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1968 The Dating Game Segment Featuring Steve Martin
Enjoy this 1968 appearance of Steve Martin on The Dating Game!
Reunited Apart With The Cast of Ghostbusters!
Enjoy this Ghostbusters episode of Reunited Apart with many of the cast and crew!
Do You Remember Dragon’s Lair III: The Curse Of Mordread?
Check out Dragon’s Lair III: The Curse of Mordread from 1993 – including the ‘lost’ Blackbeard the Pirate segment!
Generations Is A Moving Ghostbusters Fan Film
Enjoy Generations – a short film about a Father and his Son’s love of Ghostbusters.
1958 British Pathe Newsreel Featuring Gygan The Robot!
Feast your eyes on Gygan the Robot – thanks to this restored 1958 British Pathe newsreel!
1983 Pat Morita And Ralph Macchio Audition For The Karate Kid
Check out this 1983 audition featuring Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio for The Karate Kid!
Diary Of An Arcade Employee Podcast Ep. 044 – The Empire Strikes Back
For this episode of the Diary of An Arcade Employee Podcast – we are talking about 1982’s The Empire Strikes Back!
Do You Remember The 1998 Music Video With Sting And Sharon Stone?
Check out this awesome music video for The Mighty – featuring Sharon Stone and Sting.
1981 Marvel Comics Ad Promised Summer Escape
Check out this pretty awesome Marvel Comics commercial from back in ’81!
Love Thy Monster – The Unaired Color Pilot For The Munsters
Check out this unaired color pilot for The Munsters!
Be Excellent To Each Other With This Bill & Ted Face The Music Teaser
Check out the teaser trailer for Bill & Ted Face the Music!
Check Out This 1983 WLOX Dragon’s Lair Report!
If you have a couple of minutes – check out this 1983 WLOX Dragon’s Lair report from Aladdin’s Castle!
1982 Take One: Fear On Film With Garris, Carpenter, Cronenberg and Landis!
Enjoy Take One: Fear on Film – a 1982 interview between Mick Garris and John Carpenter, David Cronenberg, and John Landis!
The Spectre Is Perhaps DC Comics Most Frightening Hero
Let me explain why I think that the Spectre is the most frightening of DC Comics heroes!
1985 Patrick McGoohan Interview On The Today Show
Check out this 1985 clip from The Today Show – featuring Patrick McGoohan!
Retro Records: Star Trek – The Crier In Emptiness (1975)
Spend a few minutes enjoying this 1975 Power Records offering – Star Trek: The Crier in the Emptiness!
Diary Of An Arcade Employee Podcast Ep. 043 – Elevator Action
On this episode of the Diary of An Arcade Employee Podcast we are going to be talking about 1983’s Elevator Action!
1973 Rod Serling Commercial For Radio Shack
Enjoy this 1973 Radio Shack commercial… featuring none other than Rod Serling!
Do You Happen To Remember Crazy Cow Cereal?
Do you remember ever seeing Crazy Cow cereal back in the late ’70s?
Retro Records: The Haunted Mansion (1970)
Sit and enjoy this wonderful book and record – Walt Disney Presents The Haunted Mansion from 1970!
HorrorBabble Presents: The Toy Makers By Ian Gordon
Turn off the lights if you are able and enjoy The Toy Makers by Ian Gordon of Horror Babble!
Barkey Dog Reviews 1980’s Hero At Large!
Do you remember Hero At Large, the 1980 film with John Ritter? Well, Barkey Dog reviews it in his latest video!
Reunited Apart With The Cast Of Lord Of The Rings!
Enjoy this wonderful reunion with the cast of The Lord of the Rings – courtesy of Josh Gad’s Reunited Apart series!
1982 PM Magazine Report On The World’s Largest Pac-Man Tournament!
Enjoy this 1982 PM Magazine piece of the World’s Largest Pac-Man Tournament – held at the Milwaukee County Stadium!
Check Out Stern’s New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pinball Table!
Check out this awesome new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle table from Stern Pinball!
Ahmed Best Is Host Of The Jedi Temple Challenge!
Check out the trailer for Jedi Temple Challenge as well as an interview with Ahmed Best and Mary Holland – courtesy of The Star Wars Show!
Diary Of An Arcade Employee Podcast Ep. 042 – Popeye
The 1982 Popeye arcade game by Nintendo is the subject of our first episode of the second season of the Diary of An Arcade Employee Podcast!
1986 Labyrinth Featurette Featuring The Magic Of Michael Moschen
Enjoy this 1986 featurette for Labyrinth – showcasing the work of Michael Moschen.
Maybe You Will Remember – Alvin Schwartz
The Sun has set which means it is the perfect time to give a listen to ‘Maybe You Will Remember’ – from Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones!
What If Doctor Who Had End Credits Like Avengers: Endgame?
Enjoy this tribute to Doctor Who – edited to resemble the end credits of Avengers: Endgame!
Here Is To 40 Years Of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining!
Did you know that today marks the 40th Anniversary of The Shining?
Remember The Real Ghostbusters Proton Packs And Ghost Popper?
Do you remember the Kenner Proton Pack and Ghost Popper toys for The Real Ghostbusters?
Happy 40th Anniversary To Pac-Man!
Happy 40th Anniversary to Pac-Man!
The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary – Battle on Hoth Animated Short!
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with this fantastic Battle of Hoth animated short!
Batman: Strange Days Needs To Be Continued On DC Universe
How amazing would it be to see Batman: Strange Days made into a regular series?
Stargirl Premiere Focuses On Family, Fun, And Hero Legacies (Review)
A brief mostly non-spoiler review of Stargirl – which premieres tonight on the CW!
What Is Going On With The New Toucan Sam?
Have you had a chance to see the new design for Froot Loops’ Toucan Sam?
The Bangles Perform Manic Monday On American Bandstand (1986)
Is Monday getting you down? Then why not enjoy this 1986 performance by the Bangles with “Manic Monday” on American Bandstand?
HorrorBabble Presents H.P. Lovecraft’s The Hound: The Special Edition
Turn down the lights and enjoy The Hound by H.P. Lovecraft – read by Ian Gordon of HorrorBabble!
Enjoy This 1976 Featurette For Grizzly!
Enjoy this 1976 featurette for William Girdler’s Grizzly – including the dangers of working with a Kodiak bear!
1988 Who Framed Roger Rabbit Read-Along Narrated By Charles Fleischer!
Enjoy this Read-Along book from 1988 for Who Framed Roger Rabbit – featuring none other than Charles Fleischer!
The Shadow – The Tenor With The Broken Voice (1938)
Pay a visit to the Opera with The Shadow in the case of The Tenor with the Broken Voice!
James McAvoy Voicing Morpheus Is Dreamy News To Wake Up To!
Big news for the Audible adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman – James McAvoy will be voicing the titular character!
1982 CBS Evening News On Video Arcade Addiction
Check out this 1982 special report from the CBS Evening News about Video Arcade Addiction!
Time Warp In Quarantine Will Brighten Your Day!
Enjoy these wonderful reenactment videos from Gelsey Laurie and her Father – featuring The Rocky Horror Picture Show and more!
Reunited Apart With The Cast Of Back To The Future!
Enjoy the cast and crew of Back to the Future in this episode of Reunited Apart!
Phosphor Dot Fossils: The Prisoner – Escape Attempt #2
With this latest Phosphor Dot Fossils video – Earl Green attempts to beat The Prisoner game once again!
Stan Winston Studios Behind The Scenes Video For The Monster Squad
Enjoy this vintage behind the scenes look of the Stan Winston Studio at work on The Monster Squad!
Thriller: Robert Bloch’s The Weird Tailor (1961)
Enjoy this 1961 adaptation of Robert Bloch’s The Weird Tailor – with an episode of Thriller, hosted by Boris Karloff!
Did You Know The Pretenders Had An Avengers Music Video?
The Avengers was a very popular British TV series – so much so that it inspired The Pretenders to make a tribute music video!
A Year At The Top: A Sitcom About Souls Sold To The Son Of The Devil?!
Did you know Paul Shaffer and Greg Evigan were in a 1977 TV series called A Year at the Top – about musicians selling their soul to the Son of the Devil?
Um… RoboCop Is Going To Be In The New Mortal Kombat Expansion
RoboCop is going to be a new playable character in the upcoming Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath – the character WILL be voiced by Peter Weller too!
Wizard of Wor Prototype Arcade Game
Check out this video for Invisible Monsters, the prototype arcade game for Wizard of Wor!
Demo Build For Unreleased X-Men Fighting Game On The PS1
Check out this demo for the 1999 unreleased X-Men fighting game!
Celebrate Star Wars Day With Rebel Mission To Ord Mantell
Join in on the fun of Star Wars Day with this 1983 Buena Vista Record – Rebel Mission to Ord Mantell!
Rebuilding The Shape With Tommy Lee Wallace And Sean Clark!
Check out Tommy Lee Wallace demonstrating how they created the Michael Myers mask for 1978’s Halloween!
A Lost Stop-Motion Special For The Haunted Mansion?
What would a stop-motion animated special for The Haunted Mansion look like? Thanks to Ian Worthington we now know!
Rest In Peace: John Lafia (1957 – 2020)
With heavy heart we share that John Lafia of Child’s Play has sadly passed away.
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade Narrated By John Rhys-Davies
Enjoy this Read-Along book for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – narrated by John Rhys-Davies!
Michael Myers Sounds A Lot Like George Michael
Enjoy this musical parody of George Michael’s “Faith” – courtesy of Michael Myers… and The Merkins!
Saturday Frights Podcast Ep. 082 – Creepshow – The Finger
On this episode of the Saturday Frights Podcast – the Projectionist and myself tackle The Finger from Shudder’s Creepshow series.
Prepare To See Out April And See In May With Frankenstein!
Prepare to spend some time with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller in Frankenstein!
Diary Of An Arcade Employee Podcast 1UP – River Raid
For this new 1UP episode of the Diary of An Arcade Employee we are tackling 1982’s River Raid!
The Strange Dr. Weird – The Man Who Knew Everything (1945)
Enjoy The Man Who Knew Everything, a 1945 episode of The Strange Dr. Weird!
The Blue Oyster Cult Rock Godzilla While Practicing Social Distancing
Rock out with the Blue Oyster Cult and Godzilla!
Danger Room Protocols Was The 16 Bit Animated Series We Deserved
Enjoy this first episode of the Danger Room Protocols from Joel Furtado – a proposed 16 bit inspired animated series.
Enjoy This 1981 Dungeon! Board Game Commercial!
Check out this TV commercial for TSR’s Dungeon! board game – featuring an animated character known as Morely the Wizard.
I Miss Story Driven Music Videos Like “All I Need Is A Miracle”
Enjoy this Mike + The Mechanics video for “All I Need Is a Miracle” from ’86 – featuring Willy Wonka’s Roy Kinnear!
This Ultimate ’80s Cartoon Heroes Tribute Is Phenomenal!
Enjoy this fantastic mash-up of ’80s cartoons with Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler!
Pac-Man And Bowser Cross Paths In The Invasion
Have you ever wondered what would happen if Pac-Man and Bowser crossed paths?
Retro Radio: The Voice In The Night – HorrorBabble
It is always the perfect time for some wonderful tales of terror – enjoy The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson.
1979 Universal Studios Hollywood Battle Of Galactica TV Ad
Enjoy this awesome 1979 TV spot for Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Battle for Galactica”!
This Vincent Price Fine Art Training Video From 1962 Is Incredible!
Enjoy this Vincent Price Fine Art training video – originally made available to employees of Sears back in 1962.
The Goonies As Narrated By Chunk (1985)
Enjoy this 1985 book and record retelling of The Goonies courtesy of Chunk!
These 1980 Television Ads For Flash Gordon Are Amazing!
Check out this novel TV ads for 1980’s Flash Gordon!
There Was A Video Game In 1980 For The Prisoner?!
Did you know that in 1980 there was a Prisoner video game for the Apple II?
Funny Little Bunnies (1934)
Enjoy Funny Little Bunnies, a Holiday themed animated short from 1934.
Check Out The Toe – A Stop Motion Animated Horror Short!
Turn down the lights and enjoy Toe – a stop motion animated short based on The Big Toe.
Will Vinton’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crunchabungas Commercial
Enjoy this 1991 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles commercial – from Will Vinton Studios!
Droids Get The Spotlight In New Star Wars Galaxy Of Adventure Short
Enjoy this look at some of the Droids of the Star Wars universe!
HBO Behind The Scenes Featurette For Jaws 3-D
Enjoy this vintage HBO behind the scenes featurette for 1983’s Jaws 3-D!
Why My Father Hated G.I. Joe Action Stars Cereal
Do you remember G.I. Joe Action Stars cereal? Let me tell you why my Father ended up hating the cereal.
Kevin Conroy Is Going To Read Batman: The Adventures Continue Live!
Here is some exciting news for all of you Batman fans – Kevin Conroy is going to do a live reading of Batman: The Adventures Continue!
Power Records: Batman – If Music Be The Food Of Death
Enjoy this 1975 Power Records offering featuring Batman and the Riddler in If Music Be The Food Of Death!
Do You Remember The GE Show ‘N Tell Phono Viewer?
Did you ever have a GE Show ‘N Tell Phono Viewer?
Check Out The 1976 Star Trek Phaser Battle Game
Check out the rather impressive Star Trek Phaser Battle Game by Mego!
1983 Dungeon & Dragons View-Master Reel Set!
Have you seen this 1983 Dungeons & Dragons View-Master reel set?
There Was A Casablanca TV Series In 1983?
Do you possibly remember in ’83 when NBC attempted to pull off a Casablanca TV series?
Michael Sembello – Automatic Man Music Video
Take a moment and check out this 1983 music video for Automatic Man by Michael Sembello!
Have You Seen Cyrano de Bergerac With Jose Ferrer?
Let me tell you about the first time I saw 1950’s Cyrano de Bergerac!
Ready To Celebrate National Pac-Man Day?
Come join in the fun of National Pac-Man Day!
Rebooted Takes A Look At The Fates Of Older Special Effects
Enjoy Rebooted, a delightful short film that focuses on a stop-motion animated skeleton attempting to fit in a modern Hollywood.
The Sealed Book – The Accusing Corpse (1945)
Enjoy this 1945 Old Time Radio story entitled The Accusing Corpse – from the pages of The Sealed Book!
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Why I Pre-Ordered the Amico
Earl Green explains why he went ahead and pre-ordered the Intellivision Amico!
Did You Know That The Lord Of The Rings Films Needed Lightsabers?
Friends, enjoy this very well made clip of The Lord of the Rings with Lightsabers – courtesy of Immersion VFX.
The Incredible Hulk At Bay (1974)
Enjoy The Incredible Hulk At Bay – A Power Records book and record from 1974!
Interview With The Vampire With… Adam West And Frank Gorshin?
Enjoy this 1995 parody of Interview with the Vampire courtesy of Adam West and Frank Gorshin!
Disco Duck By Rick Dees And His Cast of Idiots
Enjoy Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots performing Disco Duck from back in 1976.
Ryan Reynolds In A Dragon’s Lair Movie… Wait, What?!
Netflix has announced a live action film based on 1983’s Dragon’s Lair… possibly featuring Ryan Reynolds?
Check Out These 1965 Tex Avery Directed Kool-Aid Commercials
Enjoy these vintage Kool-Aid commercials – directed by Tex Avery and featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd!
Let’s Talk About The Podcasts – Bonus Episode
Friends, Let’s Talk About The Podcasts Bonus Episode concerns all three shows I produce.
The Invisible Man Is Worthy To Be Seen
What did I think of the new Invisible Man – read for yourself!
Jim Henson Made A Pilot For The Wizard Of Id?
Check out the pilot for The Wizard of Id by Jim Henson!
Stephen King Talking Creepshow On Late Night With David Letterman (1982)
Enjoy this 1982 interview with Stephen King talking about Creepshow on Late Night with David Letterman.
Rest In Peace: Stuart Gordon (1947 – 2020)
We sadly pass along the news that the iconic Stuart Gordon, Director of Re-Animator and more has passed away.
Check Out These Arnie & Sal Public Service Announcements
Check out the adventures of Arnie Bacteria and Sal Monella in these animated PSA ads!
Telly Savalas Explains To Coca-Cola The Importance Of Sponsorship!
Enjoy this pitch to Coca-Cola by Telly Savalas on the importance of sponsorship of CBS television!
Retro Records: The Official Adventures Of The Green Lantern (1967)
Enjoy 1967’s The Official Adventures of The Green Lantern – the latest Retro Records offering.
Try To Remember… That Larry Just Wants A Friend
Turn down the lights and enjoy Larry, a 2017 short film by Jacob Chase!
New Star Wars: Galaxy Of Adventures Short Is A Moving Love Letter To Carrie Fisher
Enjoy this Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures animated short – a love letter to the late Carrie Fisher.
Weird Al Reminds Us About Germs And You
Enjoy this humorous Germs and You PSA courtesy of Weird Al Yankovic.
The Pink Panther – Pink Arcade (1978)
We hope you will enjoy Pink Arcade, a 1978 cartoon from The New Pink Panther Show!
Thinking Of Patrick McGoohan On His 92nd Birthday
Today would have been the iconic Patrick McGoohan’s 92nd birthday – check out a few of his notable roles.
The Extended Trailer For The DC Universe Stargirl Series Is A Slam Dunk!
Check out this extended trailer for the upcoming Stargirl series from the DC Universe.
Enjoy This Delightful Number Between Boris Karloff And Vincent Price
Enjoy this little number from both Boris Karloff and Vincent Price – from a 1968 episode of The Red Skelton Hour.
How Great Would Have Gremlins The Arcade Game Been?
Did you know we could have had an Atari Gremlins arcade game? Check out Andrew Borman’s Game Saves video for the details.
1984 Clip From Thicke Of The Night With Stan Lee
Enjoy this 1984 clip from Thicke of the Night featuring Stan Lee!
1982’s Bring ‘Em Back Alive Was Based On A Real Person?
Do you remember 1982’s Bring ‘Em Back Alive? Did you know Frank Buck was a real person?
Dick Clark Interviews Weird Al In This 1985 American Bandstand Clip
Enjoy this 1985 clip from American Bandstand with Dick Clark interviewing Weird Al!
The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie Was Originally Called The Great American Chase?
Check out this TV Spot for The Great American Chase – what we know now as The Bugs Bunny Road Runner Movie!
Do You Recall 1977’s General Mills Radio Adventure Theater?
Enjoy this 1977 offering from the General Mills Radio Adventure Theater!
These Direct Line Commercials Are Rich With Creativity And Pop Culture
Enjoy the likes of Donatello, RoboCop, and Bumblebee in these creative Direct Line Ads!
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Storm Warning (1984)
1984’s Storm Warning is the subject of Earl Green’s latest Phosphor Dot Fossils!
Make Way For The Mighty King Ding And His Robotic Brain!
Take a moment and enjoy the amazing King Ding and his Robotic Brain – a Topper Toys Ding-A-Ling robot!
Rest In Peace: Max von Sydow (1929 – 2020)
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Max von Sydow has passed away at the age of 90.
Prepare Yourself For The Return To Frightenstein!
You can Return to Frightenstein thanks to Bleak December Inc.’s audio production – featuring the beloved characters from The Hilarious House of Frightenstein!
Is That Mr. Belvedere In This 1981 Atari Missile Command Commercial?
Enjoy this 1981 TV ad featuring the future Mr. Belvedere playing Atari’s Missile Command!
Indiana Jones And The Curse Of Hellraiser Is A Mash-Up That Actually Works!
Check out this mash-up of Indiana Jones and Hellraiser! Two great tastes that surprisingly go well together!
Enjoy This Promo Video For The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror
Enjoy this 1994 look at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror – in addition to the 2004 version!
Who Better Than Chuck Connors To Sell 1977’s Tin Can Alley Shooting Game?
Check out this 1977 TV Commercial for Tin Can Alley featuring Chuck Connors – the Rifleman himself!
Planet Of The Apes – Power Records (1975)
Take a few minutes and enjoy 1975’s Power Records adaptation of Planet of the Apes!
Atari Is Releasing Missile Command: Recharged?
Check out some information and screenshots of the upcoming Missile Command: Recharged from Atari!
7 Up Got A Lot Of Mileage Out Of This Kim Carnes Sound-Alike!
Enjoy a selection of vintage 7 Up ads – all featuring a Kim Carnes sound-alike and “Bette Davis Eyes”.
Rest In Peace: Tim Skelly (1951 – 2020)
Friends, it is with a heavy heart that was pass along that Tim Skelly – legendary designer and programmer of several classic arcade titles has passed away.
The Price Of Fear – The Waxwork (1973)
Turn down the lights and enjoy The Price of Fear with Vincent Price!
Enjoy This 1972 Promotional Film For McDonaldland
Enjoy this 1972 promotional film for the McDonaldland play areas!
Check Out This 1980 Pencil Test For The Spirit Animated Film!
Check out this awesome pencil test for a 1980 animated film for The Spirit!
1982 Oscars Featured Sheena Easton Singing For Your Eyes Only… And Bond Villains!
Sheena Easton sings For Your Eyes Only at the 1982 Academy Awards!
The Trailer For The New Candyman Delivers Deadly Sweets To The Sweet
Check out this impressive trailer for the new Candyman film – coming out on June 12th!
Check Out Shigeru Miyamoto Visiting The Jim Henson Studios
Check out this charming interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Brian Henson at the Jim Henson Studios!
RIP Kazuhisa Hashimoto – Creator Of The Konami Code (1959 – 2020)
It is with a heavy heart we share that Kazuhisa Hashimoto – the creator of the Konami Code has passed away.
Netflix’s Transformers: War For Cybertron Trailer Is Impressive
Check out this impressive trailer for the upcoming Transformers: War for Cybertron anime series on Netflix!
Retro Records: The Story Of The Black Hole (1979)
For this Retro Records – we are checking out 1979’s The Story of the Black Hole!
Check out This ’70s Public Service Announcement On Hot Dogs
Check out this short ’70s PSA on Hot Dogs – possibly made by Oscar Mayer?
Journey Escape For The Atari 2600 On MTV!
Check out this vintage interview with Journey on MTV – showing off 1982’s Journey Escape for the Atari 2600!
Have You Seen This Little Golden Book For The Dark Crystal?
Take a peek at this awesome Little Golden Book for 1982’s The Dark Crystal!
The Virtual Production On The Mandalorian Is Groundbreaking
Check out the groundbreaking visual effects work for the Mandalorian using ILM’s Stagecraft Virtual Production filmmaking platform!
What Do You…Doo…When Shaggy And Scooby Are Your Checkout Attendant?
So what do you do when the checkout attendant sound like Scooby-Doo and Shaggy?
In 1964 General Motors Was Inviting People To The World’s Fair And Futurama
Take a few minutes and look at the futuristic concept cars shown by General Motors at the 1964 World’s Fair.
Factory Entertainment Producing Scaled Masters Of The Universe Replicas And More!
Check out some of the upcoming replicas and collectibles for Masters of the Universe by Factory Entertainment and KUZOS!
Remember When Brent Spiner Was A Guest Star On Night Court?
Do you remember when Brent Spiner was playing Bob Wheeler on Night Court?
Jeannie – The 1973 I Dream Of Jeannie Animated Series
Do you remember Jeannie? The animated I Dream of Jeannie series?
Enjoy This Wonderful Carol Burnett Show Clip With Roddy McDowall
Enjoy this humorous clip of Roddy McDowall and Carol Burnett from back in 1974!
New Trailer For The Return Of Amazing Stories!
Check out the new trailer for Amazing Stories on Apple TV+!
Retro Radio Memories: Bradbury 13 – The Veldt
Come listen to The Veldt – courtesy of Bradbury 13!
Leonardo DiCaprio Is Not The Only One To Cover Green Door – Fozzie Bear Did Too!
Leonardo DiCaprio covered Green Door in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – did you know Fozzie Bear did too?
Universal Orlando Is Building A Universal Monsters Theme Park?
Check out what is known about Universal Orlando building a Universal Monsters theme park!
Stranger Things Season 4 Teaser Captures Your Attention
Have you checked out the Stranger Things Season 4 Teaser Trailer yet?
Saturday Frights Podcast Ep. 081 – My Bloody Valentine (1981)
On this Saturday Frights podcast we are tackling 1981’s My Bloody Valentine!
Have You Ever Seen Any Of The Binkley And Doinkel PSA’s?
Have you ever seen any of the Binkley and Doinkel public service announcements?
1972 Interview With Legendary Toy Designer Marvin Glass!
Enjoy this interview with Mike Glass – the legendary toy designer who had a hand in Lite-Brite, Operation, and more!
Not For Resale: A Video Game Store Documentary (Review)
Are you a fan of video games? Then you will want to check out Not for Resale: A Video Game Documentary – available on Amazon and Blu-Ray!
Diary Of An Arcade Employee Podcast Ep. 041 – Wizard Of Wor (1981)
For the first episode of 2020, the Diary Podcast is focusing on 1981’s Wizard of Wor!
Live A Galactic Adventure With The Upcoming Star Wars Galactic Cruiser
Check out this teaser for what Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser plans to offer in 2021!
Rest In Peace: Robert Conrad (1935 – 2020)
Friends, I am very sad to say we have lost another iconic actor – RIP Robert Conrad.
Remembering Hero At Large On It’s 40th Anniversary!
Do you remember 1980’s Hero at Large starring John Ritter? Well, today is that film’s 40th Anniversary!
Retro Records: A Whale Of A Tale (1954)
Enjoy Kirk Douglas singing A Whale of A Tale and more for this Retro Records!
Greed Was Good With Milton Bradley’s Hotel Board Game From ’86!
Check out this VERY ’80s commercial for Milton Bradley’s Hotel board game!
Travis Falligant Presents The Deadly Cuteness Of The Horror Babies
Check out Travis Falligant’s exceptional Horror Babies artwork!
Mattel Unleashes The Masters Of The WWE Universe… Wait, What?
Check out the Masters of the WWE Universe… a mashup of Masters of the Universe and the wrestlers of the WWE!
Rest In Peace: Kirk Douglas (1916 – 2020)
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Kirk Douglas has passed away.
Did You Pick Up A Slimer Bike Horn From McDonald’s Back In 1990?
Check out the Slimer bike horn and more in this McDonald’s TV commercial from 1990!
Do You Remember The Van-Pires Television Series From 1997?
Do you ever recall watching 1997’s Van-Pires?
Today Is The 25th Anniversary For John Carpenter’s In The Mouth Of Madness!
Friends, it might be customary to present a gift of silver for a 25th anniversary but with John Carpenter’s In the Mouth of Madness – it might be more appropriate to gift the film something… blue. It was 25 years ago today that John Carpenter’s In the Mouth of Madness was released to movie theaters …
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Behind The Scenes Footage From 1996’s Resident Evil Live Action Intro
Check out this short behind the scenes look at the making of the live action intro for 1996’s Resident Evil!
Mountain Dew Zero And Bryan Cranston Deliver A Humorous Take On The Shining
Mountain Dew Zero and Bryan Cranston present a different take on The Shining!
Check Out 1964’s The Stranger – Australia’s First Sci-Fi TV Series!
Take a look at 1964’s The Stranger – the first Australian Science Fiction TV series!
Happy 40th Anniversary To John Carpenter’s The Fog!
Today marks the 40th Anniversary of John Carpenter’s The Fog!
The United Monster Talent Agency Is A Love Letter To Horror Films
Take a moment and enjoy The United Monster Talent Agency – Directed by Greg Nicotero!
It Is Not Everyday That You Find A Signed Vincent Price Cookbook!
It is not very often you come across a signed cookbook by Vincent Price!
First Trailer For Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge!
Take a few minutes and check out this Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpions Revenge trailer!
Walmart’s Famous Visitors Commercial For The Super Bowl Is Excellent!
Check out Walmart’s Famous Visitors Commercial – it is an excellent collection of familiar faces from pop culture!
Check Out All The Stars In ABC’s Silver Anniversary Celebration From 1978!
Check out these amazing clips from ABC’s Silver Anniversary Celebration from 1978!
Pop Culture Retrorama Podcast Ep. 013 – Visionaries Knights Of The Magical Light
1987’s Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light is the subject of this episode of the Pop Culture Retrorama podcast!
Behold The Might Of This 1978 Incredible Hulk Colorforms Commercial
Check out this 1978 commercial for the Colorforms Incredible Hulk set!
The New Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure Of The Carpathian Horror
Join us as we learn of the Adventure of the Carpathian Horror with The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes!
Night Stalker For The Intellivision Amico Looks Amazing!
Enjoy this video for the upcoming Night Stalker game for the Intellivision Amico!
Retro Records: Leonard Nimoy Reads Usher II By Ray Bradbury
Enjoy Leonard Nimoy’s reading of Usher II from Ray Bradbury!
Interview with Pop Culture Historian And Archivist Rob Klein!
Please enjoy this exceptional interview with Rob Klein, noted pop culture curator and archivist!
Bit Brigade Arrives to Rock Out And Thwart Dr. Wily In Mega Man 3!
The other evening Bit Brigade performed at the arcade – destroying Dr. Wily’s evil plans with the power of rock!
Super Blog Team-Up: Chromium… Glow In The Dark Covers
Check out my entry for this Super Blog Team-Up – where I discuss some of the more memorable covers from the Chromium Age of comics.
Warner Archive Is Releasing The Tex Avery Screwball Classics Volume One!
Great news today as The Tex Avery Screwball Collection Volume One is getting a Blu-Ray release!
Do You Remember The NBC Series Cliffhangers from 1979?
Do you remember 1979’s Cliffhangers TV series from NBC?
Check Out The Original 1986 Trailer For The Transformers: The Movie!
Take a moment and check out the differences in this 1986 original trailer for The Transformers: The Movie!
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: My Dear Watson (1989)
Enjoy My Dear Watson – a 1989 episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents!
Retro Records: Let’s Hear It For Robin Hood (1974)
Join us on Retro Records for 1974’s Let’s “Hear” It For Robin Hood!
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Wrecking Crew (1985)
Check out 1985’s Wrecking Crew for the NES – courtesy of Earl Green’s Phosphor Dot Fossils!
Remember When Randy Savage Played Space Ghost’s Grandfather?
Friends, a couple of weeks ago I shared a segment from Space Ghost Coast to Coast that featured Howard Scott Warshaw of Atari fame – yesterday a friend sent me the link to another famous guest who appeared on that animated talk show. None other than the late and great Randy “Macho Man” Savage… but …
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These New LEGO DC Comics Minifigures Are Pretty Super
Check out some of the new LEGO DC Comics Minifigures I picked up the other day!
A Very Happy 72nd Birthday To John Carpenter!
Join us in wishing a very Happy 72nd Birthday to the iconic John Carpenter!
Who Better To Sell Monster Vitamins Than Vincent Price?
If you need to sell Monster Vitamins – who better than Vincent Price?
Sean Young Shares Her 1983 Super 8 On-Set Look At Dune
Check out this 1983 Super 8 film – an on-set look at Dune from Sean Young.
First Trailer For Morbius Is High On Cameos And Vampire Angst
Check out the trailer for the upcoming Morbius film – based on Marvel Comics Morbius, the Living Vampire!
The First Two Episodes Of ThunderCats Roar Are Now Online
Check out the preview and first two episodes of ThunderCats Roar!
Saturday Frights Podcast Matinee – Creepshow – Bad Wolf Down
On this Saturday Frights podcast episode – the subject is Creepshow’s Bad Wolf Down!
Enjoy This Homemade Shot For Shot Remake Of The Evil Dead 2 Trailer
Enjoy CineFix’s shot for shot remake of the Evil Dead 2 trailer!
Toon In: The Pink Panther – Pink Ice (1965)
Do yourself a favor and check out 1965’s Pink Ice – featuring the Pink Panther!
Only Burger Chef Was Mighty Enough To Sell King Kong Glasses In 1976
Check out this 1976 Burger Chef ad for King Kong collectible glasses!
It Was 20 Years Ago That I Last Saw The Exorcist… It Still Holds Up
The other evening I decided to watch The Exorcist… the last time I saw the film was 20 years ago.
Do You Remember The Computer Warriors Toy Line?
Do you remember the Computer Warriors – Mattel’s answer to The Transformers?
Crom! Check Out The Unreleased 1982 Conan The Barbarian Game!
Did you know that in 1982 we almost had a Conan the Barbarian video game?
Check Out This Unreleased Akira Game For The Sega Mega Drive!
Check out the playthrough for this unreleased Akira game for the Sega Genesis!
Sir Alec Guinness Reads The Call Of Cthulhu – 20 Years After His Passing
Check out this reading of The Call of Cthulhu by Sir Alec Guinness – sort of.
Howard Scott Warshaw On Space Ghost Coast To Coast
Watch this humorous interview between Howard Scott Warshaw and Space Ghost!
This Changing Billboard For The Dracula BBC Series Is Astounding!
Check out the way this billboard for the BBC’s Dracula changes when the sun sets!
Feel The Chills In The Spirit Of Dark And Lonely Water PSA From 1973
Take just a few minutes and enjoy the creepy The Spirit of Dark and Lonely Water PSA from back in 1973.
Do You Remember The 1987 Hologram Sporting Super Naturals Toys?
Do you remember the 1987 Super Naturals toys by Tonka?
Seeing 2019 Off At The Arcade With Great Bluedini And Planetfall
Friends, I hope you all had a fantastic New Year’s Eve – let me tell you how I spent mine… with some Great Bluedini and Planetfall at the arcade!
Diary Of An Arcade Employee Podcast Ep. 040 – Star Castle
For Episode 40 of the Diary of An Arcade Employee Podcast I am tackling 1980’s Star Castle!
Super7 Has Produced Action Figures For 1986’s My Pet Monster
Would you believe that Super7 has produced action figures for 1986’s My Pet Monster?
1982’s The Incredible Hulk Has One Of The Greatest Animated Openings
When it comes to animated openings it is hard to top 1982’s The Incredible Hulk.
Loot Fright Sent Me An Alien Queen… Pencil Sharpener?
Thanks to Loot Fright I now own an Alien Queen that is also a pencil sharpener!
Watch The 1982 Intellivision -The Great Biplanes Tournament!
Check out this 1982 Intellivision – Biplanes Grand Tournament video!
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Dragonfire For The Apple II (1984)
On this Phosphor Dot Fossils video, Earl Green checks out Dragonfire for the Apple II – from back in 1984!
It Took 40 Years But I Finally Got One Of The Black Hole Puzzles!
Have you ever seen one of The Black Hole puzzles from 1979?
Thanks To Bad Lip Reading We Now Know Yoda’s Stick Is Better Than Bacon
Get your morning off to a humorous start with Bad Lip Reading’s MY STICK! – where we learn Yoda’s gimer stick is better than bacon!
Pop Culture Retrorama Podcast Ep. 012 – A Cosmic Christmas (1977)
Happy Holidays! For this episode of the Pop Culture Retrorama podcast I am tackling 1977’s A Cosmic Christmas.
John Denver And The Muppets – A Christmas Together (1979)
Do you remember 1979’s John Denver And The Muppets – A Christmas Together?
Retro Radio Memories: Suspense – Back For Christmas (1943)
Ready for a little chill in your Holiday spirit? Then check out 1943’s Back for Christmas – a classic episode of Suspense!
Did You Call The Star Trek IV The Voyage Home 900 Number?
Back in 1986 did you happen to call the Star Trek IV The Voyage Home 900 number?
Arcade USA Presents: Toy Tomb – Dinky Toys Star Trek Enterprise!
Willie of Arcade USA has a brand new Toy Tomb video – focusing on the 1977 Dinky Toys Star Trek Enterprise!
Enjoy This Charming Episode Of This Is Your Life With Christopher Lee
Enjoy this charming 1974 episode of This Is Your Life featuring Christopher Lee!
The Rise Of Skywalker Is A Star Wars Finale With A Lot Of Heart (Non-Spoiler Review)
Friends, I had the opportunity to catch The Rise of Skywalker – here is my non-spoiler review!
Check Out This 1983 Gene Siskel Review For Return Of The Jedi!
Check out what Gene Siskel thought of 1983’s Return of the Jedi!
Retro Records: Gremlins – The Gift Of The Mogwai (1984)
For this Retro Records offerings we have 1984’s The Gift of the Mogwai book and record from Hardee’s!
Did You Have Kenner’s Yoda Hand Puppet And Force Lightsaber?
Did you happen to own Kenner’s Yoda hand puppet or the “Force” lightsabers?
Today Marks The 30th Anniversary Of The First Simpsons Episode!
Did you know that today marks the 30th Anniversary of the first episode of The Simpsons?
Did You Play The Star Wars Hoth Ice Planet Adventure Game?
Have you ever played the Star Wars: Hoth Ice Planet Adventure Game?
Toon In: The Shoemaker And The Elves (1935)
For this Toon In we have a 1935 theatrical short entitled The Shoemaker and the Elves.
35 Years Later Queen Just Released A Music Video For Thank God It’s Christmas
Check out the new animated music video for Queen’s Thank God It’s Christmas!
Do You Remember 1992’s Batman Returns The Computer Game?
Did you play the 1992 Batman Returns the computer game?
Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales – Major Impossible (Review)
Friends, let me tell you a bit about Nathan Hale’s new Hazardous Tales book – Major Impossible!
Rest In Peace: Danny Aiello (1933 – 2019)
Friends, we are sad to report that Danny Aiello has passed away at the age of 86.
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Horizon – The Sequel To Moon Patrol?
Earl Green has a new Phosphor Dot Fossils video for your viewing pleasure – this time it’s all about 1985’s Horizon – a possibly sequel to Moon Patrol!
The Mandalorian Intro Is Improved Again… With The CHiPs Theme!
The Mandalorian… with the theme from CHiPs?
Retro Records: Leonard Nimoy – Put A Little Love In Your Heart (1969)
Take a moment and check out Leonard Nimoy’s cover of Put A Little Love In Your Heart!
You Should Check Out The Adventures Of Bullwhip Griffin (1967)
Have you ever seen The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin? You should check this 1967 film out!
Saturday Frights Podcast Ep. 080 – Burnt Offerings (1976)
For this new episode of the Saturday Frights podcast – we tackle 1976’s Burnt Offerings!
There Is A Whole Lot Of Love In This Ghostbusters Afterlife Trailer!
Check out this rather moving trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife – coming in 2020!
Rest In Peace: Rene Auberjonois (1940 – 2019)
We are sad to pass on the news that the talented Rene Auberjonois has passed away at the age of 79.
Check Out This 1966 Batman Colorforms TV Commercial
Enjoy this delightful 1966 TV ad for the Batman Colorforms set!
Did You Have 1983’s G.I. Joe Headquarters Command Center?
Were you lucky enough to get your hands on 1983’s G.I. Joe Headquarters Command Center?
Do You Remember 1978’s Increda Bubble Gum?
Do you recall Increda Bubble gum – the gum with Pop Rocks?
Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol (1979)
Have you possibly seen 1979’s Skinflint: A Country Christmas Carol?
There Is Infinite Possibilities For Crisis On Infinite Earths TV Crossover!
Have you seen the awesomeness that is the Crisis on Infinite Earths trailer?
George Miller Directed The Music Video For Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Did you know George Miller directed Tina Turner’s music video for Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome?
Enjoy David Bowie And Bing Crosby Singing Peace On Earth/The Little Drummer Boy
Have you ever had the pleasure of seeing David Bowie and Bing Crosby sing Peace on Earth/The Little Drummer Boy?
This Masters Of The Universe Little Golden Book Has The Power!
Check out this charming Masters of the Universe Little Golden Book I found!
Arcade USA Presents: Atari 2600 Superman (1979)
For this Arcade USA presents – Willie tackles the groundbreaking 1979 Atari 2600 Superman game!
Pop Culture Retrorama Podcast Ep. 11 – Top 5 Thanksgiving Specials
For this episode of the Pop Culture Retrorama Podcast – I take a look at the Top 5 Thanksgiving Specials I watched this Season.
The Mandalorian With The Theme Song From My Two Dads?
How do you make The Mandalorian better? Try making it look like an ’80s sitcom with the theme from My Two Dads!
It Looks Like We Finally Have That E.T. Sequel… Sort Of
It may have taken 37 years but we received that E.T. sequel… sort of.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles Is A Thanksgiving Masterpiece
A very Happy Thanksgiving to you – are you planning on watching Planes, Trains & Automobiles later?
Check Out This Psychedelic Levi Jeans Commercial From 1971
Do yourself a favor and check out this psychedelic Levi jeans commercial!
“Funko Home Video” Has Your Retro Inspired Holiday Gifts
If you are looking for a perfect Holiday gift – “Funko Home Video” T-Shirts might be what you are looking for!
35 Years Later A Commodore 64 Program Was Found On This 1984 Album!
It might have taken 35 years but this Commodore 64 program has been found… on vinyl!
Diary Of An Arcade Employee Podcast 1UP – Night Stalker
On this Diary of An Arcade Employee Podcast 1UP show – we are talking about 1982’s Night Stalker!
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Bump ‘N’ Jump (1982)
This Phosphor Dot Fossils video is all about 1982’s Bump ‘n’ Jump!
Check Out This Epic The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror Ad!
Are you a fan of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror? Check out this EPIC ad for the updates at Disneyland Paris!
This 1970s Dr. Pepper Commercial Is Like A Musical Time Machine
Check out this 1970s Dr. Pepper ad – it is a commercial that acts as type of musical time machine.
Did You Ever Play 1983’s Q*bert The Board Game?
Do you remember playing 1983’s Q*bert board game?
Arcade USA Presents: Wizard of Wor Arcade For The Atari 2600
Are you ready to order your copy of Wizard of Wor Arcade for the Atari 2600?
Did You Know That ABC Aired A 1975 Superman Musical?
Did you know that ABC aired a Superman Musical back in 1975?
Enjoy This 1981 Asteroids World Record Attempt By Mark Ermatinger!
Take a quick journey back to 1981 to witness the Asteroids World Record attempt by Mark Ermatinger!
Salem’s Lot Has Been Scaring Us Now For 40 Years!
Happy 40th Anniversary to Salem’s Lot – the TV Mini-Series that has been scaring us now for 40 years!
A Magical Night Celebrating The 60th Anniversary Of The Twilight Zone!
A very Happy 60th Anniversary to The Twilight Zone!
Toon In: Gerald McBoing-Boing (1950)
For this Toon In we have 1950’s Gerald McBoing-Boing!
Enjoy The Cult Film Inspired Music Of Monster Skull With Visions Of The Horrible And Strange!
Do you like Phantasm? Chopping Mall? The Brain That Wouldn’t Die? Then Monster Skull has the album for you – check out Visions of the Horrible and Strange!
Retro Records: The Story Of TRON (1982)
Do you remember this 1982 book and record? The Story of TRON?
Disney+ Is More Impressive Than You Might Realize!
Disney+ has gone live and I felt I had to share with you my thoughts on the new streaming service.
Jinkies… Check Out The First Trailer For Scoob!
The brand new trailer has dropped for Scoob! – the 2020 animated feature film.
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Make Trax (1981)
Earl Green has a brand new Phosphor Dot Fossils video – this time for 1981’s Make Trax!
Composer Charles Bernstein On 1984’s A Nightmare On Elm Street
Do yourself a favor and listen to Charles Bernstein talk about his score for 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street!
Would You Believe Today Marks The 100th Anniversary Of Felix The Cat?
Did you know that today is the 100th anniversary of Felix the Cat?
We Bid You Welcome To The 50th Anniversary of Night Gallery
Join us for a 50th anniversary celebration of the Night Gallery!
Remember This Ad For Star Trek III: The Search For Spock On Showtime?
Have you ever seen this rather serious Showtime ad for Star Trek III: The Search for Spock?
If Adventure Has A Phone Number It Must Be Indiana Jones!
Do you possibly remember this 900 number for Indiana Jones?
Remember This Transformers PSA With Red Alert About Bike Reflectors?
Do you recall seeing this Transformers PSA with Red Alert about the importance of bike reflectors?
Rod Serling’s Night Gallery – The Art Of Darkness Kickstarter Begins Friday!
Check out this announcement about Rod Serling’s Night Gallery – The Art of Darkness book!
Get Ready To Join The Pac With This 40th Anniversary Pac-Man Video
Take a few moments to check out Ken Ishii’s Join the Pac – the official theme for Pac-Man’s 40th Anniversary.
Do You Remember Remco’s The Saga Of Crystar?
Do you remember the translucent plastic action figure series – The Saga of Crystar?
Arcade USA Presents: Arcade1Up’s Star Wars Arcade Review
This new Arcade USA video tackles the recently released Arcade1Up Star Wars arcade cabinet!
The Future Of 1982’s Blade Runner Begins Now!
It was June of 1982 when Director Ridley Scott delivered a masterpiece of a science-fiction film to theaters with Blade Runner – although there were many bumps along that road and it cannot be said it was his vision that audiences saw. At least not at the time of Blade Runner‘s release on June 25th …
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Top Ten Halloween Song Picks For 2019
We hope you are having a fantastic and Happy Halloween – here is the top ten Halloween Songs for 2019!
Pop Culture Retrorama Podcast Ep. 10 – Halloween Special I – Drak Pack
For this Pop Culture Retrorama show – it is a Halloween Special – with 1980’s the Drak Pack!
It Is A Fact – Tee Rex Isn’t Kidding Around With Their Toy Collection!
Take a moment and check out my vist to Tee Rex – the toy store and museum in Eureka Springs.
Saturday Frights Podcast Ep. 079 – Halloween Special IV
On this episode of the Saturday Frights podcast we have our sixth annual Halloween Special – for this show the Projectionist and myself have invited a few of our friends to visit the new Vault Library. If you had a chance to listen to the last Saturday Frights Matinee episode – where I tackled the …
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Diary Of An Arcade Employee Podcast Ep. 039 – Asteroids
Asteroids is the subject of this Diary of An Arcade Employee podcast – hope you can enjoy the show!
65 Years Ago Today The Disneyland Story Premiered On Television!
Did you know that 65 years ago today that The Disneyland Story aired – the first episode of Walt Disney’s Disneyland TV series?
For THE Party You Can’t Beat The Beat Bachs Halloween Dance Party!
If you love Halloween you need to check out the Beat Bachs Halloween Dance Party – lucky for us we had a sneak preview.
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Kickman – 1983 – Atari 2600
In the latest Phosphor Dot Fossils – Kickman is playable now on the Atari 2600!
Queen Just Released You Are The Champions – Three Fan Videos That Are Amazing!
Do yourself a favor and check out these three You Are The Champions videos presented by Queen.
Dr. Demento Was On A TV Show Called Welcome To The Fun Zone?
Check out the pilot for Welcome to the Fun Zone – featuring Dr. Demento!
Do You Remember These 1979 Mego CHiPs Action Figures?
Do you remember the 1979 Mego CHiPs toy line?
Toon In: The Sandman (1991)
We have something spooky for this Toon In – 1991’s The Sandman!
42 Years After It Began The Saga Closes With The Rise Of Skywalker!
Let’s take a look at The Rise of Skywalker trailer!
Nathan Hale’s Alamo All-Stars: Bigger And Badder Edition
ABRAMS books is releasing Nathan Hale’s Alamo All-Stars: Bigger & Badder Edition today!
Nancy: A Comic Collection By Olivia Jaimes (2019)
Check out Nancy: A Comic Collection from Olivia Jaimes – a welcome and fresh 21st century take on the iconic character!
Bit Brigade Arrived To Combat Red Falcon And Mother Brain!
The other evening at the arcade – Bit Brigade returned to perform Contra and Metroid!
Arcade USA Presents: Toy Tomb Podcast Mini – Dark Tower
Do you remember 1981’s Dark Tower game by Milton Bradley?
Saturday Frights Podcast Matinee – Creepshow – The House Of The Head
On this brand new Saturday Frights Podcast matinee episode – I discuss Creepshow’s The House of the Head!
Remember the Pepsi And Doritos Monster Match Sweepstakes?
Do you recall the 1991 Pepsi and Doritos Monster Match Sweepstakes?
Checking Out The Alien 40th Anniversary Event!
Did you know this year marked the Alien 40th Anniversary?
Tasty Treats From The Killer Klowns From Outer Space!
Check out this sweet treat I received from the Killer Klowns from Outer Space event at Halloween Horror Nights!
Diary Of An Arcade Employee: 1985’s Tiger-Heli And Strawberry Frappe Do Not Mix!
On both the Diary podcast as well as on a daily basis over on the Diary of An Arcade Employee Facebook Page – I do my level best to provide little glimpses into what it is like working in a functioning arcade. For almost seven years now I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working at …
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Pop Culture Retrorama Podcast Ep. 09 – The Blues Brothers
This new Pop Culture Retrorama Podcast is all about 1980’s The Blues Brothers!
Do You Remember 1977’s Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure?
Have you ever seen 1977’s Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure?
Did You Howl At The Moon With A PAAS Halloween Make-Up Kit?
Did you ever use a PAAS Halloween Make-Up Kit?
Rest In Peace: Robert Forster (1941 – 2019)
Friends, it is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Robert Forster has passed away.
Toon In: The Magic Mummy (1933)
For this Toon In offering we have 1933’s The Magical Mummy – a Van Beuren Studios short!
Happy 35th Anniversary to 1984’s Ghostbusters!
Ghostbusters is 35 years old – did you know I was once a junior Ghostbuster?
Travis Falligant’s The Lost Mysteries Is The Scooby-Doo Horror Fans Crave!
Friends, take a moment and the horror and Scooby-Doo mash-up that is Travis Falligant’s Lost Mysteries!
Do You Remember 1970’s Peter Pumpkin?
Have you ever seen this 1970’s PSA ad featuring Peter Pumpkin?
Retro Records: Monster Shindig (1965)
Enjoy the Monster Shindig song from this 1965 album – one featuring Hanna-Barbera’s Super-Snooper and Blabber Mouse!
Try The Takara Tomy A.R.T.S Television For A Little TV… Literally!
Take a moment and check out the Takara Tomy A.R.T.S television – a collectible designed to look like a vintage TV cabinet.
Retro Records: Famous Monsters Speak (1963)
For this Retro Records we are enjoying a spooky 1963 album – Famous Monsters Speak!
By The Three Suns Of Thra – We Need This LEGO Dark Crystal Set!
Stop what you are doing and check out Brent Waller’s proposed LEGO Dark Crystal set!
Toon In: The Skeleton Dance (1929)
For this Toon In things get fun and spooky with 1929’s The Skeleton Dance!
Universal Monsters Mystery Minis From Funko Have Come For You!
Let me introduce you to the Universal Monsters Mystery Minis by Funko!
Diary Of An Arcade Employee Podcast 1UP – Top 5 Activision Games
For this episode of the Diary of An Arcade Employee podcast we have a 1UP show – the Top 5 Activision Games for the Atari 2600!
Saturday Frights Podcast Matinee – Creepshow – Gray Matter
Ready for a new Saturday Frights podcast? This time I’m tackling the first segment of the new Creepshow – entitled Gray Matter!
The BBC’s The War Of The Worlds Trailer Looks Incredible!
Are you a fan of The War of the Worlds? Then check out this new BBC Trailer!
Mark Hamill And Buster Crabbe At The 1978 Saturn Awards!
Take a few minutes and enjoy this wonderful 1978 clip from the Saturn Awards – with Mark Hamill and Buster Crabbe!
Happy 25th Anniversary To The Shawshank Redemption!
I was able to catch the 25th Anniversary showing of The Shawshank Redemption!
Retro Radio Memories: Thunder Rides The Flood (1941)
Join us for another episode of The Lone Ranger on Retro Radio Memories!
Rest In Peace: Sid Haig (1939 – 2019)
In this article I take a moment to express my sorrow on the passing of Sid Haig.
Happy Hobbit Day – May The Hair On Your Toes Never Fall Out!
Happy Hobbit Day – let me tell you about 1977’s The Hobbit!
Was Street Fighter II Cheating You Out Of Your Tokens?
How many times back in the day or even today when you stepped up to challenge Capcom’s Street Fighter II did you feel like the arcade machine itself wasn’t exactly playing fair? Being able to work at an arcade myself I can tell you – even though we use free play options instead of tokens …
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Jurassic World: Battle At Big Rock
Check out this awesome Battle at Big Rock short film!
Let’s Call It Quits Starring Happy Day’s Tom Bosley And Marion Ross (1974)
Friends, the other day I was sent a link to a nearly 30 minute long PSA for quitting smoking by Patrick J. Doody. Patrick was not only an Author over on the former Retroist site but he also is a fellow devotee of the horror genre – to say nothing of the fact that he …
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35 Years Later And The Transformers Are Still More Than Meets The Eye!
Did you know that The Transformers just celebrated its 35th Anniversary?
Phosphor Dot Fossils: Blast Off (1989)
For this Phosphor Dot Fossils video – Earl Green is taking a look at 1989’s Blast Off!
Retro Radio Memories: Branded A Coward (1938)
Our marathon of the Old Time Radio Lone Ranger series continues with Branded A Coward!
A Unique Universal Monsters Movie Suggestion!
Are you a fan of the Universal Monsters? Listen to this unique Universal Monsters movie suggestion!
Behold The Wonder Of Milton Bradley’s Omni!
Have you ever seen Milton Bradley’s Omni Entertainment System from 1980?
Flintstones, Meet The LEGO Flintstones!
Have you seen the LEGO Flintstones set?
Dr. Who’s Jon Pertwee Sings Who Is The Doctor!
Have you had the pleasure of hearing Jon Pertwee sing “Who Is The Doctor”?
Retro Radio Memories: Murder Of Pony Express Rider (1938)
Friends, welcome back to a new offering for Retro Radio Memories, shortly before setting up this site we had started a marathon of Old Time Radio episodes from The Lone Ranger over on the Retroist. Like many of the articles and podcasts that I was fortunate enough to start on that iconic site – I’m …
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It Chapter Two – Spoiler Free Review (2019)
The other evening thanks to the kindness of Shea – the owner and manager of the arcade I work at, to say nothing of being one of my best friends – I was able to skip out a little early from work and catch It Chapter Two. With my love of Stephen King’s novel as …
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