Everything 80s

If you grew up in the 80s, you knew that the video store on a Friday night was the place to be. But home video as we know it almost didn't happen if it wasn't for the Top Gun VHS release in 1986. This episode looks at how movie studios wanted nothing to do with home video or rentals, and how Top Gun changed all of this forever.

Show notes: Top Gun VHS

If you grew up in the 80s, you knew that the video store on a Friday night was the place to be. But home video as we know it almost didn't happen if it wasn't for the Top Gun VHS release in 1986. This episode looks at how movie studios wanted nothing to do with home video or rentals, and how Top Gun changed all of this forever.

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Duck Hunt is a video game that goes WAY back. It existed long before you remember it in arcades and early home box sets. It made use of a new technology and Nintendo thought that it, and not Super Mario Bros, would be the focal point of launching Nintendo in North America. Listen up to the story of Duck Hunt, the original first-person shooter.

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The Shining is one of the most iconic and influential movies ever made. So why did its author - Stephen King - hate it so much? In this episode, we look at the 5 main things Stephen King hated about The Shining along with some more insights into one of the greatest films ever made.

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The Shining is one of the most iconic and influential movies ever made. So why did its author - Stephen King - hate it so much? In this episode, we look at the 5 main things Stephen King hated about The Shining along with some more insights into one of the greatest films ever made.

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This is the Everything 80s Halloween special and on this show, we are looking back at 80s Halloween TV specials. We will look at 5 forgotten specials and also, an iconic one.

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If you were a kid growing up in the 80s, you loved Knight Rider. It aired on NBC from 1982 to 1986 starring David Hasselhoff and the amazing car, K.I.T.T. This episode is a look back on everything that went into the development of Knight Rider and K.I.T.T., how the show was influenced by the Lone Ranger, and the unique approach they took with marketing this show to make it appeal to kids. 

show notes: Knight Rider

If you were a kid growing up in the 80s, you loved Knight Rider. It aired on NBC from 1982 to 1986 starring David Hasselhoff and the amazing car, K.I.T.T. This episode is a look back on everything that went into the development of Knight Rider and K.I.T.T., how the show was influenced by the Lone Ranger, and the unique approach they took with marketing this show to make it appeal to kids. 

show notes: Knight Rider

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In every convenience store in the 80s, Big League Chew would be right there, front and center among all the other great options. The pouch with the shredded gum was the softest and chewiest you ever had and has an interesting story to go with it. Big League Chew has origins as a Tabaco substitute in the minor leagues and quickly became a massive seller and continues to this day. Listen up to the story of the bubblegum of your childhood, and the reason why it blew the best bubbles. 

Show notes: Big League Chew

In every convenience store in the 80s, Big League Chew would be right there, front and center among all the other great options. The pouch with the shredded gum was the softest and chewiest you ever had and has an interesting story to go with it. Big League Chew has origins as a Tabaco substitute in the minor leagues and quickly became a massive seller and continues to this day. Listen up to the story of the bubblegum of your childhood, and the reason why it blew the best bubbles.

The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s