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The Rural Purge at CBS
In the early 1970s, Fred Silverman undertook a radical plan to remake CBS. What resulted was the programming bloodbath known as the rural purge. CONTINUE READING…
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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 endeared himself to audiences as the frumpily dressed reporter, Carl CONTINUE READING…
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Grossest Cards Ever: Football Super Freaks (1974)
In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Jason continues his Grossest Cards Ever series with Football Super Freaks from 1974! This 42-card set from Donruss featured gross football player stickers with character names and descriptions CONTINUE READING…
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Wax Pack Flashback: Star Trek The Motion Picture (1979)
In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam opens a pack of Star Trek The Motion Picture trading cards from 1997. This 88-card set by Topps featured 10 cards and 1 sticker in each packs. CONTINUE READING…
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Toy Stories: 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…
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The Reggie! Bar
During the 1977 world series, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in game six, accomplishing something that had only been done previously by Babe Ruth. The feat earned him the title of “Mr. October” – CONTINUE READING…
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Unforgettable Fashion: Underoos
“Underwear that’s fun to wear, It’s you in your Underoos!” Up, up and away…Underoos made make-believe even better when fun came to underwear, transforming you into your favorite superhero or cartoon character. Wonder Woman, Batman, CONTINUE READING…
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Retro Rerun Review: Happy Days Halloween Episode
The Show: Happy Days Ran for: 255 episodes over 11 seasons, from 1974 to 1984. What it’s about: A ginger teen and his normal Milwaukee family and friends living life from the mid-50s through the CONTINUE READING…
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Remembering H.R. Pufnstuf
“Who are you? HR Shovnstuf?” For most of my generation, myself included, this line from Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls is the only reference to not only the work of HR Pufnstuf, but the entire CONTINUE READING…
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When Green Stamps Were a Thing
Raise your hand if you remember S&H Green Stamps. For those of you without telepathy, my hand is high in the air. That’s because I certainly remember Green Stamps. Now, for those of you who CONTINUE READING…
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Retro Rerun Review: Three’s Company
In this edition of Retro Rerun Review, I watch an old episode of Three’s Company and share my thoughts. I’ve never watched it before. Did I like it or not? CONTINUE READING…
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TRN Retro Rewind Show: Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
In this episode of the Retro Rewind Show, Mickey goes over a short history of Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, then he and his daughter battle it out for supremacy in the little plastic boxing ring! CONTINUE READING…
