Monthly Archives: September 2008

Old 80s Video game system reappears on Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE

Posted on September 28, 2008 by The Great 80s

Who remembers the Atari vs Intellivision fight of the early 80s?  Atari was the more popular of the two, but any Intellivision fan will tell you that Intellivision had far better graphics and game play.   Now you can relive your … Continue reading →

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80s TV teen success stories

Posted on September 25, 2008 by The Great 80s

Neil Patrick HarrisWe always knew we loved Doogie, but we never knew we’d love him as much as we did when Neil Patrick Harris played a parody of himself in “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” in 2004. Even … Continue reading →

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This ’80s movie genre deserves a comeback

Posted on September 21, 2008 by The Great 80s

  As a child of the ’80s (born in 1976), I take for granted that my tastes were formed during an extended low point — if not the outright nadir — in American culture. Nowhere is that clear more than … Continue reading →

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Metallica reconnects with ’80s’ glory

Posted on September 20, 2008 by The Great 80s

  From Master of Puppets to the masters of moppets. The four horsemen of speed-metal titans Metallica have grown a lot since we last heard from them — as have their families. Metallica is a band of fathers now,” laughs … Continue reading →

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Wired comes up with a list of 10 Retro Songs with Geek Cred

Posted on September 17, 2008 by The Great 80s

  A few weeks ago the Rock Band download content (dlc) included one of my favorite songs, Devo’s “Girl U Want.”  I played it through a few times with the kids, who are constantly subjected to my taste in music … Continue reading →

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The Next 80s TV show to be made into a movie? The Greatest American Hero

Posted on September 13, 2008 by The Great 80s

The 80s cult TV series “The Greatest American Hero” is coming to a theater near you. Creator Stephen J. Cannell confirms that the project is in the development stages. Cannell told the audience at a panel at the Screen Actors … Continue reading →

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Gary Coleman hits man with his truck in Utah

Posted on September 10, 2008 by The Great 80s

  PAYSON, Utah (AP) — Actor Gary Coleman hit a pedestrian with his truck after arguing with him in a local bowling alley, police said. Payson police Lt. Bill Wright said Colt Rushton and Coleman got into an argument in … Continue reading →

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The 80s – The ‘Coolest’ Decade

Posted on September 7, 2008 by The Great 80s

  It may have been dominated with perms, yuppies and shoulder pads but the 1980s has been voted coolest decade of the past 50 years, according to a UK survey. Some 41% of people questioned in an online survey said the … Continue reading →

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NBC going back to the 80s for new TV show

Posted on September 5, 2008 by The Great 80s

  NBC has ordered up a one hour pilot for “Lost in the 80s”.  The show is described as an 80s version of the Wonder Years, which makes sense since the show was created by Wonder Years writer Bob Brush.  In … Continue reading →

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David Coverdale to guest on Rockline tomorrow

Posted on September 2, 2008 by The Great 80s

  David Coverdale of Whitesnake will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show Rockline with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday September 3 at 8:30pm PT / 11:30pm ET. Fans are encouraged to call to speak with David … Continue reading →

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