Watch & Listen
2022 Retro Network Christmas Special
Listen to everyone’s memories of their favorite Christmas gifts from the past on this very special Christmas podcast. …..CONTINUE READING
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Friday Five
Five More Classic Christmas Commercials
A couple of years back, I wrote about Five Classic Christmas Commercials. That post featured some commercials that I’m most nostalgic for, as they still stand out in my memory from childhood. I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to get back to the concept, but we’re going to …..CONTINUE READING
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Highlights From the 1984 Montgomery Ward Catalog
Let’s check out some cool stuff featured in the 1984 Montgomery Ward catalog! There’s GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, Construx, and more! …..CONTINUE READING
Retro Recipes
Philly 3-Step Cherry Cheesecake (1994)
Everyone probably has some kind of Christmas get-together to attend at some point this season, and I’d be willing to bet that there will be food at those get-togethers. If you want to be the hit of the party and keep it old-school at the same time, then show up …..CONTINUE READING
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Five of My Favorite Christmas Gifts
With Christmas getting ever so closer, let’s take a break from everyday life to remember some of our favorite old Christmas gifts. I’m listing five of mine here for you to check out, but please, drop some of your favorites in the comments at the bottom! Castle Grayskull I’ve got …..CONTINUE READING
Time Capsule
TV Guide’s 1994 Holiday Viewing Guide
For this Time Capsule, I’m taking you back to 1994 to check out TV Guide’s Holiday Viewing Guide. TV Guide used to put these extended articles in their magazines during the holiday season to highlight all of the holiday-themed offerings on television. They’s highlight upcoming movies, specials, and show episodes, …..CONTINUE READING
Watch & Listen
He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special
The He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special debuted on television in 1985, and I was there for that original broadcast. While the franchise was on the verge of starting to lose steam as a property, it certainly wasn’t losing steam with me. I was still watching both half-hour cartoons every afternoon …..CONTINUE READING
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Highlights From the 1991 Sears Wishbook
Now that we’re past Thanksgiving, I’m all in on Christmas, and that means features like this. We’re going to look at a few things that really caught my eye while browsing through the 1991 Sears Christmas Wishbook. Super Nintendo Entertainment System I’m going to kick things off with the main …..CONTINUE READING