Lauren Novak

I have been writing about pop culture and nostalgia for over a decade and have been with ReMIND Magazine’s website since its inception, with a focus on classic television, movies and music. I may have grown up in the ’90s, but I have a genuine love for each decade and its pop culture. Growing up, my pals were Scooby-Doo and the gang, Doug, and even Beetlejuice. I loved to play with Barbies, Polly Pockets and there wasn’t a memory game that I couldn’t ace. These days, writing about nostalgia brought me a love for icons such as Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Betty White. I currently live in Michigan with my husband and our beloved dogs.

JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE, Jesse Metcalfe, 2006

Whatever Happened to ‘Desperate Housewives’ Star Jesse Metcalfe?

The ‘John Tucker Must Die’ star was everywhere in the mid-2000s.

GUNSMOKE, from left: Amanda Blake, James Arness, (Season 6, 1960), 1955-1975.

Who Was the Best Classic TV Western Couple? (POLL)

Vote for your favorite!

HELP!, from left: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon 1965

Who’s Still Alive From the ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ Cover?

There were over 70 people on the cover … how many are still around?

MONSTER-IN-LAW, Michael Vartan, 2005

Whatever Happened To ‘Alias’ Star Michael Vartan?

His last acting role was in 2018.

BUBBLE BOY, Marley Shelton, 2001

Whatever Happened to Marley Shelton?

The ‘Sandlot’ actress was everywhere in the late ’90s and 2000s.

THE JEFFERSONS, Paul Benedict, Sherman Hemsley, (Season 7), 1975-85

Remembering Paul Benedict, ‘The Jeffersons’ Harry Bentley

Did you know that George and Weezy’s eccentric neighbor wasn’t actually British?

RED HEAT, Peter Boyle, 1988

Before ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ Peter Boyle Played a Dog in a Rejected Pilot

It was called ‘Poochinski,’ and it must be seen to be believed.

In this photo illustration, Velveeta cheese is shown on January 8, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Kraft Foods, the maker of Velveeta, says there is a shortage of the cheese product in some areas

How Long Does Velveeta Actually Last?

Is it even real cheese?

THE COOKOUT, Farrah Fawcett, 2004

The Surprising Film That Became Farrah Fawcett’s Final On-Screen Role

Though she’s best known for ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and her acclaimed dramas, she ended her acting career with a comedy.

RICH MAN, POOR MAN, Nick Nolte, Susan Blakely, Peter Strauss, 1976

Who’s Still Alive from the Cast of ‘Rich Man, Poor Man’?

The blockbuster mini-series turns 50 on February 1.

THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Scott Glenn, 1991

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Silence of the Lambs’?

The film had its world premiere on January 30, 1991.

YOGI BEAR SHOW, Yogi Bear, 1960.

Whatever Happened To Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Campgrounds?

Have you ever been to one?

FAMILY TIES, Marc Price, 1982-89

Whatever Happened to Marc Price, ‘Family Tie’s’ Skippy?

He’s touring the US right now.

MIKE HAMMER: PRIVATE EYE, Stacy Keach, 1984-87

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer’?

The show, which starred Stacy Keach as the titular detective, premiered on January 28, 1984.

HEE HAW, Roy Clark, Barbi Benton, 1969-1993

Whatever Happened To ‘Hee Haw’ Star Barbi Benton?

The singer, actress and model turns 76 today.

THE WACKNESS, Olivia Thirlby, 2008

Whatever Happened to Olivia Thirlby? Here’s What the ‘Wonder Man’ Star Has Been Up To

The ‘Juno’ star will appear in the new Marvel series.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME, Mimi Rogers, 1987.

Whatever Happened To Mimi Rogers?

The actress turns 70 on January 27, 2026.

Donna Reed on the Donna Reed Show and on Dallas

Why ‘Dallas’ Became Donna Reed’s Final Acting Role

The legendary TV mom would have turned 105 on January 27, 2026.

LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY, (top, from left): Carole Ita White, Phil Foster, Eddie Mekka, Betty Garrett, bottom from left: Michael McKean, Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, (Season 2), 1976-83

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Laverne & Shirley’?

It wasn’t a traditional finale.

TURNING POINT, Mikhail Baryshnikov, 1977

Whatever Happened To Mikhail Baryshnikov?

The dance legend and ‘Sex and the City’ star is 78.

LAVERNE & SHIRLEY (aka LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY), Cindy Williams, 1976-83

How ‘Laverne & Shirley’s Cindy Williams Nearly Became Princess Leia

Shirley Feeney almost ended up in a galaxy far, far away.

TORN CURTAIN, Paul Newman, 1966

Who Was Paul Newman’s Forgotten First Wife?

Before his famous love story with Joanne Woodward, Newman was married for almost a decade.

LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY, Penny Marshall, Phil Foster, 1976-1983

Remembering Phil Foster, ‘Laverne & Shirley’s Frank DeFazio

He played Laverne’s dad perfectly.

LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY, Cindy Williams, Penny Marshall, 1976-83

Did Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams Really Feud Behind the Scenes of ‘Laverne & Shirley’?

Did they reconcile before they died?

LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY, Betty Garrett, Phil Foster, 1976-1983

Remembering Betty Garrett, ‘Laverne & Shirley’s Edna Babish

The wacky landlady once worked with Orson Welles.

DOUBLE TROUBLE, Annette Day, Elvis Presley, Yvonne Romain, 1967

Who’s Still Alive From the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s First Class?

The Hall inducted its first group of honorees on January 23, 1986.

Alfred Hitchcock and Mel Brooks

Inside Mel Brooks’ Surprising Friendship with Alfred Hitchcock

‘Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!’ premieres on HBO on January 22.

Neil Diamond performs in concert, June 13, 1983 in Los Angeles, California

‘Song Sung Blue’ Star Kate Hudson Reveals Neil Diamond’s Favorite of His Songs

The Oscar-nominated actress got to spend time with the legendary songwriter.

Fantasy Island

MeTV’s Aaron Spelling Sunday Schedule for January 25

Learn about the episodes here.

MOESHA, Brandy Norwood, 1996-2001

Where Is the Cast of ‘Moesha’ Now?

The show turns 30 this year!