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The Saturday Morning Magic of The Smurfs

The Smurfs turned quiet forest adventures into Saturday‑morning magic, a gentle blue world that shaped childhood long after louder shows like He‑Man and Thundercats faded, proving kindness could be just as thrilling as any battle.

Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes from the ’80s (and late ’70s)

OldSchool80s

Most of us who grew up during the ’70s and ’80s very likely have had the experience of wearing a Ben Cooper Halloween costume. You might not necessarily know them by the brand name, but

Some Smurfy Memories

Karen Flieger

Last week, Nickelodeon announced a CGI reboot of The Smurfs will be coming to their channel in early 2021. The original cartoon was an NBC Saturday morning staple from 1981 to 1989. I also remember