We’ve made it to the weekend once again, so we should reward ourselves after a hard week at work. The weather is getting cooler outside, which makes it a great idea to curl up inside and take a trip down memory lane. Here is a great batch of recommended reading links to help you do just that. Enjoy.
In The News
- After surviving several years longer than its sister stores, the last full-scale KMart store in the US will close its doors for the final time on Sunday.
- Happy Meal Boo Buckets have made a limited-time return to McDonald’s for the 2024 Halloween season.
- In a return to ’70s action figure glory, MEGO is releasing a new line of Marvel figures that launch in December.
- The Smurfs are getting their very own role-playing game, and the Kickstarter campaign launches on October 22nd.
- In a shocking turn of events, the Judge in the case of Michael Jordan’s father’s murder case has asked for the convicted killer to be released.
For Your Listening Pleasure
- Adam and Will from the Remember That Show? podcast cover one of my favorites on this week’s episode, as they do a deep dive into the short-lived but creepy Eerie Indiana series from 1990.
- On the latest episode of the Retro Resurgence podcast, Ken and Chad discuss their favorite horror movies of each decade from the ’70s through today.
- The Retroist covers It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown in the latest episode of this fantastic podcast series.
- From the archives of the Cult Film Club podcast, listen to the gang break down and remember the classic ’80s movie The Monster Squad.
- On the latest episode of Beau James’ new podcast, Outlaws to Independents, former wrestling magazine writer Bob Smith joins the show to discuss coverage of independent wrestling in the magazines through the years.
Recommended Reading
- With Halloween fast approaching, Halloween parties are happening all over. Just in case you need something to impress those you find yourself in conversations with, buff up on these 10 facts about Dracula that might make you look like the smartest person in the room.
- I don’t have one in my house, and you probably don’t either, so what happened to dining rooms?
- In this ever-growing world of streaming, William Bruce West explains why we need syndication now more than ever.
- More William Bruce West as he covers the last week in poop er, pop culture in his always entertaining column, West Week Ever.
- I’m still nostalgic for those Saturday afternoons strolling through the aisles of my local KMart. If you miss those old stores too, check out this gallery of photos of KMart through the years.
- Jeff at Yester Year Retro helps us remember many fun things about the Halloweens of our past as he goes through his ABCs of Halloween.
- After writing about my Taco Bell Nostalgia, I’ve found myself searching out more content about the good old days of the chain. I came across this little gem highlighting the Rise and Fall of the Taco Bell Chihuahua.
- Nightmare Nostalgia takes us all back to our childhoods when TV specials were actually event television as they reminisce on their 10 Favorite Halloween Specials.
- Not included on the list above, but a great piece of Halloween nostalgia in its own right, is one of my personal favorites…The Paul Lynde Halloween Special from 1976. It features the first television appearance of KISS, so it’s worth watching for that reason alone.
- Have you watched the Netflix docuseries Mr. McMahon yet? If not, or even if you have, read up on a few more details on Vince’s plan to take over the wrestling world in the mid-’80s.
- The Casio Calculator Watch and the Nintendo Power Glove are just a couple of the weirdest gadgets sold in the ’80s.
- I’ve always been more of a Waffle House man myself, but here is an interesting look at the history of Denny’s.
- Speaking of Waffle House, here are a few fun facts about my favorite place to eat.
With the news of KMart closing the doors on its last actual store, I’ve put together a post with my memories of the grand old place, so watch for that to drop here tomorrow. Until then, check out the new Retro Rumble feature below and play along!
Quite a bag full of treats! Thanks for some stuff to do. As for the Monster Cereals, Boo Berry used to be my favorite, but the change of the recipe or something made them taste too artificial. Now, I get Count Chocula, at least the chocolate flavor comes through well.
Sugar used to be the #1 ingredient in the monster cereals. Now it’s third or fourth. That might explain why they don’t taste like we remember.