90’s Summer Reloaded
by 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, …
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Ice Cream in the Summertime: The Story of Carvel Soft-Serve
by 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 …
Top Songs of the ’80s with ‘SUMMER’ in the Title
by 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 …
The Short Life of New Coke
by 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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Favorite Pop Culture Bears of the ’80s
There are many memorable non-human characters and mascots throughout history. There are lots of dogs, cats, robots, aliens, monsters and countless other animals as well. …
