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Top 10 Gayest Music Videos of the ’80s: 1985-1989
Top 10 Gayest Music Videos of the ’80s: 1985-1989

Step into the time machine again and read part two of a series exploring gay-coded music videos from the 1980s.

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Eric GrigsJune 16, 2024Comment
Welcome to the Public Domain, Mickey!
Welcome to the Public Domain, Mickey!

As the 1928 version of the famous mouse becomes free to use along with works from that year, we answer a few questions about why the public domain is so important for preserving our cultural heritage.

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Eric GrigsJanuary 1, 2024Comment
Scarecrow & Mrs. King: 40 Years Later
Scarecrow & Mrs. King: 40 Years Later

On its 40th anniversary, we look back at how this 1980s show starring Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner achieved its special blend of action, romance, and comedy.

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Eric GrigsOctober 25, 2023 Comments
Anthology TV's Classic Frights
Anthology TV's Classic Frights

Recommended viewing: Classic TV shows built upon one-off mysteries and chilling thrillers, perfectly suited for adding to your spooky season watchlist.

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Eric GrigsOctober 20, 2023Comment
Recalling The Sixth Sense (1972)
Recalling The Sixth Sense (1972)

Revisiting memories of the two-season, small-screen shocker from the 1970s built on paranormal plot lines, starring Gary Collins.

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Eric GrigsOctober 8, 2023Comment
Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid: Scary ’70s TV Movies
Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid: Scary ’70s TV Movies

Here are five favorite picks for the scariest TV movies of the 1970s. While campy, these may still send shivers down your spine today!

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Eric GrigsOctober 1, 2023Comment
Life Lessons from John Hughes
Life Lessons from John Hughes

Reflecting on teen troubles and navigating adult problems, viewed through the lens of the work of 80s auteur John Hughes.

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Eric GrigsSeptember 4, 2023
Breakout Characters with TV Spin-Off Breakdowns
Breakout Characters with TV Spin-Off Breakdowns

Not every TV sitcom spin-off is destined for success. Here are five of our favorite attempts to take beloved breakout characters from the sidelines to the spotlight.

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Eric GrigsJuly 8, 2023
Top 5 Troubled Teens ’70s TV Movies
Top 5 Troubled Teens ’70s TV Movies

These made-for-TV films took on the social issues that plagued teenagers in the 1970s and terrified the parents raising them!

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Eric GrigsMay 27, 2023 Comment
20 Gayest Videos of the ’80s: 1980-1984
20 Gayest Videos of the ’80s: 1980-1984

Rewind to the early ‘80s and revisit twenty music videos with gay sensibilities that sashayed their way across MTV.

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Eric GrigsMarch 20, 2023Comment
Lemmon & Matthau Films (5 Best & 1 Worst)
Lemmon & Matthau Films (5 Best & 1 Worst)

Kings of the buddy picture, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau starred in almost a dozen films together. Many have tried, but few deliver the winning formula of depicting polar opposites quite as effortlessly as these two. 

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Eric GrigsDecember 28, 2022Comment
Ten Big Stars Who Led Small Screen Movies
Ten Big Stars Who Led Small Screen Movies

Many Hollywood legends at the beginning of their careers got their start in TV movies, as well as some big names that took starring roles on downsized screens.

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Eric GrigsOctober 22, 2022
Squeezing More Juice From Old Pop Music
Squeezing More Juice From Old Pop Music

Everyone’s got their own musical blind spots. Here are a few recommendations for discovering the cross-time joys of finding old music that's new to you.

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Eric GrigsSeptember 3, 2022 Comment
The Pirate Movie (1982)
The Pirate Movie (1982)

On its 40th anniversary, it’s time to dig into why we love the swashbuckling musical comedy spoof film starring teen heartthrobs Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins.

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Eric GrigsAugust 6, 2022 Comment
Classic TV Sitcoms Get Animated
Classic TV Sitcoms Get Animated

Many beloved classic TV sitcoms easily made the jump to cartoon versions for more adventures. Read about five of the wackiest Saturday morning adaptations.

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Eric GrigsMay 30, 2022Comment
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