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1984–1985: The Two Years That Rewired Pop Culture (and Still Echo Today)
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1984–1985: The Two Years That Rewired Pop Culture (and Still Echo Today) : The Retro Network

If the ’80s feel like a never-ending highlight reel, 1984 and 1985 are the stretch where the tape really catches fire. These two years didn’t just produce big hits-they standardized what “mainstream cool” looked and CONTINUE READING...

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The Power Glove: Nintendo’s Most Fascinating Misfire
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Peeps Is Rolling Out a New Flavor That’s Sure To Get a Reaction From ’90s Kids
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Peeps Is Rolling Out a New Flavor That's Sure To Get a Reaction From ’90s Kids : The Retro Network

Peeps is kicking off Easter season early with a new nostalgic flavor that’s generating major buzz among fans of ’90s snacks. This week, food blogger Markie Devo announced on Instagram that SunnyD‑flavored Peeps have begun CONTINUE READING...

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The Retro Network 1d ago

The Muppet Show Is Returning With a New ABC/Disney+ Special Starring Sabrina Carpenter
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The Muppet Show Is Returning With a New ABC/Disney+ Special Starring Sabrina Carpenter : The Retro Network

The Muppets are officially heading back to primetime. ABC and Disney+ have announced a new Muppet Show special set to premiere February 4, marking the iconic franchise’s return to television just in time for its CONTINUE READING...

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The Retro Network 2d ago

MeTV Releases Svengoolie’s January 2026 Lineup, Featuring Mummies, Monsters, and a Mid‑Air Haunting
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MeTV Releases Svengoolie’s January 2026 Lineup, Featuring Mummies, Monsters, and a Mid‑Air Haunting : The Retro Network

MeTV has announced the January 2026 schedule for Svengoolie Classic Horror & Sci‑Fi Movie, unveiling a month of retro scares that range from cursed relics to kaiju clashes. The weekly lineup, airing Saturdays at 8 CONTINUE READING...

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The Retro Network 2d ago

Saturday Morning Memories: The Dukes
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Saturday Morning Memories: The Dukes : The Retro Network

If you grew up in the early eighties, you probably remember the strange and wonderful moment when The Dukes of Hazzard jumped from Friday night live‑action into full‑blown Saturday morning animation. It was called The CONTINUE READING...

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The Retro Network 3d ago

Extra Cheese, Extra Action: A Look Back (and Forward) at the Samurai Pizza Cats
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Extra Cheese, Extra Action: A Look Back (and Forward) at the Samurai Pizza Cats : The Retro Network

I have always been a fan of parody. Weird Al has been one of my favorite musicians of all time, and any spoof movie (Airplane or Naked Gun) is at the top of my list CONTINUE READING...

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The Retro Network 3d ago

Superman vs. Darth Vader: The Crossover That Nearly Happened
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Superman vs. Darth Vader: The Crossover That Nearly Happened : The Retro Network

Pop culture crossovers are everywhere today, but for most of its history, Star Wars stayed surprisingly isolated from other fictional universes. Aside from playful nods…like Indiana Jones discovering Han Solo’s remains, or Luke Skywalker visiting CONTINUE READING...

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The Retro Network 4d ago

7 Snack Ideas That Fit Seamlessly Into a Retro Games Night Theme
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7 Snack Ideas That Fit Seamlessly Into a Retro Games Night Theme : The Retro Network

A retro games night is about more than old-school consoles and pixelated graphics, since the atmosphere relies on every detail working together. Music from classic soundtracks, CRT-style visuals, and familiar controllers help set the tone, CONTINUE READING...

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The Retro Network 4d ago

Toy Stories: Fisher Price Adventure People
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Toy Stories: Fisher Price Adventure People : The Retro Network

If you grew up in the late seventies or early eighties, chances are you crossed paths with the Fisher‑Price Adventure People. They weren’t flashy. They didn’t come with a cartoon series or a comic book. CONTINUE READING...

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