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Back to SearchAn Everything 80s Halloween Special!
Welcome to a 1980s Halloween Spooktacular! This is the day when we celebrate Halloween and the 80s all rolled into one. So here's what we're going to…
5 years, 7 months ago
What Were the Best-Selling Toys From 1980-1989?
We were pretty spoiled in the 80s. There were so many monumental toys that came out, that it was hard to keep up with it all. In this episode, I'm lo…
5 years, 7 months ago
What Was the #1 Song From 1980-1989?
Today, we're diving back into the Billboard charts to look at which song was number one each year from 1980 to 1989. These days, it's hard to determi…
5 years, 7 months ago
"I Love New York:" The Story of the Most Famous Tourism Slogan Ever
It seems bizarre to think, but there was a time when tourists stayed away from New York City. Coming out of the 70s, and into the early 80s, New York…
5 years, 8 months ago
The Great Muppet Caper: Was This Jim Henson's Best Work?
Jim Henson has made a lot of beloved content, but was 1981's "The Great Muppet Caper" his very best? This is a look back on the only muppet movie Hen…
5 years, 8 months ago
How the Boombox Forever Changed Music
The boombox, or Ghetto Blaster, was a symbolic part of the 1980s. Not only was it a way to take a party everywhere you went, but it also gave rise to…
5 years, 8 months ago
Follow That Bird: Did Sesame Street Go too Far With This Movie?
Follow That Bird is a movie released by Sesame Street and Jim Henson Productions in 1985. It tells the story of Big Bird leaving Sesame Street to go …
5 years, 9 months ago
The Astounding Success of Pac-Man
It can't be understated what a phenomenon Pac-Man was. This billion-dollar arcade game led to a massive amount of merchandise, along with the very fi…
5 years, 9 months ago
The Surprisingly Interesting Story of Chicken McNuggets
In 1981, McDonald's introduced the world to one of the most popular fast food items ever: Chicken McNuggets. This is a look back on the item that cau…
5 years, 9 months ago
The Rise & Fall of the Kodak Company
In the 80s, there was no bigger thrill than picking up your photos from the developer. Those days are long gone, but photography has moved into a new…
5 years, 9 months ago