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The internet's first big fad: Beanie Babies
When Beanie Babies burst onto the scene in the 1990s, the internet was still a new and wild place. But the tiny stuffed animals drove millions of people to fire up their dial-up modems and shop online -- many for the first time. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at coverage of the internet's first big fad.
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Mike Tyson makes boxing infamy
It may be the most infamous boxing match ever, if not one of the most infamous moments in sports. Here’s a look back at how the media covered Mike Tyson before and after he took a bite out of Evander Holyfield’s ear in 1997.
When the networks got it wrong twice in one night
“Hanging chads” and “butterfly ballots” became part of our election vocabulary back in 2000 as the Florida recount dragged on for weeks. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look at coverage of the back-and-forth on Election Night 2000 and beyond.
Laci Peterson case continues to captivate
Laci Peterson's murder made national headlines back in 2002, even before her husband was convicted. Over 20 years later, as Scott Peterson maintains his innocence, the case continues to captivate Americans. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look at how the media covered the case as it progressed.
Early breakdancing: “A genuine American folk art”
From the streets of the Bronx to the Olympics in Paris, breakdancing has had quite a journey. In this full LiveNOW & Then episode, we'll look back at how breakdancing first became popular in TV and film.
Despite fanfare, 'New Coke' fizzles with consumers
Coca-Cola is a quintessential American product, with fans all over the world. So why would Coke change its recipe after nearly 100 years? This LiveNOW and Then full episode takes us back to April of 1985, when Coca Cola pulled its cans and bottles off shelves in favor of “New Coke” – an attempt to get an even larger share of the soft drink market.
Ross Perot grabs the campaign spotlight
Ross Perot’s “giant sucking sound” won him plenty of fans, but it didn’t win him the White House. In this full LiveNOW & Then episode, we look back at how the media covered Perot's unusual presidential runs.
The Air Jordan & Air Max debut
When you look back at TV news footage from decades ago, nothing stands out more than the fashion – from head to toe. It was back in the 1980’s when sneakers became less about sports and more about business. In this LiveNOW & Then episode, we look at how the media covered the emerging sneaker industry.
Barbie through the years
If Barbie was a real person, she'd be approaching retirement. But she's still going strong. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at Barbie's first appearances on TV and the character's impact on popular culture.
Watch the O.J. Simpson chase unfold
Decades after the infamous white Ford Bronco chase, we take a look at KTTV's archived coverage and hear what it was like to be up in the sky over the surreal scene.
The day President Reagan was shot
Cameras were rolling as a would-be assassin opened fire in Washington back on March 30, 1981. Reporter Jackson Bain was on the scene within seconds and, in this full-length LiveNOW & Then episode, he recalled the chaos and confusion.
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" makes music history
Forty years ago, it was immediately clear that "Thriller" was an historic album. From the music to the dance moves and the now-iconic mini-movie video, here’s a look back at original 1984 coverage of Michael Jackson’s biggest hit – along with his clouded legacy.
The real ‘American Nightmare’ story
Netflix’s new "American Nightmare" docuseries takes a look at the Denise Huskins kidnapping case. In this full LiveNOW & Then episode, crime reporter Henry Lee, recalls what it was like when he received anonymous emails from the kidnapper.
The reporter who broke the Harding-Kerrigan connection
Scott Lewis, an investigative reporter for FOX 2 Detroit, became the first person to break the news that FBI investigators were looking into a link between Tonya Harding and the attack on her skating rival, Nancy Kerrigan.
When shoppers went wild for Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Dolls became the toy to have in 1983, prompting long lines and even some near-riots at stores across the United States. Here's how local news covered the craziness from coast to coast.
Why everyone was wowed by 'Toy Story'
When the now-iconic movie 'Toy Story' was released for the 1995 holiday movie season, critics and moviegoers alike immediately recognized it was not only a revolutionary accomplishment, but it was also a really good film. Here's what the producers and even the actors themselves thought at the time.
How ‘Black Friday’ lost its magic
Black Friday has always provided plenty of headlines, both good and bad. Here's a look at how crazy things got over the last few decades before the internet settled everyone down.
1982: The year they canceled Halloween
The children who experienced the scarier-than-usual Halloween of 1982 are grown up now, with children of their own. But some will never forget the Tylenol cyanide murders that year.
Early coverage of rap & hip-hop
As we celebrate 50 years of hip-hop culture, here's a look back from the FOX archives at some of the early media coverage of rap and hip-hop -- from the serious to the silly.
The 2003 blackout hits NYC and Detroit
Two decades after the great blackout of 2003, here's a look back at archived coverage from New York and Detroit, along with a reporter's perspective on what it was like to cover the story.
Covering Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance
Decades after the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, we take a look at WJBK's archived coverage and hear what it was like to be the reporter who broke the news that the notorious labor organizer had gone missing.