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Burger King is Testing a Return of ’90s Favorite Cini Minis

Burger King is testing bringing back Cini Minis for a limited time, but only at participating locations in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas. Burger King’s Cini Minis feature bite-sized cinnamon rolls with icing for dipping. Cini Minis were

Iron Mike Tyson: The Punch-Out King Returns

Pitfall Gary

If you bring up “Iron Mike” to anyone who grew up in the 1980s they immediately know who you’re talking about. “Iron Mike” Tyson hit the boxing scene in 1985 and dominated the ring from

Movie Memories: Ernest Scared Stupid

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“Somebody with a runny nose is gonna die.” Having already applied his bumbling shenanigans to one holiday in 1988’s Ernest Saves Christmas, slapstick neighborhood doofus Ernest P. Worrell set his sights on Halloween in 1991’s Ernest Scared

Halloween on Home Improvement

Jeff Sheldon

When I think back on my childhood, the sitcoms of the 1990s depict how I wished Halloweens could have been. Everyone was dressed in cool Halloween costumes and attended parties with elaborately decorated houses full

Wrestling at the Arcade: 1991’s WWF Wrestlefest

Jeff Sheldon

Every spring, I look forward to WWE’s Wrestlemania with all of its pomp and circumstance. Unfortunately this year, with recent CDC guidelines that restrict public gatherings to under 50 people, it looks like for the

15 Weirdest Dick Tracy Movie Merchandise Items

Adam Pope

Dick Tracy celebrates its 30th anniversary this year as the blockbuster to beat in the summer of 1990. Featuring an all star cast including Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino and more, this crime-smashing action film

The History Behind The History Channel

Pitfall Gary

A Channel is born In 1992 A&E Networks produced a historical series called The Real West, hosted by country music icon Kenny Rogers. The Real West aired from 1992 to 1995 and was A&E’s highest

Staying Up All Night with Rhonda Shear

Michael

Rhonda Shear was an iconic staple of late-night television in the ’90s. She was beautiful, funny, and oozed sex appeal. We pay tribute to her greatness and define why she was so magical.

When Ralston Ruled the Cereal Aisle

Mickey Yarber

When kids go to the grocery store these days and browse the cereal aisle, they are treated by scores of colorful boxes and plenty of unique cereals to choose from. There is even a fair

Caped Crusader Classics: Essential Batman Stories for All Readers

Pitfall Gary

Batman, the Caped Crusader is one of my favorite superheroes of all time. He fluctuates between the number one and number two spot with Wolverine depending on my mood. If you told me I could

From Comics to Cable: The Rise of Swamp Thing

Mickey Yarber

The 1990s Swamp Thing series turned the bayou into a moody, atmospheric world where a gentle guardian rose from the shadows, offering viewers a quiet, unforgettable blend of mystery, nature, and early‑nineties charm.

The X-Files “Home”: The Gruesome Episode That Fox Banned

Pitfall Gary

The X-Files, a Science-Fiction, Supernatural Drama debuted 30 years ago in September 1993 and was an instant hit. Airing for 11 seasons on the FOX network the show centers on FBI special agents Fox Mulder

Sink Your Teeth into the Top 10 Vampire Movies from the 1990s

Pitfall Gary

Halloween is approaching, and my excitement for the season grows with each passing day. Decorations are up, candy is stocked, and the lights are dimmed. During the Halloween season, one of my favorite activities is

The Life & Times of Freddy Krueger

Adam Pope

It’s October 1989, I am walking around my elementary school black top dressed as Superman, in a homemade costume my Mom sewed for me, as part of our annual Halloween parade. There’s a devil in

The Original Marvel Cinematic Universe

Adam Pope

For kids growing up over the last 20 years, Marvel superheroes have always been big screen icons, beloved by children and adults alike for their extravagant silver screen adventures. But those of us who grew

’90s Horror Movies That Still Hold Up

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The ’90s were a golden era for movies and a decade of innovation. That’s why the 1990s have brought us so many spectacular films which still hold up and have become instant classics. Grab some

30 Years of the Sci-Fi Channel

Pitfall Gary

In September 1992 I was living in Denver with some friends of my family, Joan and Larry. They were an older couple who offered me their basement apartment. (By older I mean they were in