TV viewers in the ’80s loved MacGyver. If you aren’t familiar with the show, it was an action adventure TV series starring Richard Dean Anderson as “Angus MacGyver” who was a secret agent that was remarkably resourceful. It outlasted most successful shows and ran for an impressive seven seasons. If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, a lot of…
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When you hear the term “chipmunk,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s Alvin and his cousins Simon and Theodore. And for a good reason! These three chipmunks have starred in several hit films over the last several decades. In fact, in 2015, their film franchise celebrated its 80th anniversary! The surprise success of the Alvin…
Knight Rider was a popular show in the 1980s that followed the adventures of Michael Knight (played by David Hasselhoff), a crime fighter aided by his artificially intelligent car named KITT. The show ran for four seasons before being canceled, but in that time it captured the hearts of audiences all across America. As it turns out, there were many…
The popularity of Muppet Babies is no secret. It’s been a hot topic for decades. Airing from September 15th, 1984, to August 2nd, 1991, the show followed the adventures of five Muppet Babies as they explored their imaginations and wove their way through childhood. So you know the show, but do you know why it was so popular? Let’s dive…
We don’t think we’ve ever met someone who hasn’t seen or liked an ’80’s cartoon. One of those that has now been loved since it first aired for the very first time in 1988, was Garfield and Friends. He’s known for his mischievous antics while being relatable in his share of our distaste for Mondays. He purred his way to…
As one of the longest running live-action sitcoms in television history, Married With Children was an extremely popular show in the 1980’s, and it still entertains millions of viewers in syndication today. It first aired in 1987 on the Fox network, and it ran for 11 total seasons, much like another popular 80’s show, Cheers. Married with Children followed the Chicago based family, the…
Meg Ryan is considered one of the queens of the romantic comedy genre. The blond haired blue eyed actress won American audiences over with her undeniable charm. Meg was born in 1961 in Connecticut, and began acting during college to make some extra cash. She would later drop out of college to pursue acting full time. This decision led to…
Alf was a popular sitcom that aired in the 1980s. Although it only ran for four seasons, it still managed to capture the hearts and minds of many Americans. The show starred a furry alien who crash-landed on Earth from his home planet of Melmac. It’s not hard to see why so many people loved Alf — he was friendly,…
If you grew up in the 1980’s, you’ll remember popular TV sitcom Family Ties. The thing about popular culture is that it is almost always a product of the time that it was created. The trends and fashions and political winds that were blowing at the time are generally found in the entertainment options that are popular. People want to…
Who didn’t want to go “where everybody knows your name?” That phrase was made popular by the beloved television sitcom Cheers that premiered in 1982. The storyline centers around Sam Malone, a former relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Sam is the owner of the popular Boston watering hole named Cheers. Throughout the series, a love story develops between Sam and…