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Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz: Review of 1980 TV Special

The Wizard of Oz is one of the earliest movies I remember enjoying as a kid. My parents were visiting their friends’ house and I tagged along to play with their kids. While the parents were

The 25 Most Inspirational Speeches from ’80s Movies

OldSchool80s

I really enjoy this video montage of “40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes”… That inspired me to put together a list of the best inspirational/motivational speeches just from ’80s movies. There were several choices that

When an Earthquake Stopped the 1989 World Series

OldSchool80s

The World Series had one its most memorable moments in 1988 when Kirk Gibson hit a dramatic home run. The following year, the 1989 World Series became memorable for an entirely different reason. The 1989

Big Money No Whammies! The Scandal That Shook the Game Show World

Mickey Yarber

In 1984, a man named Michael Larson racked up more winnings than anyone was thought possible on the game show, Press Your Luck. It wasn’t just luck, and the world of games shows would never be the same.