It Was a Thing on TV: Episodes 515 & 516 - 1988 & 1981 Macy’s Parade

2024-11-29

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we celebrate Thanksgiving with our annual look at past parades! First, we go back to 1988, to see what were the big shows on Broadway, to see what TV stars would appear on floats, to see what the big gifts of 1988 were, to see what headwear Willard Scott was donning, and to see the grand ending of the parade--Santa Claus! Then, we jump back 43 years to 1981. What was the hotness that year? A version of Strawberry Shortcake which was reminiscent to the technology used in Malcolm, for one...

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we celebrate Thanksgiving with our annual look at past parades!

First, we go back to 1988, to see what were the big shows on Broadway, to see what TV stars would appear on floats, to see what the big gifts of 1988 were, to see what headwear Willard Scott was donning, and to see the grand ending of the parade--Santa Claus!

Then, we jump back 43 years to 1981. What was the hotness that year? A version of Strawberry Shortcake which was reminiscent to the technology used in Malcolm, for one. The video game surge started, though it wasn't represented in the parade. As you prepare to do Black Friday shopping, remember to go to the AT&T phone store and get a Garfield phone.

Timestamps

0:11 - Cold Open to Episode 515

1:39 - The 1988 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

1:01:30 - Cold Open to Episode 516

1:02:22 - The 1981 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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