How Apple’s iconic products reshaped everyday life: A look back at decades of innovation
Apple has consistently pushed the boundaries of consumer technology, creating iconic products that have revolutionized daily life. Here's a look back to the company's early history.
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.
How ‘The Simpsons’ survived these early controversies
From getting called out by presidents to competing for primetime slots, “The Simpsons" has endured over the past 35 years and doesn’t appear to be going anywhere for now.
'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.
Beanie Babies: How much are they worth today?
Beanie Babies, once a 1990s craze, still remain valuable today, with rare ones worth thousands of dollars.
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.
The 2000 presidential election and Florida recount: ‘Truly a crazy year’
This year, Americans may once again be waiting for hours or even days to find out who the president is, but hopefully it won't be several weeks like it was in 2000. Here's a look back at what happened in Florida, and why things may be different now.
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’s shocking murder revisited in new documentaries
Scott Peterson is serving life in prison for his pregnant wife Laci’s 2002 murder but has maintained his innocence in a new documentary about the case, which continues to captivate the nation.
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.
Early breakdancing: “A genuine American folk art”
From the streets of the Bronx to the Olympics in Paris, breakdancing has had quite a journey. In this full LiveNOW & Then episode, we'll look back at how breakdancing first became popular in TV and film.
'New Coke': One of the biggest flops in marketing history
Did you know that Coke tried to rebrand itself and created a new formula to compete with Pepsi in the 1980s? It went over so badly with consumers that it resulted in protests.
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.
How Donald Trump succeeded where Ross Perot failed – and what it means for RFK Jr.
Henry Ross Perot, in addition to being a successful businessman, was one of the most successful third-party candidates in modern American history.
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.
Decades later: A look back at the infamous O.J. Simpson police chase
On June 17, 1994, O.J. Simpson would lead Los Angeles police on a 90-minute low-speed chase across Southern California that millions tuned into to watch in real-time.
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.