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17 Times Dexter Was The Most Relatable Cartoon Character On TV

By Tanya
Watching Dexter's Laboratory was one of the highlights of our childhoods. He was a genius scientist (sort of) who was constantly being irritated by his sister. Kids everywhere related to the annoying sibling dynamic and we just couldn't get enough. Watching the show really made us wish we could have a cool secret lab in our closets. At least there was always Dexter, our relatable hero (sort of) who wanted nothing more than to enjoy his scientific creations. Not only did he create some awesome stuff, but he was also super relatable. Dexter is one of the best cartoon characters

90s

10 Things You Didn't Know About Jurassic Park

By Devin
If there was one obsession that united all kids who grew up in the '90s, it was dinosaurs. While animated movies like We're Back and The Land Before Time series helped spark our interest, it was Jurassic Park that cemented our love of dinosaurs, and our dreams of becoming paleontologists. While you might know all about dinosaurs, chances are you've never heard these behind-the-scenes facts about the making of Jurassic Park.Giphy1) Everyone knew the movie was going to be hugeThe bidding war for the right to adapt the novel Jurassic Park started before Michael Crichton was even done writing

90s

13 Times We All Related To The Cartoon Beetlejuice More Than We Wanted To

By Tanya
The Beetlejuice movie was such a classic it's hard to top it. Michael Keaton was just unbelievable as the titular character and while it was hard to top him, the cartoon version found a new spin on him that was just as good. The cartoon was the favorite of so many kids, thanks to its goofy, wacky and at times dark humor that was all inspired by the Tim Burton hit. Beetlejuice in this show was just as bizarre as the original, but now he didn't have to worry about a human body and CGI problems, everything was animated and

70s

What Do All The Kids From Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Look Like Now?

By Tanya
We all watched Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory when we were kids and dreamed about opening up our chocolate bars to find a golden ticket. We all wished that some eccentric candy man would give us the keys to a factory that made the most wonderful things.Unfortunately it never happened for us, but it's probably for the best, as most of us would have fallen into the traps long before we made it to the end. The kids who did get to go to the Wonka factory were such a big part of our childhoods it's normal to be

80s

Keep Your Scanners Peeled, Did You Know These 10 Secrets From The Set Of Knight Rider?

By Tanya
Knight Rider is one of those shows that doesn't technically make any sense but we still loved it. It had everything you could possibly need, David Hasslehoff, a robot car, and a whole lot of cheesy 80s stunts. The show was super fun and ridiculous which was a lot of the appeal, but there was a lot going on behind the scenes you probably never knew about. Here are 10 fascinating facts about how they made one of the most bizarre shows you remember from the 80s! 1. It was inspired by The Lone RangerIt makes sense when you think

90s

Everyone Loves Mrs. Doubtfire, But Where Is The Cast Now?

By Tanya
Arguably one of the best family comedies of all time, Mrs. Doubtfire was really just a gift to this world. Robin Williams brings his A-game to a premise that could have gone so very wrong, but instead, it became a classic that is still adored to this day. The movie came out over 20 years ago, but children and adults both love it and for good reason. It is smart and goofy while also managing to be incredibly heartfelt.It's been a while since we last saw the Hillard family, so what are they up to now? Let's find out!

80s

They Were One Of The Best TV Families Ever, But Where Is The Cast Of Family Ties Now?

By Tanya
Long before NBC took over the networks with their sitcom schedule in the 90s, a little show called Family Ties came around. It was a unique look at two liberal parents who were raising their kids, one of whom was a Ronald Regan-loving republican named Alex. Obviously we all know that Alex P. Keaton was played by the magnificent Michael J. Fox, but what ever happened to the rest of the cast? Michael J. Fox - Alex P. KeatonSure, he's a household name, but what is he actually up to lately? He went on to star in the Back to

TV

This McDonald's Commercial Will Have You Looking At George Costanza In An All New Way

By Tanya
Every actor has to pay their dues if they want to make it in showbiz. Sometimes that involves playing extras, or doing print work but most often actors do commercials to get their face out there.Jason Alexander is most notable for his role of the always cranky George Costanza on Seinfeld. However, before he was angry all the time he was doing his best to make it in the world and sometimes to do that you have to go to McDonald's.Alexander was the star of the commercial for the super impressive "McDLT". What was a McDLT you ask?

80s

A Top Gun Sequel Has Been Confirmed By The Maverick Himself

By Tanya
With all the sequels and reboots happening every year, it's not too much of a surprise when a new one is announced, but this one caught us off guard! Are you ready to take the highway to the danger zone...again? Tom Cruise was on an Australian morning show and announced that the Top Gun sequel was officially happening. "It's true, it's true. I'm going to start filming it probably in the next year. It's happening, it's definitely happening." Tom Cruise said to the reporter. Jerry Bruckheimer produced the original and back in January 2016 he tweeted out a picture

80s

It's Been 30 Years Since The A-Team Ended, But Where Are The Best 'Soldiers Of Fortune' Now?

By Tanya
"Ten years ago a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the A-Team."It's been a long time since the original A-Team were on the run, but we obviously still miss them and a lot of us still watch the show in repeats
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