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In 1980, On The Edge of Night, Derek (Dennis Parker) worked to get a warrant to arrest Draper for Margo's murder.
In 1980, The Young and the Restless expanded to an hour. Until the previous Friday, 30 minute versions of Restless and Search for Tomorrow had aired at 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. ET, respectively (or 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. CT and PT respectively and had been since Y&R's premiere in 1973). The noon half hour was returned to the affiliates on the ET and the one hour Restless moved to 1 p.m. ET after SFT. (on the CT and PT, Restless was at 11 a.m. followed by local at 12 p.m. and SFT at 12:30 p.m.) As the World Turns moved to 2/1 p.m. followed by Guiding Light at 3/2 p.m. One Day at a Time repeats shifted into the 4/3 p.m. (or 12 p.m./11 a.m. in some cities that chose to carry it) timeslot previously occupied by canceled long-running soap opera Love of Life.
In 1984, R.C., “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Running With The Night” by Lionel Richie peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Think Of Laura” by Christopher Cross peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart. That song was used as the theme song of a brief storyline in the fall of 1983 in the soaper General Hospital where Laura is reunited with Luke.
In 1984, “The Plasticman Comedy/Adventure Show”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on CBS.
In 1985, New logo and new corporate name — ESPN, Incorporated — adopted
In 1985, On Another World, Tom Eplin debuted as Jake.
In 1987, The 1986 movie “'Crocodile' Dundee” opened in movie theaters in France.
In 1987, The night of Liberaceʹs death, when “Nightline” host Ted Koppel wishes to have comments from another guest, Milton Berle suggests to Koppel, “Oh shut up.”
In 1987, Pianist Liberace (lih-ber-AHʹ-chee) died at his home in Palm Springs, California, of AIDS-related complications. He was 67.
In 1987, The Sacramento Kings have the worst first quarter since the inception of the shot clock in 1954. The Kings set the NBA record with only four points in the opening quarter of a 128-92 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 1989, Kenneth C. "Jethro" Burns American country musician, comedian, and mandolin player died aged 68. He was better known by his stage name Jethro from his years with Henry D. Haynes as part of the comedic musical duo Homer and Jethro beginning in 1936.
In 1989, Old 8 x 10 the third album by Randy Travis was at #1 on the US Country chart. The album produced the singles "Honky Tonk Moon", "Deeper Than the Holler", "Is It Still Over", and "Promises". All of these except "Promises" reached #1 on the Hot Country Songs charts.
In 1989, R.C., “The Way You Love Me” by Karyn White peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The New Archies”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on NBC. Thank God. This version sucked donkeys!
In 1983, "The Entity" was released by 20th Century Fox; Sidney J. Furie (director); Frank De Felitta (screenplay); Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver, David Labiosa, George Coe, Margaret Blye, Jacqueline Brookes, Michael Alldredge, Alex Rocco, Allan Rich, Richard Brestoff, Raymond Singer, Natasha Ryan, Melanie Gaffin; Horror; Supernatural
In 1983, "Videodrome" was released by Universal Pictures; David Cronenberg (director/screenplay); James Woods, Deborah Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson, Jack Creley, Lynne Gorman, Julie Khaner, David Bolt, Reiner Schwarz, Lally Cadeau, King Cosmos, Kay Hawtrey, David Tsubouchi; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live action
In 1983, "Without a Trace" was released by 20th Century Fox; Stanley R. Jaffe (director); Beth Gutcheon (screenplay); Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes, Stockard Channing, Danny Corkill, Louise Stubbs, Keith McDermott, David Simon; Drama; Live action
In 1985, "The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission" was released by NBC / Warner Bros. Television Distribution / MGM/UA Television; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); Michael Kane (screenplay); Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Ken Wahl, Wolf Kahler, Richard Jaeckel, Sonny Landham, Larry Wilcox, Ricco Ross, Gavan O'Herlihy, Jay Benedict, Stephen Hattersley, Rolf Saxon, Bruce Boa, Don Fellows, Michael Sheard, Paul Herzberg, Jeff Harding, Sam Douglas, John Malcolm, W. Morgan Sheppard, Russell Sommers, Michael John Paliotti, Crispin Denys, Denis Holmes, Alan Barry; Action, War; Live Action
In 1984, “Action” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Wanna Be Loved” by House Of Lords peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “If We Never Meet Again” by Tommy Conwell and The Young Rumblers peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Just One More Time” by Headpins peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Left To My Own Devices” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Running With The Night” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Way You Love Me” by Karyn White peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Think Of Laura” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When I'm With You” by Sheriff peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When The Children Cry” by White Lion peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Angel Of Harlem” by U2 peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Armageddon It” by Def Leppard peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Holding On” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kiss” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Tom Jones peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Anchorage” by Michelle Shocked peaked at number 70 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Baby Can I Hold You?” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 27 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Blue Train” by Idle Eyes peaked at number 36 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hopes Go Astray” by The Northern Pikes peaked at number 45 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Remember Holding You” by Boys Club peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Little Liar” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 59 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” by Annie Lennox and Al Green peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Silhouette” by Kenny G peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “5 O'Clock World” by Julian Cope peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “A Night In New York” by Elbow Bones and The Racketeers peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “All The Myths On Sunday” by Diesel Park West peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Another Man” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Be My Twin” by Brother Beyond peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Big Area” by Then Jerico peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Break 4 Love” by Raze peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Clare” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Cuddly Toy (Feel For Me)” by Roachford peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Din Daa Daa” by George Kranz peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Box Me In” by Stewart Copeland and Stanard Ridgway peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dream Of The West” by Yip Yip Coyote peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Ebony Eyes” by Rick James peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Fisherman's Blues” by The Waterboys peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Grip '89 (Get A) Grip (On Yourself)” by The Stranglers peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Here Comes The Rain Again” by Eurythmics peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hip House/I Can Dance” by DJ Fast Eddie peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Human Touch” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Can Do This” by Monie Love peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Independence Day” by Comsat Angels peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nervous/Wap Bam Boogie” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One Step Ahead” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Peace In Our Time” by Big Country peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Respect” by Adeva peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sailing To America” by Saxon peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Secrets” by Fiat Lux peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Share The Night” by World Premiere peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Shooting From My Heart” by Big Bam Boo peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “That's The Way Love Is” by Ten City peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Killing Moon” by Echo and The Bunnymen peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Promise” by When In Rome peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tracie” by Level 42 peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You Got It” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “One Thing Leads To Another” by The Fixx peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Original Sin” by INXS peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rock and Roll Music” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Teardrops” by Womack and Womack peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Waterfront” by Simple Minds peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, 😉 “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “4 Ad” by Bauhaus peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “A Little Respect” by Erasure peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “As Long As You Follow” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Boom! There She Was” by Scritti Politti Featuring Roger peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Born To Be My Baby” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Bring Me Some Water” by Melissa Etheridge peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Burning Down The House” by Talking Heads peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Coming Back For More” by Jellybean Featuring Richard Darbyshire peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ghost Town” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “In A Big Country” by Big Country peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “It's So High” by Matt Fretton peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love / Hate Relationship” by Schnell Fenster peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Is A Battlefield” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Struck Baby” by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Right By Your Side” by Eurythmics peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Clairvoyant” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Twist Of Fate” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Victims” by Culture Club peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Waterfront” by Simple Minds peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “? (Fragezeichen)” by Nena peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “All She Wants Is” by Duran Duran peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Alle zegen komt van boven” by Franky Boy peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Each Word's A Beat Of My Heart” by Mink DeVille peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Een vriend als jij” by Ben Cramer peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Especially For You” by Kylie and Jason peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “How Can I Fall?” by Breathe peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jump” by Van Halen peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Keeping The Dream Alive” by Freiheit With The London Symphony Orchestra peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let No Man Put Us Under” by First Choice peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Of The Common People” by Paul Young peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Musica è” by Eros Ramazzotti peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nights Over New York” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Nobody Told Me” by John Lennon peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Only You” by The Flying Pickets peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Oude liefde roest niet” by V.O.F. De Kunst peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rag Doll” by Aerosmith peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart” by Marc Almond Featuring Gene Pitney peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stakker Humanoid” by Humanoid peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Starting At The End” by Doris D and The Pins peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Turn On (The Beat Box)” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wij zijn de vuilnisman” by André van Duin peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “After The War” by Gary Moore peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Calling You” by Jevetta Steele peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Free Like A Eagle” by Talk Of The Town [SE] peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “My Oh My” by Slade peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “New Song” by Howard Jones peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Souls” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Why Me?” by Irene Cara peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “First Time” by Robin Beck peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jenseits von Eden” by Nino de Angelo peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kiss” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Tom Jones peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Lunatic” by Gazebo peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Only For Love” by Limahl peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Turaluraluralu - ich mach BuBu was machst du” by Trio peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Twist In My Sobriety” by Tanita Tikaram peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wee Rule” by Wee Papa Girl Rappers peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Never Tear Us Apart” by INXS peaked at number 48 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sweet Little Mystery” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Angel Of Harlem” by U2 peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jenseits von Eden” by Nino de Angelo peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Lost Again” by Yello peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Never Never” by The Assembly peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hungry For Love” by Bad Boys Blue peaked at number 26 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Land Of The Giants” by Al Corley peaked at number 70 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Loco In Acapulco” by The Four Tops peaked at number 23 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Manhattan” by G'Race peaked at number 14 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Marie” by Relax peaked at number 50 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” by Annie Lennox and Al Green peaked at number 20 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Room With A View” by Tony Carey peaked at number 3 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Servus, mach's guat” by Nicki peaked at number 35 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Twist and Shout” by Salt-N-Pepa peaked at number 37 on the Germany pop singles chart.
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