80s

'Double Dare' Host Shares What It Was Really Like Behind-The-Scenes Of Our Favorite Game Show

By Tanya
Double Dare was one of those shows that kept us glued to the TV when we were young. We all thought that if we could get on that stage, we would be able to beat those challenges with ease. Obviously that's not true, but it doesn't hurt to dream right? NickelodeonMarc Summers was the host of the epic Nickelodeon game show from 1986 until 1993. He also was one of the executive producers and made sure that the show was a hit. He told Business Insider a bunch of details from the filming process that make us miss the show

70s

15 Wonka Treats We All Wish Weren't Just Pure Imagination

By Tanya
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is one of the greatest movies ever made. Gene Wilder's version of Willy Wonka is by far the definitive performance of the character, and one of the best of his entire career. Paramount PicturesThe movie is one of those classics that has remained a favorite for decades, but it's not only because the acting is so good. The set decoration in this movie is beyond incredible. Everything is supposed to be edible inside the factory, and they were able to make it all look so appetizing. Which of the treats looks like it would

80s

7 Iconic Roles That Were Almost Played By Bill Murray

By Tanya
Bill Murray is one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood. He has this unique attitude that is hard to resist, and his movies are pretty much always awesome. Columbia PicturesThe actor has been around for decades now, but what is really funny about his career is how many iconic roles he has actually turned down or missed out on. While we all know him from classics like Ghostbusters, Groundhog Day and Caddyshack, it turns out we could have known him from even more. Columbia PicturesThe actor has been up for a lot of iconic roles over the years. Whether

90s

7 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

By Tanya
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is one of the most-loved sitcoms of the 90s. Between Will Smith's impeccable comedic timing, Alfonso Ribeiro's hilarious dance moves and James Avery's always perfect Uncle Phil, the show was nothing short of amazing. NBC The show ran for six seasons, ending in an incredibly emotional finale. Watching the show was always the highlight of our weeks when we were young, but it turns out we missed a lot of interesting trivia.  So I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there, and we'll share 7 awesome facts about The Fresh Prince Of

Pop Culture

There's A Weird Rumor That Bruce Willis Was Forced To Be On 'Friends'

By Tanya
Friends was one of the most popular shows of the 90s. The show was loved by millions and aired for 10 years, helping to make all the stars household names. NBCOne of the best things about Friends was that they had so many guest stars. Each season had some huge names come and join the cast for a few special episodes. Sometimes they would appear as themselves but a lot of the time they would play a character.Some really big names came to Central Perk over the years, including Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Tom Selleck, Susan Surandon, Brad Pitt

90s

Police Officers 'Want It That Way' And Aren't Afraid To Show It

By Tanya
No one can resist The Backstreet Boys. Their music is too catchy. If you lived through the 90s it will be ingrained into your memory for your entire life. It's just one of those things that found a way to get embedded deep in our brains, so all it takes a couple notes before we start singing the whole song. GiphyIt turns out that even though we are all growing up now and, you know, getting real jobs, you can never shut off that nostalgia filter that all our thoughts run through - even if you are a cop. GiphyRight

80s

The Cabbage Patch Kids Scandal They've Been Trying To Sweep Under The Rug

By Tanya
Basically everyone had a Cabbage Patch Kid growing up. They were hugely popular, so even if you didn't own one, you were at least familiar with them.Cabbage Patch KidsTheir round faces and big eyes were so distinctive from other dolls available at the time. They also had their own little certificates with their name and birthday which meant that each one was unique. However, it turns out that there was a big secret behind one of America's favorite dolls. Cabbage Patch KidsCabbage Patch Kids were created by Xavier Roberts in 1978. He was only 21 when he started developing

Toys

15 Toys That Prove How Much Better Our Childhood Was

By Tanya
Growing up in the 80s and 90s meant that you were lucky enough to own some of the coolest toys that have ever been made. There were just so many good ones to choose between! How many of these iconic toys did you play with when you were young? Barbie Dream HouseFlickriverHaving one of the many different Dream Houses was a pretty important thing when you were young. There were a few different models, but you needed somewhere for your Barbies to live! Whether you had the Barbie Dream House or the Barbie Town House, you were bugging your parents

70s

The Original Creepy Crawlers Machines Will Make You Wonder How Kids Survived The 60s

By Tanya
Even though we all remember playing with those Creepy Crawler machines when we were kids, they were at one point considered an incredibly dangerous toy! YouTubeThe toy was around long before many of us were born. It was actually released back in 1964 under the name Creepy Crawlers' Thingmaker. Vintage ToysIt came with a little oven that you would use to cook up your chemicals, but the super hot temperature of the oven was only half the problem. EtsyWhile giving your kid an oven that reached 350 degrees is dangerous, it was nothing compared to the chemicals they were breathing

TV

8 Simple Things You Should Know About John Ritter

By Tanya
John Ritter was a TV Legend, and having him pass away so suddenly was a shock for all of his fans. He was a talented actor and a beloved personality and he is still missed to this day. ABCHe first became ill while he was in rehearsal for the show 8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter, but the doctors misdiagnosed him. They had said he was having a heart attack and began to treat that, but when he didn't get better they diagnosed him with an aortic dissection. He passed away while in surgery, only six days before
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