Gen-X Time Machine
@gen-xtimemachine.bsky.social
Generation X. Born in the ’60s, raised in the ’70s and ’80s.
A nostalgia-fueled trip back to a time of vinyl records, mixtapes, Saturday morning cartoons, video stores, and MTV.
These are my memories growing up in the Midwest. Were yours the same?
A nostalgia-fueled trip back to a time of vinyl records, mixtapes, Saturday morning cartoons, video stores, and MTV.
These are my memories growing up in the Midwest. Were yours the same?
Remember these posters? There was one hanging up in my doctor’s office #70s #StarWars #GenerationX #GenX
October 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Remember these posters? There was one hanging up in my doctor’s office #70s #StarWars #GenerationX #GenX
Happy 80th Birthday to Daryl Hall! #80smusic #DarylHall
October 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Happy 80th Birthday to Daryl Hall! #80smusic #DarylHall
Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night! 51 years ago today (1975), Saturday Night Live premiered as NBC's Saturday Night. 40 years ago today, the Church Lady made her debut (1986). Well, isn’t that special? #70sTV #80sTV #SNL #GenX #GenerationX
October 11, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night! 51 years ago today (1975), Saturday Night Live premiered as NBC's Saturday Night. 40 years ago today, the Church Lady made her debut (1986). Well, isn’t that special? #70sTV #80sTV #SNL #GenX #GenerationX
100 years ago yesterday, NBC (National Broadcasting Corporation) formed (1926). Official programming would start in November 1926.
#NBC #GenX #GenerationX
#NBC #GenX #GenerationX
October 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
100 years ago yesterday, NBC (National Broadcasting Corporation) formed (1926). Official programming would start in November 1926.
#NBC #GenX #GenerationX
#NBC #GenX #GenerationX
60 years ago today, The Monkees released their self titled debut album (1966). #60smusic #TheMonkees #GenerationX #GenX
October 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
60 years ago today, The Monkees released their self titled debut album (1966). #60smusic #TheMonkees #GenerationX #GenX
Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka has passed away. He was 86. #80ssports #ChicagBears #DaBears #MikeDitka
October 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka has passed away. He was 86. #80ssports #ChicagBears #DaBears #MikeDitka
“My thanks to you, Flash…For giving an old bird a second chance!" Happy 90th Birthday to Brian Blessed! #80smovies #80sTV #BrianBlessed #GenX #GenerationX
October 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
“My thanks to you, Flash…For giving an old bird a second chance!" Happy 90th Birthday to Brian Blessed! #80smovies #80sTV #BrianBlessed #GenX #GenerationX
55 years ago today, The French Connection (1971) was released in theaters. I love Friedkin movies. #70smovie #TheFrenchConnection #GenerationX #GenX
October 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
55 years ago today, The French Connection (1971) was released in theaters. I love Friedkin movies. #70smovie #TheFrenchConnection #GenerationX #GenX
40 years ago today, issue 1 of History of the DC Universe (1986) was released. The second, and final issue, was released a month later. Yep, I’m a #comicnerd. #80scomics #MarvWolfman #GeorgePerez #DCComics
October 7, 2026 at 5:42 PM
40 years ago today, issue 1 of History of the DC Universe (1986) was released. The second, and final issue, was released a month later. Yep, I’m a #comicnerd. #80scomics #MarvWolfman #GeorgePerez #DCComics
45 years ago today, Skokie (1981) aired on CBS. I lost great-uncles who fought the Nazis during WWII, so I grew up hearing about those bastards. I never realized that they didn’t disappear after the war until I watched this movie. #80sTV #CBS #Skokie #FuckNazis #GenX #GenerationX
October 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
45 years ago today, Skokie (1981) aired on CBS. I lost great-uncles who fought the Nazis during WWII, so I grew up hearing about those bastards. I never realized that they didn’t disappear after the war until I watched this movie. #80sTV #CBS #Skokie #FuckNazis #GenX #GenerationX
Happy 75th Birthday to John Mellencamp (Cougar, Cougar Mellencap, et al)! #70smusic #80smusic #JohnMellencamp #GenX #GenerationX
October 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Happy 75th Birthday to John Mellencamp (Cougar, Cougar Mellencap, et al)! #70smusic #80smusic #JohnMellencamp #GenX #GenerationX
On this day in 1978, Giorgio Moroder released “Chase” from the Midnight Express soundtrack. This was the song that got me into electronic and dance music. #70smusic #70smovie #GiorgioMoroder #Casablanca
m.youtube.com/watch?v=sDmt...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=sDmt...
Giorgio Moroder - Chase (Single Version)
YouTube video by 3Decades
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October 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
On this day in 1978, Giorgio Moroder released “Chase” from the Midnight Express soundtrack. This was the song that got me into electronic and dance music. #70smusic #70smovie #GiorgioMoroder #Casablanca
m.youtube.com/watch?v=sDmt...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=sDmt...
Happy 75th Birthday to REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin (today) and The Boomtown Rats Bob Geldof and the always amazing Karen Allen (both yesterday). #70smusic #80smusic #70smovies #80smovies #KarenAllen #KevinCronin #BobGeldof #GenX #GenerationX
October 6, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Happy 75th Birthday to REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin (today) and The Boomtown Rats Bob Geldof and the always amazing Karen Allen (both yesterday). #70smusic #80smusic #70smovies #80smovies #KarenAllen #KevinCronin #BobGeldof #GenX #GenerationX
70 years ago today, The Ten Commandments (1956) was released in theaters. Anyone else watch this and Ben Hur every year during Easter season? #GenerationX #GenX
October 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM
70 years ago today, The Ten Commandments (1956) was released in theaters. Anyone else watch this and Ben Hur every year during Easter season? #GenerationX #GenX
…spam, egg, spam, spam, bacon, and spam…” On this day in 1969, Monty Python’s Flying Circus premiered on BBC1. Like most GenXers, I watched it on PBS. And people wonder why I have a weird sense of humor. #60sTV #MontyPython #GenerationX #GenX #spamspamspamspam
October 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
…spam, egg, spam, spam, bacon, and spam…” On this day in 1969, Monty Python’s Flying Circus premiered on BBC1. Like most GenXers, I watched it on PBS. And people wonder why I have a weird sense of humor. #60sTV #MontyPython #GenerationX #GenX #spamspamspamspam
October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
“How 'bout bringin' me a hamburger for Fred here? I'm beginnin' to worry about him. He's lookin' a little thin in the skin."
Happy Smokey and the Bandit Day, and keep an eye out for Smokey. 10-4 good buddies! #SmokeyandtheBandit #GenX #GenerationX #sumbitch
Happy Smokey and the Bandit Day, and keep an eye out for Smokey. 10-4 good buddies! #SmokeyandtheBandit #GenX #GenerationX #sumbitch
October 4, 2026 at 8:13 PM
“How 'bout bringin' me a hamburger for Fred here? I'm beginnin' to worry about him. He's lookin' a little thin in the skin."
Happy Smokey and the Bandit Day, and keep an eye out for Smokey. 10-4 good buddies! #SmokeyandtheBandit #GenX #GenerationX #sumbitch
Happy Smokey and the Bandit Day, and keep an eye out for Smokey. 10-4 good buddies! #SmokeyandtheBandit #GenX #GenerationX #sumbitch
50 years ago today (1976), Barbara Walters became the first woman to anchor an evening news program for a major U.S. television network. She was co-anchor of the ABC Evening News, working alongside Harry Reasoner. #70sTV #BarbaraWalters #ABCEveningNews #GenerationX #GenX
October 4, 2026 at 4:56 PM
50 years ago today (1976), Barbara Walters became the first woman to anchor an evening news program for a major U.S. television network. She was co-anchor of the ABC Evening News, working alongside Harry Reasoner. #70sTV #BarbaraWalters #ABCEveningNews #GenerationX #GenX
“Kenneth, what is the frequency?” On this day in 1986, CBS news anchor Dan Rather was attacked and beaten on a New York City street by a mentally ill assailant. The phrase has became a popular culture reference over the years. R.E.M. referenced in their 1994 song. #80sTV #DanRather #GenX
October 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
“Kenneth, what is the frequency?” On this day in 1986, CBS news anchor Dan Rather was attacked and beaten on a New York City street by a mentally ill assailant. The phrase has became a popular culture reference over the years. R.E.M. referenced in their 1994 song. #80sTV #DanRather #GenX
Who else got excited hearing this intro music? #ABCSundayNightMovie #GenX #GenerationX
m.youtube.com/watch?v=c48D...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=c48D...
The ABC Sunday Night Movie Intro Early 80s Recreated In 4K
YouTube video by APRICEPRODUCTION
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October 4, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Who else got excited hearing this intro music? #ABCSundayNightMovie #GenX #GenerationX
m.youtube.com/watch?v=c48D...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=c48D...
October 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM
October 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Watched Captain Kangaroo during its initial run, The Mickey Mouse Club in reruns. Being a #GenX kid was awesome. #GenerationX
71 years ago today, on Oct 3, 1955, TWO landmark children's shows made their debuts — Captain Kangaroo on CBS in the morning and The Mickey Mouse Club on ABC in the afternoon!
#otd
#otd
October 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Watched Captain Kangaroo during its initial run, The Mickey Mouse Club in reruns. Being a #GenX kid was awesome. #GenerationX
50 years ago today, Quincy M.E. (1976-1983) premiered. You have to admit, Quincy had game. Great theme song too. #70sTV #QuincyME #GenX #GenerationX
m.youtube.com/watch?v=zVHb...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=zVHb...
Quincy, M E TV Intro
YouTube video by SYP CADETS
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October 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM
50 years ago today, Quincy M.E. (1976-1983) premiered. You have to admit, Quincy had game. Great theme song too. #70sTV #QuincyME #GenX #GenerationX
m.youtube.com/watch?v=zVHb...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=zVHb...