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In 1980, John Cougar Mellencamp makes his debut on “Amencan Bandstand”, performing his first hit “I Need A Lover”.
In 1980, Kenny Rogers started a three-week run at the top of the Billboard country chart with "Coward Of The County." The song also reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and #1 on the UK pop chart where it remains the most recent traditional country music song to hit #1 in the UK.
In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of M*A*S*H: Alan Alda, Jamie Farr, Loretta Swit”. Other Articles: Paris, TV in the 80's
In 1980, R.C., “Move Your Boogie-Body” by Bar-Kays peaked at #57 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Please Donʹt Go” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; it was their first top hit that was not a disco song until the Pet Shop Boys covered it United Kingdom disco style later that decade.
In 1981, Science fiction fans “donʹt panic” when the miniseries “The Hitchhikerʹs Guide To The Galaxy” makes its British debut. The series wonʹt cross the Atlantic for two years.
In 1981, “ABC News Nightline” with Ted Koppel expanded from 20 to 30 minutes. Ted Koppelʹs hair remained just as dorky.
In 1982, A Federal judge voids a state law requiring balanced classroom treatment of evolution and creationism.
In 1983, Warner Bros. releases John Andersonʹs “Swingin'”
In 1984, Buffalo Bill: “Buffalo Bill”. Itʹs Jerry Lewis Week on WBFL, in Buffalo, and the station is holding a Lewis look-alike contest. The Nutty Professor Jerry, the Errand Boy Jerry, the Cinderfella Jerry: Theyʹre all there. They climb, they crawl, they commandeer studio cameras, yelling “Hey, lady!” at every opportunity. Amid all this, weak-willed station manager Karl Shub is in his office contemplating suicide over his inability to assert himself, at home or in the office. As his head drops to his desk while he sobs, a Jerry impersonator bursts in. With keening and clucking, this clown clone starts spinning like a top. Reaching for Karl, he pushes most of Karlʹs papers to the floor. In a flash, “Jerry” is on all fours on the desk, groping and gathering, his fixing worse than his messing. Stepping off the desk, he shoves his leg through a chair and walks around with it like an anklet. Finally, as heʹs being shoved out the door, the Lewis look-alike croaks “Smile, though your heart is breaking.” The moment is surreal and truly comic; the footnote here is that this bravura imitation is one of the first big breaks for Jim Carrey.
In 1984, John Lennonʹs single “Nobody Told Me” was released.
In 1984, On Knots Landing, Mack (Kevin Dobson) had Karen (Michele Lee) admitted to a hospital chemical dependency program even though Karen denied she had a problem. Meanwhile, Greg Sumner (William Devane) won the primary race.
In 1984, The group, The Police, planned a farewell concert on March 2 in Australia, to allow band members to go their separate ways, after nine years together.
In 1985, R.C., “Cool It Now” by New Edition peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Do What You Do” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Sea Of Love” by Honeydrippers peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Understanding” by Bob Seger peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “We Belong” by Pat Benetar peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, Hal Linden (“Barney Miller”) and Harry Morgan (“M*A*S*H”) play son and father detectives in “Blackeʹs Magic,” a drama mixing mystery and magic that NBC quickly makes disappear.
In 1987, On As the World Turns, Frannie Hughes (Julianne Moore) was anxious to find Sabrina (Julianne Moore). Was Sabrina casting spells or something?
In 1987, Rick Edwards made his first appearance as Jake Morton in Santa Barbara. Ted Capwell (Todd McKee) met Jake at the Abernathy stables. Jake left Santa Barbara to become a model in New York on April 22, 1988.
In 1987, “Blockbusters” returned to be airing new episodes on NBC.
In 1988, On Another World, Rachel (Victoria) congratulated Jason (Chris Robinson) after he bought the Frame farm for $200,000 at an auction.
In 1989, Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was kicked off a Delta Air Lines flight because she refused to keep her two dogs in their travel kennels. She was escorted from the plane in Atlanta during a stopover on her way to Palm Beach, Florida.
In 1989, Baseball signs $400M with ESPN, showing 175 games in 1990.
In 1989, Three weeks after signing a record four-year, $1.1 billion network television contract with CBS, major league baseball signs a $400 million contract with ESPN that will put 175 games per year on cable television beginning in 1990. CBS later regretted spending that much money.
In 1989, TV Guide Listing: 9:00 p.m./ET “Cheers” (NBC); Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) goes in search of a clown for the company childrenʹs party, while Sam (Ted Danson) could be the one making a fool of himself when heʹs attracted to a mother/daughter act. Judy: Sandahl Bergman. Laurie: Chelsea Noble. Mrs. Ridgeway: Patricia Morrison. Frasier: Kelsey Grammer.
In 1985, “Do What You Do” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Move Your Boogie Body” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sea Of Love” by The Honeydrippers peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Greatest Gift Of All” by Kenny Rogers And Dolly Parton peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Understanding” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “We Belong” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Heaven (Must Be There)” by Eurogliders peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Hello Again” by The Cars peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Can't Hold Back” by Survivor peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Wanna Rock” by Twisted Sister peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Stranger In Town” by Toto peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Belle Of St. Mark” by Sheila E. peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Word Is Out” by Jermaine Stewart peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Valotte” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪ “Food For Thought” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “A Merry Jingle” by Greedies peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Christmas Rappin'” by Kurtis Blow peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Would Die 4 U” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “It Won't Seem Like Christmas Without You” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “John I'm Only Dancing (Again)” by David Bowie peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “My Feet Keep Dancing” by Chic peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Round And Round” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Eeuwige kerst” by Anny Schilder, Kinderen voor kinderen And Het Goede Doel peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Would Die 4 U” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Is It Love You're After” by Rose Royce peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Let Freedom Range” by Pussycat peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Rode rozen” by Jantje Koopmans peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Feel For You” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Wanderer” by Status Quo peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Tonight” by David Bowie Featuring Tina Turner peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Too Late For Goodbyes” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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