Apple's biggest product releases through the years

Apple’s marketing machine is almost as effective as its skilled engineers. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at how the media has covered the tech company, from its IPO in 1980 to its iconic status today.

'The Simpsons' survives early controversies

When 'The Simpsons' debuted on a young FOX Network 35 years ago, it got plenty of attention -- both positive and negative. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we'll take a look at some of that early media coverage of what's now the longest-running sitcom ever.

The internet's first big fad: Beanie Babies

When Beanie Babies burst onto the scene in the 1990s, the internet was still a new and wild place. But the tiny stuffed animals drove millions of people to fire up their dial-up modems and shop online -- many for the first time. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look back at coverage of the internet's first big fad.

Why Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear

A 1997 bout between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield escalated into one of the most controversial and bizarre moments in sports history when Tyson took a bite of Holyfield’s ear.

Mike Tyson makes boxing infamy

It may be the most infamous boxing match ever, if not one of the most infamous moments in sports. Here’s a look back at how the media covered Mike Tyson before and after he took a bite out of Evander Holyfield’s ear in 1997.

When the networks got it wrong twice in one night

“Hanging chads” and “butterfly ballots” became part of our election vocabulary back in 2000 as the Florida recount dragged on for weeks. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look at coverage of the back-and-forth on Election Night 2000 and beyond.

Laci Peterson case continues to captivate

Laci Peterson's murder made national headlines back in 2002, even before her husband was convicted. Over 20 years later, as Scott Peterson maintains his innocence, the case continues to captivate Americans. In this LiveNOW & Then full episode, we look at how the media covered the case as it progressed.

How did breakdancing become an Olympic sport?

Breaking is now an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's how breakdancing emerged from the streets of the Bronx to spread around the world, all the way to the Olympics.

Despite fanfare, 'New Coke' fizzles with consumers

Coca-Cola is a quintessential American product, with fans all over the world. So why would Coke change its recipe after nearly 100 years? This LiveNOW and Then full episode takes us back to April of 1985, when Coca Cola pulled its cans and bottles off shelves in favor of “New Coke” – an attempt to get an even larger share of the soft drink market.

Ross Perot grabs the campaign spotlight

Ross Perot’s “giant sucking sound” won him plenty of fans, but it didn’t win him the White House. In this full LiveNOW & Then episode, we look back at how the media covered Perot's unusual presidential runs.