Recurrent Events: Jan 12, 2021

Headlines this week include the Punky Brewster reboot premiere, Universal Monsters on YouTube, '80s Radical Sabbatical virtual event, Burger King's "new" logo, 'Groundhog Day' board game, and a "So Long" to Marion Ramsey and Tommy Lasorda.

Show Notes

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Recurrent Events for Jan 12, 2021 include:

Movies:

• The '80s martial arts classic that almost had Nic Cage

Streaming:

• Roku Reportedly Scored Quibi’s Content for Under $100 Million
• ‘Punky Brewster’ Revival Sets Premiere Date, Peacock Reveals First Look
• Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 2 Trailer: A New Midnight Society
• Pluto TV now has a 24/7 Price is Right: The Barker Era channel
• The Classic Universal Monsters Are Heading to YouTube for Free

Music:

• Bret Michaels, Kenny Loggins among 80's Radical Sabbatical headliners
• Black Crowes Unveil 'Shake Your Money Maker' 30th-Anniversary Set

Comics:

• New Comics List for January 6th 2021

Food:

• Here’s what Burger King’s new logo looks like
• KFC Begins Nationwide Rollout Of New KFC Chicken Sandwich
• Nabisco Chocolate Hazelnut Oreos (2021)
• Nabisco Java Chip Oreos
• BACK ON SHELVES: Post Waffle Crisp Cereal (2021)
• SPOTTED: General Mills Dunkaroos Cereal
• Reese’s Mallow-top Peanut Butter Cups
• Key Lime Pie M&M’s
• McDonald's Puts Together New Mini Hotcakes with Nutella in Australia

Toys/Collectibles:

• Funko Announces A Board Game Version Of Groundhog Day
• Find Waldo on Your Feet with New Vans and WHERE’S WALDO Collab
• LEGO Ideas Project Creations Approaching 10 000 Supporters
• Kids Can Have the ‘Power’ with Masters of the Universe Hot Wheels Character Cars
• K.I.T.T., David Hasselhoff's Personal Knight Rider Car, Is up for Auction

So Long:

• Marion Ramsey, ‘Police Academy’ Star, Dies at 73
• 80’s Baseball Coach And Commercial Legend Dies At 93

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What is Recurrent Events?

Current Events for Retro Minds. Newscast featuring headlines emphasizing retro pop culture in streaming, movies, gaming, comics, food, collectibles, and more.