Air Jordan & Air Max: How these Nike brands helped define the sneaker industry
These Nike signature shoe collections, known for their bold colors and unique designs, were some of the most in-demand sneakers and changed the economics of the shoe industry.
The Air Jordan & Air Max debut
When you look back at TV news footage from decades ago, nothing stands out more than the fashion – from head to toe. It was back in the 1980’s when sneakers became less about sports and more about business. In this LiveNOW & Then episode, we look at how the media covered the emerging sneaker industry.
Barbie through the years: Look back at some of her most iconic moments
Barbie has stayed relevant throughout the decades and has since evolved into not only a trend-setter and record-breaker, but an inclusive toy for everyone to enjoy.
Barbie through the years
If Barbie was a real person, she'd be approaching retirement. But she's still going strong. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at Barbie's first appearances on TV and the character's impact on popular culture.
Watch the O.J. Simpson chase unfold
Decades after the infamous white Ford Bronco chase, we take a look at KTTV's archived coverage and hear what it was like to be up in the sky over the surreal scene.
The day Reagan was shot, as remembered by reporter: 'It was chaotic'
In 1981, President Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt outside a Washington hotel. News anchor Jackson Bain reflects on the chaotic aftermath, highlighting the confusion and misinformation surrounding the event.
The day President Reagan was shot
Cameras were rolling as a would-be assassin opened fire in Washington back on March 30, 1981. Reporter Jackson Bain was on the scene within seconds and, in this full-length LiveNOW & Then episode, he recalled the chaos and confusion.
It's been 40 years since Michael Jackson's "Thriller" made Grammy history
This month marks 40 years since Michael Jackson made music history, sweeping the Grammys and the MTV VMAs in 1984 off the heels of his "Thriller" album.
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" makes music history
Forty years ago, it was immediately clear that "Thriller" was an historic album. From the music to the dance moves and the now-iconic mini-movie video, here’s a look back at original 1984 coverage of Michael Jackson’s biggest hit – along with his clouded legacy.
'American Nightmare': Reporter contacted by Denise Huskins' kidnapper reflects on "bizarre" case
Henry Lee, a crime reporter, found himself in the middle of Denise Huskins’ kidnapping case when he received anonymous emails from the kidnapper. Lee was featured in Netflix’s new “American Nightmare" docuseries.
The real ‘American Nightmare’ story
Netflix’s new "American Nightmare" docuseries takes a look at the Denise Huskins kidnapping case. In this full LiveNOW & Then episode, crime reporter Henry Lee, recalls what it was like when he received anonymous emails from the kidnapper.
Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan: A look back at the infamous 1994 attack
Years after the attack on Nancy Kerrigan, skater Tonya Harding said she knew the crime would follow her for the rest of her life.
The reporter who broke the Harding-Kerrigan connection
Scott Lewis, an investigative reporter for FOX 2 Detroit, became the first person to break the news that FBI investigators were looking into a link between Tonya Harding and the attack on her skating rival, Nancy Kerrigan.
‘It got ugly’: How Cabbage Patch Kids brought out the nastiness in holiday shoppers
The pudgy baby dolls had humble beginnings but caused a frenzied shopping season so memorable, we’re still talking about it 40 years later.
When shoppers went wild for Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Dolls became the toy to have in 1983, prompting long lines and even some near-riots at stores across the United States. Here's how local news covered the craziness from coast to coast.
'Toy Story': A revolutionary movie but also a 'wonderful' film
'Toy Story,' the first-ever computer-generated animated film, has left a lasting legacy both on the big screen and in real life. But when it was released in 1995, even the actors themselves weren't immediately sure about it.
Why everyone was wowed by 'Toy Story'
When the now-iconic movie 'Toy Story' was released for the 1995 holiday movie season, critics and moviegoers alike immediately recognized it was not only a revolutionary accomplishment, but it was also a really good film. Here's what the producers and even the actors themselves thought at the time.
How ‘Black Friday’ lost its magic
Black Friday has always provided plenty of headlines, both good and bad. Here's a look at how crazy things got over the last few decades before the internet settled everyone down.
The year they canceled Halloween
The children who experienced the scarier-than-usual Halloween of 1982 are grown up now, with children of their own. But some will never forget the Tylenol cyanide murders of that year.
1982: The year they canceled Halloween
The children who experienced the scarier-than-usual Halloween of 1982 are grown up now, with children of their own. But some will never forget the Tylenol cyanide murders that year.