THE '80S

Double Play: The Curious Life and Career of Ozzie Canseco

Ozzie Canseco, the identical twin brother of baseball legend Jose Canseco, had all of the tools—but not nearly enough of the practice.

Care Bears were one of the great merchandising success stories of the 1980s.

The Fur Trade: How the Care Bears Conquered the '80s

The Care Bears were the result of Kenner wanting a unique teddy bear and American Greetings looking for a greeting card you could hug.

8 Surprising Facts About Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme—a.k.a. The "Muscles from Brussels"—has had a long and storied career full of highs and lows, including the time he threw a papaya at a producer's head.

25 Classic TV Series Audiences Most Want to See Make a Comeback

Sorry, everyone, an ‘Office’ reboot doesn’t look likely right now—but we have good news about that ‘Friends’ reunion.

Bo Jackson and the "Bo Knows" campaign helped Nike finally overtake Reebook in the early 1990s.

Bo Knows Everything: Remembering Nike's Legendary Bo Jackson Ad Campaign

The two-sport athlete slammed home runs in baseball and rushed for 950 yards in football, but it was an endorsement deal with Nike that made Bo Jackson a household name.

Back to the Future was the summer of 1985's big box office winner.

15 Blockbuster Facts About the Summer Movies of 1985

Four John Candy movies, one massive Disney bomb, and a New Coke with which to wash it all down. The summer of 1985 was one to remember.

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7 of the Creepiest Board Games From Your Childhood

Game night became fright night for players sitting around some of these forgotten board games, including one that "bit" players on the finger.

The Flowbee revolutionized the highly suspect idea of cutting one's own hair.

A Hair-Raising History of the Flowbee

The Flowbee vacuum cleaner attachment became an infomercial sensation for promising to trim hair with the help of the household Hoover.

The Unbelievable History of Sea-Monkeys

In the first edition of "Throwback," our all-new YouTube series, we take a deep dive into the bizarre history of Sea-Monkeys and Harold von Braunhut, the man who created them—then funneled the millions he made into illegal activities.

5 Axed Ideas From the Original Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Script

In February 1978, writer Leigh Brackett delivered the first draft of 'The Empire Strikes Back.' It ended up being far from the classic we all know today.

Lea Thompson and Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future (1985).

Back to the Future Screenwriter Weighs in on One of the Film’s Most Notorious Plot Holes

The fact that Marty's parents don't recognize him at the end of the 'Back to the Future' has been bugging fans for years. But according to the screenwriter, this isn't a plot hole.

Lee Norris and Ciara Moriarty in Zodiac (2007).

7 Great Director's Cut Movies You Can Stream Right Now

From 'Blade Runner' to 'Alien,' streaming services have alternate or expanded cuts to make your favorite movies seem new again.

Stephen McHattie as Grant Mazzy in Bruce McDonald's Pontypool (2008).

Containment: 8 Great One-Location Movies to Stream Right Now

Movies don't have to take a James Bond-esque trip around the globe to entertain. Some barely leave the room.

Soloflex ads were must-see television in the 1980s.

Flex Appeal: How Soloflex Conquered '80s Fitness

The all-in-one exercise machine used revolutionary marketing to convince consumers they could achieve physical perfection. Most people wound up using it as a clothes rack.

Coming Soon: A Documentary on the Making of Beetlejuice

The crowdfunded film, titled "Documentary for the Recently Deceased," will provide a fresh look at the making of "Beetlejuice."

25 Wild Facts About WrestleMania I

The first edition of the WWE's annual pro wrestling spectacular was almost named The Colossal Tussle. Cooler heads prevailed.

Moviegoers watch Back to the Future at The Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In in Miami, Florida.

The Most Popular Movie the Year You Were Born

Some people keep newspapers from their year of birth. Other people will want to know if 'Boss Baby' sold the most tickets that year.

Mr. Rogers greets President George W. Bush in 2002.

Mr. Rogers Loved Farting in Public, According to His Widow

The legendary children's television host is often viewed as a near-saint, but it turns out he found farting just as funny as the rest of us.

Queen's Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and John Deacon pose in London in 1973.

The Original Names of 30 Popular Bands

What's in a name? A lot if you're a popular music band. So imagine if Radiohead was still On A Friday? Or Ozzy Osbourne was still performing under the name of his mother’s favorite talcum powder? The stories behind these groups’ original names are curious

The Violent Shootout That Led to Daryl Hall and John Oates Joining Forces

One of the biggest duos in pop music history, Daryl Hall and John Oates first encountered one another during a dance hall riot in 1967 Philadelphia.

Why Air Supply Changed the Lyrics to “All Out of Love” for American Fans

The mellow duo Air Supply found success in the 1980s thanks to their easy-listening love songs. But one lyric was so strange it had to be revised.

Corey Feldman, Sean Astin, Ke Huy Quan, and Jeff Cohen star in The Goonies (1985).

The Goonies Is Headed to TV—But Not In the Way You'd Think

The 1985 film 'The Goonies' has maintained a loyal audience for more than 30 years. It's finally back, but not as a sequel and not in the way you'd expect.

Game On: Atari Is Opening Themed Hotels in Eight U.S. Cities

The retro video game company is banking on nostalgia to help propel a new chain of gaming hotels around the country.

8 Surprising Facts About John Candy

Versatile comic actor John Candy broke out in 1984's 'Splash,' but you might not know he was once targeted for a Sylvester Stallone movie.

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