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Whatever Happened to Marc Summers?

For kids who grew up in the 1980s and early 1990s, Marc Summers was one of the most familiar faces on television. He was the energetic, quick talking host of Nickelodeon’s Double Dare, the messy,

Fascinating Facts About Mr. Wizard

Mickey Yarber

Long before Bill Nye donned a bow tie or the MythBusters blew things up for science, there was Don Herbert, better known as Mr. Wizard, the calm, curious, and endlessly inventive host who brought science

Fascinating Facts About Nick At Nite

Mickey Yarber

If you grew up in the late ’80s or ’90s, chances are your bedtime routine included brushing your teeth, grabbing a snack, and falling asleep to the soothing glow of Nick at Nite. With its

The Retro Resurgence Podcast – Episode 22 | Memorable Dance Scenes in Film 1970s-2020s.

Chad Droze

We’re back from our mini Summer break. Refreshed and Rejuvenated, the guys discuss what they did on their break, and get into a fun discussion about their favorite Dance Scenes and Montages in film. We

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

Mickey Yarber

“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

Nickelodeon’s Super Toy Run

Jeff Sheldon

Like a lot of kids who grew up before the creation of the internet, I spent a lot of my free time daydreaming. One of my recurring daydreams involved myself, a shopping cart, and 5

A Dive into the World of Bikini Bottom

The Retro Network

If you find yourself humming along to the tune ‘Who Lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea?’ or can’t help but laugh when Bikini Bottom is mentioned, it’s clear that SpongeBob SquarePants is a show

Count Duckula: The Funniest Fowl in Transylvania

Mickey Yarber

Count Duckula was a centuries-old vampire who also happened to be a duck. While trying to revive him, the Count’s assistant Igor accidentally injected him with ketchup instead of blood. This mishap resulted in the

History of Nickelodeon Part 2: June 1984

Karen Flieger

In June of 1984, Nickelodeon saw its first major transition. Cy Schneider, the network’s original president retired. His successor would change Nickelodeon’s direction from parent approved to “kid” focused. Not “young people”-focused, not “child-focused” KID-focused.

History of Nickelodeon Part 1: Pinwheel 1983

Karen Flieger

Before Nickelodeon became the Nickelodeon 80’s kids know and love, it was called C3 or “The Pinwheel Channel”. It was part of an experiment from Warner Amex called Qube and was first tested in Columbus,

Back to the Campfire: Revisiting Are You Afraid of the Dark

Mickey Yarber

Are You Afraid of the Dark? turned simple campfire tales into unforgettable ’90s chills, blending kid‑friendly scares with cozy nostalgia. The Midnight Society’s stories still glow in memory, proving that the best frights were always shared in the dark.