DISCONTINUED EP 8

Cinemavixion Review

In 'Discontinued EP 8', host Bruce Campbell, alongside the 'Discontinued Documentarians' and 'Nostalgia Aficionados', delves into the fascinating histories of four distinctively bygone phenomena. This installment offers a vibrant exploration, starting with the uniquely energetic fitness videos of Richard Simmons, a figure synonymous with a particular brand of motivational exuberance. The episode then pivots to the peculiar, miniature music player that was HitClips, a novelty that captured the attention of a generation. Furthering its dive into unexpected histories, 'Discontinued' unearths the surprising tale of a frozen dinner produced by the toothpaste giant Colgate, a venture into culinary products that seems almost unbelievable today. The series concludes its multifaceted narrative with a look back at MTV's 'Punk'd,' a show that defined prank television for the early 2000s. Campbell's charismatic presence, bolstered by the insights of his co-presenters, provides an engaging journey through these varied artifacts of popular culture, celebrating the stories behind items that, for better or worse, have faded from the mainstream.