Interview with original MTV VJ, Alan Hunter
June 28, 2011 Alan Hunter, one of the original five VJs on MTV, talks with Like Totally 80s about his time on MTV, favorite interviews, weighs in on the state of today’s MTV and shares what he’s up to now. Sharp-witted with a slightly off-kilter sense of humor, Alan would call it like it saw it, and we love that about him. Thanks so much to Alan Hunter for agreeing to talk with us! You can connect with Alan on Facebook at...
Fruit Stripe Gum
So, so good, and gone so, so fast. Isn’t that just the way of things? But, despite its lightening fast flavor expiration, Fruit Stripe gum is worth every precious chew. Like no other, the 5 juicy flavors (the originals) are so much more than their names would indicate (cherry, lemon, orange, mixed fruit, and lime). Maybe it’s the painted-on stripes that add the extra fabulousness. Whatever the source of all that flavor, the result is...
80s Rebellion Songs
We’re Not Gonna Take It: When Authority Gives You a Bad Reputation, You Have Fight for Your Right to Smoke in the Boys Room June 13, 2011 Nothing feels quite like the exhilaration of letting your rebel flag fly. The thrill of doing the thing that you know you’re not supposed to do is timeless and not at all unique to one generation or another. I am sure there is some philosophical or more likely psychological theory that explains our...
The Wizard (1989)
By James Porter For kids who grew up in the 80s, one incredibly popular pastime was playing Nintendo. Having revitalized the US gaming market in 1985 with the NES, Nintendo had cemented itself as the new face of gaming with titles like Super Mario Bros., Ninja Gaiden, Castlevania, and The Legend of Zelda. Such enormous popularity of course resulted in LOADS of merchandise – action figures, masks, bed sheets, even breakfast cereal....
Interview with Nadine Loren
May 27, 2011 Nadine Loren has joined up with producer Peter Asher to create a new album celebrating the music of the 80s. To be released on May 31, 2011, “The Naked ‘80s” features 11 covers of 80s songs and two original songs. The covers represent a wide range of music from the early 80s art/alternative rock of Nik Kershaw (“Wouldn’t It Be Good” off the “Pretty in Pink” soundtrack), Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music and Alison Moyet to...
