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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…

Celebrating 40 Years of Who’s the Boss?

September 20, 2024September 21, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s television shows, 1984 sitcoms, 80s sitcom family dynamics, Alyssa Milano Samantha Who’s the Boss, Angela Bower Who’s the Boss, classic TV sitcoms, gender role reversal TV shows, Judith Light Who’s the Boss, Katherine Helmond Mona Who’s the Boss, popular 80s sitcoms, single parent sitcoms, sitcom history, Tony Danza Who’s the Boss, Tony Micelli Who’s the Boss, TV nostalgia, Who’s the Boss 40th anniversary, Who’s the Boss ABC, Who’s the Boss cast, Who’s the Boss episodes, Who’s the Boss reboot0 comment

Forty years ago, on September 20, 1984, a sitcom would grace the airwaves on ABC and become a beloved household favorite: Who’s the Boss?. Starring Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond, the show quickly became a staple of 1980s and early 1990s television, spanning eight seasons and a total of 196 episodes. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, it’s worth looking back at what made Who’s the Boss? such a standout hit and why it remains a cherished piece of television history today. A Refreshing…

“Farewell to the King of Whimsy: Marty Krofft, Creator of HR Pufnstuf and Land of The Lost, Takes His Last Bow”

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 Serpentorslair Staffchildhood memories, children's TV, creative arts awards, cult TV, Emmy, Hollywood Walk of Fame, HR Pufnstuf, Land of The Lost, Marty Krofft, Muppet History, psychedelic sets, puppetry, Saturday morning shows, Sid & Marty Krofft Productions, TV Guide, TV nostalgia0 comment

Fans and collaborators mourn the passing of Marty Krofft, the visionary behind iconic children’s shows like “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “Land of the Lost.” Krofft, one half of the groundbreaking producing team, passed away at 86 due to kidney failure at his Los Angeles home. His brother Sid Krofft shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, thanking fans for the years of support. The Krofft brothers’ 50-year collaboration, marked by psychedelic sets and playful costumes, brought to life beloved shows such as “The Bugaloos,” “Lidsville,” and “Sigmund & the Sea Monsters.”…