Everything 80s

The 1980s were a Golden Age of Television, featuring some of the best sitcoms and dramas of all time. Because there were only three networks—and no other entertainment options—TV was king in the 80s. This is a countdown of the 21 best TV shows of the decade.

Show notes: Best 80s TV Shows

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It's the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future, and today on the podcast, I'm interviewing Brad Gilmore, author of "Back From the Future." We'll discuss his book, the movie, behind-the-scenes things, and whether they should ever even consider a sequel.

Book: Back From the Future

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People have always been fascinated by Bigfoot, and we finally got to see one on the big screen in the 1980s. In Harry & the Hendersons, we got a more humanistic, light-hearted approach to the sasquatch. This is a look back on the beloved movie, the production, how the marketing failed, and the evolution into the TV show.

Show notes: Harry and the Hendersons

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If you grew up in the 80s, you knew that Leisure Suit Larry was the stuff of legend. This was the original NSFW game, but one with an interesting backstory. This is a look back on the development of the game, the controversy, and how word of mouth led to its surprising success.

Show Notes: Leisure Suit Larry

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There are some video games that are pretty much unbeatable, and Mike Tyson's Punch-Out is at the top of the list. This is a look back on one of the most popular—and best-selling—NES games in history. We'll look at the rise of Mike Tyson, the gameplay, easter eggs, and why Mike Tyson did not like this game.

Show Notes: Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!

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Today is the 35th anniversary of Back to the Future. It came out on July 3, 1985, and I thought I would celebrate by doing a deep dive back on the movie and look at the 21 references you may or may not have caught.

Show note: Back to the Future: 21 Things You Missed

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Today, we are looking back at the Littles! This cartoon, and movie, were based on the book of the same name that goes back to the 60s. The entire idea may have also been "borrowed," and we get into that too.

Show notes: The Littles

You might not know the name Frank Welker, but if you grew up in the 1980s—you definitely heard him. Welker is one of the most important voice actors of the decade and provided some of the most iconic voices in cartoons like Scooby-Doo, The Smurfs, and Transformers. This is a look back on the career of this phenomenally talented man. 

Show notes: Frank Welker

Today, we're counting down the top 10 cartoons of the 1980s. With each choice, we will look at what made it great, the pop culture influence it had, and some insights into each show.

Show notes: Top 10 Cartoons

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When the Oakland Raiders went up 28-9 early in the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII, viewers expected to see a replay, but instead—the screen went black. Some ominous music then greeted them with the black-and-white image of a marching army of drones. What followed was one of the most iconic ads in history that would change the way marketing and the Super Bowl would forever be approached. 

Show notes: 1984

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