Time Capsule
1986 Masters of the Universe Catalog
Masters of the Universe might be as or more popular now than it was in it’s heyday in the mid-80s. [Continue Reading]
Articles by Mickey Lee
Retro Ramblings
McDonald’s McD.L.T. Memories
It seems like about once a month, McDonald’s rolls out some new creation. Some are designed to be a short-term [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
The Forgotten Magic of Oatmeal Swirlers
I can remember almost being excited going to bed on those nights when I knew that Oatmeal Swirlers was going to be for breakfast the next day. Sadly, like so many other favorite foods of my youth, this one bit the dust far too early. [Continue Reading]
Special Feature
Highlights From a 1988 Toys ‘R’ Us Sale Paper
On an old episode of The Retro Network Podcast, Jason and I scoured through an old Toys ‘R’ Us sale [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
Chewing on Childhood: Dr. Pepper Gum
Dr. Pepper gum was one of the first to feature a liquid center, and that awesome flavor burst onto the scene in the mid-80s. [Continue Reading]
Retro Ramblings
My Brief Love Affair With Morning Funnies Cereal
Back in 1988, breakfast wasn’t just about food, it was about comfort. For me, that meant pouring a bowl of [Continue Reading]
The Retro Network
Ed Wood: The Worst Filmmaker of All Time
Ed Wood chased Hollywood with the enthusiasm of a true believer, turning low budgets, wild ideas, and sheer determination into some of the most unforgettable B‑movies ever made. [Continue Reading]
Special Feature
Welcome to Retro Ramblings
I’ve spent most of my adult life looking backward. Hell, I spent a lot of my teenage years looking backward. [Continue Reading]
The Retro Network
Big Money, No Whammies: When Michael Larsen Broke the Game Show Press Your Luck
In 1984, Michael Larson stepped onto Press Your Luck with a secret. He had memorized the game board’s patterns, and his unbelievable winning streak stunned the studio and baffled producers. [Continue Reading]