What goes around comes around: Trends that just won’t quit
Old: “Melrose Place” (Fox)
Never did one courtyard apartment complex yield so much chaos, back-stabbing and partner-swapping. The original “Melrose Place,” which aired from 1992 until 1999 on Fox, started off as a “Beverly Hills, 90210” spin-off and soon gave
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You’ve heard the saying, “everything old is new again.” Here’s a list of some long dormant trends that made a comeback in 2009. A few deserved a homecoming parade while others induced a sensation of abject horror. You be the judge.
New: Shoulder pads
Without much fanfare the look returned in 2009, along with a dose of neon and a continued infatuation with leggings. Fashionista-of-the-moment
Old: WWF
Before the reality show, the ugly divorce and the suicidal thoughts, Hulk Hogan ruled the World Wrestling Federation. (Photo by Russell Turiak/Getty Images)
New: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
After the reality show, the ugly divorce and the suicidal thoughts, Hulk Hogan steps out of retirement and must prove his mettle with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Some athletes just don’t know when to call it a day. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
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Old: “Captain EO”
Visitors to Disney theme parks in the ‘80s and ‘90s might remember the monumental 3-D film, “Captain EO.” Starring
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Former president Bill Clinton showed he still mattered in 2009 when he personally went to North Korea to secure the release of two imprisoned American journalists. (Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images)