Allison Robertson articles

Max Gail as Wojo on Barney Miller
October 13, 2026 Allison Robertson

Barney Miller Cast Max Gail As The Big Dumb Cop—But His Character Became Much Deeper Than Anyone Expected

Max Gail turned Wojo from Barney Miller’s big, bumbling cop into the sitcom’s emotional heart, then found new acclaim on General Hospital.
Guitarists KK Downing (left) and Glenn Tipton on stage
October 13, 2026 Allison Robertson

Rock Songs Parents Hated In The 1980s

Revisit 30 controversial 1980s rock songs that alarmed parents, fueled censorship battles, and made teenage rebellion louder than ever.
Ron Glass as Detective Harris in Barney Miller
October 13, 2026 Allison Robertson

Ron Glass Became A 1970s Sitcom Star on Barney Miller—Then Reinvented Himself For A Whole New Generation

Ron Glass brought style, wit, and quiet dignity to Barney Miller before finding a devoted new generation of fans aboard Firefly.
Publicity photo of band Supertramp
October 13, 2026 Allison Robertson

Pop Albums That Defined The 1970s, But Few People Would Recognize Today

Revisit 30 pop albums from the 1970s that once filled record collections, ruled the charts, and deserve to be played from beginning to end again.
A grocery store clerk holding toilet paper
October 8, 2026 Allison Robertson

TV Commercials From The 1970s That Were Better Than The Shows—How Many Can You Quote?

Unforgettable TV commercials from the 1970s, from Mikey and Mean Joe Greene to classic ads Baby Boomers can still recite.
A man in sunglasses sniffing gum
October 8, 2026 Allison Robertson

Commercial Jingles From The 1980s That Baby Boomers Can’t Get Out Of Their Heads—Even After 40 Years

Unforgettable commercial jingles from the 1980s that Baby Boomers still remember, from catchy cereal songs to classic car campaigns.
Pink Floyd publicity still
October 8, 2026 Allison Robertson

Albums You’d Find in Nearly Every 1970s Record Collection

Revisit 30 albums found in nearly every 1970s record collection, from Tapestry and Rumours to the decade’s biggest rock classics.
Wendy's Restaurant 1984 TV commercial
October 7, 2026 Allison Robertson

TV Commercials From The 80s That Were So Entertaining, Nobody Used Them As A Bathroom Break—How Many Do You Remember?

Unforgettable TV commercials from the 1980s, from “Where’s the Beef?” and Spuds MacKenzie to Apple’s legendary “1984.”
Two men in a Mentos commercial
October 7, 2026 Allison Robertson

Commercial Jingles From The 90s That Millennials And Gen X Still Know By Heart

Unforgettable commercial jingles from the 1990s that no one can forget, from Bagel Bites and Mentos to the songs everyone can still sing.


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