On this episode of Fight Back!, David Horowitz tests the claims in a Quaker cereal commercial, shares how Fight Back! helped change a Mattel Tippee-Toes doll ad, and features self-defense tips from martial arts expert and actress Susan Mechsner. Plus, he investigates private alcoholism treatment centers to answer the question: is the cure worth the cost? Episode 8126 VTR: 3.19.1982
In this episode of Fight Back, David Horowitz tests a Fuji Film commercial, exposes the hidden dangers of sunroofs, uncovers credit card rip-offs, and explores companies offering cash discounts. #news #retro #tv #80s Episode 8203 VTR: 8.19.1982
In this episode of Fight Back! with David Horowitz, David tests the Post Raisin Grape-Nuts commercial, highlights a security concern with Allstate's trip-planning postcards, reports on a new shopping cart safety belt introduced to prevent children from falling out, explores claims that Arm & Hammer products are overpriced, and examines the high fat content in fast food and pre-prepared meals contributing to America's health problems. Episode: 8206 VTR: 9.8.1982
On this episode of "Fight Back! With David Horowitz," David tests the effectiveness of roach traps by revisiting a man-made Roach City, exposes the misuse of the emergency medical system in Los Angeles, and delves into hidden braces. He also highlights confusing and amusing labels and ads in The Horror File, investigates the hot-selling Uzi semi-automatic weapons, and inducts another label into the Fight Back! Label Hall of Fame. VTR: 9.22.82
In this classic episode, David puts the infomercial king Ron Popeil to the test after Ron personally asks him to review his air purifier. He also breaks down how to buy a home computer in 1983, exposes a $250,000 sweepstakes no one will ever win, investigates the risks of sunlamps at tanning salons, and answers viewers' questions. Show: 8222 VTR: 2.17.1983
On this episode of Fight Back!, David Horowitz challenges the effectiveness of the Tova9 skincare mask, investigates Toyota truck locks, and warns of the unexpected dangers of fire-watching. He also uncovers how some supermarkets are using electronic devices to trap shoplifters. Plus, in The Horror File, David exposes a “his and hers” watch rip-off. #news #retro #nostalgia #80s Episode: 8304 VTR: 12.10.83
On this episode of Fight Back! With David Horowitz, David puts a Rubbermaid trash can to the test, explores the fine print of Mexican car insurance, and dives into misleading labels in The Horror File. He also investigates mail-order family history books and answers viewer questions. Show VTR: 10.20.83
In this full episode of Fight Back! With David Horowitz, David tests Krazy Glue, investigates credit card fraud, the automobile third brake light, and shares tips for tool rentals. Show: 8312 VTR: 11/4/1983
On this episode of Fight Back!, David Horowitz puts raw eggs in Etonic running shoes to test the commercial’s claims, reports on the debit card being used at grocery stores in California, Florida, and Maryland, and visits the Des Moines Hy-Vee to report on it firsthand. He also investigates vinyl siding, takes viewer questions, and brings you confusing and amusing labels, ads, and signs in the Horror File. Show VTR: 8-30-84
In this episode of Fight Back, David Horowitz tests a Spic & Span commercial, investigates fire extinguishers, and reports on the latest in auto safety glass. He also explores personal security gadgets and gimmicks, and answers viewer questions in his popular "Ask David" segment. #classic #retro #80s #tv Episode 8421 Show VTR: 2.8.1985
In this episode of Fight Back!, David Horowitz tests the claims made in a Behold furniture polish commercial, explores how to keep family pets from becoming a danger, reports on baby-proofing your home, explores how to resolve neighbor disputes, and takes questions from viewers. #retro #nostalgia #80s Show: 8425 VTR: 3.14.1985
On this episode of Fight Back!, David Horowitz tests Future Floor Finish, reports on whether medical ads promise more than they deliver, and shows how the government’s used car guidelines don't actually protect consumers. He shares how Fight Back! spoke—and the U.S. Postal Service listened—after viewers complained about postal package insurance, and he takes questions from viewers. #nostalgia #tv Episode: 8505 VTR: 9.5.85
In this full episode of Fight Back! With David Horowitz, David tests the durability of a Sears trash can by dropping it from 1,500 feet out of a helicopter, investigates hidden messages in retail stores, examines the use of wax on produce, and evaluates whether Nerd Repellent really works. VTR: 9/26/85
In this episode of Fight Back!, David Horowitz tests the durability of a mailbox claiming to be indestructible as well as Casio and Timex watches, investigates boating safety and how Lifeline technology saves lives, and shares confusing yet amusing labels, ads, and signs in the Horror File. Show VTR: 8-28-1987
On this episode of Fight Back!, David Horowitz tests the truth behind golf ball advertising claims, investigates crime in underground parking structures, opens The Horror File to reveal confusing and amusing labels, ads, and signs, and explores the question: should toy guns that look real be banned? This episode is part of the Peabody Awards Collection, courtesy of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives at the University of Georgia. #news #retro #TV #80s Episode #: 8708 VTR: 10.17.87
On this episode of Fight Back with David Horowitz, David challenges the Big Sur waterbed mattress, explores the fabric softener flashback phenomenon, investigates travelers disregarding carry-on baggage rules, and examines eye care costs. VTR: 12.5.1987
In this episode of Fight Back! With David Horowitz, a pig in a white T-shirt rolls in mud to test Snowy Bleach, imprisoned auto burglar Michael Scott shows how easy it is to break into almost any car, David investigates a scam mail-order weight loss product, reports on paper versus plastic grocery bags, and in the Horror File, highlights confusing and amusing product labels and ads. #retro #nostalgia #tv Episode: 8803 VTR: 9.2.1988
On this episode of Fight Back!, David puts American Tourister luggage to the test to see if it really holds up. He investigates electrical muscle stimulators and exposes how the toy lobby worked behind the scenes to block legislation targeting toy guns. He shares confusing and amusing ads in The Horror File and interviews a man who makes a living as a gorilla. #retro #news #nostalgia Episode 8810 VTR: 10.28.1988
On this episode of Fight Back! With David Horowitz, David tests the taste of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, exposes fortune teller crimes, and shares viewer-submitted confusing and amusing ads in The Horror File. He also investigates electric heat gun safety concerns and explores customer complaints about the Epilady Ultra. Episode 8822 VTR: 3.3.89
In this full episode of Fight Back! With David Horowitz, David puts vacuum cleaners to the test, investigates the dangers of accidental at-home poisonings of kids and animals, and explores a possible law that could eliminate long wait times for service. Plus, ever wonder where your luggage really goes after you check it at the airport? David finds out. Show VTR: 4.7.1989
On this episode of Fight Back! With David Horowitz, David tests the Tyco Typhoon hovercraft, explores smart credit cards, and tests consumer knowledge of a Rolaids commercial. He also investigates the American Heart Association’s regulation-for-profit accusations, takes a look at amusing ads in The Horror File, and explains the Federal Reserve rule requiring credit cards to be more transparent with consumers. VTR: 1.23.90
An opera singer puts Timex to the test—can it really “take a licking and keep on ticking”? David investigates a telephone bail scam, answers letters from the Horror File, and covers an animal safety bill that forced Mitsubishi to change their commercial. All in this episode of Fight Back With David Horowitz. #retro #nostalgia #tv Episode: 8920 VTR: 2.12.90
On this episode of Fight Back, David Horowitz tests Ironclad trash bags with bodybuilders at the legendary Gold's Gym in Venice, investigates airlines going bankrupt and how to protect yourself, tests whether Kellogg's Raisin Bran really has two scoops of raisins, reports on a radio DJ getting frozen alive in The Horror File, and exposes the dangers of trash compactors. #90s #news #fightback #nostalgia Show VTR: 8-16-1991
On this episode of Fight Back! With David Horowitz, David puts the Ginsu 2000 knife to the test, investigates dangers in swimming pools, and shares absurd signs and ads in The Horror File. He also looks into the latest office supply phone scams and puts Northern Toilet Tissue to the test. VTR: 4.18.1992
In this Fight Back! special, David Horowitz uses hidden cameras to take you behind the scenes and show how con artists operate—and how you can protect yourself from getting conned, scammed, and ripped off. Episode 9126: 1992 This episode is part of the Peabody Awards Collection, courtesy of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives at the University of Georgia.