Going retro is a trend that seems to be happening with greater frequency. We’ve always had a culture that loves to look to the past, but today every business and brand with a heritage hopes they can ride a wave of nostalgia. Vehicles like the Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger are trying to recall their heyday….
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The other night I was scrolling through the TV channels and found something I hadn’t seen in decades. It was the legendary Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. For a couple of years, in the late 60s and early 70s, it was the #1 show in America. So, we stopped and watched. And I was stunned…
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I have long been fascinated with trends and fads. How do we determine when a trend becomes a fad and visa versa? One of the biggest fashion trends of the 1980s, the Members Only jacket is coming back. And that has me asking so many more questions…
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If you’re a Baby Boomer, Bozo the Clown was likely a big part of your life. There were many versions of the famous clown. But the one that youngsters watched on Chicago’s WGN is most famous. He’s been gone for quite a while but could be making a comeback. And it’s all thanks to a…
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If you grew up in the 70s or 80s, you probably read the kids magazine, Dynamite. I had forgotten all about this pop-culture treasure. But a friend of mine recently posted a picture of it on Facebook, and the memories came flooding back. It was probably the first subscription to a magazine I ever had……
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The times, they are a-changing. That’s a phrase that is always true. So many things that were once popular seem foreign today. I was watching an old TV show, and they mentioned all the cards and letters they’d received. Wow! Since everyone started using email, there are no more cards or letters. And in a…
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Like many people, I grew up watching professional wrestling on TV. But, as I got older, I didn’t keep up. But recently, I found out the I could watch classic matches from the 1980s on Peacock. So, of course, I’m currently traveling down memory lane…
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Like many, I spent a lot of time in my younger days watching MTV. It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 40 years since its debut. The other night I was watching some old videos on MTV Classic, and I finally realized something. Most of the videos we loved in the 80s were pretty cheesy……
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I sometimes get upset about silly things. I just read where Arby’s is removing one of my favorites from their menu, potato cakes. Honestly, I know that’s this isn’t a big deal, but Arby’s holds a very nostalgic place in my world. Perhaps that explains a lot…
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The world of television seems to be feeling very nostalgic these days. TV shows like ‘Saved By The Bell’ and ‘Punky Brewster’ are both making a comeback. MTV’s The Real World’ is another show that’s coming back. So, if you ever wondered about those seven strangers…
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