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Top 5… 80s Guest Stars on Psych

Posted on November 19, 2011 Categories Words

As I posted earlier in the week, the awesome USA Network show Psych has a bunch of 80s guest stars this season. But, it’s not just this season – the show seems to be 80s obsessed and today’s Top 5 is counting down the very best of those stars! (Don’t forget you still have time to win a Psych DVD set, so you can check out all of the following stars for yourself!)

5. Gina Gershon

The ultra-stunning Gina played Coral in Cocktail alongside Tom Cruise. She appeared in season 2 of Psych in the episode American Duos.

 

4. Justine Bateman

Justine became mega famous after playing Mallory Keaton in Family Ties, on-screen sister to Michael J. Fox. She guest starred in season 3 of Psych in the episode Tuesday the 17th.

 

3. Judd Nelson

Brat Pack member Judd starred in some of the most memorable films of the 80s, including the Breakfast Club and St. Elmos Fire. He made an appearance in season 4 of Psych in the episode Death is in the Air.

 

2. Lou Diamond Phillips

Highly-respected actor Lou got his break in the 1987 film La Bamba, and went on to be nominated for both a Tony award and a Golden Globe. He was in season 2 of Psych in the episode Psy vs. Psy.

 

1. Molly Ringwald

My childhood idol Molly was the darling of 80s film, starring in Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles and the Breakfast Club, amongst others. She starred in the latest episode of the current season of Psych, season 6, in the episode Shawn, Interrupted.

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80s Stars – This Season on Psych! (Plus Win a DVD Set!)

Posted on November 15, 2011 Categories Words

In case you needed even more proof that the 80s are back with a vengeance, there are a bunch of 80s celebs guest starring on this season of Psych! If you haven’t caught the show yet (it’s in its 6th season – you have some catching up to do!), it is about the very smart, charming and directionless Shawn Spencer, whose remarkable powers of observation lead him to a job as a (fake) psychic for the Santa Barbara Police Department. It is a genuinely funny show, always worth checking out.

Dule Hill as Gus and James Roday as Shawn Spencer

This season, there are so many 80s and early 90s stars making appearances – New Kids on the Block cutie, Joey McIntyre; Buffy movie actress Kristy Swanston; Jason Priestly from 90210; THE Corey Feldman; and the 80s princess herself, Molly Ringwald. Regular readers will know my undying love for Miss Ringwald – she is starring in this week’s episode, airing Wednesday 16th November at 10pm ET on USA Network, so this is the one you don’t want to miss! (Fellow Brat Packers Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson have appeared in previous seasons of Psych – there is some serious 80s love going on with this show!)

Her Majesty, Molly Ringwald, on this week's Psych!

Want to see why Psych has achieved cult status, catch up with the episodes you’ve missed, or relive all the hilarity? I have a DVD set of the series to give away, thanks to USA Network*! To enter, just sign up to the 80s Time Machine, Pop Eighties’ new online magazine launching next month, through this link. All new and existing subscribers will be entered automatically. Good luck!

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*The prize was provided by USA Network, but USA Network is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. Contest open to US residents only.

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Double Play Wednesday – Glory Daze

Posted on April 13, 2011 Categories Videos

For today’s double play, I decided to post a couple of songs I heard in the first episode of Glory Daze, which I reviewed on Monday.

First, Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes:

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The Monday Review – Glory Daze

The Monday Review – Glory Daze

Posted on April 11, 2011 Categories Words

I happened across a new TV show tonight that is, oh-so-happily, set in the 80s! It’s called Glory Daze and follows the story of a group of college freshmen in 1986. Now, before you get too excited, the show has been cancelled and only about 10 episodes are available to watch. But I think it’s worth a look anyway!

Glory Daze is your standard frat-boy comedy. There are gross-out scenes, silly pranks, very little schooling and a whole lot of emphasis on barely-clad females. Of course, what makes this so great is that those females are barely-clad in 80s clothes! And have 80s hair! And there’s 80s music! Ahhhhh, bliss!

So far I have only watched the first episode, but I will watch the rest and probably feel sad when I get to the end. There really does need to be way more TV shows set in the 80s, definitely a void to fill there. Nothing about this show was groundbreaking, it is a little silly and I’m sure it won’t be anyone’s all-time fave. But, an 80s show is an 80s show! Check it out if you have the opportunity!

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Fab Friday – Astro Boy

Fab Friday – Astro Boy

Posted on December 31, 2010 Categories Pictures, Videos

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas! I’m back from my break and ready to hit the 80s with a vengeance this 2011!! Continuing on with my cartoon theme from last week, I would be remiss if I didn’t talk about my fave cartoon from my childhood, Astro Boy.

As it has been reiterated on my Facebook page, Astro Boy did start out in the 50s/60s, but was remade in the 80s, which is when I discovered it. Now, an embarrassing admission: Astro Boy was my first crush. And yes, I was crushed when I realised he was not only a robot (non-human), but also a cartoon character (very non-human). Ah, such is life!

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Double Play Wednesday – Cartoon Themes

Posted on December 22, 2010 Categories Videos

Yes, I’m continuing the cartoon theme all week! For your double play this week, have two of the best cartoon themes of the decade!

First, I love Dinosaucers! Because it’s so darned random and I don’t understand it, but that just makes it cooler!

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