80s

George Clooney’s Quarantine Endorsement Helps Flowbee Sales Skyrocket

When salons and barbershops started closing, the future of people's hair became uncertain. Some braved a home haircut while others…

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Whatever Happened To TV’s Best Known Fitness Guru Richard Simmons?

Richard Simmons was TV's best known and most enthusiastic fitness guru in the '70s and '80s. As a result of…

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How Ugly Christmas Sweaters Became A Staple Of The Holiday Season

Twinkling lights and peppermint sticks, Santa Claus and reindeer, mistletoe, and holly - these items are meant to evoke the…

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The 10 Best Classic Christmas Commercials

It's that time of year already. Christmas ads are in full swing as we gear up for another holiday season.…

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Is E.T. Really The World’s Worst Video Game? Survey Says

In 1982 Atari released the video game adaptation of Steven Spielberg's beloved film E.T. Despite the success of the film,…

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Henry Thomas Discusses His E.T. Audition And Working With Drew Barrymore

Since the 80's Henry Thomas has been in a plethora of films and television shows. Most recently he has appeared…

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Ron Howard Had A Rocky Start With Bette Davis While Filming ‘Skyward’

By 1980 Ron Howard had left his role in the popular sitcom Happy Days to pursue a career in directing.…

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Here’s Why Goldie Hawn And Kurt Russell’s First Date Was Interrupted By The Police

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are one of the most unique famous couples around. In their relationship of over 30…

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Jon Bon Jovi And Wife Dorothea’s Secrets To A Successful Marriage

It's been decades since celebrity rockstar Jon Bon Jovi tied the knot with his high school sweetheart Dorothea Hurley. In…

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The Real Reason Bea Arthur Walked Away From ‘The Golden Girls’

The cast of The Golden Girls had a tremendous ability to make people laugh with their on-screen chemistry. Each of…

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The 1981 Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, One Of The Deadliest Structural Failures In History

In July of 1980, The Hyatt Regency Hotel opened its doors in Kansas City, MO. This new hotel, with its…

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Gross, Weird, Awesome: Toys From The ’80s We’d Still Love To Play With

The '80s were a time when many kids were begging for awesome action figures like He-Man and Transformers. These popular…

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