Auto Pilot Auto Pilot: Captain Power August 23, 2018 Arriving in 1987, Captain Power was an insanely ambitious TV show and toy line where the toys would interact with the action on screen and the show tried to capture both kids and adults with a dark setting and mature themes alongside laser battles and explosions.
Musical Montage Musical Montage: Was (Not Was) “Walk the Dinosaur” June 25, 2018 Despite it’s true nature as a commentary/satire about nuclear apocalypse, Walk the Dinosaur by Was (Not Was) became a massive hit in 1987, especially in the dance clubs, and was also featured in 1994’s The Flintstones and had covers by George Clinton and Queen Latifah.
Musical Montage Musical Montage: The Bangles “Hazy Shade of Winter” June 5, 2017 Despite it’s heavy subject matter, 1987’s Less Than Zero actually had a pretty awesome soundtrack, including The Bangles performing an amped up cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s Hazy Shade of Winter.
Musical Montage Musical Montage: Night Ranger “The Secret of My Success” January 2, 2017 Night Ranger provided the title track for the 1987 Michael J. Fox comedy, The Secret of My Success, where Fox tries to make it in the big city but gets caught up in a fake persona and a love square between himself, his boss, his boss’ wife and a fellow exec.
Action Hero of the Week Horror Villain of the Week: David October 5, 2016 Although he’s not the head vampire, David leads the teenage vampire clan of Santa Clara as they engage in reckless activities and attack unsuspecting beach goers.
Musical Montage Musical Montage: Starship “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” July 18, 2016 The theme song for both Mannequin movies, Starship’s song “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” was nominated for an Academy Award and hit #1 on the UK and US Billboard charts in 1987.
Action Hero of the Week Action Hero of the Week: Mike Danton January 13, 2016 After fighting in Vietnam, vet Mike Danton is trying to live a normal life with his wife when he’s kidnapped by the mercenaries of his former commander, Hogan, and used as a live test of their skills.
Auto Pilot Auto Pilot: TMNT (1987) July 21, 2015 We revisit the first episode of the 1987 TMNT cartoon for the latest edition of Auto Pilot. Cowabunga!