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ET: The Movie That Stayed at Number One for 11 Years
Steven Spielberg was extremely nervous... this was the most personal project he had ever created, and he wondered if he had made a huge mistake. That project was E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, a movie that, at its core, is about a child deali
10 Pranks & Hoaxes That Fooled the Entire 1980s
Before the internet could fact-check anything, the 1980s were a golden age for famous hoaxes, pranks, and April Fool's jokes. And a lot of people fell for them. Today, we look back at 10 notable 1980s pranks and hoaxes that range from very
Exxon Valdez: The Neverending Damage
It should have been just another regular journey... but in the early morning hours of March 24th, 1989, the Exxon Valdez was about to embark on a fateful voyage This is a look back on the accident that not only decimated the Alaskan coastli
29 Things You Missed in Back to the Future 2
It had been an agonizing four long years... but finally came one of the most highly anticipated sequels of all time. After Back to the Future became a massive hit in the summer of 1985, everyone wanted to see what would happen next. In Nove
The Rise & Fall of Radio Shack
Before Amazon, before Best Buy, there was Radio Shack--and in the 1980s, it was your one-stop shop for all things electronics. Today, we look at the origins of the company--which go back to the early 19th century--then witness its rise thro
When Cassette Tapes Ruled the 80s
Cassette tapes defined 1980s music. Not only did they give rise to the Walkman and Boombox, but also the art of making a mix tape. Today, we look back on the creation that not only changed music and tech but also pop culture itself. From re
How Star Search Changed TV Forever
We live in an era where talent competition shows are a dime a dozen on TV. But in the early 80s, that wasn't exactly the case. Star Search was going to change all that, and in the process, it would change TV forever... Today, we go back to
Eddie the Eagle: The Remarkable Story of a True Underdog
With his bright pink goggles and trademark thick glasses, Eddie the Eagle was hard to miss when he hit the ski jump at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. But it was a miracle he even got there. After sleeping in his car and scrounging gar
The Miracle on Ice
Death, taxes, and the Soviets defeating everyone in international hockey games. Heading into the 1980s, those were the three guarantees in life. A "miracle on ice" seemed like something that only existed in a fairytale. For the 1980 Winter
The Best (and Weirdest) Celebrity Albums of the 80s
In the 1980s, the world of entertainment seemed smaller; it was all about movies, network TV, and music. Today, pop culture is much more fragmented, and there are a ton of ways for brands and celebrities to get more exposure. That really wa
The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
How had things got so boring...? This was the question NASA was trying to answer after interest in the space program had dwindled. But they did find a solution: the 25th Space Shuttle launch would feature the first civilian in space, a teac
The 10 Biggest TV Events of the 1980s
If you grew up in the 80s, you remember how big television events felt. You knew that everyone was watching the same thing as you, and at the same time. But which shows and events were the biggest of the 1980s? Today, we look back at some o
How Rob Reiner Shaped the 1980s
The end of 2025 saw the tragic passing of Rob Reiner. Today, we look back on his incredible contributions to the world of film and television, specifically in the 1980s. From 1984 to the end of the decade, Rob Reiner went on a golden run th
The Sega Master System in the Age of Nintendo
As the dust settled after the Great Video Game Crash of 1983, a new console emerged ready to take the world of video games to a whole new level. But the Nintendo Entertainment System wouldn't be the only console that made a mark on the 1980
The Best of the 1980s in 2025
Welcome to the Everything 80s, year-in-review special. This is the episode where we look back at everything 80-related over the last 12 months. And, as usual, there was quite a bit. In this special, we look at several movies, songs, and peo
Rewind: 10 Classic 1980s TV Christmas Specials
It's Christmas Eve, so we're rewinding the VHS tape to revisit 10 iconic 1980s TV Christmas specials. In this remastered edition of one of my previous shows, we dive back into the golden age of holiday programming, when we were all watching
Christmas in the 1980s
Welcome to the annual Everything 80s Christmas special! There really was nothing like the holiday season during the 1980s, and today, we'll take a look back at: • The knock-off versions of some of the big toys of the 80s that began to appea
The 1983 Cabbage Patch Kid Riots
What began as a simple doll sold at craft fairs in the 1970s soon became one of the biggest toy fads in history. After beggning their life as "doll babies," the soft and playable dolls went through some more changes before becoming the Cabb
How She-Ra Rocked Changed 1980s Pop Culture
She-Ra: Princess of Power wasn't just a He-Man spinoff, but a standalone character with her own persona, legacy, and mythology. She was a bold experiment by Mattel and Filmation to crack into multiple toy markets at the same time, while als
Projecting the 80s: The Story of Film Before Digital
Over the years, there's been a steady return to traditional media. From vinyl albums to 4K Blu-ray, people want to hold--and own--the content they love. There's also been a return to traditional film. Our digital, streaming age is incredibl
The Legacy of Stranger Things
When it was released in the summer of 2016, not only did Stranger Things become a pop culture phenomenon, but it was also a true love letter to the 1980s. Today, we look back at the creation, success, and impact of an era-defining show that
Saved by the Bell: From Indiana to Bayside
It's time to head back to Bayside as we look at the creation, launch, and success of an era-defining show: Saved by the Bell. But the true origins of Saved by the Bell not only go back to 1986; it started as a completely different show. Fro
The 20 Greatest TV Shows of the 1980s
Where do you even start when compiling a list of the greatest TV shows of the 1980s? Well, today, this won't come from my opinion but a combination of rankings by Variety, Rolling Stone, and the Writers Guild of America. By combining the ex
Halloween in the 1980s
The big day has finally arrived; it's Halloween in the 1980s. Your costume is set, your pillowcase is ready, and you've strategically planned your trick-or-treating route. But before you get to the big night, you still have to get through t
The 75-Cent Mystery: How a Tiny Error Exposed a Cold War Spy
In 1986, Clifford Stoll -- originally a Berkley Lab astronomer -- had become the manager of their computer department. One day, he noticed something, a small accounting glitch that seemed insignificant, but would become the first great Cold
The 1989 World Series Earthquake
The 1989 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics ended up being a historic one when it came to stats and records on the field. But this series would be famous for a much more serious reason: The Loma Prieta e
Farm Aid '85: The 1980s Concert That Rocked the Heartland
The summer of 1985 will forever be known for Live Aid, the charity benefit concert that defined 1980s pop culture. But a few months later came Farm Aid '85, another massive musical event with a very different mission. This time, the spotlig
How the Disney Vault Changed Home Video Forever
Before the 1980s, Disney kept its animated classics in the mythical "vault." The only way to see them was through theatrical re-releases, but it could take years for your favorites to hit the big screen. But when home video began to take of
The Golden Age of 1980s TV Commercials
Growing up in the 1980s, commercial breaks weren't just interruptions--they were cultural events we all experienced together. In this episode, we look back on the golden age of 1980s TV commercials while also exploring the broader history o
The Coleco Adam: The 1983 Home Computer Disaster
In 1983, Coleco launched the Adam--a bold attempt to turn its hit ColecoVision video game console into a full-fledged home computer. By this point in the 80s, Coleco had made a huge dent in the video game market, and, at the same time, was
