Fight Back! with David Horowitz (Ep. 8823: 1989) | Fight Back! Classics

‘90s Deadbolt Test

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Will the C.H.A.M.P.S Deadbolt Shield keep intruders from breaking in? David Horowitz enlists the help of Michael Scott to test the product’s claim on Fight Back! in 1991. #retro #90s

‘80s Formaldehyde Poisoning

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In 1982, millions of Americans may have been suffering from formaldehyde poisoning without knowing it. The government banned urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) in homes due to the sickening effects it had on people. David Horowitz reviewed unpublished government studies on formaldehyde and reported on Fight Back! that there were many more potent and inescapable sources of formaldehyde vapors than foam insulation. #80s #retro #flashback #news #home

Surviving Your Hospital Stay in the ‘90s

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What should you watch out for before checking into the hospital for a procedure? David Horowitz examines patients’ rights on Fight Back! in 1991. #retro #medical #hospital #90s #doctor

‘90s Child Safety

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Never walk away from a bucket of water if a young child is nearby. David Horowitz reports on how a five-gallon bucket can be deadly on Fight Back! in 1990. #retro #90s #kids #safety #nostalgia

Paper or Plastic? 1988

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In the early 1980s, paper bags were the go-to for groceries. But in 1982, big stores like Safeway and Kroger switched to plastic because it was cheaper—and soon, plastic bags took over. By the late 1980s, shoppers like Jeanne Bakelar from New Jersey wanted a choice between paper and plastic, out of concern for the environment. David Horowitz examines why supermarkets are offering customers the option of paper or plastic bags on Fight Back! in 1988. #retro #earthday #shopping

‘80s Child Safety

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In 1982, more than 9,000 children in the U.S. were injured when shopping carts they were riding in tipped over. David Horowitz reports on a newly developed safety belt designed to prevent these injuries. #retro #news #kids #safety

‘80s Toy Gun Debate

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LA County Sheriff Sherman Block warns about the dangers of realistic looking toy guns on Fight Back! In the 1980s. #retro #news #police #cops

David Horowitz Taken Hostage on Live TV: 1987

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David Horowitz was taken hostage live on-air during a KNBC-TV broadcast in August 1987. Gary Stollman, the son of KNBC’s medical reporter Max Stollman, forced Horowitz to read a statement at gunpoint during the station’s 4 p.m. newscast. The weapon, which appeared real, was later found to be an empty toy BB gun. Nobody was hurt. The experience inspired Horowitz to spearhead a successful nationwide campaign to ban realistic-looking toy guns. #news

‘80s Shopping Cart Theft

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Can you get arrested for taking a shopping cart from a supermarket in California? David Horowitz reports on a new California law targeting shopping cart theft on Fight Back! in 1983. #retro #80s #shopping

Credit Card Fraud in the ‘80s

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How do you protect yourself from credit card fraud? David Horowitz reports on how to protect your credit card on Fight Back! in 1983. #retro #credit #tech #technology

Checking Bags at LAX in the ‘80s

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What happens to your bag at the airport after you check it for your flight? David Horowitz goes behind the scenes at United Airlines baggage check at Los Angeles International Airport on Fight Back! in 1989. #travel #losangeles #airport #trip

‘80s Skincare

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Does the TOVA9 Cactus Masque really make you look years younger after just one use, as the product’s marketing claims? David Horowitz tests it out on Fight Back! in 1983. #skincare #retro

1991: When War Changes Travel Plans

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What do you do when a war changes your travel plans? David Horowitz investigates travel insurance on Fight Back in 1991. #travel #trip #war #90s

Saving Money on Gas in the 1980s

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How did customers in the 1980s save money on gas and everyday purchases? David Horowitz reports how some merchants were experimenting with offering discounts to customers who paid in cash on Fight Back! #cash #money #savings #gas

The 1988 Campaign Against War Toys

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What impact do war toys have on children? It’s a question that’s sparked debate for generations, and in 1988, even the experts couldn’t agree on an answer. David Horowitz examines the campaign against war toys on Fight Back! #toys #children #news #politics #politicalnews

U.S. Customs Seizures in the ‘80s

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What happens to the items U.S. Customs confiscates? David Horowitz reports on seized merchandise on Fight Back! in 1988. #travel #usa #customs #airport