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Home Alone at TRN Drive-In

TRN Drive-In returns with a screening of the 1990 film Home Alone! Guests for this episode will include Tim (@OldSchool80s), Stacey (@GeekyVixen) and hosted by Jason (@RD80s). Relive this timeless classic including facts and box office stats,

Home Alone: 45 Differences Between The Film and Script

Jason Gross

It is time once again to examine a script from one of my favorite films and reveal the differences between paper and screen. So far in this series, I’ve covered National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Planes,

VIDCAST: 1989 Sears Wishbook Christmas Catalog

Jason Gross

On our latest VIDCAST (video podcast), go on a shopping spree with us in the 1989 Sears Wishbook Christmas Catalog from TRN Podcast 026. Jason and Mickey along with special guest Chad from HorrorMovieBBQ.com choose

My Christmas Memories: 1982

OldSchool80s

As you should already know, I can’t get enough ’80s nostalgia the whole year, but Christmas is an especially nostalgic time for me. Here I share a personal photo snapshot that takes me back to My

The Gingerbread House Show: Santa with Muscles

Kevin Decent

Ho ho ho baby! It is Christmas eve morning. What better way to prepare for tomorrow’s festivities than with your favorite three wise men – The House Show trios tag team champions. We sat back

A Christmas Story: 41 Differences Between The Film and Script

Jason Gross

Some of the most gratifying articles I’ve written for The Retro Network have been those in the Film and Script Differences series. So far, I’ve covered National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.

A Brief History of the “24 Hours of A Christmas Story” Marathon

Jeff Sheldon

Growing up, there was not a Christmas movie I enjoyed more than “A Christmas Story.” I’ll admit, I had never even heard of the film before TBS began its annual “24 Hours of A Christmas Story”

A Christmas Story at TRN Drive-In

Jason Gross

TRN Drive-In returns with a special holiday screening of the 1983 film A Christmas Story! Guests for this episode will include Karen (@KarenFlieger8), Tim (@OldSchool80s), and hosted by Jason (@RD80s). Relive this timeless classic including

Showbiz Pizza vs. Garfield and The California Raisins

Karen Flieger

In December of 1987, CBS promoted the premieres of two brand new Christmas specials back to back. Usually, a tried and true classic would air before a new special, so we figured these must be

Christmas on Home Improvement

Jeff Sheldon

Recently, I’ve gotten back into watching some of the shows I loved growing up. “Home Improvement” was one of those shows my entire family enjoyed, and we made it a weekly staple to gather around

From Poem to Christmas Icon: The Story of Rudolph

Mickey Yarber

In 1939, with the depression still casting a shadow over sales and war worries depressing the general mood, executives at Montgomery Ward were looking for a special Christmas draw to lure shoppers. Traditional themes –

The Retro Network Christmas Special

Jason Gross

MERRY CHRISTMAS! The Retro Network Christmas Special marks the second time this year that shows across the network have come together to contribute to one special podcast. Jason of TRN Podcast is playing host (and

Retro Commercials: McDonald’s ‘Happy Holidays’ Ronald Ice Skating

OldSchool80s

I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

The Run In: Best Wrestling Christmas Gifts

Kevin Decent

Christmas is almost here and it’s time to reflect. On today’s episode of The Run In, your trios tag team champions reminisce over our favorite wrestling Christmas gifts over the years. There are gifts from

‘Santa Goes Downtown’: Michael J. Fox on Night Court

Jason Gross

Christmas came to Manhattan’s municipal court in an unorthodox way in January 1984. The evil twin of Alex P. Keaton appears in an early episode of Night Court and attempts to defraud Santa Claus himself.

‘Ziggy’s Gift’ Christmas Special from 1982

OldSchool80s

Ziggy’s Gift originally aired on December 1, 1982. It is an ’80s holiday TV special which I remember very well, but has sadly seemed to have gone by the wayside for many others. Hopefully you

TRN Podcast 072: 1990 JC Penney Christmas Catalog

Jason Gross

On this week’s TRN Podcast, we are gifting you a full-length Time Machine segment on the 1990 JC Penney Christmas Catalog. This week we are foregoing Recurrent Events to give you a full-length Time Machine