Why was the rich uncle laughing at the VCR? Because he just bought a “Digital Video Disc” player and was explaining how we’d never have… Read More »1997 Classic: The DVD (US Launch)

Why did the kids keep shouting “Zero to Hero”? Because McDonald’s Hercules plates were the only thing they’d eat off of, and Zeus forbid you… Read More »1997 Legacy: Hercules

Why was the 1997 Macy’s Parade rated R? Because 2 million people watched the NYPD “arrest” Barney the Dinosaur with combat knives after high winds… Read More »1997 Archive: The Barney Incident

Why did Grandpa guard the kitchen? Because he saw Harrison Ford and declared: “Get off my stove!” to anyone trying to sneak a roll. Part… Read More »1997 Vintage: Air Force One (Movie)

Why did Mom refuse to let anyone help with the dishes? Because she was standing at the sink with her arms out, screaming, “I’m the… Read More »1997 Classic: Titanic

Why was the table covered in small stuffed animals? Because Grandma convinced everyone that a “Purple Princess Diana Bear” was going to pay for the… Read More »1997 Legacy: Beanie Babies

Why was the 1997 dinner table so stressful? Because every five minutes, a digital beep reminded the kids that while they were eating turkey, their… Read More »1997 Vintage: Tamagotchi

Why was the dinner so loud? Because “My Heart Will Go On” was on every radio station, and Mom was hitting the high notes while… Read More »1997 Archive: Celine Dion

How did we find out if the turkey was done? We “Googled” it on a brand-new domain name, but by the time the search results… Read More »1997 Classic: Google.com

Why did Dad start talking about propane? Because the show premiered, and he suddenly realized that charcoal-grilling a turkey was an insult to “Propane and… Read More »1997 Archive: King of the Hill