#65 - Black Sitcoms of the 80s and 90s Part II

Thank you for tuning in!  On this episode I am joined by the one, the only, McGruff the Crime Dog!  That's right, children of the '80s and '90s, rejoice!  McGruff is joined by Paul DelPonte who is the Executive Direction of the National Crime Prevention Council otherwise known as the NCPC.  We take a look back over some of the organization's classic PSAs which have taught generations how to "take a bite out of crime!" We also talk about what the NCPC is up to in the modern era.  You won't want to miss this nostalgic trip back to the '80s and '90s! 

You can learn more about McGruff and the NCPC here: 

https://www.ncpc.org/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/McGruffatNCPC

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/mcgruffatncpc/

FB:  https://www.facebook.com/McGruffatNCPC

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@McGrufftheCrimeDogNCPC

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-crime-prevention-council

Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGruff_the_Crime_Dog

Email address:  info@ncpc.org

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On today's show, I am joined by the incredibly talented Stan Zimmerman!  He has written for many beloved television shows including "The Golden Girls," "Roseanne," and "Gilmore Girls."  He has also written for some hilarious movies including both "Brady Bunch" films. 

During our interview, we talked about Stan's childhood and how that lead him to his fascinating career.  It was so nice to speak with him about his journey.  Enjoy!  Here's where you can find Stan:

IMBD Profile:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0956785/
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/zimmermanstan
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zimmermanstan/?hl=en
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/stan.zimmerman.5/
Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@zimmermanstan

Buy his book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Golden-Gilmore-Stan-Zimmerman/dp/1954676603/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KG5TH40L5YEV&keywords=the+girls+from+golden+to+gilmore&qid=1706106502&sprefix=the+girls+from+go%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1

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Please note a correction: Tracy Chapman's debut album was released in 1988, not 1987.  Also, the track list for this album may have been edited in when I referenced the Crossroad's album.  Late-night editing is not without consequences!    I fixed these issues and re-uploaded the episode but you may have caught these errors in my first round. -Amy

Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, we are taking a look back at the life and career of Tracy Chapman.  I have loved Tracy Chapman since I was a little kid,  I first heard her music while traveling in a (not very fast) car with my mom.  You will learn about her early days growing up in a tough part of Cleveland, Ohio from her discovery as a young college student, to her ongoing impact as a professional musician for decades. 

I mentioned that I have done an episode covering "In Living Color."  You can find that here:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/70-in-living-color/

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Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode, I am joined by pop-culture author, Chris Morgan!  Chris has written quite extensively on the subject of pop culture in magazines, and several of his books! He has written about Mystery Science Theatre, Nickelodeon and in his latest book entitled "99 Episodes That Defined the '90s: Television Milestones from Arsenio to Homer to Yada Yada Yada," he takes a deep dive into the fascinating television shows of the 1990s.

Here are a few places you can find Chris:

Find Chris on Twitter.

Find Chris on Instagram.

Check out his latest book and his other works on Amazon.   You can preorder '99 Episodes That Defined the '90s: Television Milestones from Arsenio to Homer to Yada Yada Yada' now!

Chris's work has appeared in several places, including this article about the music featured in 'Pete and Pete. ' You can read that article here.

Chris is also a passionate sports fan and he writes for the website Yardbarker.  You can find his contributions to the website here.

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Thank you for tuning in!  On this episode, I am joined once again by author, '80s lover, and my friend, Jason Lady!  We decided to discuss a very niche topic - faux wood, which was popular in households, cars, and electronics in the '70s and '80s.  You will learn some of the backstory behind why faux wood became so popular as well as hear our memories of growing up surrounded by said "wood."  From TV trays to station wagons, to vans, to credenzas, no faux wood topic is off the table! 

Here are several spots where you can find Jason:

https://twitter.com/JasonRLady

https://www.instagram.com/jasonrladyauthor/

https://www.facebook.com/JasonRLadyAuthor

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jason-R.-Lady/author/B07YN3QFKR?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode we will be taking a look back at the history of the camcorder.  From the early days of film reels to Betamax cameras to VHS camcorders, we will touch on the technology that made home video recording not only possible, but popular!  

On this episode I mentioned the first noted "home video" captured in 1888.  You can see that video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc-L9_4jGc4

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Thank you for tuning in!  On today's show, we are taking a trip back to the 1990s where we will be looking at all of the top-selling holiday toys for each year from 1990-1999!  It's a fascinating look back at a time when people would do WHATEVER it took to get a popular toy!

I mentioned a few other relevant episodes I've done over the years, you can check them out here:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/pop-culture-retrospective-podcast-50-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/

Nintendo:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/pop-culture-retrospective-episode-5-the-history-of-nintendo-a-home-video-game-system-with-origins-in-japan-in-the-1800s-also-a-brief-discussion-of-the-1980s-classic-film-the-wizard/

Furbies & Beanie Babies:  https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/pop-culture-retrospective-podcast-54-bizarre-toys-collectibles-of-the-1980s-1990s/

I hope you have a wonderful holiday and we'll see you again in 2024!

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Thank you so much for tuning in!  On today's show, I am joined once again by Jason Lady, a talented and creative author as well as an 80's Pop Culture lover, just like me!  On this episode, we are taking a deep dive into one of Jason's favorite aspects of retro pop culture - the infamous food & beverage mascots! You will learn all about the backstory behind some of your favorite food and beverage mascots from yesteryear including (but not limited to):  Mr. Peanut, Fred the Baker, Cool Spot, and the Kool-Aid Man to name just a few!  It was so much fun doing this episode with Jason, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did putting it together!

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https://twitter.com/JasonRLady

https://www.instagram.com/jasonrladyauthor/

https://www.facebook.com/JasonRLadyAuthor

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jason-R.-Lady/author/B07YN3QFKR?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

On the podcast, I mentioned that Michael Jackson and Ray Charles appeared as clay animation figures in a California Raisins music video at one point.  You can view that music video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDqMmIqA_Ak

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On today's episode, I get the chance to sit down with author Brieanna Wilkoff, whose debut novel is entitled "I'll Be There for You."  It is a beautiful book that follows the journey of a young woman who is facing a significant loss in her life and is also trying to figure out how best to cope with that loss and feel a sense of belonging when she feels so disconnected.  The story also incorporates a lot of 80's pop culture into it, including references to music, fashions, and more!  I LOVED the book and it was so easy to talk with Brieanna about her inspiration for the book as well as to reminisce about our childhoods growing up in the 80s and 90s. 

Here are several spots where you can find Brieanna:

https://twitter.com/BrieannaWilkoff
https://www.instagram.com/brieanna_wilkoff/
https://www.facebook.com/BrieannaWilkoffAuthor
https://www.tiktok.com/@brieannawilkoff

You can purchase her book here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCD7C24V/

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Thank you for tuning in!  On today's episode we are taking a trip back to the 80s/90s to learn about the history of America Online (later AOL).  America Online was the brainchild of Steve Case, a man who knew that this internet "stuff" was going to get big and he wanted to build community via the internet.  You'll learn about what led up to America Online's development, the company's surge to the top of the technology field, and it's ultimate crash and burn.  AOL was the first exposure my sister and I had to the internet so it seems only fitting to do a show all about it!

Thank you to everyone who reminisced with me about your old AOL screen names! 

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