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In 1980, On The Edge of Night, Margo (Ann Williams) told Eliot (Lee Godart) she would give him a divorce when hell froze over.
In 1981, On Guiding Light, Mike (Don Stewart) was convinced a mysterious birth certificate was the reason behind Jennifer's (Geraldine Court) willingness to stay in prison for a crime she didn't commit. When Mike visited Jennifer in prison, she told him the birth certificate belonged to her sister.
In 1981, The debut of “Hill Street Blues”! Captain Furillo locks up the bad guys and feisty public defender Joyce Davenport springs them. By the second commercial in Hill Street Bluesʹ dazzling debut, she has called him a fascist and promised to bring him up on charges. So when sheʹs at home at episodeʹs end, kissing her loverʹs chest, and we see it is Furillo, we realize this is a couple that will create some sparks.
In 1982, on General Hospital, Laura Spencer was abducted. Genie Francis, who played Laura, quit the show after five years in late 1981, ending her first run.
In 1983, Australiaʹs Men At Work achieved a first for any band Down Under. Their single “Down Under” and their album “Business As Usual” topped their respective charts in America.
In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Nine to Five”. Other Articles: The Fraggles, Saint Elsewhere.
In 1983, R.C., “Down Under” by Men At Work peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Eminence Front” by The Who peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “You Canʹt Hurry Love” by Phil Collins peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1983, Thom Syles of Van Nuys, California, set a world record by keeping a single Life Saver candy intact in his mouth for seven hours and ten minutes.
In 1984, Bob Hope returns to the combat zone, this time in the Middle East, enlisting Brooke Shields, Ann Jillian, and others to entertain the troops. The result? “Bob Hopeʹs USO Christmas in Beirut.”
In 1984, Mick Jagger taped a video duet with Bette Midler at Peppermint Lounge for her rendition of “Beast Of Burden.”
In 1986, On One Life to Live, Didi, who had just wed Bo, underwent a cornea transplant. Two days later, she opened her eyes and could see again.
In 1986, “The Living Seas” attraction opens at EPCOT, in Walt Disney World. It includes a 5.7 million gallon aquarium.
In 1987, Actor Ray Bolger, best known for his role as the Scarecrow in the 1939 screen classic “The Wizard of Oz,” died at age 83.
In 1987, Paramount Home Video reported that, for the first time, it would place a commercial at the front of one of its video releases: a 30-second Diet Pepsi ad at the beginning of “Top Gun”. The idea was that Paramount would be able to reduce the price of the video to consumers by $3. The difference would be made up with Pepsi money and more consumers would buy the Tom Cruise flick rather than more expensive videos without the commercial. Now, videos come with ten minutes of movie trailers AND a commercial.
In 1988, On General Hospital, Grant Putnam (Brian Patrick Clarke) was about to leave with Robin (Kimberly McCullough) when Anna (Finola Hughes) arrived at home.
In 1988, The live-action feature film, “Good Morning, Vietnam” is generally released in theaters. It becomes Disneyʹs second blockbuster.
In 1989, Cerberal Palsy telethon raises 22,600,000.
In 1988, "The Couch Trip" was released by Orion Pictures; Michael Ritchie (director); Steven Kampmann, William Porter, Sean Stein, Walter Bernstein (screenplay); Dan Aykroyd, Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, Donna Dixon, Richard Romanus, Mary Gross, David Clennon, Scott Thomson, David Wohl, Arye Gross, Victoria Jackson, Chevy Chase; Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "For Keeps" was released by TriStar Pictures; John G. Avildsen (director); Denise DeClue, Tim Kazurinsky (screenplay); Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Mars, Miriam Flynn, Conchata Ferrell, Sharon Brown, John Zarchen, Pauly Shore, Michelle Downey, Patricia Barry, Janet MacLachlan, Jaclyn Bernstein, Matthew Licht, Renee Estevez, Darcy DeMoss; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1983, “Are You Getting Enough Happiness” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Beg, Borrow Or Steal” by Hughes/Thrall peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Eminence Front” by The Who peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Give It Up” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Heartbreaker” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love In Store” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Memory” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone” by Bill Wolfer peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Right Before Your Eyes” by America peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Down Under” by Men At Work peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Nobody” by Sylvia (Country) peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Got Lucky” by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Changes” by Imagination peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Heavy Vibes” by Montana Sextet peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hymn” by Ultravox peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “If You Can't Stand The Heat” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Dance” by Rock-Olas peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Magic's Wand” by Whodini peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Old and Wise” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Orville's Song” by Keith Harris and Orville peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Past, Present and Future” by Cindy and The Saffons peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The More I See (The Less I Believe)” by Fun Boy Three peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Smurf” by Tyrone Brunson peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Theme From 'E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial)'” by John Williams peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wonderful You Are” by Sleeping Lions peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Can't Hurry Love” by Phil Collins peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Buffalo Gals” by Malcolm McLaren and The World Famous Supreme Team Show peaked at number 9 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, “Dream On” by Nazareth peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Heart Attack” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tu, soltanto tu (mi hai fatto innamorare)” by Al Bano and Romina Power peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Up Where We Belong” by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Melody” by Clister peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Are A Danger” by Gary Low peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Wot!” by Captain Sensible peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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