Posts tagged with 80s
What was Windows originally called?
Back in 1985, Microsoft took personal computing from cryptic command lines to something your grandmo...
In "Small Wonder," how did Vicki get her name?
"Small Wonder" remains one of the strangest family sitcoms ever made. How did Vicki get her name?"
Which famous musician used the pseudonym "Alexander Nevermind"?
Using a pseudonym in any part of the entertainment industry isn't really that uncommon. When Sheena ...
What phrase gets you slimed on "You Can’t Do That on Television"?
There might be a few key phrases or trigger words fans of "You Can’t Do That on Television" still av...
Which TV show's soundtrack hit no. 1 in 1985?
It’s time for some real talk: ‘80s TV shows by far had the best music of any era. It was so good tha...
Paula Abdul was a cheerleader for which NBA team?
If you weren’t around for it, you might not believe just how successful Paula Abdul was as a pop sta...
In 1987’s "RoboCop," what’s the name of the company that creates RoboCop?
You really can’t beat the cyberpunk sci-fi movies of the ‘80s, especially "Robocop." The themes of c...
What show did Scott Baio star in before "Charles in Charge"?
If you don’t immediately start humming the theme song when you see the words "Charles in Charge" or...
Which movie won Best Picture at the 1985 Academy Awards?
Some of my picks to be nominated for Best Picture in 1985 would've been "Ghostbusters," "The Karate ...
Where did the name for Punky Brewster come from?
The image of Soleil Moon Frye at a young age portraying the lead character from the sitcom "Punky Br...
When did the Berlin Wall fall?
By the ‘80s, the political winds were shifting and the split of Germany and Berlin after WWII was no...
Who almost played Dr. Rumack in "Airplane!" instead of Leslie Nielsen?
While he began his career as a leading man, count me among those who consider Leslie Nielsen nothing...
What game was featured on the cover of the first Nintendo Power?
The first issue of Nintendo Power has become an iconic piece of video game history, but how many of ...
What does M.A.D. stand for in "Inspector Gadget"?
Inspector Gadget: A cyborg detective with an unexplained past. With help from niece Penny and Brain,...
Who was the only actor to play the same role in both the film and TV versions of "Alice"?
Explore "Alice" from Scorsese's film to TV hit. Greasy spoon drama, sassy waitresses, and a trivia s...