Before the early 2000s, the bottom of your TV screen was… quiet. Then, almost overnight, it wasn't.

In this episode of Play Me a Memory, we're diving into the rise of the news ticker: how it went from a niche feature on sports and financial channels to a permanent part of how we watch TV. From the aftermath of 9/11 to the explosion of 24/7 news, we're tracing when the screen started to feel cluttered, and whether it ever went back.

Along the way, a bigger question emerges: Did the news ticker change how millennials pay attention?

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Do you remember when the ticker first showed up?

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For '90s kids, Christmas morning wasn't just about presents...it was about possibility. The right gift could spark an obsession, a personality trait, or a lifelong love.

In this special episode, we're each sharing three Christmas gifts that stayed with us long after childhood, from classic '90s toys to timeless items that followed us into adulthood.

We hope this discussion sparks a memory for you. We'd love to hear about the gifts you're still thinking about all these years later!

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What if 90s kids had designed the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?

In this nostalgic Play Me a Memory clip, we revisit our favorite childhood shows, from Wishbone to Dumbo's Circus, and imagine the parade balloons we always wished existed.

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