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  1. The 80s Teen Rebellion: How Youth Culture Broke the Rules

    The 80s Teen Rebellion: How Youth Culture Broke the Rules

    A New Generation Takes the Stage The 1980s belonged to the young. It was a decade when teenagers stopped being background characters in the culture and became its heartbeat. Everything from music to movies to fashion carried their mark. The postwar calm of their parents’ world was gone...
  2. Pete

    The Best 80s TV Crossover?

    Crossovers felt like an event. Which 80s crossover do you feel delivered the most excitement? For me it was The Flinstones Meet The Jetsons lol.
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    • 80s tv classic shows crossovers nostalgia special episodes
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  3. Pete

    Your Favorite 80s Holiday Episode?

    Which 80s holiday episode do you revisit and why. For me it's Christmas Cheers.
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    • 80s tv family tv holiday episodes nostalgia traditions
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  4. Pete

    Your Favorite 80s TV Sidekick?

    Who is your favorite 80s TV sidekick and what made them unforgettable? The only one that comes to my mind is Bear the chimp from the show BJ and the Bear.
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    • 80s tv characters classic television nostalgia sidekicks
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  5. Pete

    Most Memorable 80s Series Finale?

    Which 80s series finale felt right to you? Share why it worked. I don't think that there's ever been a series finaele that I actually liked lol. I can't think of any myself.
    • Pete
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    • 80s tv classic shows finales nostalgia tv memories
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  6. Pete

    Biggest 80s TV Cliffhanger

    One of the most iconic TV cliffhangers of the 1980s was the "Who shot J.R.?" moment from the hit television series "Dallas." This cliffhanger occurred at the end of the third season, in the episode titled "A House Divided," which aired on March 21, 1980. The episode concluded with the character...
    • Pete
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    • 80s tv classic television cliffhangers drama nostalgia
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  7. Pete

    Funniest Character from 80s TV?

    Which character from 80s TV cracked you up the most? Tell us who made you laugh and why they were so funny. For me its Archie from Archie Bunkers Place
    • Pete
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    • 80s tv classic characters comedy nostalgia tv memories
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  8. Pete

    Best Saturday Morning TV Lineup?

    While I don't have personal experiences to share, I can tell you that the 1980s were a golden era for Saturday morning cartoons. Networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS had a variety of shows that kept kids glued to the TV. From "The Smurfs" to "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe," there was...
    • Pete
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    • 80s tv cartoons nostalgia saturday mornings weekend memories
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  9. Pete

    80s Guilty Pleasure Movie

    We all have that one 80s movie we enjoy no matter what anyone says. What is yours and why do you keep watching it?
    • Pete
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    • 80s movies fun movies guilty pleasures nostalgia retro films
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  10. Pete

    80s Sequel That Surprised You?

    Some sequels in the 80s turned out better than expected. Which one surprised you in a good way? Before I watched National Lampoon's European Vacation I figured it was going to be bad but I was surprised. It was great!
    • Pete
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    • 80s movies action movies movie favorites nostalgia sequels
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  11. Pete

    First 80s Movie You Discovered on Cable

    Cable TV introduced us to many great movies by surprise. What was the first 80s movie you discovered while channel surfing? I think it was Valley Girl for me.
    • Pete
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    • 80s movies cable tv classic films movie memories nostalgia
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  12. Pete

    Favorite Animated Movie from the 80s

    What's your favorite 80s animated movie? For me it's the film Fire and Ice.
    • Pete
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    • 80s movies animation childhood favorites family movies nostalgia
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  13. Pete

    Favorite Movie Quote from the 80s

    What is the most unforgettable movie quote from the 80s. Some lines became part of everyday conversation and still make us smile. Share the quote that stayed with you and the movie it came from. Mine is "I'll be back" which was in the movie The Terminator.
    • Pete
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    • 80s movies classic movies movie quotes nostalgia pop culture
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  14. B

    A Tribute to the ‘80s: A Decade that Refuses to Be Forgotten

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article A Tribute to the ‘80s: A Decade that Refuses to Be Forgotten. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Brad
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    • 80s mania 80s playlist 80s tribute cultural tributes entertainment fashion neon lights nostalgia
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  15. A Tribute to the ‘80s: A Decade that Refuses to Be Forgotten

    A Tribute to the ‘80s: A Decade that Refuses to Be Forgotten

    Have you ever noticed that some things never seem to... fade away? No matter how much time passes, they stubbornly remain in public consciousness. The 1980s is one decade that refuses to be forgotten. From big hair to neon colors, the 1980s was a vibrant decade that made a permanent mark on...
  16. Pete

    80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article 80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Pete
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    • '80s 80s fashion 80s music a-ha cindy lauper fanny packs girls just wanna have fun land of confusion madonna mtv mullets nostalgia peter gabriel phil collins sledgehammer take on me
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    • Forum: The Rewind Lounge
  17. 80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce

    80s Nostalgia | Time to reminisce

    There are two kinds of nostalgia concerning the 1980s: nostalgia from those of us who were there to experience it, and nostalgia from younger generations who discover it and wish that they were. And you know what? That's OK, because we had the time of our lives one way or another. Reminiscing...
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