Category: Classic TV

Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey” is one of the most emotional and overlooked Rankin/Bass holiday specials. This review explores its mix of 1970s nostalgia, religious narrative, and cultural commentary on prejudice, belonging, and difference. As both animation history and social metaphor, Nestor stands out as a surprisingly powerful Christmas cartoon.

Roots (1977): A Landmark Television Event That Shook America Roots, based on Alex Haley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Roots: The Saga… read more Roots

AirWolf : the helicopter that outruns missiles and out-cools James Bond. AirWolf — the 1984 series pilot that’s part Top… read more AirWolf

These are the Days is a classic 1970s cartoon These are the Days hit the world of animated television in… read more These are the Days

Open all night aired from 1981 to 1982 Open All Night, a short-lived but beloved television series, on ABC. The… read more Open all night

The Winds of Kitty Hawk: A Tribute to the Wright Brothers’ Legacy The Winds of Kitty Hawk, a 1978 made-for-television… read more The Winds of Kitty Hawk

Thundarr the Barbarian, a post-apocalyptic animated television series Thundarr the Barbarian debuted in 1980. Set in a future where civilization… read more Thundarr the Barbarian

The Wizard: A Journey of Magic and Adventure The Wizard, a television series that aired from 1986 to 1987, captivated… read more The Wizard

Ashes to Ashes is a British television drama series Ashes to Ashes is the sequel to the critically acclaimed series… read more Ashes to Ashes

Korean Life on Mars was released in 2018 Korean Life on Mars is the South Korean remake of popular British… read more Korean Life on Mars

Ultraman the original 1966 series Ultraman a pioneering Japanese television series, originally aired from 1966 to 1967. Created by Eiji… read more Ultraman

Amerika (1987): A Reflection of Cold War Anxieties Amerika, the mini series was created during the Cold War. Back when… read more Amerika

James at 15 is a highschool drama of the 1970s James at 15 proves that nostalgia can be a powerful… read more James at 15

Shogun 1980 captivated the small screen audience In 1980, the 5 part, 10 hour mini-series “Shogun” captivated audiences.  Based on… read more Shogun 1980

Fame the series was iconic Fame the series was an iconic show that aired from 1982 to 1987. It remains… read more Fame the Series

Rich Man, Poor Man miniseries from 1976 Rich Man Poor Man is the televised interpretation of Irwin Shaw’s best-selling novel…. read more Rich Man Poor Man 1976