80s

80s

It Was One Of The Biggest Toys, But No One Remembers The Crazy Movie That Started It All

By Tanya
There were a lot of toys in the 80s and 90s that spawned television shows, but one of the most popular was My Pet Monster. EbayThe blue and pink beast  came out in 1986, and by 1987 it was popular enough for a TV show to come out to flesh out the character's backstory. EbayThe story of the monster was that he had handcuffs that turn him into a stuffed animal, but as soon as they are removed he would come to life. In the cartoon series, a boy named Max keeps Monster, using his handcuffs to help hide

Movies

10 Movies We Probably Shouldn't Have Been Allowed To Watch When We Were Kids

By Tanya
Watching movies was one of the best ways to kill time as a kid. There were so many to choose from and now that we had extensive VHS collections we could rewatch them as much as we wanted! GiphyThe problem was that a lot of the movies we watched probably weren't the best thing for kids our age to watch. The ratings back when we were young were a little bit different than they are now. There was no PG-13 so everything was either PG or R. A lot of movies that didn't really need to be completely restricted still

80s

14 Actors You Totally Forgot Were Also '80s One Hit Wonders

By Devin
While one hit wonders have been around for as long as we can remember, something happened in the '80s that makes some of those one-and-done songs stand out. That "thing" was a whole bunch of actors deciding to give a music career a try, and finding success...kinda. While the world may have forgotten their mostly ill-advised attempts at music fame, at least they can rest easy knowing they'll always carry the title of "One Hit Wonder."Bernadette Peters - "Gee Whiz"Considering how much of her career's success is thanks to Broadway, it's not surprising that Bernadette Peters would

Movies

Kevin Bacon And Kyra Sedgwick's Throwback Photos Prove What Love Really Is

By Tanya
Kevin Bacon was one of the biggest stars in the 80s, and Kyra Sedgwick has been by his side the entire time.Bacon and Sedgwick met on the set of the TV movie Lemon Sky. They were married on September 4th, 1988. That's 29 years ago! Based on Hollywood standards they have been married forever now! Newmarket FilmsThe couple also has two kids together, Travis and Sosie. Kevin BaconHow have they managed to stay together for all these years? Sedgwick says that they stay together because, "that desire is there." She added, "when he walks into a room, I’m

80s

Now We Know When The Overboard Remake Is Happening, And We Still Don't Know If We're Ready

By Tanya
The movie Overboard is probably one of the greatest 80s movies out there. Sure, the plot is perhaps a little bit ridiculous, but that can be forgiven because it's super fun to watch. MGMThe movie was made in 1987 and starred Goldie Hawn as a woman who was dealing with amnesia after falling off her yacht.MGMShe was left behind by her husband, and then essentially kidnapped by Kurt Russell who pretended she was his wife.MGMHe makes her help raise his children even though he has no idea whether or not she has ever even been around kids.MGMI

80s

15 Pictures That Will Remind You Why You Were Obsessed With McDonald's Play Places

By Tanya
Going to McDonald's was always the best part about being a kid. The food was obviously delicious, the price was right for our parents, but most importantly, the 'Play Place' was the coolest place to be. WaymarkingThe Play Places were the absolute best and we would rush through our meals asking the entire time if we could go play. Some kids would cry when it was finally time to leave, but even if you didn't, you know these playgrounds were the best place ever. Do you remember when you used to play in these? Some were outdoor parksAlbumeswithaviewWith this type

80s

10 Times Celebrity PSAs Tried (And Failed) To Scare Us Straight

By Awa
Television programming in the 80s and 90s were all gems. Children at the time learned a lot by watching TV so Public Service Announcements (PSAs) were a big deal. During an era without internet and social media, televised PSAs were very important in raising awareness for social issues relating to drug use, education, sex, etc. These announcements benefited from star power so they usually featured celebrities to get people's attention. I guess people listened to their favorite stars more than their family and friends?Here are 10 serious, bizarre and funny PSAs featuring some popular celebrities from the 80s and

Pop Culture

Bob Ross Painted Thousands of Pictures, But This One Had A Special Message

By Tanya
Bob Ross was the type of television personality that actually made you feel good when you watched him. PBSIt wasn't some crazy drama you needed to follow, or elaborate plot that would change and evolve, it was just a calming half hour of television that would help you learn how to paint. PBSPeople loved this show. Bob Ross' calming tones were basically the best thing you could watch when you needed something comforting, and his painting skills were on a whole different level. The things he could do within 30 minutes was nothing short of incredible. PBSHe had fans all
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