Novelties
Anyone Else Remember Playing ‘The Game of Jaws’?
The nerve-wracking, Operation-like game was a lot of fun, and we wish we still had it!
Re-Listening to Dickie Goodman’s 1975 Novelty Hit ‘Mr. Jaws’
The incredibly strange tune incorporated clips from the Bee Gees’ “Jive Talkin’,” the Eagles’ “One of These Nights,” and Olivia Newton-John’s “Please Mr. Please.”
‘Scarecrow and Mrs. King’ & Rare Celeb Appearances Draw Crowds at the Hollywood Show in Burbank
“OMG, is it really you?”
Meet Your New Best Friends: The Pop Culture Preservation Society
“If you have feelings about Marcia breaking her nose or John Travolta in that plastic bubble, then we should probably be friends.”
Happy 45th Birthday, Pac-Man! Did You Have Pac-Man Fever in the 1980s?
In 1980, the little yellow fellow helped put the “golden” in the “golden age of video games.”
Henry Winkler on New Show ‘Hazardous History’: ‘Oh Wow, What Were They Thinking?’ (Exclusive)
‘Playing polo on horses is dangerous enough. Playing polo with cars is INSANE. And yet we did it,’ the ‘Happy Days’ star told us.
Ultimate Trivia: Monster Craze of the 1960s in TV & FIlm
Whatever happened to the Transylvania twist? Go back to the great Monster craze of the ’60s and test your knowledge of all the creepy crawlies, monster mashes, b-movies, ghoulish TV shows and more!
Did You Have a Schwinn Varsity?
Coming of age with your Schwinn Varsity … the ideal ticket to be on your own with some classic kid stupidity.
‘Collector’s Call’ Renewed for Season 6
Ahead of its fifth season finale, MeTV’s popular Sunday night pop-culture collectibles series ‘Collector’s Call’ was given an early renewal for Season 6.
Motoring With ‘The Munsters:’ Where Is the Famous Munster Koach & Drag-U-La?
Butch Patrick talked with us about the legacy of the Munster Koach and Drag-U-La.
Is the Zoltar Machine From ‘Big’ a Real Game?
If you’ve seen a Zoltar machine in the wild (most likely at your local state fair), share your story.
‘Collector’s Call’ Welcomes ‘Bozo the Clown’ Collector Tommy Holbrook
The ‘Bozologist’ of Elgin, Illinois, has a collection of Bozo the Clown memorabilia that could fill a big top.
J-14 Magazine Returns to Print This August
Not gonna lie… we are so excited that more physical magazines are coming back!
Building a Dream VHS Store in Your Basement: The Story of Mondo Video (Photos)
You will never believe this basement!
MeTV’s ‘Collector’s Call’ Returns for Season 5
The popular series that follows host Lisa Whelchel as she visits pop-culture collectors around the country returns with 26 episodes, including its 100th installment in August.
‘Antiques Roadshow’ Has Announced Its 2024 Production Tour
Do you have the next big find for PBS’ collectibles appraisal series hidden somewhere in your house? Bring it along to one of these five cities and you might be showcased in Season 29.
Remembering the ‘Sports Illustrated’ Football Phone
With the sad news that the entire staff of ‘Sports Illustrated’ has been laid off and the magazine’s future is in doubt, we fondly recall how SI gave us a free football-shaped phone (with paid subscription).
40 Years Later We Are Still Asking, “Where’s The Beef?”
Remember Wendy’s burger campaign from 1984?
What Is Something That Has 1 Head, But Could Have 2 or 3 Heads?
Come to think of it, it could also have no heads!?!
Small Plates: TV’s Top Kid Stars Share Their Favorite Meals & Recipes
Exclusive interview with Hollywood historian & author Laurie Jacobson. Plus here famous hubbies pot roast recipe!
Monster Magazines: Essentials for Building a Collection
Monster magazine collecting 101.
Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention 2023 Off To Great Start!
Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention has something for every fan!
Those Quirky Little Funko Pops: Why Are They so Collectible?
Funko Pops! have bolted to the top of collectors lists as a must-have item. Find out the history behind the big-headed figures and how one recently sold for $210,000.
Bill Cunningham, the Original Voice of Ken Doll, Dies at 96
He passed away just before the release of ‘Barbie’ movie.