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In 1980, Eric Braeden debuted in his longtime role as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless.
In 1980, Jock buys a law firm, Sue Ellen reveals why sheʹs divorcing J.R., and Alan proposes on a romantic evening in “Dallas.”
In 1980, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host TOM JONES, plus TERI DeSARIO, QUEEN (“CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE”)
In 1980, U.S. President Jimmy Carter unveiled a plan to re-introduce draft registration.
In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers scored 27 points while leading his team to a 111-109 victory over the Boston Celtics. Abdul-Jabbar passed Wilt Chamberlainʹs NBA career record of 12,682 field goals on this night.
In 1985, “The Dukes of Hazzard” ended its 6½ year run on CBS Television. The series was credited, along with having the sophistication of a house fly; with using more stunt men than any other TV series in history. The show would use as many as eight cars per episode when the crash sequences got complicated (unlike the plots, which were never complicated). Waylon Jennings did the theme song, “Good Olʹ Boys”.
In 1985, “Witness” starring Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1986, 9:30 p.m./ET “227” (NBC): Lester (Hal Williams) gets a bonus at work and considers buying a new sports car, but not for long: Burglars break in and clean out the apartment while Lester and Mary (Marla Gibbs) are at a Neighborhhod Watch meeting. Sergeant Banks: Dennis Haysbert. Rose: Alaina Reed. Brenda: Regina King.
In 1986, One of the truly great moments in “Saturday Night Live” history, Ron Reagan Jr. reenacts Tom Cruiseʹs underwear dancing scene from “Risky Business.”
In 1986, R.C., “Baby Talk” by Alisha peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Just Another Day” by Oingo Boingo peaked at #85 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Superbowl Shuffle” by The Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” by Billy Ocean peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1987, Doctor Dementoʹs radio show is last heard on 94.7 KMET-FM as the station changed itʹs 23-year-old format and became a new age format The Wave. The Doctor moved to KLSX next week.
In 1988, On All My Children, Erica Kane gave birth to a daughter, Bianca Montgomery, with husband Travis.
In 1988, “Parents Just Donʹt Understand” single by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince was released
In 1980, "2001: A Space Odyssey (re-release)" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Stanley Kubrick (director/screenplay); Arthur C. Clarke (screenplay); Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter, Leonard Rossiter, Margaret Tyzack, Robert Beatty, Sean Sullivan, Douglas Rain, Edward Bishop, Penny Brahms, Alan Gifford, Ann Gillis, Vivian Kubrick, Kenneth Kendall, Frank Miller, Edwina Carroll, Heather Downham, Maggie d'Abo, Chela Matthison, Judy Keirn; Epic, Sci-Fi; Live action
In 1980, "Hero at Large" was released by United Artists; Martin Davidson (director); AJ Carothers (screenplay); John Ritter, Anne Archer, Bert Convy, Kevin McCarthy, Harry Bellaver, Leonard Harris, Kevin Bacon, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Robin Sherwood, Penny Crone, Jane Hallaren; Superhero, Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "The Fog" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures; John Carpenter (director/screenplay); Debra Hill (screenplay); Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Houseman, Janet Leigh, Hal Holbrook, Tom Atkins, Nancy Loomis, Charles Cyphers, George Buck Flower, Darwin Joston, Rob Bottin, John Carpenter, Ty Mitchell, James Canning, John F. Goff, Regina Waldon; Horror; Live action
In 1980, "The Last Married Couple in America" was released by Universal Pictures; Gilbert Cates (director); John Herman Shaner (screenplay); George Segal, Natalie Wood, Richard Benjamin, Valerie Harper, Dom DeLuise, Bob Dishy, Arlene Golonka, Allan Arbus, Priscilla Barnes, Catherine Hickland, Sondra Currie, Oliver Clark; Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "Midnight Madness" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Michael Nankin, David Wechter (directors/screenplay); David Naughton, Michael J. Fox, Stephen Furst, Maggie Roswell, Eddie Deezen, Dirk Blocker, Patricia Alice Albrecht, Andy Tennant, Irene Tedrow, John Fiedler, Charlie Brill, Loretta Tupper, Marvin Kaplan, Georgia Schmidt, Paul Reubens, John Voldstad, Emily Greer, Debra Clinger, Brad Wilkin, Alan Solomon, Debi Richter, Kirsten Baker, Ceil Gabot, Tony Salome; Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "The Young Master" was released by Golden Harvest / Media Asia Group; Jackie Chan (director/screenplay); Edward Tang, Lau Tin-chi, Tung Lu (screenplay); Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Fung Fung, Shih Kien, Tien Feng, Lee Hoi-sang, Lily Li, Hwang In-Shik, Fung Hak-kun, Wei Pai, Fan Mei, Yue Tau-ean, Bruce Tang Yim-chan; Action, Martial Arts; Live action
In 1985, "Fantasia (re-issue)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Samuel Armstrong, James Algar, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield, Ben Sharpsteen, David D. Hand, Hamilton Luske, Jim Handley, Ford Beebe, T. Hee, Norman Ferguson, Wilfr
In 1985, "Heaven Help Us" was released by TriStar Pictures; Michael Dinner (director); Charles Purpura (screenplay); Andrew McCarthy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Kevin Dillon, Malcolm Danare, Kate Reid, Wallace Shawn, John Heard, Donald Sutherland, Jay Patterson, Patrick Dempsey, Stephen Geoffreys, Dana Barron, Yeardley Smith; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1985, "Mischief" was released by 20th Century Fox; Mel Damski (director); Noel Black (screenplay); Doug McKeon, Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelly Preston, Chris Nash, D.W. Brown, Jami Gertz, Margaret Blye, Graham Jarvis, Terry O'Quinn; Teen, Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "Witness" was released by Paramount Pictures; Peter Weir (director); Earl W. Wallace, William Kelley (screenplay); Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Lukas Haas, Jan Rubeš, Josef Sommer, Alexander Godunov, Danny Glover, Brent Jennings, Patti LuPone, Angus MacInnes, Viggo Mortensen, Frederick Rolf, Timothy Carhart, Richard Chaves, Robert Earl Jones, Sylvia Kauders, John Garson, Ed Crowley, Beverly May; Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1987, "The Two Mrs. Grenvilles" was released by NBC Productions / Lorimar-Telepictures / NMC; John Erman (director); Derek Marlow (screenplay); Ann-Margret, Elizabeth Ashley, Bruce Boa, Claudette Colbert, Stephen Collins, Peter Eyre, Michael Feinstein, Lewis Fiander, Penny Fuller, Delena Kidd, Alan Oppenheimer, Siân Phillips, Shane Rimmer, Rex Robbins, John Rubinstein, Sam Wanamaker; Drama; Live Action
In 1986, “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Need You” by Maurice White peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Just Another Day” by Oingo Boingo peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Strength” by The Alarm peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ⏺🤣 “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “The Super Bowl Shuffle” by Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Perfect Way” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Somewhere” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Costello Show featuring The Confederates peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “How To Win Your Love” by Spencer Jones peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “If I Ruled The World” by Kurtis Blow peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kook Noh” by Aswad peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “La vie en Rose / Pull Up To The Bumper” by Grace Jones peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Life's What You Make It” by Talk Talk peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “My Magic Man” by Rochelle (1980s) peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “On The Trail” by Prime Movers peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sanctify Yourself” by Simple Minds peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sidewalk Talk / Was Dog A Doughnut” by Jellybean featuring Catherine Buchanan With Madonna peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Soul Kiss” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Phantom Of The Opera” by Sarah Brightman and Steve Harley peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Promise” by Arcadia peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Wastelands” by Midge Ure peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Injun Joe” by The Johnnys peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Theme From 'Miami Vice'” by Jan Hammer peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You Belong To The City” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “And We Danced” by The Hooters peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Cold Fever” by Models [AU] peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stand By Me” by Maurice White peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Tired Sun” by The Abel Tasmana peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Whack It All Down” by Bird Nest Roys peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hit and Run” by Total Contrast peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kom op, we zetten alles op z'n kop” by De Deurzakkers peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Moscow Nights” by Anya peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “We Just” by Moses peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I'm Your Man” by Wham! peaked at number 34 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “L'Aziza” by Daniel Balavoine peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “They Say It's Gonna Rain” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1986, “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Face The Face” by Pete Townshend peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Is It A Crime?” by Sade peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Lover Why” by Century peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Loving You's A Dirty Job But Somebody's Gotta Do It” by Bonnie Tyler and Todd Rundgren peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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