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In 1980, Skag (TV General Drama) aired for the last time.
In 1980, “Prince” album by Prince was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1981, Charles Rocket in a Saturday Night Live skit at the end of the show clearly said the naughty “f” bomb live on the East coast feed of NBC-TV. At closing credits time, Charlene Tilton, the guest host, was saying goodbye to the audience when Charles Rocket, who was in a “Who Shot J.R.” sketch with her in the previous segment, then asks “who the ʹfʹ did it?” and the audience roared. Charles received a five-letter “F” word the following month…FIRED! You could say that a…ROCKET…was fired from New York. Oh, and “SNL” musical guest Prince also uses that same funky four-letter word in his performance of the song “Partyup.”
In 1981, Michael Nouri is “Lucky” Luciano and Joe Penny is “Bugsy” Siegel in NBCʹs much-hyped “The Gangster Chronicles,” narrated by E.G. Marshall. Also in the cast. Brian Benben, Madeline Stowe, Markie Post, Robert Davi, Richard Castellano and Jon Polito.
In 1981, R.C., “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. “9 to 5” is from the movie of the same name, in which Dolly starred with Lili Tomlin and Jane Fonda. 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, R.C., “Back In Black” by AC/DC peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Giving It Up For Your Love” by Delbert McClinton peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1981, REO Speedwagonʹs “Hi Infidelity” was the number one album in the U.S.; it spent a total of fifteen weeks in the top spot.
In 1982, Legendary rock and roll disc jockey Murray “The K” Kauffman dies in Los Angeles of cancer. In the mid-sixties he was known as “The Fifth Beatle” and in New York was one of the first and best-known of the “personality” disc jockeys.
In 1983, Donald Davis ran one mile backwards in 6:07.1.
In 1983, NBA San Diego Clippers begin a 29 game road losing streak.
In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic records the Madonna parody “Like A Surgeon” for Dare To Be Stupid LP.
In 1986, “The Misfits Of Science” last airs on NBC, allowing viewers one last opportunity to witness the telekinetic powers of the young Gloria Dinallo, played by Miss Courteney Cox. The straight-from-the-comic-books adventures of young mutants learning to control their powers fails to catch on despite a killer timeslot between “Knight Rider” and “Miami Vice.”
In 1987, At the second annual Rock ʹnʹ Roll Hall of Fame ceremony at New Yorkʹs Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Keith Richards inducted Aretha Franklin and joined a 14-song, all-star jam session with Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, and many others.
In 1987, R.C., “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” by Georgia Satellites peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Talk To Me” by Chico DeBarge peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bring Me The Head of Dobie Gillis” aired.
In 1989, on Santa Barbara, Mason (Lane Davies) has an out-of-body experience after being shot by aging Abe Vigoda and meets God (Brian Frons) in Heaven. Yes, you read correctly. God was played by NBC's vice president for daytime, Brian Frons. Mounted on the wall was an all-white peacock with the initials GBC (God's Broadcasting Company). At the beginning of the scene, God's secretary, Joan Crawford played by the Joe Marinelli, was watching her favorite show, "Santa Barbara", what else?
In 1983, "Grace Kelly" was released by ABC / Sony Pictures Television / Kota Company Productions / Embassy Television; Anthony Page (director); Cynthia Mandelberg (screenplay); Cheryl Ladd, Lloyd Bridges, Diane Ladd, Alejandro Rey, Ian McShane, William Schallert, Marta DuBois, Salome Jens, Brian Patrick Clarke, Heidi Bohay, Ben Piazza, Ryan McDonald, Donna Martell, David Paymer, Paul Lieber, Paul Lambert, Edith Fellows, Christina Applegate, Walker Edmiston, René Roussel, Dan Gilvezan, Tony Rohr, Simon Rouse, Roger Til, Noni White, Kaaren Lee, Boyd Holister, Scott Edmund Lane, Janet Wood, Gisele Grimm, Pierre Fromont, Arthur Berggren, Michael Alan Brooks, James Chandler, Van Corwith, Jean LeFrancois, Leanne Richelle Mellinger, Roland Monk, Milton Murrell, Bill Sorrells, Lomax Study, Phillip Tripp; Biography, Drama; Live action
In 1986, "9½ Weeks" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Producers Sales Organization; Adrian Lyne (director); Sarah Kernochan, Zalman King, Patricia Louisanna Knop (screenplay); Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Margaret Whitton, David Margulies, Christine Baranski, Karen Young, Dwight Weist, Roderick Cook, William DeAcutis, Victor Truro; Erotic, Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "The Hitcher" was released by TriStar Pictures / HBO Films / Silver Screen Partners; Robert Harmon (director); Eric Red (screenplay); Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jeffrey DeMunn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, John M. Jackson, Billy "Green" Bush, Jack Thibeau, Armin Shimerman, Gene Davis, Jon Van Ness, Henry Darrow, Tony Epper; Horror; Live Action
In 1988, "James Clavell's Noble House" was released by NBC / De Laurentiis Entertainment Group; Gary Nelson (director); Eric Bercovici (screenplay); Pierce Brosnan, Deborah Raffin, Ben Masters, John Rhys-Davies, Julia Nickson, Khigh Dhiegh, Gordon Jackson, Burt Kwouk, Nancy Kwan, John van Dreelen, Ping Wu, Lim Kay Tong, Lisa Lu, Damien Thomas, Dudley Sutton, Ric Young, Tia Carrere, Steven Vincent Leigh, Irene Tsu, John Houseman, Denholm Elliott, Leon Lissek, Edward Petherbridge, David Shaughnessy, John Fujioka, Richard Durden, George Innes, Michael Siberry, Duncan Preston, Vincent Wong, Nicholas Pryor, Harris Laskawy, Keith Bonnard, Bennett Ohta, Brian Fong, Helen Funai, David Henry, Choy-Ling Man, Pip Miller, Galen Yuen; Action, Drama; Live action
In 1987, “(I Know) I'm Losing You” by Uptown peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “All I Know Is The Way I Feel” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Back In Black” by AC/DC peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ballerina Girl” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Café Amore” by Spyro Gyra peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Can't Help Falling In Love” by Corey Hart peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Facts Of Love” by Karyn White And Jeff Lorber peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Giving It Up For Your Love” by Delbert McClinton peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” by The Georgia Satellites peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Long Time Lovin' You” by McGuffey Lane peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love You Down” by Ready For The World peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Same Old Lang Syne” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Someone Like You” by Daryl Hall peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Summertime, Summertime” by Nocera peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Talk To Me” by Chico DeBarge peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Together” by Tierra peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Will You Still Love Me?” by Chicago peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hey Nineteen” by Steely Dan peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Miss Sun” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Open Your Heart” by Madonna peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “The Oldest Swinger In Town” by Fred Wedlock peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Behind The Mask” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Blind Before I Stop” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Breathless” by Jake Burns And The Big Wheel peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Caught Up In The Rapture” by Anita Baker peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Children Of Paradise” by Boney M. peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes” by Paul Simon peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Engine #9” by Midnight Star peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Evangeline” by Icicle Works peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Good To Go Lover/Outside In The Rain” by Gwen Guthrie peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hard Times” by The Real Thing peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hellbound” by Tygers Of Pan Tang peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hello Again” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Found Love” by Darlene Love peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Just Can't Wait” by Mandy Smith peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Made It Through The Rain” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm In Love With The Girl” by Freshies peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “It's My Beat” by Sweet Tee And Jazzy Joyce peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jump Into My Life” by Stacy Lattisaw peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lately” by Rudy Grant peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Message Of Love” by The Pretenders peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “My Favourite Dress” by The Wedding Present peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “River Of People” by Love And Money peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Romeo And Juliet” by Dire Straits peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Running Away” by Colourfield peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sgt. Rock Is Going To Help Me” by XTC peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “She Doesn't Know I'm Alive” by Willie Colon peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Slide” by The RAH Band peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stay Out Of My Life” by Five Star peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Still The Same” by Slade peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Strangers In Our Town” by Spear Of Destiny peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Take My Time” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Teaser” by George Benson peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Magnificent Jazzy Jeff” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Peel Session” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Return Of The Los Palmas 7” by Madness peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “We'll Bring The House Down” by Slade peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “What's On Your Mind” by George Benson peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Will You Remember” by Eighth Wonder peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Cry Wolf” by a-ha peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dear God / Tactics / Steal Away Child / Love So Cold” by Elton John peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Duncan (Version One) / Duncan (Version Two)” by Slim Dusty peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “French Kissin' In The U.S.A.” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Jesse / Stardust” by Carly Simon peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Kiss On My List / You Make My Dreams” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Land Of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Weirdo Libido” by Lime Spiders peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Make Waves” by The Nolans peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Each Time You Break My Heart” by Nick Kamen peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “French Kissin' In The U.S.A.” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Gotta Pull Myself Together” by The Nolans peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Gravity” by James Brown peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heartbreak Beat” by The Psychedelic Furs peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Love A Rainy Night” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Land Of Confusion” by Genesis peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “My Baby” by The Pretenders peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shake You Down” by Gregory Abbott peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Suddenly” by Olivia Newton-John And Cliff Richard peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Warriors (Of The Wasteland)” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Amsterdam laat je niet kisten” by Danny de Munk peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Get Up” by Maria Verano peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ik wil op m'n kop een kamerbreed tapijt” by Barry Hughes And de Kwaffeurs peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “My Girl” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Once Bitten Twice Shy” by Vesta Williams peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Real Wild Child (Wild One)” by Iggy Pop peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Shine Up” by Doris D And The Pins peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Take Me Home Tonight” by Eddie Money Featuring Ronnie Spector peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “We hebben in 't zuiden” by Wim Kersten And De Viltjes peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You're The Voice” by John Farnham peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sally” by Carmel peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tes états d'âme... Éric” by Luna Parker peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Du og jeg i natt” by Broadway News peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Imagine” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Over The Hills And Far Away” by Gary Moore peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Livin' On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Reality” by Richard Sanderson peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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