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The 80's Datebook for February 20

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In 1981, On “Fridays” on ABC, Andy Kaufman ruins every sketch in this live broadcast of the ABCʹs answer to “SNL.” Toward showʹs end, Andy gets in a scuffle with cast members as the horrified audience looks on.

In 1981, The number one Billboard Pop Hit was “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton; the single was the title (thatʹs TI-tle, readers?) song to the film, which starred Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. The hit song stayed at number one for a week, gave way to Eddie Rabbittʹs “I Love a Rainy Night” and bounced back two weeks later for another week at number one.

In 1981, The space shuttle Columbia cleared the final major hurdle to its maiden launch as the spacecraft fired its three engines in a 20-second test.

In 1982, R.C., “Abacab” by Genesis peaked at #26 on the pop singles charts; the band got the for the song from the chord progression of the tune — A-B-A-C-A-B.

In 1982, R.C., “Letʹs Get It Up” by AC/DC peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Love Is Like A Rock” by Donnie Iris peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Superstars”, TV Sports; last aired on ABC.

In 1984, Public TV broadcasted Shakespeareʹs “A Comedy of Errors” starring Roger Daltrey.

In 1984, “ABC News Nightline” shrunk back to 30 minutes after spending a year as a 60-minute version.

In 1985, After defending his WBC flyweight championship/Sot Chitaladaʹs check for $104,000 was stolen by a ringside pickpocket.

In 1985, Clarence Nash, the voice of Donald Duck for over 50 years, dies of leukemia.

In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Lionel (Nicolas Coster) was released from jail after Peter's "confession" was found. Augusta (Louise Sorel) tried to figure out who the Contessa Armonti was and how she knew Lionel.

In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic records his unreleased 1981 song “Yoda” for the “Dare To Be Stupid” LP.

In 1987, On Another World, Vince McKinnon (Robert Hogan) fell through the ice while chasing Bernie Gladstone (Ron Sibert) over a frozen lake.

In 1988, R.C., “Hot Thing” by Prince peaked at #63 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “I Should Be So Lucky” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1988, R.C., “Itʹs The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” by R.E.M. peaked at #69 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Never Can Say Goodbye” by Communards peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, "Death Wish II" was released by Filmways Pictures / American-European Productions / Golan-Globus Productions / Landers-Roberts Productions / City Films; Michael Winner (director); David Engelbach (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Vincent Gardenia, J.D. Cannon, Anthony Franciosa, Robin Sherwood, Charles Cyphers, Ben Frank, Paul Comi, Michael Prince, Thomas F. Duffy, Larry Fishburne, Kevyn Major Howard, Stuart K. Robinson, E. Lamont Johnson, Silvana Gallardo, Robert F. Lyons, Frank Campanella, Don Dubbins, Buck Young, Jim Begg, Melody Santangello; Vigilante, Action; Live Action

In 1983, "Betrayal" was released by 20th Century Fox; David Jones (director); Harold Pinter (screenplay); Jeremy Irons, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Hodge, Avril Elgar; Drama; Live action

In 1985, "Brazil" was first seen in some movie theaters in France, the U.K. on Feb. 22 1985 and in the U.S.A. on Dec. 18 1985

In 1987, "Death Before Dishonor" was released by New World Pictures; Terry Leonard (director); John Gatliff (screenplay); Fred Dryer, Brian Keith, Joanna Pacuła, Paul Winfield, Joseph Gian, Sasha Mitchell, Peter Parros, Rockne Tarkington, Mohammad Bakri, Dan Chodos, Chaim Girafi, Tuvia Tavi, Yossi Ashdot; Action; Live Action

In 1987, "Square Dance" was released by Island Pictures / NBC Productions; Daniel Petrie (director); Alan Hines (screenplay); Winona Ryder, Jason Robards, Jane Alexander, Rob Lowe, Guich Koock, Deborah Richter; Drama; Live Action

In 1988, "Baja Oklahoma" was released by HBO Pictures / Rastar Productions / Warner Bros. Television Distribution; Bobby Roth (director/screenplay); Dan Jenkins (screenplay); Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Coyote, Swoosie Kurtz, Julia Roberts, Billy Vera, Anthony Zerbe, William Forsythe, Willie Nelson, Bruce Abbott, Carmen Argenziano, Paul Bartel, Jordan Charney, Carole Davis, Emmylou Harris, John M. Jackson, Alice Krige, John Mayall, Rob Nilsson, Walter Olkewicz, Cyril O'Reilly; Comedy, Drama, Music; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, ✪ “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Abacab” by Genesis peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “All I Want Is You” by Carly Simon peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “All Our Tomorrows” by Eddie Schwartz peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Be Mine (Tonight)” by Grover Washington, Jr. With Grady Tate peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Crazy (Keep On Falling)” by The John Hall Band peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Here To Love You” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hot Thing” by Prince peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “How Can I Forget You” by Elisa Fiorillo peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “If Looks Could Kill” by Player peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “It's The End Of The World As We Know It” by R.E.M. peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Let's Get It Up” by AC/DC peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Live My Life” by Boy George peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Is Like A Rock” by Donnie Iris peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Communards peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Never Thought (That I Could Love)” by Dan Hill peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Say You Will” by Foreigner peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Seasons Change” by Exposé peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Somewhere Down The Road” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Start It All Over” by McGuffey Lane peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Voice On The Radio” by Conductor peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys Featuring Dusty Springfield peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Why You Wanna Try Me” by The Commodores peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “You Could Have Been With Me” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “You Will Know” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Cool Night” by Paul Davis peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Letting Go” by Straight Lines peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Turn Your Love Around” by George Benson peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Showdown At Big Sky” by Robbie Robertson peaked at number 48 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Are You Sure” by So peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Cars And Girls” by Prefab Sprout peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Come To Me” by Freddie McGregor peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Crazy For Your Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Dancing And Music” by The Groove peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Don't Stop” by Mood peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Holiday 80 EP” by The Human League peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hot Hot Hot!!!” by The Cure peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “How Can I Forget You” by Elisa Fiorillo peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I See Red” by The Silencers peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Should Be So Lucky” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I've Had Enough” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “If I Should Love Again” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Kiss And Tell” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Landslide” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Let's Get It Up” by AC/DC peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Lovers Lane” by Georgio peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mandinka” by Sinéad O'Connor peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Move The Crowd” by Eric B. And Rakim peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Never Give Up On A Good Thing” by George Benson peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Never Knew Love Like This” by Alexander O'Neal Featuring Cherrelle peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Que Sera” by Chris Rea peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sawmix I” by Hitmasters peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye” by Soft Cell peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “See Want Must Have” by Blue Mercedes peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Senses Working Overtime” by XTC peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Spy In The House Of Love” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Tell It To My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Two Hearts” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Valentine” by T'Pau peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Watch Out” by Brandi Wells peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, ✪ “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Forget About The Working Week” by V. Spy V. Spy peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Invisible Sun / Flexible Strategies” by The Police peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Let's Hang On / Don't Fall In Love With Me” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Communards peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Oh No Not You Again / Lakeside” by Australian Crawl peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Only Crying / Don't Play With My Emotions” by Keith Marshall peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Say You Will” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Shake It Up / Cruiser” by The Cars peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Tempted / Yap. Yap. Yap.” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “Down Under” by Men At Work peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Always On My Mind” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Cherry Bomb” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Donna” by Los Lobos peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Dr. Love” by Latin Lover peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Once Or Twice” by Anne Crummer peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “One Of Us” by ABBA peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Run To Paradise” by Nick Skitz vs. The Choirboys peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “This Is Radio Clash” by The Clash peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “A Hazy Shade Of Winter” by The Bangles peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Again” by The Night People peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Al die rotzooi in de Rijn” by Dolf Brouwers peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Can't Help Myself” by Icehouse peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hey Babariba” by Franky Boy peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hé geef 's gas...!” by De Havenzangers peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Can't Help It” by Bananarama peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I'll Find My Way Home” by Jon And Vangelis peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “J.O.S. Days” by The Nits peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Jingo” by Jellybean peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Many Rivers To Cross” by Marcia Hines peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Max” by Paolo Conte peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mega Hit Mix” by Fun Fun peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Oeh I Say” by The Newz peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Oh Julie” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Op 't hoekje brandt nog licht” by De Mounties peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Tante Saar (Wunderbar)” by Manke Nelis peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Trouble” by Lindsey Buckingham peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Vanavond gaan we stappen” by Arie Ribbens peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Walking Into Sunshine” by Central Line peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Zeg maar niets meer” by André Hazes peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Allt som jag känner” by Tone Norum And Tommy Nilsson peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Heatseeker” by AC/DC peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Rise To The Occasion” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sign Your Name” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Turn Back The Clock” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Nougayork” by Claude Nougaro peaked at number 14 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sans contrefaçon” by Mylène Farmer peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “House Arrest” by Krush peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Donna” by Los Lobos peaked at number 26 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Fan Fan Fanatisch” by Rheingold peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Italo Boot Mix Vol. 10” by Various peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love Changes (Everything)” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Oh Julie” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Polonäse Blankenese” by Gottlieb Wendehals peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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