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In 1981, Another “Love Boat” rip-off, ABCʹs “Aloha Paradise” was set in a Hawaiian hotel instead of on a cruise ship. Debbie (“Mother”) Reynolds stars. It sucked so bad that it made David Tanny flip over to NBC and help make “The Facts Of Life” opposite it a big hit. (NBCʹs “Facts of Life” beats “Aloha Paradise” in the timeslot every week, and by the end of April, ABC says “sayonara.”)
In 1982, The Lawrence Welk Show aired its final new show of its long 27-year run as its host, Lawrence Welk, retired.
In 1983, “Down Under” single by Men At Work was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, Michael Spinks defeated Eddie Davis in a unanimous decision to retain the light heavyweight championship; in 12 rounds in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
In 1984, R.C., “An Innocent Man” by Billy Joel peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Breaking Up Is Hard On You (a/k/a Donʹt Take My Bell Away From Me)” by The American Comedy Network peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Fields Of Fire” by Big Country peaked at #52 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Jump” by Van Halen peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Let The Music Play” by Shannon peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, On Another World, Carl Hutchins (Charles Keating) called Mac Cory (Douglass Watson) to let him know he had kidnapped Mac's wife, Rachel (Victoria Wyndham).
In 1985, “War” album by U2 was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1987, On Santa Barbara, Tori (Kristen Meadows) ran out during her wedding to Mason (Land Davies), and the Capwells spotted Kelly (Robin Wright).
In 1988, Bruce Springsteen “Tunnel of Love Tour,” begins in Worcester, Massachusetts.
In 1989, Mike Tyson knocks out Frank Bruno to retain the world heavyweight title.
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Victoria Principal”. Other Articles: Eddie Murphy, Dan Rather
In 1989, R.C., “End Of The Live” by Traveling Wilburys peaked at #63 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “She Wants To Dance With Me” by Rick Astley peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, Roy Orbison, who died two months before, had two of his contributions in the top two places on the U.S. album chart: his own “Mystery Girl” and as part of the Traveling Wilburysʹ “Volume One”.
In 1989, “Weird Al” Yankovic records “Stanley Spudowskiʹs Theme” and “Ghandi II” for his UHF Soundtrack And Other Stuff LP.
In 1980, "Scruples" was released by CBS / Warner Bros. Television Distribution; Alan J. Levi (director); James Lee (teleplay); Lindsay Wagner, Barry Bostwick, Marie-France Pisier, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Kim Cattrall, Gene Tierney, Nick Mancuso, Gavin MacLeod, Connie Stevens, Robert Reed, Gary Graham; Romance, Drama; Live action
In 1985, "A Bunny's Tale" was released by ABC Circle Films; Karen Arthur (director); Deena Goldstone, Lynn Roth (screenplay); Kirstie Alley, Cotter Smith, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Joanna Kerns, Lisa Pelikan, Delta Burke, Mary Woronov, Diana Scarwid, Dee Dee Rescher, Chick Vennera, Stanley Kamel, James T. Callahan, Lela Rochon, Teddy Wilson, Romy Windsor, Randi Brooks, Katie Budge, Madison Mason, Chanelle Lee, Charles Winters, Randy Hamilton, Richard Lefevre, Keith Mills, Patricia Ayame Thomson; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, “An Innocent Man” by Billy Joel peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dial My Heart” by The Boys peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Each Word's A Beat Of My Heart” by Mink DeVille peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “End Of The Line” by Traveling Wilburys peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Fading Away” by Will To Power peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Falling Out Of Love” by Ivan Neville peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Fields Of Fire” by Big Country peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Got It Made” by Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “If Only You Knew” by Patti LaBelle peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “It's Gonna Be Special” by Patti Austin peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jump” by Van Halen peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let The Music Play” by Shannon peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Remember What You Like” by Jenny Burton peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Wants To Dance With Me” by Rick Astley peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Shooting Shark” by Blue Öyster Cult peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tell Her” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Make My Heart Beat Faster” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Doesn't Really Matter” by Platinum Blonde peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Far Away From Here” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Middle Of The Road” by The Pretenders peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tell Somebody” by Sass Jordan peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wild Thing” by Tone Loc peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wrapped Around Your Finger” by The Police peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Are You Still Loving Me” by Myles Goodwin peaked at number 88 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Born To Be My Baby” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle peaked at number 12 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Give Me Your Love” by Roman Grey peaked at number 35 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Mystify” by INXS peaked at number 41 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “New Day For You” by Basia peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Soul Searchin'” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The House Of Love” by Barney Bentall peaked at number 30 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Way You Love Me” by Karyn White peaked at number 36 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This Time” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 92 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When The Children Cry” by White Lion peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪ “Michael Caine” by Madness peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Ash In Drag” by Mystery Girls peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Backfield In Motion” by JB's Allstars peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Belfast Child” by Simple Minds peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Black Rock And Ron” by Black Rock And Ron peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Bridge” by Orange Juice peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Can't Be Sure” by The Sundays peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dizzy” by Throwing Muses peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Feels So Right” by Alabama peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Fight” by The Bunburys peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Have Love Will Travel EP” by Crazyhead peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “He's A Saint He's A Sinner” by Miquel Brown peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hearsay '89” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hold Me In Your Arms” by Rick Astley peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hot For Rocking” by West End peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Jealous” by Mac Band peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Joys Of Life” by David Joseph peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let The Music Play” by Shannon peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Changes Everything” by Michael Ball peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Over Gold (Live)” by Dire Straits peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Lovin' You” by Status IV peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “My Ever Changing Moods” by The Style Council peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “On Stage” by She Rockers peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “One Small Day” by Ultravox peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Promised Land” by The Style Council peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rocket” by Def Leppard peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Rush Rush” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sea Of Heartbreak” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “She Was Hot” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tell Me What You Want” by Loose Ends peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Other Woman The Other Man” by Gerard Kenny peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Walking With The Kid” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Working On It” by Chris Rea peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Early In The Morning” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Fine Time” by New Order peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Heart And Soul” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kiss” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Tom Jones peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Like The Way I Do” by Melissa Etheridge peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Victims” by Culture Club peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, ✪ “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “All She Wants Is” by Duran Duran peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Any Love” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dial My Heart” by The Boys peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Fisherman's Blues” by The Waterboys peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “In Your Room” by The Bangles peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kiss” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Running With The Night” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “She's Got Sex” by JoBoxers peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Race” by Yello peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Why Me?” by Irene Cara peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “A far l'amore comincia tu” by Barbara [NL] peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Alle dagen dorst” by Toontje Lager peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Baby Don't Forget My Number” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Crackers International” by Erasure peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Fine Time” by Yazz peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Four Letter Word” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Geert mien Belgisch peerd” by The Dutch Boys peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Am What I Am” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ik blijf nog even vrijgezel” by Colinda peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's Only Love” by Simply Red peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “No tengo dinero” by Righeira peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Soul Chacha” by Eddy And The Soul Band peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Soul Mate” by Wee Papa Girl Rappers peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Lover In Me” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “We Cheer You Up (Join The Pin-Up Club)” by Barbarella peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “When The Lady Smiles” by Golden Earring peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ballad Of The Streets” by Simple Minds peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Breakdance” by Irene Cara peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Did I Tell You” by Jerry Williams peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Especially For You” by Kylie And Jason peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “First Time” by Robin Beck peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Good Life” by Inner City peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Jackie” by Blue Zone U.K. peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Look Away” by Chicago peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lögner” by Johan Kinde peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Only You” by The Flying Pickets peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” by Yes peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Speed Your Love To Me” by Simple Minds peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Talking In Your Sleep” by The Romantics peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Theme From 'Harry's Game'” by Clannad peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “What Is Love?” by Howard Jones peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Zvampen” by Electric Banana Band peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kissing A Fool” by George Michael peaked at number 45 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1984, “My, Oh My” by Slade peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Four Letter Word” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Pulstar” by Hypnosis peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Party” by Kraze peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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