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How Butterball Became a Thanksgiving Tradition

Butterball grew from a simple idea into America’s go‑to Thanksgiving turkey, thanks to smart innovation, trusted quality, and the beloved Turkey Talk-Line that guides holiday cooks every year.

Why the Lions and Cowboys Play Every Thanksgiving

Mickey Yarber

Thanksgiving and NFL football have been intertwined for generations, creating a rhythm that feels as familiar as the smell of stuffing in the oven. For many families, the day isn’t complete without the sound of

WWF Survivor Series: The Birth of a Thanksgiving Tradition

Mickey Yarber

WWF’s first Survivor Series in 1987 was a bold and strategic move that reshaped the wrestling landscape. Conceived as a counter-programming tactic, it not only disrupted Jim Crockett Promotions’ Starrcade but also laid the foundation

Thanksgiving on Roseanne

Jeff Sheldon

The holiday season was often a significant event on the classic sitcom “Roseanne.” Roseanne is probably best known for their annual Halloween celebration, but Thanksgiving was highlighted in most seasons since family and togetherness are

The Early Years of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Mickey Yarber

Every year on Thanksgiving morning, while countless turkeys are roasting in the oven, over 3 million people bundle up and line the streets of New York to watch the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In

Cheers ‘Thanksgiving Orphans’ Episode

OldSchool80s

Cheers began back in 1982 and ran for 11 seasons and 275 episodes. One of my favorite episodes of the sitcom (and quite possibly of any sitcom) is the one that aired on Thanksgiving evening

Home for the Holidays: Another Thanksgiving Movie

Stacey

When thinking about Thanksgiving movies, the one that always comes to most people’s minds is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. I love that movie, but there’s one that I have grown to love just a little

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: 47 Differences Between The Film and Script

Jason Gross

Last November, we debuted the TRN Drive-In podcast series to review movies. Our inaugural show hosted by Mickey and Jason screened Planes, Trains, and Automobiles at TRN Drive-In. The format of the show made it

Thanksgiving on Home Improvement

Jeff Sheldon

The holiday season was often an important event on “Home Improvement.” Halloween and Christmas were the most significant holidays on the show. However, Tim Taylor made sure Thanksgiving was a giant feast and time to

The (not so obvious) Thanksgiving TV episodes

Pitfall Gary

As I was shoveling the foot and half of snow in my driveway this week and trying not to freeze to death my thoughts wandered to the Thanksgiving shows I like to watch. While there

When the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Doesn’t Go As Planned

Jeff Sheldon

The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is usually filled with wonder and excitement. But, sometimes things can go awry.