80s

Marc Summers
Television

Whatever Happened to Marc Summers?

Mickey Yarber

For kids who grew up in the 1980s and early 1990s, Marc Summers was one of the most familiar faces on television. He was the energetic, quick talking host of Nickelodeon’s Double Dare, the messy,

Cold War 1980s
Movies

Top 10 Cold War Movies of the 1980s

Pitfall Gary

The 1980s were a decade of big hair, neon lights, and synth-heavy soundtracks but beneath the pop culture glow, a much darker reality simmered: nuclear war. For kids in the 80s, the Cold War wasn’t

1988 Royal Rumble
Pro Wrestling

The Royal Rumble That Started It All

Mickey Yarber

When the World Wrestling Federation introduced the Royal Rumble concept in January of 1988, no one watching at home had any idea they were witnessing the birth of a franchise that would become one of

Pryor's Place
Television

Revisiting Pryor’s Place

Mickey Yarber

Richard Pryor’s Saturday‑morning detour, Pryor’s Place, blended heart, humor, and gentle life lessons, creating a one‑season gem that felt unlike anything else on kids’ TV and still shines as a quirky, forgotten treasure of the ’80s.

Arthur Treachers
Food

Remembering Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips

Mickey Yarber

Arthur Treacher’s once brought a taste of British fish‑and‑chips flair to American fast food, and though most locations are long gone, its golden fried memories and unmistakable charm still linger in the hearts of those who grew up with it.

My Two Dads
Television

Revisiting My Two Dads

Mickey Yarber

My Two Dads blended heart, humor, and late‑’80s charm, turning an unlikely parenting setup into a feel‑good family story. With its loft setting, lovable cast, and gentle life lessons, it became a sitcom that quietly stuck with viewers.