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In 1980, “Kenny” album by Kenny Rogers was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA. Oh my God! Millions bought Kenny!
In 1981, Americaʹs funkiest after-hours concert, “The Midnight Special,” has been invaded by…gasp…white people. This weekʹs host, Larry Hagman, welcomes George Burns, Marie Osmond, and Tanya Tucker, and runs videos from Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, and Olivia Newton-John.
In 1981, John Lennonʹs single “Woman” was posthumously released in the United Kingdom.
In 1981, Leon Spinks was mugged. Even his gold teeth were taken by the assailants.
In 1981, NBC looks to two famous fictional characters to save its lineup: a single mom and an orchid-sniffin' detective. Barbara Eden stars in a role conjured by a Jeannie (singer Jeannie C. Reiley with Tom T. Hall), as she plays Stella Johnson, a mother who socked it to the “Harper Valley P.T.A.” The movie was only a mild success in theaters, but knocked 'em dead in its television premiere and led to a TV series. As for the detective, that was William Holden as “Nero Wolfe” in the case of “The Golden Spiders,” originally written by Rex Stout in 1953.
In 1981, On Another World, Mitch Blake (William Gray Espy) heard a car outside the the cabin. It was Rachel Cory (Victoria Wyndham), who had crashed the jeep and been thrown into the show.
In 1981, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host LARRY HAGMAN plus GEORGE BURNS, MARIE OSMOND, TANYA TUCKER and videos from ROD STEWART, BETTE MIDLER and OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN
In 1981, Wesley Eure aired for the final time as Mike Horton in Days of our Lives.
In 1982, R.C., “Land of Make Believe” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “My Kinda Lover” by Billy Squier peaked at #45 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Trouble” by Lindsey Buckingham peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, Four years later to the 1980 day, Paul and Linda McCartney was once again arrested for possession of marijuana, this time in Barbados.
In 1984, President Reagan called for “peaceful competition” with Moscow. He authorized research and development on space-age weapons capable of destroying incoming nuclear missiles, the program known as “Star Wars.” No word on whether George Lucas was amused with the name of one of his movies being tied to a nuclear weapons plan. Frank Zappa produced a song about it and commenting “Star Wars wonʹt work. It is a piece of…”
In 1984, “Seven And The Ragged Tiger” album by Duran Duran was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1984, “Uptown Girl” single by Billy Joel was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1986, The Sex Pistols was awarded nearly one-million British pounds in a court ruling against the groupʹs former manager…Malcolm McLaren.
In 1986, “Get Out Of My Room” video by Cheech and Chong was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1986, “Old newsmen never die, they just fade to black.” Walter Cronkite, five years after his retirement from the “CBS Evening News” remained, polls showed, the most trusted man in America. “And thatʹs the way it is.” Dan…
In 1987, A San Francisco television station, KRON, is the first major-market station to accept advertisements for condoms.
In 1987, The Beastie Boys were censored on American Bandstand, a first for the popular TV show.
In 1988, R.C., “Got My Mind Set On You” by George Harrison peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “(This Songʹs Just) Six Words Long”.
In 1988, R.C., “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Rain In The Summertime” by The Alarm peaked at #71 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, The film, “Three Men and a Baby” breaks the $100 million mark in ticket sales, the first time for a Disney movie.
In 1988, The Saint Louis football Cardinals announced they were moving to Phoenix, Arizona.
In 1987, "The Bedroom Window" was released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group; Curtis Hanson (director/screenplay); Steve Guttenberg, Elizabeth McGovern, Isabelle Huppert, Paul Shenar, Carl Lumbly, Wallace Shawn, Frederick Coffin, Robert Schenkkan, Brad Greenquist, Robert Schenkkan, Maury Chaykin, Mark Margolis, Jodi Long, Leon Rippy, Sara Carlson, Richard K. Olsen; Psychological Thriller; Live Action
In 1987, "Critical Condition" was released by Paramount Pictures; Michael Apted (director); Denis Hamill, John Hamill (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades, Joe Mantegna, Bob Dishy, Sylvia Miles, Randall "Tex" Cobb, Jon Polito, Bob Saget, Garrett Morris, Brian Tarantina, Wesley Snipes, Joe Dallesandro, Joseph Ragno, Cigdem Onat; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Wanted: Dead or Alive" was released by New World Pictures; Gary Sherman (director); Michael Patrick Goodman, Brian Taggert (screenplay); Rutger Hauer, Gene Simmons, Robert Guillaume, Mel Harris, William Russ, Jerry Hardin, Hugh Gillin, Robert Harper, Eli Danker, Susan MacDonald, Joseph Nasser, Suzanne Wouk, Gerald Papasyan, Nick Faltas, Hammam Shafie; Action; Live Action
In 1988, “Burning Like A Flame” by Dokken peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Every Home Should Have One” by Patti Austin peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Falling In Love” by Balance peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Got My Mind Set On You” by George Harrison peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “If I Were You” by Lulu peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “My Kinda Lover” by Billy Squier peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rain In The Summertime” by The Alarm peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Southern Pacific” by Neil Young peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Those Good Old Dreams” by The Carpenters peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Trouble” by Lindsey Buckingham peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “A Hazy Shade Of Winter” by The Bangles peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Believe In Me” by Paul Janz peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Black And Blue” by Haywire peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Comin' In And Out Of Your Life” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Crying Out Loud For Love” by The Box peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't You Want Me” by Jody Watley peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Flying High Again” by Ozzy Osbourne peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Song” by Simple Minds peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “So Emotional” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Wind Him Up” by Saga peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Could Have Been With Me” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't You Want Me” by Jody Watley peaked at number 24 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Got My Mind Set On You” by George Harrison peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “In God's Country” by U2 peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Once Upon A Long Ago” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 68 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Only The Strong Survive” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 64 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “That's What Love Is All About” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 40 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “There's The Girl” by Heart peaked at number 31 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪ “Time Warp II” by Damian peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “All Day And All Of The Night” by The Stranglers peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Behind The Wheel” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Brideshead Theme” by Geoffrey Burgon peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bring The Noise” by Public Enemy peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Catch Me (I'm Falling)” by Pretty Poison peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Caught U Cheatin'” by Raze peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Family Man” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Father Figure” by George Michael peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Get Down On It” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “GTO” by Sinitta peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hold My Hand” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “House Arrest” by Krush peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Could Be Happy” by Altered Images peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Found Someone” by Cher peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Instinctual” by Imagination peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Jingo” by Jellybean peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Just To Get By” by Babakoto peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Let The Sun In” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Mirror, Mirror (Mon amour)” by Dollar peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My Baby Sure Can Shag” by The Tams peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Piece Of My Heart” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rise To The Occasion” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sweet Dreams” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Land Of Make Believe” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Intrigue / For Beautie's Sake” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Is This Love” by Whitesnake peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Whose Land Is This? (N'Chi Ya Nani?) / Too Late for Tears” by Robert Hawk peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Won't Forget You” by Poison peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Say Goodbye” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Valerie [1987]” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” by Diana Ross peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Als chauffeur ben ik geboren” by Henk Wijngaard peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Begin The Beguine (Volver a empezar)” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Children Say” by Level 42 peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Die blauwe poppetjes van jou” by De Havenzangers peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Go To Sleep” by The Pretenders peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ik ben Joep Meloen / Ik wil met jou wel zeven weken” by Joep Meloen peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Koud hè” by The V-Boys peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Letters” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Menergy” by Patrick Cowley peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Once Upon A Long Ago” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “S.T.O.P.” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Say You Will” by Foreigner peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Starchild” by Level 42 peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Aiko Aiko” by Saragossa Band peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Body Next To Body” by Falco meets Brigitte Nielsen peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Faith” by George Michael peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Little Lies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ma quale idea” by Francesco Napoli peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rent” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Some People” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Cambodia” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Touched By The Hand Of God” by New Order peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Packjammed (With The Party Posse)” by Stock Aitken Waterman peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Under Pressure” by Queen And David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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