From The KOTV Vault: From 1999, Rick Wells Tests Twinkie Durability

Twinkie fans across the country are rejoicing.

The cream-filled cakes are back on store shelves after an eight-month hiatus following the bankruptcy of Hostess.

Twinkies have been a favorite snack of Americans for a long time. Back in 1999, when Twinkies were celebrating their 70th birthday, Rick Wells put them to the test, to see whether they were tough enough to be the 'All-American Snack."

So, we took a peek into the Video Vault, found that old story and dusted it off to celebrate the triumphant return of Twinkies.

Click on the video above to see that story.