Bite-Sized Nostalgia✓

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The #1 game for cheating amongst siblings ever!

Yes, this was an actual official product released in 1982. BITE-SIZED FACT | It was manufactured by the Knickerbocker Toy Company as an officially licensed movie tie-in product following the release of Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial!

Remember smacking these on the chalkboard just cause?

Hmm, can you name what tv show this clip is from? 🧐

These were so much fun...until they got covered in dirt, dust, hair and whatever else would stick to them.

I think everyone had this lamp at some point.

RT @landofthe80s: Actor Richard Moll, best known as the towering bailiff Bull Shannon on "Night Court," passed away on October 26, 2023, at age 80. BITE-SIZED FACT | Moll played Bull throughout the original run of "Night Court," turning the gentle giant into one of the sitcom's most memorable characters.

RT @landofthe80s: "It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" made its television debut on this date in 1966. BITE-SIZED FACT | Linus skips Halloween festivities to wait in a pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin, making his unwavering belief one of the most beloved traditions in Halloween television history. #peanuts #60s

What's your favorite Tim Curry role?

The romantic comedy "Worth Winning," starring Mark Harmon, Madeleine Stowe and Lesley Ann Warren, opened in theaters on this date in 1989. BITE-SIZED FACT | Harmon plays a charming Philadelphia weatherman who makes a bet that he can win the hearts of three women, only to discover that love is more complicated than the game.

TV Guide’s October 27–November 2, 1990, issue asked, "Yikes! Why We Go Batty for Horror on TV." BITE-SIZED FACT | The Halloween-themed cover celebrated television’s appetite for spooky programming, a reminder of the season when horror movies and scary specials became must-see viewing.

"Witch's Night Out," the animated Halloween special featuring Gilda Radner, aired on this date in 1978. BITE-SIZED FACT | Radner voiced the Witch, who uses her magic to help two children experience the spooky transformations they've been dreaming about. #70s

Elton John released "Crocodile Rock" in 1972, delivering a playful tribute to the early days of rock and roll. BITE-SIZED FACT | The song became Elton John's first U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, complete with its nostalgic references to an earlier era of rock music.

Wes Craven’s horror film "Shocker" opened in theaters on this date in 1989, bringing a supernatural killer with a shocking connection to television screens into the Halloween season. BITE-SIZED FACT | The film follows a serial killer who returns from the dead through electrical currents, blending slasher horror with supernatural thrills. #80s

Wes Craven's "Vampire in Brooklyn," starring Eddie Murphy and Angela Bassett, opened in theaters on this date in 1995. BITE-SIZED FACT | Murphy plays a vampire who arrives in Brooklyn searching for a woman who may be the key to preserving his bloodline. #90s

RIP to actress Susan Saint James, star of "Kate & Allie," among numerous other roles, who has passed away at the age of 80. 🙏

On this date in 1975, Bruce Springsteen appeared on the covers of both TIME and Newsweek, marking a major milestone in his rise to stardom. BITE-SIZED FACT | The simultaneous covers followed the success of "Born to Run," the album that helped transform Springsteen from a rising musician into a national sensation. #70s

On this date in 1985, the Kansas City Royals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games to win the World Series. BITE-SIZED FACT | The Royals completed their comeback with an 11–0 victory in Game 7, earning the first World Series championship in franchise history. #80s

"The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride" arrived on home video in the United States in October 1998, introducing a new generation of viewers to Simba’s daughter, Kiara. BITE-SIZED FACT | The direct-to-video sequel follows Kiara and Kovu, two young lions whose relationship could help reunite rival prides. Disney lists its U.S. release date as October 26, 1998.

On this date in 1981, the British Phonographic Industry launched its "Home Taping Is Killing Music" campaign, warning that cassette copying threatened the recording industry. BITE-SIZED FACT | The campaign became one of the most recognizable music-industry slogans of the decade, reflecting the growing popularity of recording music onto blank cassette tapes. #80s