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The Mysterious Cities of Gold: A Journey Across History, Mystery, and Sunlight

“Children of the Sun, see your time has just begun,Searching for your way, through adventures every day.Every day and night, with the condor in flight,With all your friends in tow, you search for the Cities

Sit‑N‑Spin: The Classic Toy That Made Us All Dizzy With Joy

Mickey Yarber

Carnival rides were one of the coolest things about being a kid. Getting strapped into a Tilt-A-Whirl or Tea Cups and then being spun around was the next best thing to an out-of-body experience. Of

Lazer Tag: High‑Tech Hits and Pure 80s Power

Mickey Yarber

If you were a kid in 1986, you probably remember the hype. For months before Worlds of Wonder finally released Lazer Tag, the company built up suspense to unbelievable levels with a series of teasing

Etch A Sketch: The Mechanical Marvel Behind a Generational Favorite

Mickey Yarber

It’s a nice feeling to finish an Etch-A-Sketch picture you’re semi-proud of. “It actually looks like a tree this time!” you tell yourself. But then that brainy cousin of yours shows you the portrait he’s Etch-A-Sketched and

Just Add Water: The Magical Story of Sea Monkeys

Mickey Yarber

There have been plenty of toys that allowed children to put their natural creative energies to work. Legos, Erector sets, and countless other similar items let kids build elaborate kingdoms and complex machines to satisfy the need

Whatever Happened to the Actual Love Boat?

Mickey Yarber

Even if you have never watched The Love Boat you know the show takes place on a ship. The iconic vessel is displayed prominently in the opening credits, serving as a backdrop to the frenzy of

Electric Football: The Buzzing Gridiron of Our Childhoods

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Ever since enterprising toymakers hit on the gimmick of combining electricity and sports, many a fan has whiled his rainy-day hours away over miniaturized electric versions of his favorite outdoor games. Few U.S. sports are

The A-Team Was ’80s Action At It’s Best

Mickey Yarber

The A‑Team delivered explosive action, unforgettable characters, and pure 80s fun. This look back at the classic series revisits the missions, the mayhem, and the chemistry that made Hannibal, Face, Murdock, and B.A. television legends.

The McDonald’s McD.L.T.

Mickey Yarber

McDonald’s McDLT gets mentioned on its fair share of fondly remembered food lists and for good reason. Of all the great, and horrible, things to ever grace the menu of McDonald’s, the McDLT was one of the best items they created.

Street Hawk and the Era of Turbo‑Charged TV Action

Mickey Yarber

Street Hawk brought high‑speed action and futuristic style to 80s TV. This look back revisits Jesse Mach, the secret government project, and the supercharged motorcycle that turned a short‑lived series into a lasting cult favorite.

From Endor to Saturday Morning: The Animated World of the Ewoks

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Those cute, bear-like denizens of Endor, first introduced in Return of the Jedi, received their own show two years later (not to mention some new action figures…). The Ewoks had proven their continued popularity in the

Friday the 13th: The Series

Pitfall Gary

When I was in high school I worked at Pizza Hut, back when it was still good. On Friday nights I’d get home around 11 pm with my Meat Lovers Personal Pan pizza, grab a

When Teen Wolf Came to Saturday Mornings

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“I’m feelin’ hairy, and my teeth are mean,I got a weird complexion and I, I wanna scream!” A year after the big-screen version, Teen Wolf made its way to television as a cartoon. As in the film,

Fascinating Facts About Mr. T

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One of our favorite pop culture icons of the ’80s is Mr. T. The man has done a lot in his life, and we celebrate that by bringing you 12 things you may not know about him.

The Theory That Changes Everything About Television As You Know It

Mickey Yarber

Almost all of television takes place inside the mind of an autistic child. Or so this crazy St. Elsewhere theory would have you believe.

Remembering 3-2-1 Contact

Kevin Decent

Forty years later and still arguably the best theme song in the history of PBS. From a strange era in between glam rock and disco. In between men wearing short shorts and women wearing short

Battle Beasts: Small Figures and Big Battles

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“Fire burns Wood! Wood floats on Water! Water puts out Fire!” Battle Beasts finally gave us the answer to a question that has plagued mankind since the dawn of time: If animals were bred into