Lauren Novak

Contributing Writer

Lauren Novak

Lauren has been writing about pop culture and nostalgia for over a decade and has been with ReMINDMagazine.com since its inception, with a focus on classic television, movies and music. Lauren grew up in the '90s, but has a genuine love for each decade and its pop culture. Growing up, her pals were Scooby-Doo and the gang, Doug, and even Beetlejuice. She loved to play with Barbies, Polly Pockets and there wasn't a memory game she couldn't ace. She currently lives in Michigan with her husband and beloved dogs.

Articles byLauren Novak

ICE CASTLES, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Robby Benson, 1978

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Ice Castles’?

ROCKFORD FILES, James Garner, 1974-1980

5 ‘Rockford Files’ Episodes to Watch Before the Reboot

Elizabeth Montgomery, Erin Murphy - 'Bewitched'

The Day Tabitha Arrived on ‘Bewitched’ — and Changed the Show Forever

Lindsay Wagner in The Bionic Woman

Who’s Still Alive from ‘The Bionic Woman’?

Shaun Cassidy, 1977

Shaun Cassidy Opens Up About Final Moments With His Famous Dad

Penny Marshall and Sally Struthers

The Surprising Reason Penny Marshall Lost a Starring Role on ‘All in the Family’

FILLMORE, Jerry Garcia & Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, in a documentary of their concert at the Fillmore West, San Francisco, 1972.

Who’s Still Alive From the Grateful Dead?

ALL IN THE FAMILY, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

The Surprising Way Rob Reiner Landed His Role on ‘All in the Family’

WHO'S THE BOSS?, from left, Judith Light, Danny Pintauro, Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Katherine Helmond, 1984-92 (1984 photo).

Whatever Happened to ‘Who’s the Boss’ Star Danny Pintauro?

The Love Boat cast

Check Out MeTV’s Aaron Spelling Sunday Schedule

3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN (back l-r): French Stewart, Jane Curtin, Joseph-Gordon Levitt, (front l-r): Kristen Johnston, John Lithgow, (1996-Season 1), 1996-2001,

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘3rd Rock From the Sun’?

HOLLYWOOD - CA, MARCH 11: Actor Dick Clark and wife Kari Wigton arrive at the The M&M's Brand City party on March 11, 2004 in Hollywood, California.

Where Are Dick Clark’s Wives Now?

The Cast Of Frasier

Why Was Maris Crane Never Shown on ‘Frasier’?

NEW YORK - MAY 14: Comedian Jon Manfrellotti performs to benefit A Ray of Hope at SVA Theater on May 14, 2010 in New York City.

Whatever Happened to Jon Manfrellotti, Gianni on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’?

HAPPY DAYS, Linda Purl, Henry Winkler, (Season 10), 1974-84

Whatever Happened to Linda Purl, Ashley Pfister on ‘Happy Days’?

Everybody Loves Raymond cast - Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, 1996

Why This ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Spinoff Never Got Made

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, Ashley Tisdale, 2005,

Whatever Happened to Ashley Tisdale?

HAPPY DAYS, from left: Ron Howard, Lynda Goodfriend, 1974-84.

Whatever Happened to Lynda Goodfriend, Lori Beth Cunningham on ‘Happy Days’?

Mel Brooks in 'History of the World Part II'

Which Celebrities Will Turn 100 in 2026?

NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE 1980(aka DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE), host Dick Clark, (1980), 1972-.

Who Performed at the First ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’?

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 13: Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes performs onstage during the 2025 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Kia Forum on December 13, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

Who Are 4 Non Blondes and Why Are They Performing on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026′?

THE X-FILES, Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, 1993-2002.

‘The X-Files’ Complete Series Comes to PlutoTV

Rod Serling in 'The Twilight Zone'

The Surprising Historical Event That Inspired ‘The Twilight Zone’

Collage of Barry Williams, Jaclyn Smith and Lynda Carter

Celine Dion, Jaclyn Smith, Barry Williams & More Classic Stars Share Holiday Messages

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, Grinch, 1966

Did You Know the Grinch Wasn’t Always Green?

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, Grinch, 1966

The Surprising Origins of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’

Peter Billingsley, Jeff Gillen in A Christmas Story

Why There’s a 24-Hour ‘A Christmas Story’ Marathon Every Year

Susan Olsen as Cindy and Hal Smith as Santa Claus in The Brady Bunch

Where to Watch Classic Sitcom Christmas Episodes

OZARK JUBILEE, Brenda Lee, 1956-1960

What Is Brenda Lee Doing This Christmas?

Michael Crawford, 1980s.

Whatever Happened To ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Star Michael Crawford?

LAS VEGAS - MAY 26: Musician George Strait performs on stage at the

Whatever Happened to 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree George Strait?

THE TEMPTATIONS, D.B. Woodside, Leon, Charles Malik Whitfield, terron Brooks, Christian Payton, 1998.

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘The Temptations’ Miniseries?

Seinfeld

How to Celebrate Festivus … the Holiday for The Rest Of Us!

Christopher Knight, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Florence Henderson, Robert Reed, Susan Olsen, Mike Lookinland, and Geri Reischl in The Brady Bunch Hour

The Shocking Reason ‘Brady Bunch’ Star Mike Lookinland Asked to Double His Pay

A Very Eighties Christmas_XMAS EVE

How to Watch NewsNation’s ‘A Very Eighties Christmas’ Special

BONANZA, Lorne Greene, 1959-73

The ‘Bonanza’ Cast’s Forgotten Christmas Album

THE WALTONS, top, from left: Eric Scott, Jon Walmsley, Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Ellen Corby, middle row, from left: Kami Cotler, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, bottom, from left: David W. Harper, Judy Norton-Taylor, Mary Beth McDonough, (1970s), 1971-1981.

MeTV Highlights: December 15-21 & Full December Schedule

The Princess Bride - Cary Elwes and Robin Wright, 1987

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘The Princess Bride’?

DIAGNOSIS MURDER, Dick Van Dyke, 1993-2001

How Did Dick Van Dyke’s ‘Diagnosis Murder’ End?

THE NEW DICK VAN DYKE SHOW, Dick Van Dyke, on location in Carefree, Arizona, where the show was filmed, 1971.

Inside Dick Van Dyke’s Forgotten 1970s Sitcom

Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone

Was Little Nero’s Pizza From ‘Home Alone’ Real?

JULIE ANDREWS...THE SOUND OF CHRISTMAS, Julie Andrews, John Denver, 1987

Revisit Julie Andrews’ Forgotten ‘Sound of Music’ Christmas Special

Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke in 'The Dick Van Dyke' Show

Celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s Birthday With 100 Episodes of ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’

THE VAN DYKE SHOW, from left: Dick Van Dyke, Barry Van Dyke, 1988

Why Did Dick Van Dyke’s ’80s Sitcom Fail?

Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey in NBC's 'A Motown Christmas'

What Was the Original Motown Christmas?

Dick Van Dyke

How Dick Van Dyke Wants You To Celebrate His 100th Birthday

POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE, JoBeth Williams, 1986

Whatever Happened to JoBeth Williams?

BING CROSBY'S MERRIE OLD CHRISTMAS, aired 11/30/1977. (from left): Bing Crosby and David Bowie sing 'Little Drummer Boy' Taped on 9/7/1977.

What’s the Worst Christmas Song Ever? Vote for Your Pick! (POLL)

MARY, from left: Mary Tyler Moore, James Farentino, 1985-1986,

Why Did Mary Tyler Moore’s ’80s Sitcom Fail?

THE BROTHERS McMULLEN, Jack Mulcahy, Maxine Bahns, Edward Burns, Mike McGlone, 1995

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘The Brothers McCullen’?

Kirk Douglas/ Dick Van Dyke/ Gloria Stuart

9 Stars Who Lived to 100 — Besides Dick Van Dyke

THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW, Dick Van Dyke, (1965), 1961-66. ph: Mario Casilli / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection

How to Celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s 100th Birthday: Movie Marathons, Fan Meet-Ups and More

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, 1965

Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Almost Wasn’t Made

I DREAM OF JEANNIE, Barbara Eden, 1965-1970

Which Classic Sitcom Never Had a Christmas Episode?

MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL, Mr. Magoo as Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, 1962

What Was the First TV Christmas Special?

Catch ‘Gunsmoke’s TV Movies This December on INSP

HOME ALONE, clockwise from bottom left: Hillary Wolf, Michael Maronna, Devin Ratray, Macaulay Culkin, Angela Goethals, Catherine O'Hara, John Heard, 1990.

Whatever Happened to the Kids From ‘Home Alone’?

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Elinor Donahue, Ron Howard, Andy Griffith, (Season 1), 1960-68

Why Was There Only One ‘Andy Griffith Show’ Christmas Episode?

BONANZA: THE RETURN, from left, Richard Roundtree, Emily Warfield, Ben Johnson, Alistair MacDougall, Dirk Blocker, Michael Landon, Jr., aired November 28, 1993.

The Inside Story of 1993’s ‘Bonanza: The Return’

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Patrick Stewart, 1999.

Whatever Happened to the Cast of 1999’s ‘A Christmas Carol’?

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, 1947, TM and Copyright

Who Performed at the Very First Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade?

BRADY BUNCH, Florence Henderson, Robert Reed, 'The Un-underground Movie', (Season 2), 1969-1974

Where to Watch Thanksgiving Episodes of ‘Bewitched,’ ‘Brady Bunch’ & More

MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE -- 2023 Downtown Production -- Pictured: Tom Turkey Float -- (Photo by: Cara Howe/NBC)

7 Incredibly Weird Forgotten Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Floats

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’?

SIMON & SIMON, Gerald McRaney, Jameson Parker, 1981-88

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Simon & Simon’?

‘Stranger Things’: What Songs Will Be on Season 5’s Soundtrack?