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The 80's Datebook for January 9

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In 1981, R.C., “Imagine” by John Lennon peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1981, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host HARRY CHAPIN (“SEQUEL”), plus LEO SAYER (“MORE THAN I CAN SAY”), PRINCE, POINTER SISTERS, MOON MARTIN

In 1982, A five-mile stretch of Gallatin Road in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is renamed the Johnny Cash Parkway on a Saturday in sub-zero temperatures

In 1982, ABC-TVʹS FRIDAYS Musical Guests: THE CARS

In 1982, R.C., “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Open All Night” (TV Comedy) closes down due to lack of Nielsen customers.

In 1984, Clara Peller, Mildred Lane, and Elizabeth Shaw stare at a tiny hamburger on a huge bun. The hard-of-hearing Peller barks three words which will earn her over a half a million dollars: “Whereʹs the beef?” The Wendyʹs hamburger chain will later drop Peller in 1985 after she claims sheʹs “found” the beef somewhere else — “Prego Plus” spaghetti sauce.

In 1984, Following a few of specials, “TVs Blopers and Practical Jokes,” makes its debut as a weakly seers on NBC with Dick Clark and Ed McMahon.

In 1984, On One Life to Live, Estelle (Elizabeth Hubbard) bragged to Dorian (Robin Strasser) she might win the Community Service Award thanks to her many efforts. "These things are just thrust on me," Estelle said, as only she could.

In 1984, On The Edge of Night, Geraldine Saxon (Lois Kibbee) worried about Shelley Franklyn (Pamela Shoemaker), who began drinking heavily and mixing pills with alcohol.

In 1984, UK daytime soap opera Miracles Take Longer premiered on ITV. The series depicted the life and cases dealt with by a branch of the Citizens Advice Bureau. It only lasted four months, and was replaced by Australian soaps Sons and Daughters, The Young Doctors and The Sullivans.

In 1984, “Comedian” album by Eddie Murphy was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, “Eddie Murphy” album by Eddie Murphy was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, “WHEREʹS THE BEEF?” Clara Peller was first seen by TV viewers this day in the now-famous and horribly annoying, yet wonderfully successful, “WHEREʹS THE BEEF”, commercial campaign for Wendyʹs fast-food chain. Dave Thomas spent $8 million on the ads that promoted hamburger sales plus T-shirts, baseball caps, records, greeting cards and countless other items bearing the picture of the elderly cult star.

In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Cruz (A Martinez) tried to revive Eden (Marcy Walker).

In 1986, After ten years, Kodak got out of the instant camera business after a court case determined that Kodak had copied Polaroidʹs patents; 16 million camera owners were offered free Kodak stock, coupons or a replacement camera.

In 1986, Derya Ruggles debuted as Dr. Robin Jacobs in Days of our Lives.

In 1987, “Keep On Crusin'”, TV Variety; debut on CBS.

In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “Emma Samms”. Other Articles: Bob Denver, Beauty and The Beast

In 1988, R.C., “Cherry Bomb” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “I Canʹt Help It” by Bananarama peaked at #47 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “So Emotional” by Whitney Houston peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, On the first episode of Ryan's Hope's final week, Roger (Ron Hale) and Delia (Ilene Kristen) were married.

In 1989, “Inside Edition” makes its debut in syndication. Thanks to host Bill OʹReilly, the show will win several Peabody Awards, but only one Sherman prize.

In 1989, “The Pat Sajak Show” premiered on CBS, replacing “The CBS Late Movie” which was not a movie anymore. Sajakʹs show immediately started to suck. Nonetheless, it was CBSʹs first attempt to go head-to-head with “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” since cancelling the “The Merv Griffin Show” seventeen years earlier.

In 1984, "Something About Amelia" was released by ABC / The Leonard Goldberg Company; Randa Haines (director); William Hanley (screenplay); Ted Danson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cole, Roxana Zal, Lane Smith, Jane Kaczmarek, Missy Francis, Kevin Conway, Mark Withers; Drama; Live Action

In 1985, "The Plague Dogs" was released by Embassy Pictures in the U.S.A. / United Artists / Nepenthe Productions / Goldcrest Films; Martin Rosen (director/screenplay); John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin, James Bolam, Nigel Hawthorne, Warren Mitchell, Bernard Hepton, Brian Stirner, Penelope Lee, Geoffrey Matthews, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, John Bennett, John Franklyn-Robbins, Bill Maynard, Malcolm Terris, Judy Geeson, Philip Locke, Brian Spink, Tony Church, Anthony Valentine, William Lucas, Dandy Nichols, Rosemary Leach, Patrick Stewart, Percy Edwards; Adventure; Animation

In 1987, "Assassination" was released by Cannon Films; Peter R. Hunt (director); Richard Sale (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Stephen Elliott, Jan Gan Boyd, Randy Brooks, Michael Ansara, William Prince, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Jim McMullan, Charles Howerton, Robert Dowdell, Erik Stern, James Staley, Chris Alcaide; Action, Thriller; Live Action

In 1987, "The Kindred" was released by F/M Entertainment / Kindred Limited Partnership; Jeffrey Obrow, Stephen Carpenter (directors/screenplay); John Penney, Earl Ghaffari, Joseph Stefano (screenplay); David Allen Brooks, Amanda Pays, Talia Balsam, Kim Hunter, Rod Steiger, Timothy Gibbs, Peter Frechette, Julia Montgomery, Bennet Guillory, James Boeke, Bunky Z, Charles Grueber, Edgar Small, Randy Harrington, Ben Perry; Horror; Live action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Better Things” by The Kinks peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Can't Hold Back (Your Loving)” by Kano peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Cherry Bomb” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Closer To The Heart” by Rush peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Dear Mr. Jesus” by Powersource peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Can't Help It” by Bananarama peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Power Of Love” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “She's Fly” by Tony Terry peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “So Emotional” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Yesterday's Songs” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Numbers” by Kraftwerk peaked at number 103 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Cherry Bomb” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Got My Mind Set On You” by George Harrison peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Leather and Lace” by Stevie Nicks With Don Henley peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Should've Known Better” by Richard Marx peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Skeletons” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Things I Do For Money” by The Northern Pikes peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Valerie [1987]” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, ⏺ “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Julian” by Alta Moda peaked at number 53 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “True Faith” by New Order peaked at number 50 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Luba peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, ⏺ “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Angel Eyes (Home and Away)” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “It Must Be Love” by Madness peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Jock Mix I” by Mad Jocks featuring Jockmaster B.A. peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Tara's Theme From 'Gone With The Wind'” by Rose Of Romance peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Turn Back The Clock” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Ant Rap” by Adam and The Ants peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “My Obsession” by Icehouse peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “To Her Door” by Paul Kelly and The Coloured Girls peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Toy Boy” by Sinitta peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Ik heb alleen nog maar die foto” by Hepie and Hepie peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “It Must Be Love / Mrs. Hutchinson” by Madness peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Je loog tegen mij” by Drukwerk peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Live It Up” by Time Bandits peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Questionnaire” by Chas Jankel peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Waiting On A Friend” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “We Kill The World (Don't Kill The World)” by Boney M. peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Wedding Bells” by Godley and Creme peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Docteur” by Dorothée peaked at number 32 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Etienne” by Guesch Patti peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “You're Under Arrest” by Serge Gainsbourg peaked at number 47 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Fire” by Radiorama peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Küss' die Hand, schöne Frau” by Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mony Mony (live)” by Billy Idol peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Look Of Love” by Madonna peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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