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When Ralston Ruled the Cereal Aisle

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

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.

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

’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

5 Best Comic Book Events of the 90’s

Adam Pope

It’s a known fact that comic books in the 1990’s were celebrated more for the artists drawing them, than any groundbreaking storytelling within. Though it was an era where a foil-embossed or hologram sticker cover

Fascinating Facts About the Movie Independence Day

Mickey Yarber

Twenty five years ago, Independence Day was released in theaters and a new modern classic was born. Even though most everyone who visits The Retro Network has likely seen the film, there may be some

The Wild and Wonderful Chaos of American Gladiators

Mickey Yarber

American Gladiators turned weekend TV into a loud, colorful spectacle where everyday contenders faced larger‑than‑life warriors. Equal parts athleticism and pure ’90s chaos, the series remains a wildly entertaining slice of retro competition culture.

Looking Back at Captain N: The Game Master

Adam Pope

2019 marks the 30th anniversary of NBC pushing the start button on the Nintendo series, Captain N: The Game Master as part of their Saturday Morning lineup.

Weekday Morning Cartoons of the 90’s

Adam Pope

When 90s rolled around, there was another special time to watch cartoons that has always stuck out in my mind. Saturday Morning Cartoons always get the glory, but I think it’s time to give Weekday Morning Cartoons of the 90s their due.

The History of Crystal Pepsi

Jeff Sheldon

“It could have been more than just a novelty.”-David Novak, creator of Crystal Pepsi During the 90s, we were introduced to many new and exciting products. Back then, large corporations were more willing to take

A Day in the Life of a 90s Kid

Mickey Yarber

There were so many great things that made the ’90s memorable and fun to grow up in. But since there were so many memorable things, we took them for granted, and rarely “stopped to smell

“Dinner & A Movie” on TBS

Jeff Sheldon

“Beans and Cornbread had a fight… Beans knocked Cornbread out of sight!” All Elite Wrestling (AEW), the main competitor to WWE and preferred wrestling brand of yours truly, announced on January 5th, 2022, the company

15 Totally Awesome 90s Infomercials

Jeff Sheldon

I think it’s been pretty well established that I think of the 90s as the best decade. I think it’s also been pretty well established that I watched A LOT of television during that time.

The Story of McDonald’s McJordan Special

Mickey Yarber

McDonald’s has a long history of creating special, limited-time, menu items. Some have gone on to great success like the McRib. Others have been short-lived like McPizza. Most of their special offerings have been available

The George Foreman Grill

Jeff Sheldon

Do you remember the George Foreman Grill? I had one of these babies in my college dorm room, and even though it was against the rules, this little baby grilled me up a piece of

RollerJam: Pro Wrestling on Wheels

Jeff Sheldon

RollerJam brought pro‑wrestling theatrics to the banked track, reviving roller derby in the late ’90s with hard hits, big personalities, and storylines that made every episode feel like a collision of sports, spectacle, and pure adrenaline.