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Hulk Hogan's Rock n' Wrestling: Whatcha Gonna Do! Apr 22, 2020

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It's Hulk Hogan's Rock n' Wrestling, brother! This is a look back on not just the cartoon show, but the rise of the WWF, Hulk Hogan, and Hulkamania in the mid-80s.

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The Goonies - Movie Review Apr 18, 2020

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Today we are reviewing the 1985 classic, The Goonies. Produced by Steven Spielberg, and directed by Richard Donner, The Goonies is the story of the kids from the Goon Docks on a pirate treasure hunt of the famous One-Eyed Willie. We'll break down the movie, look at some behind-the-scenes stuff, and explore various themes throughout the movie such as courage, greed, and youth.

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Did The Nintendo R.O.B. Save The Video Game Industry? Apr 15, 2020

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The Nintendo R.O.B. or Robotic Operating Buddy was a robotic assistant for the NES that would play the games with you. The hype behind it was huge, but it turned out to be pretty lackluster. But this may not have been the point. Was the R.O.B used as a way to promote the NES as more of a "toy" compared to a "video game" which now had a bad name after the great Video Game Crash of 1983?

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Back To The Future - Movie Review Apr 11, 2020

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Today I'm doing a full review of the great Back to the Future. We'll do a breakdown of the plot, how it was made, some behind-the-scenes things, and some hidden things you didn't know. I'll also go over some of the themes and narratives that make this such an amazing movie.

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The Story Of Nerds Candy: Neeeeeeerd! Mar 25, 2020

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Nerds candy is the famous small, irregularly shaped, crunchy treat. Nerds first came out in 1983 but is not associated with anything to do with nerds or geeks. This is a look back on one of the most successful candies in history.

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Where's The Beef?!: The Story Of The Most Famous Catchphrase Ever Mar 18, 2020

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If you were around during 1983, you remember the famous "Where's The Beef?" commercial from Wendy's. This simple three-word phrase became a cultural juggernaut and made a star of actor Clara Peller. This is a look back on one of the most famous catchphrases of all time.

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Turbo Teen: Knight Rider Meets Transformers Mar 11, 2020

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Turbo Teen was a very short-lived Saturday morning cartoon from 1984 about a kid that could turn into a car. The success of Knight Rider influenced the show with the hope they could make a more kid-friendly version. This is a look back on a show that featured some of the best voice talent of the time and was given every chance to succeed - but didn't.

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Boglins: The Jim Henson Inspired Toy Mar 04, 2020

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You may or may not remember Boglins, but these were a series of small puppets that came out in the 80s. These high-quality toys were created by people who worked for Jim Henson on things like Fraggle Rock, The Muppet Show, and The Dark Crystal. The Boglins were movie-quality and a unique toy for creative kids that were one step away from Jim Henson.

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Small Wonder: A.I. in the 80s Feb 26, 2020

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Small Wonder was a science-fiction sitcom that started in 1985. It was based on a robot girl named VICKY who lived with the Lawson family under the guise she was their adopted "daughter." This is a look back on this very bizarre show, the technical nightmare it was to shoot, and how it was able to find an audience despite its shortcomings.

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Fun House: The Greatest Game Show Ever! Feb 19, 2020

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This is a look back on the greatest game show of the 80s - and possibly all-time - Fun House. Hosted by J.D. Roth, Fun House put two teams of kids together to compete in challenges and then run through the mythical Fun House. This is a look back on everything that went into making this memorable 80s game show.

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