If you grew up in the 90s, chances are you have a passing knowledge of who Carmen Sandiego is. Once celebrated as a highly informational and ahead of its time kid-centric game show / scripted series, PBS’s “Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?” absolutely holds up.
Defunctland takes an in depth look at the mysterious hat wearing character, her various series, and the franchise’s impact.
Also, if you have some hours to spend, watch EVERYTHING on Defunctland’s YouTube channel. Seriously .
Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.
