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Serpentorslair Staff · May 13, 2026

When the Harlem Globetrotters Visited Gilligan’s Island

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1970s pop culture, 1970s television, 1980s pop culture, 1980s television, basketball entertainment, childhood TV memories, classic comedy shows, classic sitcoms, classic TV crossovers, classic TV memories, Gilligan’s Island, Gilligan’s Island castaways, Gilligan’s Island mystery, Harlem Globetrotters, Harlem Globetrotters history, Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island, Harlem Globetrotters Pope Leo XIV, Harlem Globetrotters Scooby-Doo, Harlem Globetrotters TV appearances, nostalgic TV shows, old TV specials, pop culture icons, Pope Leo XIV basketball, retro entertainment, retro pop culture, retro television, Saturday morning cartoons, Scooby-Doo guest stars, strange childhood memories, TV nostalgia, Vintage television0 comment

Story by @GIJoeRepairShop I have a strange memory from childhood. I know that I’ve watched the Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island. In the 1970s and 1980s, the Harlem Globetrotters were everywhere. They were even on Scooby-Doo. Indeed, they’re still everywhere. Just last month, they had Pope Leo XIV spinning a basketball on his finger! So, their appearance on the show alone isn’t that surprising. As an adult, I have to question how the entire Harlem Globetrotters organization managed to get onto, and then off of, Gilligan’s Island so easily, while…

Nu Ne Nu Nu! The Typewriter Guy Who Taught a Generation to Laugh and Read

April 4, 2026April 4, 2026 Serpentorslair Staffchildhood TV memories, classic children's television, classic preschool shows, classic Sesame Street characters, early learning television, educational cartoons 80s, iconic kids TV characters, nostalgic kids shows, nu ne nu nu character, PBS kids classics, retro animation clips, retro kids TV shows, Sesame Street, Sesame Street 1970s 1980s, Sesame Street animated segments, Sesame Street animations, Sesame Street history, Sesame Street nostalgia, Sesame Street orange cartoon character, vintage educational TV1 Comment

If you grew up watching Sesame Street, you probably remember a quirky little animated character who didn’t speak in full sentences—but somehow said everything perfectly.“Nu… ne… nu nu!” That’s right—the Typewriter Guy. This unforgettable character would pop up in short animated segments, furiously typing away at a typewriter while vocalizing a string of rhythmic, nonsensical sounds. With every clack of the keys, letters and shapes would come to life, forming simple words or ideas in a way that was both funny and educational. And while kids may not have understood…

Rediscovering a Classic: The Adventures of “BJ and the Bear”

May 19, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1970s TV shows, 1980s television, 70s and 80s TV, action-adventure comedy, American trucking culture, BJ and the Bear, BJ McKay, childhood TV memories, classic TV reviews, Classic TV Series, dispatching stories., Greg Evigan, iconic TV trucks, Kenworth K-100 Aerodyne, Optimus Prime inspiration, retro TV classics, trucker TV shows, trucking nostalgia, TV shows with animals, vintage TV gems0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at one of my favorite shows from when I was a wee lad. “BJ and the Bear”, is a series, which aired from 1979 to 1981, blended elements of action, adventure, and comedy, creating a beloved yet often overlooked gem of its time. “BJ and the Bear” followed the adventures of B.J. McKay, a charming and rugged truck driver, and his best friend, Bear, a lovable chimpanzee. Greg Evigan portrayed B.J., whose full name was Billie Joe McKay.…