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MeTV Announces “A Very Merry MeTV” Holiday Programming Schedule

MeTV kicks off the season with “A Very Merry MeTV,” a holiday programming event packed with classic sitcoms, movies, animated specials and festive favorites from Thanksgiving through Christmas Day.

“The Second Wave” – How the Season 2 Opener Shook Up “War of the Worlds”

Ernest Dempsey

Reviewing the opening episode of the second season of “War of the Worlds” (1988 – 1990), a shocker that shook up the shows fans. “War of the Worlds” (1988 – 1990) became the series sequel

Gen X and the Golden Age of Halloween Specials

Mickey Yarber

Halloween once lived on TV schedules, not streaming menus, and every Gen X kid shared the thrill of racing home for those spooky October specials.

How Unsolved Mysteries Became the Most Haunting Show of the 80s and 90s

Mickey Yarber

Unsolved Mysteries mixed true crime and paranormal chills into unforgettable late‑night TV, creating a retro classic that still gives viewers the same eerie thrill today.

What Are the Themes of This Year’s Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror Special?

Walter King

This year’s Treehouse of Horror leans into retro scares as The Simpsons teams up with The Nightmare Before Christmas and spoofs classic horror favorites in a new trio of spooky stories.

What Made Talk Shows So Popular in the 90s?

Mickey Yarber

Talk shows exploded in the 90s because viewers craved real stories, big personalities, and unpredictable moments that turned daytime TV into a cultural phenomenon.

How David Letterman Landed on CBS: The Road to a 1993 Late Night Shake‑Up

Mickey Yarber

When The Late Show with David Letterman premiered on August 30, 1993, it felt like a seismic shift in late night television. Viewers tuned in to see Bill Murray dance across the stage, Billy Joel play the first

MeTV Announces October Lineup of Svengoolie Classic Horror Double Features

Walter King

MeTV kicks off a month of retro Halloween fun with Svengoolie, House of Svengoolie, and a lineup packed with classic horror and Oz specials.

All the Rivers Run – The Timeless Flow of Australian Romance

Ernest Dempsey

When American TV networks of the early ‘80s kept the viewers chilled and thrilled with action, sci-fi, and adventure shows (The Fall Guy, Knight Rider, V, etc), TV in Australia rekindled the nostalgic craving for

Disney Plus Ends Plans for Live Action Gargoyles Series

Walter King

A planned live action Gargoyles reboot for Disney Plus has been scrapped, though a new animated project may still be quietly taking shape.

The Story Behind the Birth of WCW Monday Nitro

Mickey Yarber

WCW Monday Nitro began as a bold idea inside Turner Broadcasting, a live Monday night show designed to challenge Raw and ignite one of wrestling’s most influential eras.

When the Wizard of Oz Was An Annual Event

Mickey Yarber

Before streaming, The Wizard of Oz wasn’t just a movie. It was a yearly event, a night when every kid gathered around the TV and stepped into Oz together.

MeTV to Honor Dolly Parton With Special Programming Today

Walter King

MeTV will honor Dolly Parton with a special tribute block on August 30, featuring a documentary and a Collector’s Call episode showcasing rare Dolly memorabilia.

RIP Tim Curry: Remembering a One of a Kind Icon

Mickey Yarber

Tim Curry’s passing marks the loss of one of pop culture’s most unforgettable talents, a performer whose voice, charm, and fearless creativity shaped generations of fans.

MeTV Celebrates the Legacy of Star Trek With Month‑Long Programming Event

Walter King

MeTV is turning September into a month‑long salute to the original Star Trek, spotlighting classic episodes, cast showcases, crossover adventures, and retrospective specials that celebrate six decades of voyages aboard the USS Enterprise.

Supermarket Sweep: When Grocery Shopping Became a Sport

Mickey Yarber

Supermarket Sweep turned grocery shopping into pure ’90s chaos, where sprinting for turkeys, giant bonuses, and overflowing carts made daytime TV feel absolutely electric.