The 80s Weekly - Issue 52

Atari Announces New 'Save Mary' Game Cartridge for 2600, '80s Female Pop Singers Then and Now, Remembering Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes, and a Trapper Keeper Giveaway

Jason Gross
October 08, 2023

The 80s Weekly is your source for the nostalgic news, headlines, and giveaways related to 1980s pop culture.

The Lead

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I like to go thrifting. What you may not know is I co-host a show on the TRN TV YouTube channel with my pals Adam and Kevin that showcases our thrift store finds once a month. Season 3 of Thrift Store Horde just kicked off and I found several fun items from the ‘80s including the Electric Dreams soundtrack and a 1983 Pontiac catalog.

News

Atari To Release a New ‘Save Mary’ Game Cartridge for Its 2600 Console - Hype Beast

‘Save Mary’ was in development for the Atari 2600 but had never come to light.

Donna Mills, Linda Gray, Loni Anderson To Appear In Upcoming '80s And Soap-Themed Movie - Do You Remember

80s and soap-themed upcoming holiday movie set to feature Donna Mills alongside her 29-year old daughter, Loni Anderson and Linda Gray.

V/H/S/85 Provides Surprisingly Consistent Level of Found-Footage Fright - Nerdist

V/H/S/85, the latest in the found-footage horror franchise, is surprisingly consistent, but never reaches great heights.

‘Blade Runner’ Chops Northern Ireland Filming Plans; Amazon Will Return Funding Money - Deadline

Blade Runner is the latest big-budget product to announce changes to its shooting schedule this year, with the TV series no longer set to be filmed in Northern Ireland. The BBC reports that the ser…

RoboCop: Rogue City Releases New Pre-Order Trailer - Bleeding Cool

Nacon has released a new trailer ahead of the launch of RoboCop: Rogue City, as you can now pre-order two different editions of the game.

Andy Summers Is Still Battling Sting Over 'Every Breath You Take' - Ultimate Classic Rock

Andy Summers said he and Police bandmate Sting were still arguing over songwriting credit for 'Every Breath You Take' in October 2023.

Culture

The Life & Times of Freddy Krueger - The Retro Network

Journey into the dream world and discover the dark and disturbing Life & Times of Freddy Krueger. Will you survive the nightmare?

30 Found Photos Show What Life Looked Like in the 1980s - Vintage Everyday

In the 1980s, a new conservatism arose in social, economic and political life, characterized by the policies of U.S. President Ronald Reagan...

From Debbie Gibson to Sheena Easton to Jody Watley — See Your Favorite 80s Female Pop Singers Then and Now - First For Women

Remember these '80s pop stars? Who was your favorite!

Favorite Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes from the '80s (and late '70s) - The Retro Network

Remembering the Ben Cooper #Halloween Costumes from the #80s and late '70s. Leave your personal memories of these iconic outfits in the comments.

Score some ‘80s swag in the RD80s Store on Amazon!

Giveaway Zone

The Giveaway for Issue 52 is a Trapper Keeper full of goodies! Inside you’ll find vintage items like packs of trading cards, books, a magazine, a 45 record single and more. Click the button below to get your entries and GOOD LUCK!

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