pop culture

Before streaming shows and work-from-home days, being home sick from school in the 1980s was an experience all its own.

Take a trip down memory lane — and down Main Street — with these photos from the 1970s that capture small-town life before social media and smartphones.

From famous rides like Magnum P.I.’s Ferrari and Hall & Oates’ Fiero (yes, really) to the everyday cars you learned to drive in, '80s cars were all about style, comfort and pure cool factor.

From well-known favorites like Clue to cult classics like Masterpiece, these '70s and '80s board games bring a wave of nostalgia for a time when life felt simpler — and maybe even a little more exciting.

Take a trip back to summer in the ’70s and ’80s — when Ring Pops ruled, bikes meant freedom, and 'Press Your Luck' kicked off the day. These photos hit all the nostalgic notes.

From the Pinto to the Civic, get ready to relive the days of manual windows and two-door wagons as we flip through some of the most iconic car print ads from 1970s magazines.

Take a look back at the nostalgic world of '90s red carpet, when things felt unfiltered, less glitzy, a little gritty — and smartphones weren’t even a thing.

From Astoria, Oregon, in 'The Goonies' to John Hughes' Chicago, these real-life locations were dream destinations for kids growing up in the '70s, '80s and beyond.

From Babybels to Toblerone chocolate, take a nostalgic bite out of these 'fancy' childhood foods that made us feel way more elegant than we really were.

From "Who Shot J.R.?" to the tearful goodbye on the final episode of M*A*S*H, TV Guide — and those unforgettable covers — were once a treasured part of every TV lover’s routine.

Get ready for a blast from the past as we rank the nostalgic chewing gums you loved as a kid — some you’ll remember instantly, and others you forgot even existed.

Grab your go-go boots, tease that beehive sky-high and join us on a visual journey through the swingin’ ‘60s.