Category Archives: 1980s

Baltimore, Maryland WNUV TV 54 Mid-1980s Commercial Breaks

Posted on May 2, 2016 by atomictv

A selection of station breaks that aired during a mid-1980s late-night telecast of DUNE on WNUV 54. Commercials include Mr. Ray’s Hair Weave, The Law Offices of Stephen L. Miles, Luskins, The Crease Bar, Value City Furniture, Reliable Shoes, Druid … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980s, Entertainment, Media, Mr. Ray, TV Commercials | 1 Comment

City Paper “Sex Issue” recalls Carousel Coupling ‘toon

Posted on February 11, 2016 by almosthipguy

The “Sex Issue” cover of today’s City Paper (shown above), drawn by Charlie Herrick, recalls the infamous 1987 City Fair cartoon (shown below) that promoters published in The Sun and Evening Sun, while reminding us of how times have changed. The infamous … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980s, Advertisements, Baltimore Babylon, Festivals, Media, Pranks, Roadside Attractions, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Halloween in Essex, Maryland, 1982

Posted on October 28, 2015 by atomictv

J.C. Greene of “Evening Magazine” Click image to enlarge

Posted in 1980s, Halloween | Leave a comment

Baltimore’s Wrestling Superfans

Posted on September 17, 2015 by atomictv

By Lane Walbert (Maryland Historical Society, 9/17/2015) Long-time fans of professional wrestling will remember the sport’s golden age—the ’80s—when stars such as Dusty Rhodes, Bruno Sammartino, Ric Flair, Ivan and Nikita Koloff, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, and many more entertained cities … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980s, Entertainment, Inner Harbor, Photographs, Wrestling | Tagged , | Leave a comment