For people who grew up in the mid-1970s, The Rockford Files is probably a recognizable TV show that brings back fond memories. Those born after the 1980s may be less inclined to have heard of the show ...

Sometimes, someone blogs about something that someone else blogged about, and it leads to an incredible discovery, or in this case, a rediscovery. (SOUNDBITE OF ANSWERING MACHINE RECORDING) ...

Answering machines are definitely a tool of the past, but they were often entertaining to use during their heyday. You could prank people, leave a completely normal message or even get yourself in ...

Martin Schneider of the website "Dangerous Minds" reviews a series of pre-recorded outgoing messages made by Radio Shack in the 1980s when home answering machines first cropped up. Sometimes, someone ...