The 80s Weekly - Issue 54

Toy Hall of Fame Gives Fans an Extra Vote, John Carpenter' Suburban Screams on Peacock, 1980s Domino's Concept Car Sent to Auction and Halloween Links.

Jason Gross
October 22, 2023

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

The Lead

Check out the special Halloween/Horror section in this week’s newsletter. For some non-Halloween content this week, listen to the most recent episode of the Greatest Lists podcast. My co-host Eric and I each choose our 5 favorite albums from 1983 and play our favorite track from each. Some really great music debuted in ‘83 so putting the list together was not easy! You can click over to Spotify using the link below or search Greatest Lists in your favorite podcast app.

Bonus Show - Top 10 Albums of 1983

Jason and Eric in this bonus episode, the duo puts together a list of the Top Ten Albums of 1983 (a Top 5 list from each host) which includes insight on the album’s release, why the album was chosen for the list, and a favorite track from the album.

Halloween/Horror

If you are planning to purchase costumes, accessories, or inflatables this Halloween season, don’t forget to use this promo link to Save 15% Off your entire order at HalloweenCostumes.com. No promo code needed, just click over and the savings is automatically calculated in your cart!

John Carpenter's Suburban Screams: The Master of Horror Returns to TV - The Retro Network

John Carpenter's Suburban Screams is a chilling anthology series from the master of horror. Watch the 6-episode series on Peacock TV

The KidsTime Zone Halloween Special (WTXX, 1986) - AEIOUwhy Blog

Just another geek blogging about the pop culture of yesterday and today.

Remember That Show? Ep. 3: The Mini-Monsters - The Retro Network

We discuss the forgotten 1987 cartoon The Mini-Monsters that aired as part of The Comic Strip in our special Halloween episode.

These 12 Horror-Comedy Songs Are Perfect for Your Halloween Playlist - Nerdist

Want to avoid the same tired Halloween party playlist? These horror-comedy songs are perfect for your spooky soiree.

Tom & Jerry's TBS Funhouse Halloween Special - Retro Ramblings

Looking back through all of my years on this earth, my absolute favorite bit of viewing was Tom & Jerry's TBS Funhouse Halloween Special. It debuted in 1987 (before I had access to cable) and was repeated every Halloween season for a few years after.

News

Optimus Prime vs. My Little Pony: The Toy Hall of Fame Wants You To Vote On Their Next Inductee - Mental Floss

Rainbow Dash is up against the Decepticons this year in a vicious battle for toy supremacy.

MeTV Reveals Its 'A Very Merry MeTV' Annual Holiday Lineup - Cord Cutters News

MeTV is serving up another packed holiday season filled with fan-favorite seasonal episodes from classic television programs running from November through December.

Mattel Announces Collaboration Between Masters of the Universe and Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - The Fwoosh

Burt Young Dies: Academy Award Nominee For ‘Rocky’ Was 83 - Deadline

Burt Young, whose career as a film tough guy won him an Academy Award nomination for his role in the boxing fairy tale Rocky, died Oct. 8 in Los Angeles.

Eddie Munson Builds a Home for Freaks in Excerpt From Stranger Things Prequel Book - Nerdist

An exclusive excerpt from the Stranger Things prequel book Flight of Icarus reveals more about Eddie Munson's backstory and his dad.

Culture

This 1980s Domino's delivery car looks like a spaceship, and you can buy it - CNN

Back in the ’80s, Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan ordered 10 Tritan A2 cars and customized them with warming ovens in the back to deliver pizzas around Ann Arbor, Michigan, where Domino’s is headquartered.

Retro Gaming Gold: The Best 80s Computer Games You Totally Forgot About - Rediscover the ‘80s

The 1980s was a decade of innovation and expansion for PC gaming. These seminal 80s classics laid the groundwork for PC gaming as we know it today.

Amazing Photos of the 1988 Pontiac Banshee IV Concept - Vintage Everyday

In 1988, the Pontiac Banshee was unveiled as a prototype of a high-performance sports car that embodied the future of driving. This name had...

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Giveaway Zone

Another giveaway is coming up in Issue 55. One lucky subscriber will win one of the best board games on the ‘80s that has recently been re-released.

Come back next week for your chance to win!

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