It doesn’t get much better as far as Thanksgiving cartoons go than Garfield’s Thanksgiving. It debuted in 1989 and has been a staple pretty much ever since. I know it is in my house at least. It’s a classic tale of Jon screwing up Thanksgiving dinner and having to call Grandma to come save the day, and poor old Garfield is under the threat of diet for the holiday. Surely you’ve seen it before, but if not, don’t pass up this chance to give it a look. And if you have, watch it again. You know you’ll enjoy it.
Essay
Cookin’ Cheap
From the late ’80s through the early ’90s, one of my daily rituals in the summertime was to go inside during the hot part of the day and veg out in front of the television and cool off for an …….continure reading
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Mickey’s Christmas Carol
For this edition of Retro Ramblings, we’re gonna talk about what I refer to as the greatest holiday special of all time. You know, the one with the talking mice, ducks, and crickets. I’m talking about Mickey’s Christmas Carol, and …….continure reading
Nostalgia Nugget
Halloween Safety Video from 1985
Any kind of safety video is usually greeted with yawns, but hang on before you cast that kind of judgment on this video. This one has several things going for it. First, it concerns Halloween, second, it’s from the ’80s, …….continure reading
Thanks for posting, I watched it Thanksgiving morning through your site. Still a fun, cozy special.