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The '80s: Top Ten Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2022 - 2022
Episode 1
Watercooler Moments
Sat, Jan 1, 202260 mins
Rob Lowe counts down the most memorable watercooler moments of the '80s. From Charles and Diana's wedding, the mystery of who shot JR and Queen's iconic Live Aid performance, to the desperate fight to save Baby Jessica and Madonna's unabashed performance at MTV's first VMAs, Rob reveals the stories behind the events that defined the era.
Episode 2
Streetwear
Sat, Jan 1, 2022
Rob Lowe counts down the greatest street fashions of the '80s
Episode 3
Commercials
Sun, Jan 2, 2022
Rob Lowe counts down the ten greatest commercials of the '80s as he explores how the global marketing success of MTV owes a nod to one great idea from 1956, learns why Apple's iconic 1984 ad nearly didn't make it to air, and uncovers the origin of one of the most famous slogans ever, Nike's "Just Do It".
Episode 4
Fast Food
Sun, Jan 2, 2022
Rob Lowe counts down the 10 most memorable fast foods of the 1980s.
Episode 5
Gadgets
Mon, Jan 3, 2022
Rob Lowe counts down the top gadgets of the '80s, exploring how lives were changed by inventions like the Walkman, Gameboy and Macintosh
Episode 6
Toys
Mon, Jan 3, 2022
Rob Lowe counts down the top ten toys of the 1980s, revealing the surprising origin stories behind He-Man, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cabbage Patch Dolls and more. Inventors, insiders and consumers explore why toys like the Rubik's Cube and Transformers are still a big part of life today, while others, like Teddy Ruxpin and Care Bears, stayed in the '80s.