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The Plane, The Plane Lands On 'Fantasy Island' [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:56:48 +0000

Each week two guests came to Fantasy Island to get their wish or fantasy fulfilled. The show was very similar to “The Love Boat” except their mysterious host was the debonair and suave white-suited Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban. He would do the sometimes impossible and grant them their wishes. In this episode he [...]

Some Of The Best and Worst Of 'Seinfeld' [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:22:25 +0000

Just like the episode. Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David really did pitch Seinfeld as a "show about nothing". Seinfeld stood out from the many sitcoms of the 90s. Did you know that none of the main Seinfeld characters are related by blood or had ever worked together before but they remained close friends when doing the show and are still today? You'll see why.

Taking It 'One Day at a Time'

Mark Richards — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:53:02 +0000

The TV show ‘One Day at a Time’ was more than just a comedy, it featured plenty of drama. It tried to tackle serious issues in life and relationships, particularly those related to the new wave of feminism. I recall the shows serious topics, and dramatic moments. But the one thing I remember most is [...]

G-Force – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:09:42 +0000

The G-Force consisted of five teen-age champions who battled evil aliens Galactor and Computor, along with their armies of androids and giant monster machine. They want to take over the Earth but the G-Force will stop at nothing to protect our planet! Not a very popular cartoon, it ran only in 1986 & 87. Here [...]

Dragon Ball Z – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:19:58 +0000

This nostalgic cartoon started in Japan in the late 1980′s, and it’s original theme song, “Cha La Head Cha La”, is fun and upbeat! Naturally, we Americans didn’t get this show until about 1997, and unfortunately it’s run ended in 2003. Remember, “Dragon, Dragon…pump the Dragon. Dragonball Z! Here is my favorite Dragon Ball Z [...]

Transformers – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:32:47 +0000

While an awesome cartoon, I thought it could use a little bit of a development. Now, compare this nostalgic cartoon to the “Transformers” movies, well, the movies win hands down. Here is a preview of the show. The Transformers cartoons ran from 1984-1987 and I still don’t understand why people hated this show so much? [...]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:07:12 +0000

This cartoon was very popular, every kid I knew just couldn't get enough of the Ninja Turtles! The angry video game friend of mine was not lying when he bragged about how popular these heroes in a half-shell were, because even though I was not that young, I was there! Looking back, I still can't seem to get enough of these guys.

The Super Mario Bros. – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:53:07 +0000

By far, Mario is one of the most recognized characters on the planet. He’s been the mascot of Nintendo since 1985, and his first cartoon series is definitely a show remembered by all us Nintendo kids. Here is a preview of the show. In this nostalgic cartoon series you’ll hear a late 80′s rap song [...]

The Real Ghostbusters – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:40:16 +0000

If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? I just couldn’t resist having a line from “Ghostbusters” in the details. Apparently, these guys are the REAL Ghostbusters, a cartoon that ran from 1986 to 1991. Here is the show “The Devil To Pay” Although the “Ghostbusters” concept was tinkered with, the cartoon [...]

Heathcliff – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:05:05 +0000

Are you one of the people who think “Garfield and Friends” is the best cat cartoon ever? I have nothing against the fat cat himself, but I personally think “Heathcliff” was a little better. A show about a cat who plays tricks on people and dogs in his neighborhood…where did I see that before? [...]

Alvin and The Chipmunks – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:29:31 +0000

The Chipmunks were indeed one of the highlights of the 80s when it comes to nostalgic cartoons. Alvin & The Chipmunks ran from 1983-1990. This show spawned a Christmas song, spin-off cartoons and Hollywood movies. In 1990 many television networks were showing drug prevention television and the Chipmunks got into the act. Here is the [...]

Disney's Adventures of The Gummi Bears – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:17:21 +0000

I’m sure that if you’re a child of the 80s, you were a fan of Disney’s “Gummi Bears…bouncing here and there and everywhere.” I’ll bet you’re still a fan of the candy. I’m not because Gummi Bears pull out my fillings! Here is a bit of “The Sinister Sculptor.” Considering that this nostalgic cartoon is [...]

The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:54:00 +0000

Some say that Winnie the Pooh was an overrated character but that can’t be true if new adventures were produced….they ran from 1988 to 1991. Here is the show “Balloonatics”. This nostalgic cartoon featured a number of original songs, including “Here We Go Floating” from the featured episode “Balloonatics”

Care Bears – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:06:23 +0000

The Care Bears were an important part of our childhood, they really were a big impact on many kids. "I Wanna Be a Care Bear" was a popular phrase echoed by kids from 1985 to 1988 when this nostalgic cartoon ran. Actually, The Care Bears were characters created by American Greetings in 1981 for their greeting cards.

Thundercats – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:41:42 +0000

I thought the show was extremely cool, many others would agree with me because they also thought it was awesome, mostly boys who liked girls and girls who like a strong role model. Like any other action cartoon from the ’80s, the theme song rocked! Here is part the show, New Alliance. The show [...]

Muppet Babies – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:23:33 +0000

Yesterday we focused on ‘The Muppets’, Today, The ‘Muppet Babies’. After all these years I think back to the show and I’m still surprised that the creators of The Muppet babies managed to get permission to show clips from different movies and TV shows, even “Star Wars”! Here is a bit of “The Case [...]

The Muppets – Nostalgia Show

Mark Richards — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:52:02 +0000

Here is the debut creation from Jim Henson. The Muppets, a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson started back in 1954. Do you remember “Mahna Mahna” sung on the Ed Sullivan Show? Here is the original Mahna Mahna. Although the term ‘Muppet’ is often used to refer to any puppet that looks like [...]

Count Duckula – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:00:58 +0000

The good old creators of “Danger Mouse” make another cool cartoon known as “Count Duckula”. This theme song sounds like Michael Jackson wrote it! Here is my favorite Count Duckula show, Honk Kong Phooey . This nostalgic cartoon may seem a little boring at first, but after a while, it gets better. At times, Duckula [...]

Defenders of the Earth – Nostalgia Cartoon

Mark Richards — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:29:42 +0000

The 80′s really was a great decade for action cartoons, but, most of the really cool cartoons lasted less than a year. Like Defenders of the Earth…ran in 1987 only. Here is a preview of the show. Usually it’s toys that show up on the shelves from popular cartoons, in this case, some of these [...]

Fraggle Rock – Nostalgia Show

Mark Richards — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:14:41 +0000

Here is another creation from Jim Henson. Does the song sound familiar? Does it sound like…the original “Fraggle Rock” theme song? Yes, in fact, it IS the original theme song! Sure, the muppet version topped this one, but at least they kept the same theme song. Here is where the show got it’s start. Wow, [...]