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.

MURDER, SHE WROTE, Angela Lansbury, 1984-96

The Real Reason ‘Murder, She Wrote’ Was Canceled

Angela Lansbury called this move by the network “a totally non-win situation.”

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL, Roma Downey, (1997), 1994-2003

Where Is ‘Touched by an Angel’ Star Roma Downey Now?

The star has largely moved to the other side of the camera.

US, from left, Barney Martin, Michael Landon, Casey Peterson, aired September 20, 1991

The Forgotten Michael Landon TV Show That Never Made It to Air

It would have been a road-tripping drama about family.

GARFIELD: THE MOVIE, Garfield, 2004

Why Was ‘Garfield’s Halloween Adventure’ So Incredibly Scary?

Jim Davis wanted to scare four year olds!

HOUSE OF WAX, Vincent Price, 1953

The Vincent Price Halloween Special You Didn’t Know Existed

Why is it so difficult to get ahold of?

Terminator 2: Judgement Day Linda Hamilton 1991

Yes, That’s Linda Hamilton in the ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Trailer: Where Has She Been?

She was one of the most legendary action stars of all time … but then she took a step back from Hollywood.

Everybody Loves Raymond Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, 1996-2005

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ 30th Anniversary Reunion Special: Surviving Cast to Reunite

The special will honor Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, who have since passed away.

Linda-Blair

Where Are These Creepy Kids From Classic Horror Movies Today?

They’re all grown up now.

Bill Bixby, c. mid 1980s

The Tragic Story of Bill Bixby from ‘My Favorite Martian’

He experience nonstop success on-screen, but his personal life was far more difficult.

Unspecified - 1977: The Grinch, Max promotional artwork / storyboards for the ABC tv special 'Halloween is Grinch Night'.

Why It’s So Hard to Watch This Surprisingly Dark Grinch Halloween Special

The 1977 cartoon was far creepier than the Christmas classic.

FAMILY AFFAIR, Anissa Jones, on set, (1970), 1966-1971

The Tragic Story of Anissa Jones from ‘Family Affair’

The young actress struggled after the show ended.

WUTHERING HEIGHTS (aka WUTHERING HEIGHTS, CA), Johnny Whitworth, Christopher Masterson, Erika Christensen, Mike Vogel, Katherine Heigl, Aimee Osbourne, 2003

Long Before Margot Robbie’s ‘Wuthering Heights,’ MTV Aired This Forgotten Rock Opera Version

The 2003 film starred Katherine Heigl and Erika Christensen … and had an odd connection to Meat Loaf.

LASSIE, Jon Provost, with Lassie, 1954-1974. / TV Guide /Courtesy Everett Collection

Who’s Still Alive From the Classic Series ‘Lassie’?

Only one cast member is still with us.

CARMEN: A HIP HOPERA, Beyonce, (aired May 8, 2001)

The Forgotten MTV Opera That Was Beyonce’s Acting Debut

While critics weren’t necessarily impressed, it was a stepping stone for the iconic pop star.

Marion Ross, 1975

What Happened to Marion Ross After ‘Happy Days’?

Do you remember some of these more obscure roles?

HAPPY DAYS, Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, television, 1974-1984.

Why Henry Winkler Was Crushed When Ron Howard Left ‘Happy Days’

It wasn’t easy when Richie Cunningham left for greener pastures.

LONESOME DOVE, Robet Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, 1989

How John Wayne Almost Kept ‘Lonesome Dove’ From Being Made

The Duke brought production to a standstill.

DEXTER, James Remar, (Season 2), 2006-

Where Do You Know ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Star James Remar From?

Though he’s best known as Dexter’s dad, the actor has been appearing in hit & cult films and shows since the ’70s.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, from left: John Payne, Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood, Edmund Gwenn, 1947

Check Out FETV and FMC’s ‘Classic Christmas’ Full Holiday Schedule

Find out what’s airing this holiday season.

BOSTON PUBLIC, (l to r) Rashida Jones, Joey Slotnick, Nicky Katt, Sharon Leal, Chi McBride, Jessalyn Gilsig, Thomas McCarthy, Fyvush Finkel, Loretta Devine, Anthony Heald, 2000-2004

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Boston Public,’ 25 Years Later?

Sadly, one of the main stars is no longer with us.

THE SANDLOT, Shane Obedzinski, Mike Vitar, Brandon Adams, Patrick Renna, Chauncey Leopardi, Victor DiMattia, Grant Gelt, Tom Guiry, 1993

Ham and Squints from ‘Sandlot’ Reunite in Quirky TikTok Lip-Sync

‘The youths today have no idea how iconic this is.’

WILD AMERICA, Devon Sawa, 1997

Devon Sawa: Agents Told Me to Quit Acting & Move Back to Canada

Luckily, he was able to turn his life around and come back to Hollywood.

collectors call

MeTV’s ‘Collector’s Call’ Takes Viewers to a ‘Dungeon’ in Season 6 Finale

It will feature a spooky movie memorabilia collection, just in time for Halloween.

BONANZA, from left: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts, 1960, 1959-1973.

Check Out MeTV’s Daily Western Schedule

Get your fill of classic Westerns for free every day of the week.

FAMILY MATTERS, from left: Michelle Thomas, Jaleel White, (1996), 1989-1998

The Tragic Story of ‘Family Matters’ Star Michelle Thomas

Just as her career was taking off, her health took a turn for the worse.

Mariska Hargitay Friends collage

Mariska Hargitay Reveals She Once Auditioned For ‘Friends’

Find out which character she could have played and changed history.

Very Merry MeTV graphic

Check Out ‘A Very Merry MeTV’s Full Holiday Schedule

Ready for classic Thanksgiving and Christmas episodes?

THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE, from left: Matt McCoy, Rebecca DeMornay, Madeline Zima, Annabella Sciorra, 1992, poster

Where Is the Original ‘Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ Cast Now?

Before the remake drops on October 22, catch up with the 1992 cast.

Westerns airing on Prime graphic

Which Western TV Shows Can You Watch on Amazon Prime?

There are some great ones you can watch right now.

Svengoolie with machine

If You Missed Svengoolie Last Saturday, Here’s Why

Find out what happened.