80s

It Was One Of The Biggest Toys, But No One Remembers The Crazy Movie That Started It All

There were a lot of toys in the 80s and 90s that spawned television shows, but one of the most popular was My Pet Monster. EbayThe blue and pink beast  came out in 1986, and by 1987 it was popular enough for a TV show to come out to flesh out the character's backstory. EbayThe story of the monster was that he had handcuffs that turn him into a stuffed animal, but as soon as they are removed he would come to life. In the cartoon series, a boy named Max keeps Monster, using his handcuffs to help hide

Pop Culture

5 Times Jonathon Taylor Thomas Stole Your Heart Outside Of 'Home Improvement'

We were all in love with Jonathon Taylor Thomas when we were kids. He was clever, funny and above all else, so dreamy. He had that perfect 90s mushroom cut, he always made the best jokes and he was on the cover of every teen magazine imaginable. Teen BeatHis career started when he was just 6 years old. He did the voice for a TV series called The Adventures of Spot. But little did he know, he was about to become one of the biggest names in the country. 16Even though a lot of us remember watching him every week

TV

Almost 30 Years Later, The 'St Elsewhere' Finale Is Still The Wildest Ending To A TV Show

Before there were shows like Grey's Anatomy or ER, the doctors of St. Elsewhere were there to take care of us. The series was different than a lot of modern doctor shows as it was a lot more of a dark comedy than a soap opera. But it was the ending of the series that seemed to raise a whole lot of controversy. NBCThe show had a surprisingly star-studded cast. Ed Begley Jr, William Daniels, Howie Mandel, Davis Morse, Christina Pickles all starred in all 137 episodes. Another huge actor who was in every episode? Denzel Washington! NBCWashington got his

90s

10 Disney Movies-Turned-Shows You'll Be Happy You Forgot

The magic of Disney was all we ever wanted to watch when we were kids. We all spent hours watching, rewinding and then re-watching every Disney movie we owned until we could recite them from memory. DisneyOur poor parents probably knew them all too. Luckily, Disney decided to do something to help them. Making a movie took years, but producing episodes of a TV show was a quicker process. They started making a bunch of shows banking on their already lovable characters and just creating new stories for them.A lot of people forget that there were so many Disney

80s

The Trailer For The 'Heathers' Remake Is Out And We Want To Know, 'What's Your Damage, Heather?"

We knew it was coming, but that doesn't mean we wanted it. Heathers was an iconic movie from the 80s, but now it has been turned into a new TV show. It's supposed to come out next year and honestly, we don't know how to feel. New World PicturesAs fun as it is to remember the original, the new show looks like it's not going to be anything like what remember. The original movie starred Winona Ryder as Veronica, the popular girl who misses her old friends. New World PicturesThen there were the 'Heathers"..Shannen DohertyNew World PicturesLisanne FalkNew World

90s

Bill Nye The Lawsuit Guy - Iconic TV Show Host Sues Disney for $9 Million

Everyone who grew up in the 90s watched Bill Nye The Science Guy, there is no doubt in my mind. It was essentially required viewing for all of us in school, and even when we weren't in class we would watch it at home. PBSThe fact of the matter was, Bill Nye made science fun and he was such an icon of the decade. Flash forward to 2017, the man is still teaching us about science in his new Netflix show.NetflixThe original show was on the air between 1993-1998, but even though it has been off the air for

Pop Culture

11 Shows We Wouldn't Dare Miss When We Were Growing Up In The 90s

If there was one thing that was important to us when we were young, it was keeping up with our favorite TV shows. We couldn't really record anything, so if we wanted to know what was happening we had to commit the full 30-60 minutes to keep up with our favorite teens. NBCThere were SO many shows to follow, but there were a few that we absolutely could not miss. Especially when it came to the live-action shows. While we obviously still watched a good number of cartoons, a lot of us wanted to pretend we were more mature than

90s

15 'Bromances' That We Couldn't Get Enough Of In The 90s

Strong friendships have been a staple on television shows since the beginning. Basically every show has the designated best friend to the main character, but every once a while there is a connection so special and wonderful that it stands out. ABCThe term "bromance" is a little more recent, but that doesn't mean the concept hasn't existed for a long, long time. There were a lot of iconic bromances when we were growing up that we all still remember to this day. Which pair was your favorite? Joey and ChandlerNBCWill and CarltonNBCCory and ShawnABCTito and CarverABCJesse, Joey and DannyABCKenan and

90s

6 Things You Didn't Know About The Iconic Show 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'

For six years, one of the most influential and iconic women on television was none other than Jane Seymour. She played the amazing character of Dr. Michaela Quinn in the show Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. CBSThe show first came on air in 1993 and it was something we all became obsessed with. The 1800s time period gave us all flashbacks to another one of our favorite shows, Little House on the Prairie. CBSDr. Quinn was often known as Dr. Mike, and moved to Colorado after her father died. Her life gets a bit more complicated when her friend Charlotte Cooper

90s

Seat Belts Everyone! Netflix Reveals Details About The New Magic School Bus Show

We've all been cruising down main street, feeling relaxed and feeling good. Next thing that we know there's another reboot in the neighborhood? PBSThat's right, The Magic School Bus will be back and it's coming sooner than expected! The classic cartoon that we all know and love has decided that now is the time to return for the next generation. The original show was absolutely epic. It was loved by basically everyone! There was the lovable oddball teacher Ms. Frizzle: PBSHer reptile companion Liz: PBSThe always anxious ArnoldPBSAnd the rest of the kids: Carlos, Wanda, Dorothy Anne, Keesha, Ralphie, Tim