In this episode Milo revisits the animated series Captain Planet and the Planeteers, a cartoon he didn't watch to find out if it was something he missed out on or if it I a bit to preachy, even for his liberal sensibilities.
In the 80s and 90s, a number of tv themes crossed over into the mainstream charts. Here’s a journey through the era when TV theme songs weren’t just memorable. They were hits.
Pour yourself a bowl of sugar disguised as breakfast, and plant yourself in front of the TV for hours of cartoons that sold the cereal that funded them.
These two icons weren’t just video game characters. They were cultural ambassadors, console-selling forces, and breakfast cereal box mascots.
In the greatest subgenre nobody asked for but everyone remembers, TV gave us intergalactic visitors who moved in with human families, disrupted suburban routines.
Cheers was a staple of 1980s television. The long-running series began in 1982 and ran for 11 seasons. with its cast of regulars, Cheers provides ample opportunity for a drink.
The 80s and 90s weren’t just decades. They were cultural powerhouses that transformed entertainment, fashion, and how we connected with the world.
Picard possesses a fascinating array of artifacts that reflect his love for history and the incredible adventures he’s embarked on.
Star Trek: Voyager had a strong premise but often fell flat with episodic plots, inconsistent characters, and recycled villains.
14 Klingon quotes that will inspire good work and bring honor to your cubicle farm.
The Sloppy Joe graduated to pop icon status in the 90s with its appearance in film and tv. Here are five examples.
4 live action 1980s television shows with 4 main characters, also known as a “four-hander”.
Five characters named Hawk from 80s and 90s TV shows and the actors who played them.
Here are 5 toys and gadgets from Stranger Things and the history behind them.
A look at five of the most prolific Asian-American actors of 80s and 90s Hollywood.
Milo is an actor, podcast host and producer, and writer. His most recent book “Gray Skies, Concrete Dreams” is out now.
Here are the top 10 news events that 80s kids remember watching on TV, the ones that shaped our understanding of the world before we even realized it.