Episode 232: The Final Original NES Games, Dating Game Killer, 1970s Teen Idols & Queens, Chris Farley(2-18-2026) episode artwork

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Episode 232: The Final Original NES Games, Dating Game Killer, 1970s Teen Idols & Queens, Chris Farley(2-18-2026)

from In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia Podcast · host Christopher Setterlund

Send us Fan MailOrder a copy of my acting debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu!The last games released for the original Nintendo. The story of the infamous Dating Game Killer. Some of the popular teen idols and teen queens of the 1970s.Episode 232 keeps the month of love rolling on.It starts with the ending of a beloved gaming console. For several years, and with more than a thousand titles to its ranks, the original Nintendo Entertainment System changed the gaming when it came to gaming. All good things must end though, and we will look back at the final 10 games ever released for the NES.The month of love meets true crime. One of the most infamous true crime stories of the 1970s is that of 'Dating Game Killer' Rodney Alcala. How did a man in the midst of a killing spree end up as a bachelor on the popular game show? What is the story behind the notorious 1978 Dating Game appearance? Have any other killers appeared on game shows?The 1970s weren't all serial killers on game shows. This week's Top 5 goes in a more wholesome direction as we look at some of the most popular teen idols and teen queens that dominated the disco decade. There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the life and career of beloved comedian Chris Farley.You can support my work by becoming a member on Patreon. Or you can Buy Me A Coffee!Helpful Links from this EpisodeBuy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyHidden Track Podcast #1Retro Games.czListen to Episode 231 hereSupport the show

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Send us Fan Mail Order a copy of my acting debut film, Cape Cod Cthulhu! The last games released for the original Nintendo. The story of the infamous Dating Game Killer. Some of the popular teen idols and teen queens of the 1970s. Episode 232 keeps the month of love rolling on. It starts with the ending of a beloved gaming console. For several years, and with more than a thousand titles to its ranks, the original Nintendo Entertainment System changed the gaming when it came to gaming. All goo...

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