1980s Now

1980s Now is a weekly examination of the importance of 80s pop culture and its continued influence today.

Author: Will Padilla 80s Now

1980s Now is a weekly examination of the importance of 80s pop culture and its continued influence today. We demonstrate that nostalgia alone doesnt account for the contemporary fascination with our favorite decade. Instead, we share personal experiences and interview experts--including icons from 80s music, movies and TV--to demonstrate the era of greed bore the greatest moments in movies, music, television and sports. The show is equally entertaining and informative. (80s is aka '80s.)
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1984 Changed Super Bowl Commercials
Episode 325
Monday, 9 February, 2026

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics:0:00 - Introduction5:50 - New York’s Longest-Running Play is also it’s “worst”13:50 - Bigfoot! The Musical was spotted on Broadway19:00 - The Cure Wins their first Grammys25:00 - Does Steven Spielberg deserve his Grammy?28:50 - McDonald’s has brought back an iconic 80s Happy Meal toy38:00 - The first Happy Meal movie tie-in was Star Trek44:40 - What happened to the Klingons look?53:50 - How 1984 changed Super Bowl commercials forever1:03:40 - Wrap Up and Thank YouFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowRead our new book Totally Bogus (But True) Tales from the 1980s!