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Mom’s Christmas Suckers
When I think of Christmas growing up, I don’t just picture department store windows, sleigh bells or the presents under the tree. I think of suckers too. Not the kind …
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Decking the Halls
I always knew Christmas was officially on its way when our teacher would stand at the front of the classroom, clap her hands for attention, and announce it was time …
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Ghosts of Christmas’ Past
Now that we are officially past Thanksgiving and on the road to Christmas, I figure you might be in the mood for Christmas nostalgia. While I have a lot of …
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The 1985 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving morning, 1985. The kind of morning where the air smelled faintly of cinnamon rolls and static electricity. I was parked in front of the television, legs crossed, bowl of …
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The 1987 Survivor Series: The Birth of a Thanksgiving Tradition
WWF’s first Survivor Series in 1987 was a bold and strategic move that reshaped the wrestling landscape. Conceived as a counter-programming tactic, it not only disrupted Jim Crockett Promotions’ Starrcade …
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Starrcade ’86: The Night of the Sky-Walkers
Thanksgiving night, 1986. I didn’t get to watch Starrcade live, but that didn’t stop the buzz from reaching me like static through a radio dial. Every wrestling magazine, every promo …
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So Long For Now: Remembering Bob Caudle
Bob Caudle, the unmistakable voice of Southern wrestling, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 95 Saturday night, leaving behind a legacy that stretches across generations of …
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TNN Still Echoes In My Memories
By now, most folks have figured out that nostalgia is a powerful drug. It sneaks up on you when you least expect it. One minute you’re scrolling through a streaming …
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When Taco Bell Was Weird and Wonderful
There was a time when Taco Bell didn’t just serve tacos. It served hope. Hope that maybe, just maybe, you could walk in, order something with bacon, cheese, and mystery …
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The Ghostbusters II Promotion at Hardees
Let’s rewind the tape to 1989. I was knee-deep in Ghostbusters fever, and fast food promotions were hitting their golden age. Looking back now, I realize they were a much …