Assorted TV News Guys of the Early 80s. Collect 'em all!

Alf watching another sunrise in Seattle.

Projection Televisions of 1976. Which one would you choose?

The McRib is 44 years old this month. People's opinion on this pork sandwich from McDonald's may vary, but its history is a fun mix of food science, resource scarcity, and commerce. It was a fun subject to write about. www.retroist.com/p/the-histor...

This is a good representation of the foods I wanted to eat constantly as a kid.

Gauntlet, the four-player arcade game, is 40 years old. Its release saw it showing up in arcades in the later part of 1985, but when it showed up at your local arcade, you knew it. Long lines, big crowds, and a lot of fun, it ate most of my quarters for months. www.retroist.com/p/retroist-g...

Some things ain't right here.

It is that time of year again. Need ideas for what to do with that leftover candy corn? How about a candy corn and peanut butter sandwich?

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The Incredible Hulk Television Series is 48 years old today. While other Marvel comic characters had made it to the small screen before it, The Incredible Hulk was the company's first successful live-action series. www.retroist.com/p/retroist-i...

I went to a thrift store last night and spotted some well-themed trash in the VHS section.

The Video Store Podcast is back with an all new episode with @commodork.bsky.social behind the counter. This week he is recommending four films that were filmed at and/or heavily feature malls. It's a Mall, Mall, World! www.videostorepodcast.com/p/its-a-mall...

The TV show, Diff’rent Strokes, premiered 47 years ago today. While most people have heard of this show, I am surprised at how many have never watched an episode. I hope today people might give it a watch or maybe check out a podcast about it. www.retroist.com/p/retroist-d...

I thought Construx were pretty great when I was a kid.

This promo picture just gave me all the giggles. It looks like a photo for LA LAW or something...

It is important to keep your Pac-Man well-fed.

Frank sad right now, but happy he will see you again next year.

I want that Reaper unlock.

In 1971, Burger King released the Yumbo, a hot ham and cheese sandwich. It was a tasty burger alternative with a catchy name. Sadly, it didn't become a permanent fixture, but its legacy lives on as one of those quirky offerings that fans remember fondly. www.retroist.com/p/burger-kin...

I love that Fantasy Island has its own fast food chicken restaurant, Fantasy Island Chicken. FIC is probably pretty tasty.

Saw a Haunted House made of balloons this morning.

Best portrayal of Dracula ever?

On the newest supporter episode of the Retroist Podcast, I am talking about the action sci-fi film, The Wraith. While it didn't have a huge budget and didn't win over critics, its stunt work, cool car, and memorable performances have won it fans. www.retroist.com/p/retroist-t...

Still time to watch Pac-Man's Trick or Chomp Halloween Special.

Before you could easily get Old Time Radio Shows online, you had be lucky enough to have them on record or cassette. This is an amazing boxset of Great Radio Horror Shows that was released in 1975 that I try and listen to every year.

Because people were so fearful about Halloween candy tampering, in 1985, a McDonald's set up metal detectors to check candy for razor blades and other metal objects.

Prom Night might not be as well-remembered as Jamie Less Curtis' horror classic, Halloween, but its a fun early 80s slasher with a must-watch disco dance number. Today on an all-new Retroist Podcast I take a look at this 1980 cult classic. www.retroist.com/p/retroist-p...

Price Break! $88 for an Intellivision at Kay Bee in 1984.

Needed a late morning pick-me-up so listening the To Live and Die in L.A. Soundtrack by Wang Chung.

Tales from the Darkside (1983) is 42 years old today. This anthology TV series added some much needed horror to 1980s broadcast television and is still a lot of fun to watch today. www.retroist.com/p/retroist-t...

Halloween 1981 is coming to get you.

In 1964, Disney released Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House. Reissued over the years, its mix of eerie storytelling and sound effects has made it a lasting Halloween favorite. Today on The Retroist I look back at the album's long history. www.retroist.com/p/disney-chi...

We played this constantly when I worked at Suncoast Motion Picture Company. Whenever I close my eyes, I still hear The Gypsy Kings.

Gobblin' Good Savings on Monsters Cereals

I am back behind the counter on an all new Video Store Podcast. This week I am sharing four late 80s horror films that might not have had big budgets but deliver lots of fun practical effects and rubbery monster goodness. www.videostorepodcast.com/p/rubber-mon...

Turn your 1975 Dunkin' Donuts Big Bunch Bucket of Munchkins into a Trick or Treat Bucket.

Freddy Scissorhands.

The Coleco Adam is 42 years old this month. An innovative offering, that promised to deliver everything a person would need in a computer at a reasonable price, the Adam was troubled from the start and sadly didn't last long. www.retroist.com/p/retroist-c...

The team-up no one expected, Alf and Freddy.

Which Collegeville Halloween Costume are you picking in 1982?

Rainy and grey this morning, a perfect time to listen to Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House.

John Carpenter's Halloween was released this day in 1978. 47 years later, it is still finding new fans and is a must-watch film this time of year. Watch it on the big screen, the small screen, just make sure to watch it. www.retroist.com/p/retroist-h...

The Don Post Studios E.T. Mask.

McDonald's Halloween Pumpkin Happy Meal (1986).

I haven't picked up the new ones yet, but I lit up some Boo Buckets tonight.

Released today in 1986, the heavy metal-infused horror classic, Trick or Treat is now 39 years old. Filled with great music and fun cameos, this movie is very rewatchable and should be a Halloween staple. Watch it! retroist.com/p/retroist-t...

It's that time of year again. Which Peanuts Halloween Sticker would you choose?

Still plenty of time to buy some JELL-O and prepare your Great Pumpkin Parfaits.

A few years ago I found this Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost in a bargain toy bin. It is one of the most potent glow-in-the-dark toys I have ever owned.

Released on this day in 1982, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, is 43 years old today. While some were disappointed it didn't feature Michael Myers, the film has built a following of its own over time. www.retroist.com/p/retroist-h...