‘ALF,’ ‘Designing Women’ and ‘Matlock’ 40 Years Since Premiere
Key TV premieres in the ’80s were significant for children. I eagerly awaited the “Cheers and Jeers” column in TV Guide each week, and I studied the Fall Preview issue as if preparing for a major event. It was rare…
Cartoon Theme Songs Every ’80s Kid Remembers
The ’80s was the heyday of animated TV shows – a decade that delivered a classic array of programs that continue resonating today. It was an era in which Saturday morning cartoons were a household ritual. Every weekend, kids would…
Adam Sandler’s Aerosmith Sketch Almost Caused ‘SNL’ Conflict
A classic Saturday Night Live sketch mocking Aerosmith nearly sparked a backstage fistfight among cast members. The incident took place in January 1995, during a season 20 episode hosted by actor Jeff Daniels. Adam Sandler, then one of SNL’s breakout…