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My 10th Birthday Gifts in 1987

A few years before I experienced the “Magic Summer”, I turned ten. My

Bang Your Head: The Hard Rock and Heavy Metal of 1983

As we’re walking through the music of the 1983 Billboard charts every Wednesday, we would be remiss if we didn’t take a minute and recognize the contributions made by hard rock and heavy metal bands

The Real-Life Inspiration for Rocky Balboa

Mickey Yarber

Chuck Wepner was a tough man. He learned to handle himself while working as a bouncer in the late ’50s. Then, while in the Marine Corps, he took up boxing. When his time in the

Favorite Dancing Scenes from ’80s Movies

OldSchool80s

This is the second part of a two-part feature. The first part was our Favorite “Singing” Scenes from ’80s movies. If you have not read that one yet, be sure to click on the link

A Look Back at Nick at Nite

Jeff Sheldon

This coming week will celebrate 35 years of Nick at Nite, the family-friendly programming block during the evening hours on Nickelodeon. On July 1, 1985, Nick at Nite launched with only a handful of shows

Favorite Singing Scenes from Non-Musical ’80s Movies

OldSchool80s

This is part one of a two-part TRN feature. Singing and dancing have played prominent roles in film throughout history and the ’80s decade is certainly no exception. This feature will countdown my favorite scenes

Rehearsal and Audition Footage from 1984’s The Karate Kid

OldSchool80s

I make it no secret that I am a huge fan of the original 1984 film The Karate Kid. I am not embarrassed to say that it is not only a guilty pleasure movie for

This is Starcade!

Pitfall Gary

When I was a kid game shows were a key part of my TV viewing experience. Whether it was a sick day from school, vacation or summer break, if I was home during the day

80s Cars and Truck Movies and Television

Top 50 Cars and Trucks from ’80s Movies or TV Shows

OldSchool80s

When you bring up Cars in the ’80s, some might first think of the band of that name or possibly the song by Gary Numan. We’re not talking about Ric Ocasek and those Cars or any

Top Ten Things in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Eric Vardeman

The Empire Strikes Back premiered May 21, 1980. I was ten years old and could not wait to see it and though I remember having to wait a couple of weeks to see it in

Top Songs from the ’80s with Guy Names in the Title

OldSchool80s

Following up on our recent feature Top Songs from the ’80s with Girl Names in the Title, it was only fair to provide a similar list for the opposite sex. While there certainly are many

Top Songs from the ’80s with Girl Names in the Title

OldSchool80s

There is an episode of Family Guy in which “Stewie” is lamenting about a girl and writing a song to express his emotions. “Brian” came in to witness it and comments on how unoriginal it

‘We Are the World’ by USA for Africa

OldSchool80s

For this issue, we revisit the original “We Are the World” charity single which was penned by Lionel Richie with the late, great Michael Jackson and co-produced by Quincy Jones. The final recording by 46

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My 10th Birthday Gifts in 1987

Bang Your Head: The Hard Rock and Heavy Metal of 1983

The Real-Life Inspiration for Rocky Balboa

Favorite Dancing Scenes from ’80s Movies

A Look Back at Nick at Nite

Favorite Singing Scenes from Non-Musical ’80s Movies

Rehearsal and Audition Footage from 1984’s The Karate Kid

This is Starcade!

Top 50 Cars and Trucks from ’80s Movies or TV Shows

Top Ten Things in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Top Songs from the ’80s with Guy Names in the Title

Top Songs from the ’80s with Girl Names in the Title

‘We Are the World’ by USA for Africa

WrestleMania’s Most Unusual Matches

Movie Review: Body Slam (1986)

Top Songs from the ’80s with EYE in the Title (+Bonus ’80s Eye Quiz)