Rush Features Star Drummers in Neil Peart Documentary
The CBC TV network in Canada has announced a new documentary about the late Rush drummer Neil Peart, which will be aired next month. Titled Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple, the documentary will explore the life of the musician, lyricist,…
Iconic ’80s Cars from Movies and TV: Top 20 Picks
Cars represent freedom. Just ask any nervous kid with a learner’s permit, counting the days until they can finally pull out of the driveway alone. Cars also play a significant role in our pop culture, and nobody understood that better…
Paul McCartney Closes ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season Finale
Paul McCartney closed out season 51 of Saturday Night Live last night in New York City, performing three songs from across various eras of his career. He started with “Days We Left Behind,” the lead single from his upcoming album…
’80s Movie and TV Scenes That Emotionally Scarred Kids
As the internet saying goes: “If you watched these movies and TV shows in the ’80s, you may be entitled to compensation.” We’ve previously covered the things that kept ’80s kids up at night, but now it’s time we get…
Barry Blaustein, Eddie Murphy’s SNL Writer, Passes Away at 71
Barry Blaustein, the former Saturday Night Live writer who helped Eddie Murphy create some of the show’s most memorable characters, has died at the age of 71. Blaustein was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017, and had recently been diagnosed…
Brady House Landmark Status and Other Iconic TV Homes
Fans of classic TV from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s rejoiced this week when it was announced that the Brady Bunch house — or at least the one used for the exterior shots — would officially be designated a historic-cultural…
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…
New Super Bowl Commercials Featuring Classic Rock Songs
Key Takeaways Classic Rock Presence: Expect to hear classic rock anthems during the Super Bowl and its commercials. Halftime Controversy: Rock fans are frustrated by the dominance of pop and hip-hop acts in recent halftime shows. Commercial Highlights: At least…