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Mail Order Memories

One of my favorite scenes in A Christmas Story is when Ralphie finally receives his mail order “Little Orphan Annie” decoder pin. Later that night, he listens to his favorite radio show and transcribes the

Angels With Filthy Souls: Home Alone’s Fake Gangster Movie

Jeff Sheldon

For many years, I never really considered Home Alone a Christmas movie. Of course, it takes place on Christmas and has nearly everything to do with the spirit of Christmas, but for whatever reason, my

Home for the Holidays: Another Thanksgiving Movie

Stacey

When thinking about Thanksgiving movies, the one that always comes to most people’s minds is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. I love that movie, but there’s one that I have grown to love just a little

Thanksgiving on Home Improvement

Jeff Sheldon

The holiday season was often an important event on “Home Improvement.” Halloween and Christmas were the most significant holidays on the show. However, Tim Taylor made sure Thanksgiving was a giant feast and time to

Our Favorite Stores at the Mall

Mickey Yarber

Hey retro lovers, welcome to our first TRN Round Table. The Round Table is where several creators from the TRN Bullpen get together and share their thoughts on a common theme. In this first edition,

How ‘Friends’ Actors Made Their Debuts

Jason Gross

Take a look back at the cast of ‘Friends’ in the ’80s before they became international TV stars in the ’90s.

Saved by the Bell: Where did Kelly and Jessie go?

Jeff Sheldon

On November 25th, a new version of “Saved by the Bell” debuts on the NBC streaming service Peacock. In this new version, California Governor Zack Morris poorly plans the state budget and is forced to

Skate Night Memories at Sparkles

Karen Flieger

When my brother and I were in elementary school, the PTA had a partnership with our local roller rink, Sparkles. Skate Night was usually held on either the last or second to last Thursday of

Looking Back at Mallrats

Kevin Decent

Mallrats summed up a generation. Now old enough to have the children of that generation see themselves represented on screen. Chocolate covered pretzels are timeless. I remember MTV playing a Mallrats premier party. Kennedy interviewed

Wax Pack Flashback: Tales From the Crypt (1993)

The Retro Network

In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, watch along as Mickey opens a pack of Tales From the Crypt trading cards from 1993 as part of TRN’s Haunted Halloween event. then watch Jason’s response video

I Want My (Network) TV! – Music Video Premieres in Prime Time

Karen Flieger

This past Wednesday, while I was listening to The Retro Network’s WIZARDS podcast, something in the “Wave Rider” segment tickled my eardrums with recognition. It also reminded me of a big trend that occurred primarily

Saved By The Bell Memories and Zack to the Future

Karen Flieger

I remember watching Saved By the Bell during its original run on Saturday mornings and later in their syndication repeats. I liked Zack/Mark-Paul Gosselaar but my favorite of the male characters was actually A.C. Slater,

My New Kids on the Block Experience

Karen Flieger

When you talk to a woman who was either a pre-teen or teenager during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, they are either going to have one reaction or another to the mention of New

Seven More Strawberry Shortcake Dolls

Karen Flieger

Earlier this summer, for my debut with The Retro Network, I wrote an article about my five favorite dolls from the Strawberry Shortcake toyline. I enjoyed writing that article and all of the sweet memories

A Salute to “Salute Your Shorts”

Jeff Sheldon

Camp Ana-wanna, we hold you in our hearts… As August begins and the summer heat builds to its peak, I find myself reflecting on the summers of my youth. I never went to a REAL

8 Things I Noticed From Re-watching Ghost

Karen Flieger

I remembered Ghost as being more sad than scary. I was thinking of “Unchained Melody” playing as Patrick Swayze sat behind Demi Moore at her pottery wheel, their hands coated with clay. I also remembered

10 Great Scenes and Lines from Clueless

Karen Flieger

Clueless is one of my favorite “comfort food” movies. When I have a tough day at work or I just get tired of watching the news, I either put in my DVD or pull it