1. Star Trek Was Too Smart for Its Own Good It’s almost hard to believe now, but Star Trek was initially canceled because it just didn’t pull in enough viewers. The network thought the show was too cerebral, which is […]

1. The Partridge Family “The Partridge Family” was a wholesome show about a musical family, but off-screen, it was filled with turbulence. David Cassidy, who played Keith Partridge, became an overnight teen idol, but the fame quickly wore on him.

1. “Fortunate Son” – Creedence Clearwater Revival At first listen, “Fortunate Son” sounds like a straightforward rock anthem, but its lyrics carry a biting political message. Released in ’69 during the Vietnam War, the song criticizes how wealthy families often

1. Aqua Net Hairspray If you were rocking big hair in the ’80s, chances are you had a can of Aqua Net in your arsenal. This ultra-strong hairspray was practically a glue for your locks, keeping teased styles in place

1. Meat Loaf Meat Loaf didn’t look or sound like your typical rock star, but that didn’t stop him from becoming one of the biggest names of the ’70s. His 1977 album Bat Out of Hell was a theatrical, operatic

1. Kids Roamed the Streets With No Supervision Back in the ’60s, it was completely normal for kids to leave the house in the morning and not come back until dinner. Parents didn’t track their kids’ every move, and there

1. The Limited If you were a mall shopper in the ’80s or ’90s, chances are you popped into The Limited at least once. It was the go-to place for trendy but office-friendly attire, making it a staple for young