If you’ve ever struggled to sleep at night, you probably already know that late-night TV is fantastic for one reason: nostalgia. If you are scrolling through channels after hours, you’ll be lucky to find a selection of shows that reminds you of your youth. Tap or click here for tips on buying your next TV.
From old television commercials to “I Love Lucy” reruns, sometimes a walk down memory lane can be just what you need. What if there was a way to find all these gems in one place, no matter the time of day?
Thanks to one fun site, there is now an easy way to experience nostalgia wherever you are, with just your laptop or phone. If you miss classic TV, you’ll get nostalgic with these classic TV shows.Â
My nostalgic TV
If you like walking down memory lane, you aren’t alone. Joey Cato was reminiscing about his youth and wanted to view all his television memories in one place. So he created a site for each decade with all your favorite content.
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He reviews each clip from every decade and curates them into one place, moving them from YouTube himself. He credits each video, which you can view on the screen.
Each decade has thousands of clips available, all viewable on a cute TV screen that reminds you of your grandmother’s living room. The collection has over 125,000 clips, so you’ll likely never run out of things to watch.
Each decade is broken into categories like music, news, and soaps, so you can choose the type of clips you are most interested in viewing.
How it works
When you head to any of the decades, you’ll be brought to a page with an old-looking television. Press the power button, and a random clip will appear on the screen. Press the up or down button if you want to skip to the next channel.
The volume buttons work as well. Press up or down to adjust the volume. Click the menu button for a list of keyboard shortcuts to manage the on-screen television.
My60stv
Head to my60stv.com for an absolute blast from the past. This TV is true to the era, and you’ll need to hit the dials to skip to the next video. From commercials advertising Clint Eastwood’s early movies to clips of Elvis singing his top hits, you’ll have a glimpse of your favorite moments from the 1960s.
My70stv
If you are missing bell bottoms and rock music, my70stv is the site for you. While the TV will shuffle between thousands of clips, you might see the Lions versus Bears playing on a Sunday in 1978 or John Williamson on his guitar serenading you with “Old Man Emu.”
My80stv
The 80s were a lot of fun with some interesting hairstyles. Press the power button and relive the highlights of Iron Maiden, or discover Robin Williams mocking politicians on SNL.
My90stv
If you are a millennial, the 90s are still vivid in your mind. It was an entertaining decade from the “Fresh Prince of BelAir” to Nirvana. You never know what you’ll find, from clips of Michael Jackson healing the world to the Jets versus the Colts.
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My00stv
It doesn’t feel like the 2000s started over 20 years ago, does it? Take a walk into Britney Spears’ sister’s Nickelodeon career or grab a glass of wine and enjoy a “Desperate Housewives” clip from 2005.