I've just found out that Google have now got all Usenet postings archived and available for searching! Woohoo! Some interesting links for you: http://makeashorterlink.com/?B20C3605 - Nov 1984 : First ever mention of Back to the Future, with Eric Stoltz listed. http://makeashorterlink.com/?R12C2205 - Jul 1985 : First Usenet review of Back to the Future. http://makeashorterlink.com/?W27C3205 - Nov 1982 : First mention of John DeLorean - jokes about the business! Thats just what a quick search dredged up... I expect theres some gems on there if you spend a bit of time digging! Cheers all, tris