Sixty Christmases ago, the icon made its television debut — and it’s still a backdrop to our holidays.

Heeeeere’s Johnny! The once and forever King of Late Night Johnny Carson was born 100 years ago today. One month before he hosted his final “Tonight” show in “beautiful downtown Burbank” and disappea...

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The surprise comeback of the McDonaldland characters has now extended onto the shelves of Pacsun stores. I take you on a tour.

A McDonald's in Times Square was converted into McDonaldland ahead of the release of the McDonaldland Meal on Aug. 12.

For decades, Rolando Pujol has traveled across the country to photohraph historic roadside attractions. These are some of his favorites.

McDonald's will be taking us on a "trip through McDonaldland" with its McDonaldland Meal that will include merch and more starting Aug. 12.

Roll N Roaster has been an institution in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, since 1970.

The theft Sunday afternoon was caught on video.

Plus, fire guts art deco 7 Up plant in Bakersfield; Sacramento's Jim-Denny's closes -- again. And more roadside headlines.

In the news for the week ending July 4, 2025, are reading something, buying nothing, and the states where the most psychopaths live.

Author and adventurer Rolando Pujol joins ABC News Live to talk this new book "The Great American Retro Roadtrip."

From the creator of The Retrologist, comes a book that celebrates the nostalgia of vintage signs, attractions, and relics. On sale now!!

McDonald's is shutting down CosMc's app and five beverage-centered stores starting in late June.

Celebrate the nostalgic pleasures of America’s vintage signs, quirky roadside attractions, and offbeat fast food relics in this irresistible retro road trip across the country. Claim your preorder …

Plus, a historic theater is demolished in New Jersey -- and one place nearby that's still suitable for framing. (You'll see what I did there.)

Plus, a much-anticipated 'sign garden' is set to open and more news from the home of 'The Great American Retro Road Trip'

This location reminds us there's always more than meets the eye along the road.

The mission-style buildings doing business as Taco Bells are now down to 7. (I have a list.) Many former locations survive, a feast for Americana archaeologists.

The book is a coast-to-coast adventure celebrating roadside Americana!

He was the chief architect of 1 World Trade Center, which soared in the wake of 9/11. As chairman of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, he left a mark on New York.

Plus, I have more bulletins from "The Great American Retro Road Trip."

Plus, one good thing these places each have in common -- my upcoming book!

Plus, woes at Denny's, Sam Goody's last stand, a Big Boy battle and more headlines from the American roadside.

Author Gary He sits down with The Retrologist to discuss his masterful 420-page book, whose delicious cover design is inspired by a hamburger.

A meditation on Pizza Hut Classics and the origins of America's love of the humble pie

Cracker Barrel throws egg-surcharge shade at Waffle House plus more openings, closings and notable happenings on the American road.

Plus, my book, 'The Great American Retro Road Trip,' is available for pre-order. (Woo hoo!) Plus, big headlines from the American roadside.