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The 30th anniversary of a movie that changed the industry. Some of the worst Christmas specials ever made. A video game that might have only sold 27 copies?

Episode 223 is leaving the gift of GenX nostalgia under the tree.

It all begins with a look back at a movie that changed the industry. Toy Story could have been just another animated film, but instead it ushered in a whole new way of creating hit movies. 30 years ago it burst onto the scene and nothing was the same. We take a look back at what made this film so groundbreaking.

Some video games smash sales records. Then there is Uncle Henry's Playground. Is it true that this game only sold 27 copies in the U.S.? It's hard to say for sure but the fact is this game has become a punchline and a curiosity in the nearly 30 years since it was released to crickets.

Like lumps of coal in a stocking, this week's Top 5 is filled with things you wouldn't want to see. We will look at some of the worst Christmas specials ever produced. Poor stories, poor animation, and nonsensical descriptions are all represented on this list.

There is a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule, looking back at the tragic death of music legend John Lennon.

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