I was 12 years old and not knowing it would of been my last Christmas with my mom. She passed away in July of 1990 when i was 13 yrs old. But its nice to see all this and i remember all these commercials and shows from then. Its a good memory because i wish i could go back in time to then when everything was good, no worries at all. Christmas was definitely my favorite holiday as a kid.
@@bebout1978 I'm sorry you lost your grandmother at such a young age as well. And especially on a Christmas morning, too. It's never easy losing someone you're so close to and at a young age.
This is about 3 months of work. Mostly research. There were so many conflicting dates on shows and movies about when they aired. The commercials were tough to nail down. I was originally going to choose random years, but I think I will be counting down the 80s so 1988 will be next. Then after that move to the 90s
I remember Christmas of 1989. I was 12 years old. One thing I remember about it was how cold it was weather wise. A few weeks before Christmas, my family and I all went to the movie theater to see what my all-time favorite Christmas movie would be, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. And we also saw Scrooged on video. I also remember us watching the Simpsons Christmas Special and the Married...With Children Christmas episode with Sam Kinison as they did a take on It's a Wonderful Life. Three nights before Christmas, I also watched A Very Brady Christmas. That Christmas, I got a Batman doll, Batman figure, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures and a carrying case, checkers game, two remote control cars, and clothes. The night before on Christmas Eve, we went to my aunt's for the neighborhood Christmas party. Not the best Christmas I ever had, but it was pretty good, nonetheless.
This was a very special Christmas, as a life long resident of Southeast Georgia, it was the only year I have ever seen snow and it was just in time for Christmas. I was only 13 and everyone I loved was still alive. Great memories I will always cherish. Thank you so much for allowing us to relive some great times, excellent job!
wow thanks for the compliment. I enjoy remembering all of the movies and TV shows and hope to countdown the 80s. 1988 is also on the channel with 1987 coming in January!
I lived near savannah that year and I remember that we got snow! All the kids and many adults were outside playing in it most of the night. That was a great memory.
The Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire was the only full length episode of the Simpsons to air in the 80's. Whenever I'm discussing/arguing the Simpsons with someone younger than me who asks me what I think the best episode that did not come out of the 90's was I cheekily reply the 1989 Christmas special.
Ah the memories. I remember so many of these shows and things, Prancer was one of my fave movies and that Simpsons episode still gives me joy to watch. I remember getting a little My Little Pony in my stocking that Christmas and I still have that little pony sitting on my bookshelf in my livingroom.❤
New subbie here. Love the nostalgia and looking back on Christmases 80s past. Reminds me of Timeline. Thanks for taking this footage and compiling it for us viewers.
It’s nice to be reminded of good holiday memories from ‘89. I always associate that year with the Loma Prieta earthquake, as I was living in SF at the time.
I don’t know about other countries but we’ve all lost that warm that used to be tv in the 80’s. Every tv show would do a Christmas themed special, Christmas movies were good and the messages would be about trying to be a better human being. Now every year, your lucky if your favourite show bothers with a Christmas special and it’s not on every channel anymore. Like people on tv would wear festive clothes or a Santa hat or something and they’d seem genuinely happy….you don’t get that anymore 😢
@@ChristmasAficionado in the Uk over the last couple of years, I’d say the last 10 at least, slowly they’ve taken Christmas out of tv shows. It’s no longer consistent either.
I was 9 years old back in 89. I remember went to go see Christmas Vacation at the movies. For Christmas that year i remember i got clothes and Barbie Dolls a bottle of Exclamation purfume coloring book.
And they still play the Hershey Kisses commercial to this day
That is good marketing!
I was 12 years old and not knowing it would of been my last Christmas with my mom. She passed away in July of 1990 when i was 13 yrs old. But its nice to see all this and i remember all these commercials and shows from then. Its a good memory because i wish i could go back in time to then when everything was good, no worries at all. Christmas was definitely my favorite holiday as a kid.
I'm sorry to hear about your loss so young. I am glad this video brought back some good memories. Thanks for watching
I lost my Grandmother on Christmas morning 92. I was 14. 😢
@@bebout1978 I'm sorry you lost your grandmother at such a young age as well. And especially on a Christmas morning, too. It's never easy losing someone you're so close to and at a young age.
Yep this is my x-mas to the T. Someone has impeccable taste making this video! Life was fine in 89.
I started with 1989 as it was the year I remember!
That Hershey kiss ad is the definition of timeless. I also have always loved the 7up cool spot ad, I love the lighting and sparkling snow.
I love revisiting the commercials
Great work! This was a fun ride back to a great year. This looks like a lot of work, but I would love to see other years.
This is about 3 months of work. Mostly research. There were so many conflicting dates on shows and movies about when they aired. The commercials were tough to nail down. I was originally going to choose random years, but I think I will be counting down the 80s so 1988 will be next. Then after that move to the 90s
I remember Christmas of 1989. I was 12 years old. One thing I remember about it was how cold it was weather wise. A few weeks before Christmas, my family and I all went to the movie theater to see what my all-time favorite Christmas movie would be, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. And we also saw Scrooged on video. I also remember us watching the Simpsons Christmas Special and the Married...With Children Christmas episode with Sam Kinison as they did a take on It's a Wonderful Life. Three nights before Christmas, I also watched A Very Brady Christmas.
That Christmas, I got a Batman doll, Batman figure, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures and a carrying case, checkers game, two remote control cars, and clothes. The night before on Christmas Eve, we went to my aunt's for the neighborhood Christmas party. Not the best Christmas I ever had, but it was pretty good, nonetheless.
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation was THE MOVIE to see. People were raving about it.
This was a very special Christmas, as a life long resident of Southeast Georgia, it was the only year I have ever seen snow and it was just in time for Christmas. I was only 13 and everyone I loved was still alive. Great memories I will always cherish. Thank you so much for allowing us to relive some great times, excellent job!
wow thanks for the compliment. I enjoy remembering all of the movies and TV shows and hope to countdown the 80s. 1988 is also on the channel with 1987 coming in January!
I lived near savannah that year and I remember that we got snow! All the kids and many adults were outside playing in it most of the night. That was a great memory.
The Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire was the only full length episode of the Simpsons to air in the 80's. Whenever I'm discussing/arguing the Simpsons with someone younger than me who asks me what I think the best episode that did not come out of the 90's was I cheekily reply the 1989 Christmas special.
I had forgotten when I made that episode and remember watching the debut and getting my Don't have a cow man t-shirt
Wow. Can’t believe the Hersheys Kiss bell caroling ad is that old. I just saw it this Christmas season again
I think they may have "remade" it but I may be wrong.
@@ChristmasAficionado there have been variations but I forgot the theme went back that long.
prancer is one my favorite holiday movies
I often forget to revisit it.
Christmas Vacation and Scrooged, best ever!
That Hallmark Christmas planner was life changing. My 9 year old self tries to recreate that every year.
That's great
Ah the memories. I remember so many of these shows and things, Prancer was one of my fave movies and that Simpsons episode still gives me joy to watch. I remember getting a little My Little Pony in my stocking that Christmas and I still have that little pony sitting on my bookshelf in my livingroom.❤
I don't think Prancer gets enough love.
@ChristmasAficionado nope! I don't even think you can find it anywhere.
Your video has filled my need for nostalgia. Liked and subbed. Also Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas. If you liked this one make sure you watch 1988 and hopefully 1987 in January!
I distinctly remember my mom and aunt just constantly talking about how handsome macgyver was, I was 4 years old and loved the show.
I mean the hair! Epic mullet
So many wonderful memories. Please do the 60s,70s and 90s
after the 80s the 90s are next
These episodes are incredible and I can't wait for more years before and after 1989!
I'm working on 1987 for a (late) January release and continue throughout the year. After that I am moving on to the 90s counting up! stay tuned.
New subbie here. Love the nostalgia and looking back on Christmases 80s past. Reminds me of Timeline. Thanks for taking this footage and compiling it for us viewers.
Thanks for subscribing. 1988 is also available and 1987 is coming in January!
It’s nice to be reminded of good holiday memories from ‘89. I always associate that year with the Loma Prieta earthquake, as I was living in SF at the time.
oh wow. This was the first video I did in the series. That year was special for me
I don’t know about other countries but we’ve all lost that warm that used to be tv in the 80’s. Every tv show would do a Christmas themed special, Christmas movies were good and the messages would be about trying to be a better human being.
Now every year, your lucky if your favourite show bothers with a Christmas special and it’s not on every channel anymore. Like people on tv would wear festive clothes or a Santa hat or something and they’d seem genuinely happy….you don’t get that anymore 😢
I disagree. I love some of the more modern shows and movies. Some are silly comedies, but there is a lot of good message Christmas shows and movies.
@@ChristmasAficionado in the Uk over the last couple of years, I’d say the last 10 at least, slowly they’ve taken Christmas out of tv shows. It’s no longer consistent either.
I was 9 years old back in 89.
I remember went to go see Christmas Vacation at the movies.
For Christmas that year i remember i got clothes and Barbie Dolls a bottle of Exclamation purfume coloring book.
I remember being in history class and my teacher came in to tell us how funny Christmas Vacation was. That night I begged my parents to go see it.
Nice Christmas that year. I remember that I received my insect collecting kit from my late aunt.
Did you have a favorite movie or TV show?
Ahhhh to go back and be 9 again.. What a time.
New Kids on the Block’s Funky Funky Christmas: my favorite Christmas album ever! ❤
I remember someone got me this for Christmas. I don't think I ever listened to it. LOL
@@ChristmasAficionado oh that makes me so sad!
I grew up loving the hair metal. I'm sure the boys did ok. lol
11:41 bring the peppermint sundaes back pleeeeeeease. The orange sauce was actually good too.
Remember 1989 some more by looking up "Spitting Image - We're Scared Of Bob".
I loved Spitting Image
Rip hot rod
Yes
This is the year my big sister was born.
I was 14 and remember that year fondly
Wow me to what was she into in 90"s was she a huge fan of anime to
Do you plan on doing the 90s and 2000s? I was born in 1990 and would love to see some nostalgia
I am. I am counting down the 80s and then plan on starting the 90s! I would look for it sometime next year.
Taylor was such a popular baby name in ‘89
I think you're right
❤
I was born in 1989 cause it was a great year and I grew up in the 90"s with autism
Have you ever relived the 80s tv shows?
1989. i was 33. interesting stuff that i mostly forgot happened that christmas
1989 was the year I remember fondly
i was a nonbeliever, my sister on the other hand
No one told old Donny what funky really means in the way he said it?
It’s so cringe. 🤣
That Trent Reznor clip was cringy funny. 😂
That's why I used it ha ha ha ha
Yes 89 after a rough 88 I got my Gameboy via secret Santa and also lots of AA batteries 😂
I had the same issue with batteries a few years earlier when my brothers and I got Lazer Tage guns