#The80s
Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff
97 Facts About Generation X
The generation born between 1965 and 1980 loves nostalgia, has a ton of student debt, and hates cooking.
Entertainment | Entertainment
The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1980s
The decade of excess was all about blockbusters like 'Top Gun' and franchises like 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones.' Which sounds familiar.
History | History
Viral Photo of Chernobyl Taken 14 Hours After Nuclear Meltdown
The first photo of the Chernobyl disaster taken 14 hours after the nuclear catastrophe went viral yesterday along with its fascinating story.
Music | Music
10 of the Most Valuable Cassette Tapes From the ‘80s and ‘90s
Calling all Gen Xers and elder millennials: Those old copies of Pearl Jam’s “Ten” could you earn you a bundle.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
The 10 Best Neo-Noir Movies of the 1980s
From Blue Velvet to Blade Runner, these 10 neo-noir movies are the very best of the 1980s.
Science & Technology | Tech
Three 80s Technologies That Transformed Modern Audio Production
It’s hard to overestimate the effect some innovations have had on modern
audio production. Here are three that have gone from once held studio
wishes to commonplace tech in our every day work.
Music | Music
Relive MTV's First Two Hours on the Air in Real Time
MTV launched at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981. Now you can relive the first two hours of the music network's existence.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
When ‘Voltron’ Ruled the ’80s
The cartoon from Japan was perfect for an American audience--so long as producers edited out all the beheadings.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
Beloved L.A. video store Vidiots set to reopen in June with bar, theater - CBS Los Angeles
The store closed in 2017, but is set to return after a number of celebrities assisted in fundraising efforts, including Aubrey Plaza, Elijah Wood and Patton Oswalt.
Music | Music
10 albums from the 1980s that changed rock history
The '70s might have been when rock came into its own, but the genre underwent a sea change when these albums came out.
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Downsizing: The Shrinky Dinks Phenomenon of the ’70s and ’80s
In 1973 Wisconsin, two Cub Scout leaders discovered a neat trick involving heated plastic. A classic toy was born.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
TNG Was Syndicated Because No TV Network Wanted Star Trek
TNG’s success changed syndication for the better.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
VHS Resurrection: Why Some Tapes Are Selling for Thousands
The seemingly archaic piece of physical media is making a comeback. Here's why some tapes are currently selling for thousands.
News | News
NASA's fatal Challenger launch still echoes through the agency today
NASA administrator James Beggs implored the agency to stop the launch of space shuttle Challenger. A day later, seven astronauts lost their lives.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Yes, 'Night Court' Fans—Night Court Actually Exists: The Real Court That Inspired ’Night Court’
Harried judges in Manhattan and elsewhere hear cases into the early morning hours, including allegations of cleaver attacks.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Kirstie Alley Dead: Star of Cheers Dies at 71
The actress' death was confirmed on her Instagram Monday evening
Entertainment | Entertainment
‘Die Hard’ actor, UNLV professor Clarence Gilyard dies
Clarence Gilyard, a UNLV film professor, was famous for his role as computer-terror expert Theo in “Die Hard.”
Entertainment | Entertainment
10 Great ’80s Comedies You Can Stream Right Now
From Tom Hanks to Rick Moranis, you can find some of the most popular comedic stars of the ’80s on the streaming services of the 2020s.
Entertainment | Movies
See What Remains of the Lost, 3.5-Hour Cut of ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’
John Hughes speculated that the original cut of ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ is lost for good, but you can find remnants of it if you know where to look.
Entertainment | Movies
15 Fun Facts About ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’
John Hughes’s own hellish trip from New York City to Chicago inspired ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles,’ the 1987 Thanksgiving classic starring Steve Martin and John Candy.
Humor | Humor
15 Funny Gen X Memes That Captures The Gen X Life
There are a lot of things that make Gen X unique, and one of those things is their sense of humor. Sit back and enjoy these Gen X Memes
Music | Music
20 underrated bands from the 1980s
Perhaps they resided in the shadow of someone else within a genre, or maybe there was a lack of mainstream appreciation. Maybe they were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. That could have been the case during the 1980s for these 20 bands.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd reunited for a Back To The Future panel at NYCC
Embracing frequently, Fox and Lloyd discussed their first meetings, the Back To The Future musical, and their decades-long appreciation for each other
Entertainment | Movies
How the 1980s Became the Golden Age of Spoof Movies (And Why It Couldn’t Last)
The arrival of blockbuster movies like 'Jaws' and 'Star Wars' and the rise of the home video era allowed '80s comedies like 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun' to define the spoof genre like no films before them ever could.
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
Roger E. Mosley, 'Magnum, P.I.' star, dies at 83 after a car crash
Actor Roger E. Mosley, best known for his role as the helicopter pilot Theodore "TC" Calvin on the 1980s hit show "Magnum, P.I.," died Sunday, his daughter announced. He was 83.
Entertainment | Entertainment
12 Facts About John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'
Director John Carpenter set the standard for dystopian cinema with the classic 1981 flick 'Escape from New York.'
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
How the Sony Walkman changed everything
The Sony Walkman precipitated the rise of MP3 and audio players that allow us to revel in our own private auditory worlds.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars & Motorcycles
The Legendary Ferrari Daytona From Miami Vice Wasn't A Ferrari At All
Ferraris are rare and expensive, so Universal Studios had to improvise while filming its iconic 80's show, "Miami Vice."
Entertainment | Entertainment
‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Sequel Set With Rob Reiner Returning
Stars Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer will also return.
Music | Music
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran Release the Masterful 'Rio'
Duran Duran released 'Rio' in May 1982.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
How 1982 changed movies—and moviegoers' sense of summer—forever
Packed with essential films like E.T., Star Trek II, Blade Runner, and Tron, one legendary season transformed audience expectations and Hollywood itself
Entertainment | Movies
The Best Neo-Noir Movies of the 1980s
Noir made a comeback of sorts in the '80s, and these are some of the most hard-boiled, brilliant noir movies of the decade.
Entertainment | Film
15 Quick Facts About 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'
Get to know the 1982 teen comedy on a deeper level.
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Was Daniel LaRusso The Real Bully In The Karate Kid?
While many fans identify Johnny Lawrence as the bully in the original Karate Kid trilogy, was Daniel LaRusso really that innocent?
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
Here Are The Most Beautiful Classics Of The '80s That Went Totally Unnoticed
While some '80s cars such as the Lamborghini Countach stood out to define the era, plenty of cool ones completely slipped under the radar.
Entertainment | Movies
Daniel Radcliffe Is Playing "Weird" Al Yankovic in a New Biopic | Mental Floss
The Roku Original movie will apparently hold nothing back and depict Yankovic's 'famously depraved lifestyle.'
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars & Motorcycles
The 19 Most Memorable Cars of the 1970s and 1980s
With the good, the bad and the ugly all accounted for, these cars from the 1970s and '80s are burned into our minds.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Calling All Gen Xers: The Illinois State Museum Wants Your Help Curating a New Generation X Exhibit
If you were born during the Gen X years—1965 to 1980—the Illinois State Museum might feature your old Trapper Keeper.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Tom Hanks bids a silly, tearful farewell to pal Peter Scolari on Jimmy Kimmel Live
The Finch star paid emotional tribute to his Bosom Buddies buddy Scolari
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Peter Scolari, ‘Bosom Buddies’ and ‘Newhart’ actor, dead at 66
His passing was confirmed by his manager, Ellen Lubin Sanitsky, to Fox News on Friday.
Music | Music
Tom Jones Covers Talking Heads "Burning Down the House"--and Burns Down the House (1999)
It was supposedly “the album that finally obliterates the thin line separating arty white pop music and deep black funk,” as David Fricke wrote on the release of Talking Heads’ Speaking in Tongues.
Music | Music News
'Undercover': The Rolling Stones' Dark, Exhilarating Entry Of 1983
Nineteen years, 17 UK studio albums. That was the scorecard for the Stones in November 1983, as they released their new 'Undercover' set.
Entertainment | Celebrities!
Michael J. Fox plans ‘second retirement’ as health declines. More revelations from his book
In "No Time Like the Future," Michael J. Fox opens up about the progression of his Parkinson's disease, painful moments and his message of hope.
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
Retro cassette players for people who like it old-school
Cassette tapes are making a comeback, probably because you can’t beat them for making a mixtape or recording the weird things you hear on the radio.
Entertainment | Entertainment
THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Back to the Future' 35 years later
The first "Back to the Future" movie first hit theaters in July 1985, and starred Michael J. Fox as a teenager who travels back in time.
Music | Music
Summer Soundtrack: 20 Great Songs From the Ultimate '80s Movies
As familiar—even iconic—as many 1980s movies have become in audiences’ minds, there are always a handful that get overlooked, or thankfully rediscovered, thanks to re-releases and anniversaries.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
Casio Is Releasing a Retro-Style, NASA-Themed G-Shock Watch
Just because you’re not headed to the Moon doesn’t mean you can’t flaunt your passion for space exploration.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Back to the Future Screenwriter Weighs in on One of the Film’s Most Notorious Plot Holes | Mental Floss
The fact that Marty's parents don't recognize him at the end of the 'Back to the Future' has been bugging fans for years. But according to the screenwriter, this isn't a plot hole.
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
Take a Look: LeVar Burton Will Livestream Readings on Twitter
The former 'Star Trek' star and 'Reading Rainbow' host is taking his popular podcast, 'LeVar Burton Reads,' to Twitter.
Entertainment | Entertainment
7 Things That Don’t Make Sense About Die Hard
I begrudgingly have to admit that, while it is widely considered the finest film in the action genre, Die Hard is not perfect. The 1988 box office smash, which had explosive results for Bruce Willis’ career...
Entertainment | Entertainment
Do Yourself A Favor And Watch David Byrne's Two Stunning SNL Performances
David Byrne performed Talking Heads’ Once in a Lifetime and Toe Jam during Saturday Night Live, hosted by John Mulaney.
Music | Music
The Violent Shootout That Led to Daryl Hall and John Oates Joining Forces
One of the biggest duos in pop music history, Daryl Hall and John Oates first encountered one another during a dance hall riot in 1967 Philadelphia.
Music | Music
Huey Lewis & the News Debuts 'Her Love Is Killin' Me' Video on 'Kimmel'
The video features appearances by Michael Keaton, Jimmy Buffett and Brandon Flowers
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
18 Foods And Drinks From Your Childhood That Just Vanished Without You Even Noticing
Where'd you go? I miss you so. Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Quentin Tarantino: I owe my career to 'The Golden Girls'
The classic 1980s sitcom "The Golden Girls" is legendary for the hilarious antics of Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia. But what about director Quentin Tarantino?
Entertainment | Entertainment
Eddie Money Dead: ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ Singer Was 70 – Variety
Eddie Money, the prolific hitmaker whose songs "Baby Hold On" and "Two Tickets to Paradise" soundtracked the 1980s, has died. He was 70.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Welcome to the Party, Pal: A Die Hard Board Game Exists
John McClane got a machine gun, and now he has a board game. The 1988 action film 'Die Hard' is getting the tabletop game treatment.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
These Vintage Diet and Food Ads From the 80s and 90s Will Actually Shock You
We rounded up the most shocking food and diet ads from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, so you can see what food trends we’re so glad we put on ice.
Music | Audio Equipment: SO Cool!
Don’t sneer at this Bluetooth-enabled Walkman clone
Back to the future
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
Eggo waffles take a trip back to the 80s for Stranger Things season three | The Drum
Eggo frozen waffles, the preferred treat of Stranger Things’ Eleven character, are channeling the 80s with retro ads in the lead up to season three of the Netflix series.
Entertainment | Entertainment
A 'Spenser: For Hire' reboot is coming with Mark Wahlberg
Spenser and Hawk are coming back to small screens soon.
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Remember When You Could Call the Time?
You still can, and thousands of people do it every day.
Music | Music
The English Beat's Ranking Roger Dies At 56 | Billboard
The English Beat and General Public vocalist Ranking Roger --real name Roger Charlery-- has passed away at the age of 56 after a battle with cancer.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Good news, would-be game show masterminds: ABC is bringing back Press Your Luck
30 years after it originally went off the air, syndicated game show mainstay Press Your Luck is mostly known for two things: Its irritating, cash-gobbling, Noid wannabe mascot The Whammy, and Michael Larson, the guy who set a long-standing record for game
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Jan-Michael Vincent Dead: 'Airwolf,' 'The Mechanic' Star Was 73 | Hollywood Reporter
Jan-Michael Vincent, who starred in such action fare as 'The Mechanic,' 'White Line Fever' and TV's 'Airwolf' before a raft of personal problems and illness sent him on a downward spiral, has died. He was 73.
Music | Music
The 200 Best Albums of the 1980s | Pitchfork
Kate Bush, N.W.A., Brian Eno, Madonna, Prince, and the other icons who defined a decade
News | The News
David Horowitz, Legendary Consumer Journalist, Dies at 81
Longtime consumer journalist David Horowitz passed away at age 81, his wife told NBC4.
Music | Music
The Cure Hint at New Album, Share 2019 Tour Dates
In addition to announcing new tour dates, The Cure also said that they're finishing up work on their first new album in over a decade.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
When WWF Wrestling Figures Ruled the '80s | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Music | Music
Two new reissues of the Cars' landmark albums capture a band for whom precision was everything.
An anomic interzone at the nexus of disco and new wave, 1981 needed the Cars more than ever.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Night Court Actor Harry Anderson Dead at 65
Actor Harry Anderson was found in his North Carolina home, dead at the age of 65. He was most famous for his roles in Night Court, Cheers, and Dave’s World.
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
They're demolishing the house where Hawaii Five-O's final showdown went down
The house that Jack Lord built is coming down.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
The Overwhelming Emotion of Hearing Toto’s “Africa” Remixed to Sound Like It’s Playing in an Empty Mall | The Ne
Jia Tolentino writes that editing a song to sound like it’s coming from a specific space—such as “Africa,” by Toto, as if it were playing in a mall—fights against the digital isolation of our times.
Entertainment | Entertainment
When The Day After Terrorized 100 Million Viewers With a Vision of Nuclear War | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Music | Music
Back to the ’80s | My Rick Springfield crush
Oh, how I wish I was in Florida preparing to embark on a trip back to that totally tubular time of the 1980s. Yes, the '80s cruise that we heard about last year starts this weekend, with none other than Rick Springfield as its captain. Or host. Let's go w
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff
Whatever Happened to Generation X?
As they head into middle age, the “slacker” generation of Philadelphians — sandwiched between the never-say-die boomers and the all-about-us millennials — is feeling overlooked, overworked and overwhelmed. But their chill, pragmatic approach to li
Music | Music
The Three Members Of The Smiths Not Named Morrissey Or Marr Teased A New Collaboration
Drummer Mike Joyce took to social media to share an image of his name aligned with bassist Andy Rourke and guitarist Craig Gannon.
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
Tom Selleck pays tribute to his 'Magnum, P.I.' costar John Hillerman
The actor honors the grand side of "The Great Hildini."
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Apple’s big jump into original content will start with Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories - The Verge
Cupertino starts with the biggest name there is
Entertainment | Entertainment
About that one time Quentin Taratino played Elvis on 'The Golden Girls'
It was almost as weird as the Elvis-themed Twilight Zone episode written by George R.R. Martin.
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
12 Fast Facts About ‘Magnum, P.I.’ | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Music | Music
Prince's Epic 'Purple Rain' Tour: An Oral History - Rolling Stone
Members of the Revolution look back on Prince's massive, awe-inspiring 'Purple Rain' tour in our exclusive oral history.
Music | Music
The YouTube generation is listening to . . . cassettes? - The Boston Globe
Today’s young music fans are used to getting what they want to hear anytime anywhere, and their tastes are algorithm-assisted. It’s 2017, and your Sony Walkman needs new batteries. Why? Because cassettes are back.
Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT
Deleted Scenes From the Original 'Ghostbusters' Have Been Found
The scene involves Ray's peculiar run-in with an amorous ghost.
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
It's Finally Time for the Chevrolet Fiero
If there's going to be a mid-engined Corvette, there should be an accessible Chevrolet with the same layout.
Entertainment | Entertainment
A Stylish Supercut of Dance Scenes From '80s Movies
The supercut is an infectious celebration of some of the most iconic dance scenes in 1980s movies.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
See Photographer Dafydd Jones's Party Photos From the 80s and 90s | Vanity Fair
Jones recently decided to go back through his archive and reprint photos taken for *Tatler* and *Vanity Fair.*
Music | Music
‘Hard to Hold’: 32 years ago | My Rick Springfield crush
Rick Springfield's film debut "Hard to Hold" came out 32 years ago today. I'm pretty sure I know what was on my 14-year-old mind that day. Today we have access to so many interviews via the Internet, but in those days, it was all about the teen
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Growing up in arcades: 1979-1989
Goddamn, do these photos bring back memories! I mean, this is exactly what it looked like in the ‘70s and ‘80s hanging out at arcades. I never really played the games back then as I wasn’t very good at them, but I did hang out wit
Music | Music
Caught On Tape: Stevie Ray Vaughan Rehearses “Let’s Dance” With David Bowie | Society Of Rock
Serious Moonlight Tour Rehearsals, 1983 Despite David Bowie's generous offer to take him on tour, in 1983 Texas blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan declined the offer just before the start of Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour in pursuit of his own interests. Ste
Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like
'Pretty in Pink' to Return to Theaters for 30th Anniversary
Re-release will contain bonus footage, including cast discussing alternate ending
Entertainment | Television/Film/Books
"The Doors" Sing "Reading Rainbow" Theme (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon)
The legendary Jim Morrison (Jimmy Fallon) and The Doors stopped by 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' to cover the
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Will Following Advice From a 1988 Book On Fads Make Me a Millionaire?
Like a good fad, good advice is timeless.
Music | Music
Rick Springfield fandom in the 1980s vs. today | My Rick Springfield crush
Here are some memories from being a teenage Rick Springfield fan in the 1980s: Checking the magazine stand at the neighborhood drugstore to see if the current issue of Tiger Beat, 16 Magazine or Bop was there so I could add another Rick Springfield post
Music | Music
Yes, so much more than 'Jessie's Girl'
There was a great article circulating online this week, which basically said what Rick Springfield fans have known for years, he's really talented and there's so much more to him than
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
This Karate Kid video argues Daniel LaRusso is the movie's villain | EW.com
If you thought the hero of the 1984 film The Karate Kid was Daniel LaRusso, think again. A new video argues that Daniel (Ralph Macchio) is actually the film’s top bully, a “violent sociopath who moves to a California town and begins tormenting a local
Music | Music
‘True story’ behind ‘Jessie’s Girl’ | My Rick Springfield crush
When MTV debuted 34 years ago - on Aug. 1, 1981 - "Jessie's Girl" was the No. 1 song in the country. And for 34 years, music fans everywhere have wondered - "Was there really a Jessie's girl?" This week, Jimmy Kimmel unearthed never-b
Music | Music
30 days till showtime | My Rick Springfield Crush
In 30 days, Rick Springfield will appear on the big screen in his first feature film since “Hard to Hold” in 1984. His film debut didn’t get very good reviews, but at age 14, I didn’t care about things like that – it was Rick Springfield on the big screen and (giggle, giggle) you got to see almost all of him. Plus you got to listen to his newest songs.
Music | Music
A new look for Rick Springfield | My Rick Springfield crush
Last week there was a paparazzi photo posted on Twitter of Rick Springfield "shopping in Beverly Hills." It didn't really look like he was shopping, as he only had his phone in one hand and his keys in the other but that was how it was portraye
Music | Music
The 15 Struggles Of Being A Music Fan In The '80s
The '80s weren't all perms and Rubik's Cubes. So take off the rose-colored aviators and get real ...
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
Jimmy Fallon Went to Bayside High with "Saved By The Bell" Cast - YouTube
While in L.A., Jimmy reminisces about his time at Bayside High with the gang from "Saved By The Bell." Subscribe NOW to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallo...
Gaming | Gaming
11 Fascinating Facts About Space Invaders
Space Invaders was a flop on its release, and in its early version, had you shooting at planes and people instead...
Miscellaneous | Chicago Events
'Dear John Hughes' coming to Chicago, a show celebrating his movies
A multi-media, concert-style show designed to celebrate the movies of the late John Hughes — including such nostalgic titles as “Sixteen Candles,” “The Breakfast Club,” “Weird Science,”
Science & Technology | Tech
Sony is trying to make the Walkman cool again
Sony's latest take on its classic music player, the ZX2, supports high-resolution audio playback, and is Wi-Fi-, Bluetooth- and NFC-enabled.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Netflix Releasing a New Original Movie Starring… Pee-Wee Herman?
You’re reading that title correctly, we can confirm that an upcoming Netflix original will be a rehash of the 80s children’s show Pee-Wee Herman as a feature film.
Gaming | Gaming
A young boy plays through video game history - Boing Boing
At The Message, BB pal Andy Baio wrote a fantastic piece about the experiment he is running with his ten-year-old son: What happens when a 21st-century kid plays through video game history in chronological order?
Miscellaneous | I Like This
1989, America's malls: The places where nothing — and everything — has changed
In 1989, Michael Galinsky, then a 20-year-old student, took a month to traverse the U.S. Everywhere he went, he documented the same place: the shopping mall. The results are now an archive of a vanished world, simultaneously familiar and foreign, trivial and full of meaning.
Humor | Humor
Kevin Bacon Explains the '80s to Millennials
Awesomeness: Kevin Bacon Explains the '80s to Millennials! Kids today man.
Humor | Humor
Teenagers Just Can't Figure Out the Original NES | Mental Floss
Video game technology has come a long way since the Nintendo Entertainment System debuted in the 1980s, so it's no surprise that the teenagers examining the device in the Fine Brothers' latest React video are kind of bemused by the device. "Is this a projector?" one asks. Game of Thrones' Maise Williams thinks it might be a video player; another guesses that it's a Gameboy 1. "I've played with a PlayStation 2," one girl notes, "but this is as old as it gets for me!"
Gaming | Gaming
Chubby Checker's Lost "Dig Dug" Atari Commercial | Mental Floss
In 1982, Chubby Checker recorded a song about Dig Dug, the classic Atari game.
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
The '80s - Los Angeles magazine
How the 1984 summer Olympics and pop and punk and rap and Melrose Avenue could all happen in one city
Music | Music
U2's 'Bad' Break: 12 Minutes at Live Aid That Made the Band's Career
The complete story behind the historic performance, 29 years ago this week
Miscellaneous | Other Stuff!
8 Items from the 1985 Montgomery Ward’s Catalog We Wish Were Still for Sale
It is true that some of these things can still be found, either old and faded on eBay or earnestly reproduced on specialty sites like The Vermont Country Store. But these products and deserve more; they have timeless appeal that would suit our 21st centur
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
What Old Sharper Image Catalogs Tell Us About American Life in the '80s
These products were all sold in Sharper Image catalogs in the late '80s. Even the fake cellphone antenna.