He-Man’s Xmas Special. Yes, again!
I’ve run this one before, but I don’t care. Enjoy He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special, from 1985!
Love love love this special, which I distinctly remember watching on its premiere night more than three decades ago.
If you want additional context, I’ve also written about all of the toy commercials that aired during this one.
A Very Special Christmas Album!
Something different tonight… but also something that ties nicely into the latest Purple Stuff episode:
Here’s the complete A Very Special Christmas Album, from 1987. This was the first of several charity albums featuring big name musicians from all walks.
I feel like every family on the planet had this album, which I love to death. Even if it’s not ringing any sleigh bells for you, you’re probably familiar with most of the tracks, which are still in insane radio rotation every December.
Just from this one album, I count at least five songs that rank among my all-time Christmas favorites.
(Admittedly, I don’t know how many of you will be interested in this. Christmas music is one of my weird points of passion, but I’m constantly reminded that I’m in the minority, there!)
1990s Xmas Commercials!
Here’s an interesting batch of 1990s Christmas commercials — “interesting” because so few of them are ever mentioned by today’s nostalgists:
Really digging this assortment. It’s nice to be reminded of some old faves that aren’t already on YouTube ten thousand times over.
Holiday Survey.
Okay guys:
Think back. You’re a kid. Name one thing that you REALLY DESPERATELY wanted for Christmas (or whatever you celebrated), but DIDN’T get.
Tell us about it, in the comments! Say what it was, why you wanted it, how much you cried when Santa failed you, and if you somehow managed to get it later.
