Home
DFS
SB
OD
SDN
In 1980, Wayne Gretzky, then a 19-year phenom with the Edmonton Oilers, equalled an NHL record with seven assists in the Oilers 8-2 win over the Washington Capitals. He set a rookie record in the game by registering his 96th point of the season.
In 1981, The feature film, “Dance Craze,” premiered. It featured groups known for playing West Indian ska music, such as The Specials, Madness, The Selecter, The English Beat and The Bodysnatchers.
In 1982, Welterweight boxing champion, Sugar Ray Leonard, knocked out Bruce Finch in the third round of a fight in Reno, Nevada. Leonard was injured in the second round and underwent retinal surgery in May. He retired — for the first time — in November 1982. He returned to the ring in 1984.
In 1983, Perfume was the business, but NBCʹs short-lived “Bare Eseence” evidently doesnʹt smell so good to viewers. Genie Francis, Jennifer OʹNeill, Jessica Walter and Penny Fuller star. It stunk and was canceled. Critics dubbed the series after the Warner Brothers skunk character “Le Pew!” It was shown as a mini-series in October 1982.
In 1983, Tim Conway spoofs the old fashioned Bogart-style detective in CBSʹs “Ace Crawford, Private Eye”. Also in the cast, Joe Regalbuto and Billy Barty.
In 1984, Walt Disney Productions announced the formation of Touchstone Productions.
In 1985, John Hughesʹ film “The Breakfast Club” opens in movie theaters in the U.S.A.. Simple Minds has a number one hit with “Donʹt You (Forget About Me)” from the soundtrack. It's an American indie teen coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes, starring five high school students from different cliques who bond during a Saturday detention.
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Lionel (Nicolas Coster) told Sophia (Judith McConnell) he was locked in Channing's room when the murder happened. Elsewhere, Kelly (Robin Wright) escaped from the trailer and found an abandoned car and set it on fire so it would blow up.
In 1985, “Lost In America” starring Albert Brooks who directed also and Julie Haggerty opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1985, “No Jacket Required” album by Phil Collins was released
In 1986, Midseason replacement “Fortune Dane”, stars Carl Weathers, as a tough-guy ex-cop who works for Bay Cityʹs equally tough mayor, played by Penny Fuller. Neither of them is tough enough to withstand the reality of ratings, which speak ill of “Fortune”
In 1986, R.C., “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. A first in the music biz as Whitney's single replaced a song recorded by her first cousin, Dionne Warwick (“Thatʹs What Friends Are For”). Whitney was the daughter of singer, Cissy Houston.
In 1986, R.C., “In Between Days (Without You)” by The Cure peaked at #99 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Lifeʹs What You Make It” by Talk Talk peaked at #90 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” by Billy Ocean peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Wood Beez (pray like Aretha Franklin)” by Scritti Politti peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, Sadeʹs album “Promise” hit number one in the United States.
In 1987, ABC broadcast the first segment of “Amerika,” a controversial miniseries about a Soviet takeover of the United States that was criticized by some as potentially damaging to superpower relations.
In 1987, Doctor Demento appears on KLSX-FM 97.1 for the first time after spending 16 years on KMET, which became 94.7 The Wave, a new age station.
In 1988, “Fat”, a parody of Michael Jacksonʹs hit single “Bad”, is released from Weird Al Yankovicʹs “Even Worse” LP.
In 1989, The film, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” is nominated for an Academy Award (Cinematography). The film, “Beaches” is nominated for an Academy Award (Art Direction — Set Decoration). The film, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” is nominated for an Academy Award (Art Direction — Set Decoration). The film, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” is nominated for an Academy Award (Sound). The film, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” is nominated for an Academy Award (Film Editing). The film, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” is nominated for an Academy Award (Visual Effects). The film, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” is nominated for an Academy Award (Sound Effects Editing).
In 1980, "Caligula" was released by Produzioni Atlas Consorziate (P.A.C.) / Analysis Film Releasing Corporation / Penthouse Films International / Felix Cinematografica; Tinto Brass (director/screenplay); Giancarlo Lui, Bob Guccione (directors); Malcolm McDowell, Teresa Ann Savoy, Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Guido Mannari, Patrick Allen, Giancarlo Badessi, Adriana Asti, Leopoldo Trieste, Paolo Bonacelli, Joss Ackland, John Steiner, Mirella D'Angelo, Richard Parets, Osiride Pevarello, Anneka Di Lorenzo, Bruno Brive, Paula Mitchell, Donato Placido, Lori Wagner, Valerie Rae Clark, Susanne Saxon, Jane Hargrave, Carolyn Patsis, Bonnie Dee Wilson; Historical, Drama; Live action
In 1980, "Cruising" was released by United Artists / Lorimar Film Entertainment; William Friedkin (director/screenplay); Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, Richard Cox, Don Scardino, Joe Spinell, Jay Acovone, Randy Jurgensen, Barton Heyman, Gene Davis, Arnaldo Santana, Larry Atlas, Allan Miller, Sonny Grosso, Edward O'Neill, Michael Aronin, James Remar, William Russ, Mike Starr, Leo Burmester, Henry Judd Baker, Steve Inwood, Keith Prentice, Leland Starnes, Powers Boothe; Crime, Thriller; Live action
In 1980, "Mad Max" was released by Warner Bros. / Roadshow Film Distributors / Kennedy Miller Productions; George Miller (director/screenplay); James McCausland (screenplay); Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley, Tim Burns, Roger Ward, Geoff Parry, Jonathan Hardy, Brendan Heath, Sheila Florence, John Ley, Steve Millichamp, Vincent Gil, Lulu Pinkus, Reg Evans, Karen Moregold; Action, Thriller; Live action
In 1980, "Saturn 3" was released by ITC Film Distribution; Stanley Donen (director); Martin Amis (screenplay); Farrah Fawcett, Kirk Douglas, Harvey Keitel, Roy Dotrice, Ed Bishop; Sci-Fi; Live action
In 1985, "The Breakfast Club" was released by Universal Pictures; John Hughes (director/screenplay); Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, John Kapelos, Ron Dean; Teen, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1985, "Fast Forward" was released by Columbia Pictures; Sidney Poitier (director); Timothy March, Richard Wesle (screenplay); John Scott Clough, Don Franklin, Gretchen Palmer, Karen Kopins, Irene Worth, Sam McMurray, Michael DeLorenzo, Doris Belack, David White, Constance Towers, Robert DoQui, Paul Ryan, Tamara Mark, Tracy Silver, Cindy McGee, Monique Cintron, Debra Varnado, Noel Conlon, Robin Bach, Phyllis Enrlich, Bobbie Jordan; Drama, Musical; Live Action
In 1985, "Into the Night" was released by Universal Pictures; John Landis (director); Ron Koslow (screenplay); Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Pfeiffer, Richard Farnsworth, Irene Papas, Kathryn Harrold, Dan Aykroyd, Bruce McGill, David Bowie, Vera Miles, Clu Gulager, Stacey Pickren, Art Evans, John Hostetter, John Landis, Jack Arnold, Rick Baker, Paul Bartel, David Cronenberg, Jonathan Demme, Richard Franklin, Carl Gottlieb, Amy Heckerling, Jim Henson, Colin Higgins, Lawrence Kasdan, Jonathan Lynn, Paul Mazursky, Carl Perkins, Daniel Petrie, Dedee Pfeiffer, Waldo Salt, Don Siegel, Jake Steinfeld, Roger Vadim, "Blue" Lou Marini; Comedy, Thriller; Live Action
In 1985, "The Mean Season" was released by Orion Pictures; Phillip Borsos (director); Leon Piedmont (screenplay); Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway, Richard Jordan, Richard Masur, Richard Bradford, Joe Pantoliano, Andy García, William Smith; Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1985, "Turk 182" was released by 20th Century Fox; Bob Clark (director); Denis Hamill, John Hamill, James Gregory Kingston (screenplay): Timothy Hutton, Robert Urich, Kim Cattrall, Robert Culp, Darren McGavin, Peter Boyle, Steven Keats, Paul Sorvino, James Tolkan, Thomas Quinn, Norman Parker, Dick O'Neill, Maury Chaykin, Richard Zobel, David Wohl; Action, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1985, "Vision Quest" was released by Warner Bros.; Harold Becker (director); Darryl Ponicsan (screenplay); Matthew Modine, Linda Fiorentino, Michael Schoeffling, Ronny Cox, Frank Jasper, Harold Sylvester, Daphne Zuniga, Charles Hallahan, J.C. Quinn, R.H. Thomson, Gary Kasper, Raphael Sbarge, Forest Whitaker, Roberts Blossom, James Gammon, Madonna, Ken Pelo, Jana Marie Hupp, Andrew Shue; Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1987, "Amerika" was released by ABC Circle Films; Donald Wrye (director/screenplay); Kris Kristofferson, Robert Urich, Wendy Hughes, Sam Neill, Cindy Pickett, Dorian Harewood, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Richard Bradford, Ivan Dixon, Marcel Hillaire, Ford Rainey, Graham Beckel, Reiner Schöne, Mariel Hemingway, Christine Lahti, Lara Flynn Boyle, Patricia Idlette, Keram Malicki-Sánchez, Deanna Dunagan, David Ferry, Allan Royal, Mag Ruffman, John Towey, Toby Tarnow, Hanna Landy, George Buza, Ken Pogue, Vlasta Vrána; Action, Drama, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1989, "Lawrence of Arabia (re-release)" was released by Columbia Pictures / Horizon Pictures; David Lean (director); Robert Bolt, Michael Wilson (screenplay); Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Omar Sharif, José Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, Arthur Kennedy, Donald Wolfit, I. S. Johar, Gamil Ratib, Michel Ray, John Dimech, Zia Mohyeddin, Howard Marion-Crawford, Jack Gwillim, Hugh Miller, Peter Burton, Kenneth Fortescue, Harry Fowler, Jack Hedley, Ian MacNaughton, Henry Oscar, Norman Rossington, John Ruddock, Fernando Sancho, Stuart Saunders; Epic, Historical, Drama; Live Action
In 1986, “In Between Days (Without You)” by The Cure peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Life's What You Make It” by Talk Talk peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No Frills Love” by Jennifer Holliday peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “One Sunny Day/Dueling Bikes From Quicksilver” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Face The Face” by Pete Townshend peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “L'Affaire Dumoutier” by The Box peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “So Far Away” by Dire Straits peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Borderline” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Here Comes That Man” by Boom Boom Boom peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hold Me” by Teddy Pendergrass And Whitney Houston peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hold On To Your Love” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Miss You” by Klymaxx peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)” by Ruby Turner Featuring Jonathan Butler peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “In The Middle Of The Night” by Taka Boom peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Insatiable Woman” by Isley, Jasper, Isley peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Johnny, Johnny” by Prefab Sprout peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Living In America” by James Brown peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Living In The Past” by Drum Theatre peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No Show” by Symbolic Three peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “One More Time” by Third World peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Pain” by Betty Wright peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sara” by Starship peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Shot In The Dark” by Ozzy Osbourne peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Shouldn't Have To Be Like That” by Fra Lippo Lippi peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Small Town” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “System Addict” by Five Star peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Captain Of Her Heart” by Double peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “This Time” by INXS peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Unchained Melody” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Weak In The Presence Of Beauty” by Floy Joy peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Years Later” by Cactus World News peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You're In Love” by Ratt peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Never” by Heart peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No Promises” by Icehouse peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “One Vision” by Queen peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Tonight She Comes” by The Cars peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I'd Die To Be With You Tonight” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I'm Your Man” by Wham! peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Party All The Time” by Eddie Murphy peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sub-Culture” by New Order peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Boy With The Thorn In His Side” by The Smiths peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “This Is England” by The Clash peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Burning Heart” by Survivor peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Het derde been van Vandersteen” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hold Me” by Teddy Pendergrass And Whitney Houston peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Ik zal nooit meer dronken wezen” by The Dutch Boys m.m.v. het Eerappelkoor peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Sun Always Shines On T.V.” by a-ha peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hallo Teddybär” by Jonny Hill peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It's Only Love” by Bryan Adams And Tina Turner peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Song” by Paul Coxx And die Panzerknacker peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Mei potschertes Leb'n” by Hans Orsolics peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Non è vero” by Lady Lily peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Resi, i hol di mit mein Traktor ab” by Bachler Buam peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Captain Of Her Heart” by Double peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Quoi” by Jane Birkin peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Yeh Yeh” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 22 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Waiting For The Morning” by Bobbysocks peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Non è vero” by Lady Lily peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stairway To Heaven” by FAR Corporation peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
© 1995-2024. davesfunstuff.com. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website without expressed written consent is prohibited.
