Retro

10 Real People Who Inspired Your Favorite Cartoon Characters

Watching cartoons was basically a requirement as a kid. There were so many good characters who seemed to come alive in our imaginations. We had this connection to these drawings, even though they were fictional characters.But how much do you really know about your favorite cartoons? Did you know that a lot of them are based on real people? Maybe that's why so many of them seem so real to us, because their facial expressions, mannerisms and sometimes even there voices are based in reality. Popeye - Frank "Rocky" FiegelTurner Entertainment / Popeye WikiThe inspiration for the character of Popeye

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'The Jetsons' Are Returning To TV In A Brand New Series

We first met The Jetsons fifty-five-years-ago when it premiered on ABC. Their futuristic world made us all dream about the potential of flying cars and robot maids.  ABCThe original series took place in 2062, which doesn't sound as far away as it used to. We are apparently only 45 years out from flying cars. I'm not going to hold my breath...ABCThe show followed George Jetson and his family as they dealt with their regular family life in the year 2062.  A lot of the situations they encountered were still familiar to us, they just had cooler cars

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10 Reboots To Prepare For Whether You Want Them Or Not

It seems like 2017 is the year of the reboots. Basically every second day another reboot is announced, so it's time to round them all up and see which ones we are actually excited for and which ones seem like they shouldn't be happening. The Lost BoysWarner Bros. The classic vampire movie is supposed to be heading to The CW for a TV reboot. Excitement Level: 5/10 - This could go either way. While Riverdale turned out okay a lot of The CW's other shows have been less enjoyable. FameMGMThey have tried this already and it didn't work great

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11 Reboots Of Classic Movies and TV Shows That We All Wish Didn't Happen

There were a lot of shows from our childhood that were so amazing. So many of the movies and TV shows that meant a lot to us growing up are now thought of as outdated and poorly made. At least that's what Hollywood thinks, so they keep trying to remake them. As it turns out, some things should just be left alone. There have been so many failed reboots of classics that honestly should not have been allowed to happen. Charlie's AngelsABCThere was a moderate success with the movie, at least enough to make a sequel. But the new TV

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Gremlins 3 Writer Lets Us Know The "Twisted and Dark" Plans For New Movie

Hollywood isn't going to stop making sequels and reboots, that much is clear. No matter how much we keep telling them that they should make new movies, they insist on revisiting past hits. This time, it's Gremlins.Warner Bros. Gremlins 3 is currently in production by Chris Columbus, creator of the original movie. So it isn't like the new movie will be a big, new reboot, but people did have some concerns. Columbus is actually writing the script as well, which means that he will have more control than the previous sequel. Gremlins 2: The New Batch didn't involve creator

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7 Things You Didn't Know About Tom Selleck That Prove He Is More Than Just A Mustache

Magnum P.I was a pretty awesome show, and not just because of that epic mustache. Tom Selleck brought the show to the next level with his acting skills and managed to work his way into everyone's hearts. CBSHow many of our moms and grandmothers were in love with him? Basically all of them right? Well, now you can let them know more about their favorite actor! He's been in a lot of failed showsCBSHe starred in six pilots that never took off. Luckily, it was all worth the wait because Magnum P.I helped launch him into super stardom.

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20 Magazine Ads That Will Remind You Just How Important Hair Was In The 80s

Hair was VERY important in the 80s. There was some kind of law that seemed to state that it had to absolutely be as big as possible. What was the best way to ensure your hair was the appropriate height and width? The right shampoo of course! GiphyFinding the right hair products wasn't always easy, but at least they made hundreds of advertisements for us to narrow down our choices. How many of these do you recognize? "Because you're always in the mood to feel beautiful." EbayDo birds really need shampoo? Ebay"The new beauty buzzword is honey" EbayYou've got