…
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The Magically Delicious History of Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms cereal has been a favorite of kids everywhere since it first hit store shelves in 1964. But even though the brand is almost sixty years old, most people don’t know much about it CONTINUE READING…
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A Tribute to Nerds Cereal
You know me and food. We have a love/hate relationship. I love it when it’s around, but I hate it when it’s gone. Just like Nerds cereal. Loved it from the moment I saw it…and CONTINUE READING…
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Country Music Stars Who Failed in the Food Business
Having what it takes to become a star in the world of country music doesn’t necessarily mean you have what it takes to succeed in the food and restaurant world. Here are the tales of CONTINUE READING…
