Because there's an inexplainable gap in our digital archives the month that Dick Tracy premiered here in Mattoon, enjoy this photo of my very own copy of the Dick Tracy Nintendo game, with Warren Beatty's face altered just enough that the wouldn't have to pay him for using his likeness. And yes, that's really my handwriting on the high-score notepad. As for the Airhead Ropes, they're a poor substitute for Willy Wonka's still-missed Pink Lemonade Kazoozles.
The summer of 1989 belonged to Batman. Not just the character, but to the movie of the same name, one of those pop culture events that truly changed everything.
Some movies stay with you long after they've moved on; here's one such movie, saved from oblivion, in this week's edition of Clint Walker's THROWBACK MACHINE!
If you actually know the term "Cozy Mystery" is a thing, you might just enjoy this week's safe-as-snow murder mystery edition of Clint Walker's THROWBACK MACHINE!
It's Christmas with the Gambler and Dolly...minus the Gambler, but including lots of theme park attractions in this week's edition of Clint Walker's THROWBACK MACHINE!
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“The Throwback Machine” is a weekly feature taking a look back at items of interest found in the JG-TC online archives. For questions, comments, suggestions, or his “Song of the Day” recommendation, contact him at cwalker@jg-tc.com.
If your dad knows what movie deserves "One ping only, please," then have him take a seat and enjoy this week's Father's Day Weekend edition of…
Because there's an inexplainable gap in our digital archives the month that Dick Tracy premiered here in Mattoon, enjoy this photo of my very own copy of the Dick Tracy Nintendo game, with Warren Beatty's face altered just enough that the wouldn't have to pay him for using his likeness. And yes, that's really my handwriting on the high-score notepad. As for the Airhead Ropes, they're a poor substitute for Willy Wonka's still-missed Pink Lemonade Kazoozles.