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In 1981, On Knots Landing, Gary Ewing (Ted Shackelford) began an affair with Judy Trent (Jane Elliot).
In 1981, “Tomorrow”, TV Talk Show, with Tom Snyder; last aired on NBC. It would be rechristened with a new title the following week.
In 1982, ABC-TVʹS FRIDAYS Musical Guests: THE CARS
In 1982, American Telephone and Telegraph Company settled the Justice Departmentʹs antitrust lawsuit against it by agreeing to divest itself of the 22 Bell System companies. It occurred December 31, 1983.
In 1982, Danny DeVito wed Rhea Perlman
In 1982, Johnny Cash became the first living inhabitant of Hendersonville, Tennessee, to have a road named after him when Johnny Cash Parkway was opened.
In 1982, On Dallas, J.R. (Larry Hagman), Bobby (Patrick Duffy) and Ray (Steve Kanaly) went to South America to search for their missing father, Jock Ewing, but the only managed to recover his medallion. They returned to Southfork and broke the news to Miss Ellie (Barbara Bel Geddes). Note: actor Jim Davis, who played Jock, died in April 1981.
In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “John Madden”. Other Articles: Nicholas Nickelby, Marilyn McCoo
In 1983, R.C., “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “I Do” by J. Geils Band peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Letʹs Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)” by Kool and The Gang peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “The Girl Is Mine” by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “The Look Of Love (Part One)” by ABC peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, Special guests on this week's syndicated US music television series The Glen Campbell Music Showincluded Ray Stevens, who performed "Proud Mary" and "My Window Faces the South" and then with Glen Campbell played "Everything Is Beautiful."
In 1983, “Not Necessarily The News”, TV Variety, debut on HBO.
In 1984, Getty and Texaco merge, allowing ABC to purchase the remaining 85% of ESPN
In 1984, The NCAA Executive Committee voted to expand the championship basketball field to 64 teams starting in 1985. This would create March Madness with wall-to-wall games on the first two four-day weekends on ESPN.
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, a bum found an unconscious Lionel Lockridge (Nicolas Coster) and switched IDs with him. Meanwhile, Peter Flint (Stephen Meadows) murdered a waitress.
In 1985, The U.S. Post Office issued a set of stamps to mark the 50th Anniversary of the birth of the King of Rock ʹn Roll, Elvis Presley.
In 1988, After eleven episodes, Foxʹs late-night comedic newsmagazine “The Wilton North Report” finally heads south. Among the showʹs writers? Conan OʹBrien. In 1993, NBC officially offers “The Tonight Show” to David Letterman (after repeatedly assuring Jay Leno that his hosting duties are safe).
In 1988, Hewlett-Packard introduces the HP-28S Advanced Scientific Calculator.
In 1988, “California Raisins” album by California Raisins was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1988, “Characters” album by Stevie Wonder was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1988, “Hot, Cool and Vicious” album by Salt ʹn Pepa was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1989, The comic strip “Pogo” returned for a second run in newspapers. It lasted through 1993.
In 1989, “42nd Street”, the second-longest-running musical in Broadway history, closed after 3,486 performances seen by ten million people in its eight-year running.
In 1985, "The Mutilator" was released by Ocean King Releasing; Buddy Cooper, John S. Douglass (directors); Matt Mitler, Bill Hitchcock, Ruth Martinez, Connie Rogers, Morey Lampley, Frances Raines, Jack Chatham, Bennie Moore, Trace Cooper, Pamela Weddle Cooper; Slasher; Live Action
In 1985, "Rockin' Road Trip" was released by Troma Entertainment; William Olsen (director); Leon Rippy, Martin Tucker, Pat Miller, Garth McLean, Katherine Harrison, Leland Gantt, Steve Boles, Margaret Currie; Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Cop" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation; James B. Harris (director/screenplay); James Woods, Lesley Ann Warren, Charles Durning, Charles Haid, Raymond J. Barry, Randi Brooks, Steven Lambert, Christopher Wynne, Jan McGill, Vicki Wauchope, Melinda Lynch, John Petievich, Dennis Stewart, Annie McEnroe; Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1983, “Does It Make You Remember?” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Do” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Painted Picture” by The Commodores peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Take The Time” by Michael Stanley Band peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Girl Is Mine” by Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Look Of Love” by ABC peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Two Less Lonely People In The World” by Air Supply peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Young Love” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Maneater” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Best Years Of Our Lives” by Modern Romance peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “In The Bleak Midwinter” by Nevada peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Loch Lomond” by Runrig peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “So Close To Me” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Syptom Of The Universe” by Ozzy Osbourne peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “War Crimes” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Goodbye” by Spargo peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “If You Can't Stand The Heat” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “O, wat is het toch fijn om bij de fanfare te zijn” by Rubberen Robbie peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Suspended In Gaffa” by Kate Bush peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Other Side Of Love” by Yazoo peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tomorrow” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Verloren zijn we niet” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Young Guns (Go For It)” by Wham! peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Youth Of Today” by Musical Youth peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Melody” by Clister peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Do Ya Wanna Funk” by Patrick Cowley Featuring Sylvester peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Are A Danger” by Gary Low peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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