Is Bill & Ted's part III a bodacious or most heinous idea? Damian tells us about the time he saw Keanu. Then Bill and Damian talk about playing Lazer Tag in a Cabbage Patch.
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80s Movies in the News
New 'Bill & Ted’s' Sequel
Were you a fan of "Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure?" Did you know a third installment is currently in pre-production? Join us as we discuss "Bill & Ted Face the Music."
Twenty nine years ago, two slackers from San Dimas, California, took us on a wild adventure through history. Using George Carlin’s phone booth (remember those?), they traveled back in time to kidnap key historical figures to ace their history project and keep Ted from being shipped off to military academy. Most importantly, they showed us the path to a better future. “Be excellent to each other.”
Should there be a third movie? Do you like the plot premise? Use the hashtag #BillandTedsIII and let us know:
Our Favorite 80s Toys
Lazer Tag
One of our hosts, Damian Raffele, received one of his all-time favorite toys for Christmas in 1986. Do you know the story behind the toy company, Worlds of Wonder, that produced Lazer Tag? Ever wonder what happened to Lazer Tag? Hear all about the rise and fall of Lazer Tag as well as Damian’s fond memories of it.
Cabbage Patch Kids
Our host Bill Lassiter discusses his love for one of the most in-demand toys of the 80s. Birthed out of a cabbage patch at Babyland General Hospital in Georgia, just in time for Christmas in 1983, Cabbage Patch Kids hit toy shelves and were adopted by kids all over the world.
News reels highlighted riots in toy stores, with parents fighting over the limited stock of Cabbage Patch Kids. Did you know one father flew from the United States to England just to buy Cabbage Patch dolls for his daughter?
Take a walk through the cabbage patch with us as we discuss one of the most iconic toys ever made.
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