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In 1980, One of the most ridiculed shows in TV history, “Pink Lady,” premieres on NBC. The variety show stars Japanese pop stars Mie Nemoto and Kei Masuda (the Shonen Knife of their day) and young comic Jeff Altman. Also in the cast: Jim Varney. It was yet another Fred Silverman programming blunder!
In 1980, Pat Benatar makes her debut on “American Bandstand”, performing her first hit “Heartbreaker”.
In 1980, R.C., “Atomic” by Blondie peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “I Shoulda Loved Ya” by Narada Michael Walden peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “I Wish I Was Eighteen Again” by George Burns peaked at #49 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, Snow fell in Florida.
In 1980, “Spider-Woman”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC. Guess she got all tied up in her project.
In 1981, The TV movie “Elvis and the Beauty Queen” airs on NBC
In 1982, Adam Ant, Pat Benatar, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Stevie Nicks, The Police, and Pete Townshend are all annoyed that their local cable company operators have yet not made the decision to add to their channel lineups a certain network devoted to rock ʹnʹ roll. Such is the premise of the highly infectious ad campaign launched on this day: “I Want My MTV!”
In 1982, Swan Song Records releases the soundtrack of the film Death Wish II, written and produced by Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Itʹs Pageʹs first solo LP.
In 1982, “Chicago Story” began airing on NBC
In 1983, “Baby Come To Me” single by Patty Austin and James Ingram was certified Gold by the RIAA with the help of the soap opera “General Hospital”, which began using it as a theme song in one of their storylines.
In 1984, 20 years after “Beatlemania” hit the United States, seven Beatles albums re-entered the U.S. music charts.
In 1984, Cyndi Lauper made her first appearance on “The Tonight Show.”
In 1984, The California punk group X played their first British concert in London, England.
In 1985, CBS stock rose four points on the New York Stock Exchange amid reports Ted Turner was considering a bid to buy control of the network. (Turner later dropped his bid.)
In 1985, On Dallas, Pam (Victoria Principal) and Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) continued looking for Mark in Hong Kong; Eddie tried to win back Lucy; J.R. completed his illegal sale; Jamie took the job with Cliff; and Donna's oil company had a big success.
In 1985, The Pentagon accepts the theory that an atomic war would cause a nuclear winter.
In 1985, “Michael Nesmith in Television Parts” began airing on NBC
In 1985, “Stop Making Sense” album by Talking Heads was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1986, R.C., “A Love Bizarre” by Sheila E. peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Jimmy Mack” by Sheena Easton peaked at #65 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Living In America” by James Brown peaked at number four on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “Living With A Hernia”.
In 1986, R.C., “Needles And Pins” by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and Stevie Nicks peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Pleasure And Pain” by Divinyls peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Russians” by Sting peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Stereotomy” by Alan Parsons Project (John Miles) peaked at #82 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “The Sweetest Taboo” by Sade peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, Valerie Harper returns to sitcoms as a harried mom in NBCʹs “Valerie.” Itʹll be the showʹs producers whoʹll be really harried, however, when Harper will walk-off the successful show after only six months of filming. Lo and behold, her character will die, Sandy Duncan will star as an aunt and, presto change-o, “The Hogan Family” is born. Jason Bateman also stars.
In 1987, S&H Green Stamps became S&H Green Seals, 90 years after the lick-and-stick stamps were introduced as a way for businesses to provide a bonus their customers — who then used the stamps to buy merchandise from catalog stores; the stamps became peel-and-stick (self-adhesive) stickers along with the name change.
In 1987, The Boston Celtics becomes the first NBA franchise to post 2,000 victories when they beat the Detroit Pistons 112-102.
In 1987, “Iʹll Take Manhattan”, TV Miniseries starring Americaʹs cupcake Valerie Bertinelli, began on CBS. The day before (February 28), she exposed a logo for a Tijuana-San Diego-based radio station for a listener who eventually won second place in a Expose The X contest.
In 1988, D.T. met Doctor Demento at The Bacchanal in San Diego where he introduced the act of Bird and McDonald for some truly adult-oriented comedy.
In 1989, “Hard Time on Planet Earth” began airing on CBS
In 1989, “Kylie” album by Kylie Minogue was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, "The Comeback Trail" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1985, "Certain Fury" was released by New World Pictures; Stephen Gyllenhaal (director); Michael Jacobs (screenplay); Tatum O'Neal, Irene Cara, George Murdock, Moses Gunn, Peter Fonda, Nicholas Campbell, Campbell Lane, Frank C. Turner; Action, Drama; Live Action
In 1985, "Lust in the Dust" was released by New World Pictures; Paul Bartel (director); Philip John Taylor (screenplay); Tab Hunter, Divine, Lainie Kazan, Cesar Romero, Geoffrey Lewis, Henry Silva, Courtney Gains, Gina Gallego, Nedra Volz, Woody Strode, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, Noah Wyle; Western, Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "A Private Function" was released by HandMade Films; Malcolm Mowbray (director/screenplay); Alan Bennett (screenplay); Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths, Tony Haygarth, John Normington, Bill Paterson, Liz Smith, Alison Steadman, Jim Carter, Pete Postlethwaite, Rachel Davies, Reece Dinsdale; Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "The Purple Rose of Cairo" was released by Orion Pictures; Woody Allen (director/screenplay); Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Edward Herrmann, John Wood, Deborah Rush, Zoe Caldwell, Van Johnson, Karen Akers, Milo O'Shea, Dianne Wiest, Michael Tucker, Glenne Headly, George Martin, Loretta Tupper; Romance, Fantasy, Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "The Sure Thing" was released by Embassy Pictures; Rob Reiner (director); Steven L. Bloom, Jonathan Roberts (screenplay); John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Viveca Lindfors, Nicollette Sheridan, Anthony Edwards, Tim Robbins, Boyd Gaines, Lisa Jane Persky, Sarah Buxton, Fran Ryan, Larry Hankin; Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Live Action
In 1987, "I'll Take Manhattan" was released by CBS / I'll Take Manhattan Productions / Steve Krantz Productions; Richard Michaels, Douglas Hickox (directors); Diana Gould, Sherman Yellen (screenplay); Valerie Bertinelli, Barry Bostwick, Francesca Annis, Jane Kaczmarek, Jack Scalia, Perry King, Paul Hecht, Timothy Daly, Julianne Moore, Adam Storke, Ken Olin, Kate Vernon, Brett Cullen, Lynne Griffin, Adam LeFevre, Doug Davidson, Staci Keanan, Barbara Barrie, Chris Noth, Fritz Weaver, Katharine Houghton, Donald Trump, John Colicos, Corinne Bohrer, Robert Addie, Walter Gotell, Eddie Jones, Sean McCann, David McIlwraith, Lolita Davidovich, Jennifer Daniel, Aubrey Woods, Robert Christie, Chuck Shamata, Lisa Howard, Alisan Porter, Georgia Slowe, Keram Malicki-Sánchez, Hillary Wolf; Drama; Live Action
In 1986, ✪ “Russians” by Sting peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “A Love Bizarre” by Sheila E. peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “An American Dream” by The Dirt Band Featuring Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Desire” by The Rockets peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Flirtin' With Disaster” by Molly Hatchet peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Like You” by Phyllis Nelson peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Shoulda Loved Ya” by Narada Michael Walden peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I'd Do It All Again” by Sam Harris peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Jimmy Mack” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Kiss Me In The Rain” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Let Me Be The One” by Five Star peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Living In America” by James Brown peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Lying” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Needles And Pins” by Tom Petty With Stevie Nicks peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Pleasure And Pain” by Divinyls peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “September Morn'” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stereotomy” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Sweetest Taboo” by Sade peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “When I Wanted You” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Yes, I'm Ready” by Teri DeSario With K.C. peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Day By Day” by The Hooters peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Don't Let Go” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “He'll Never Love You (Like I Do)” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Living In America” by James Brown peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)” by Aerosmith peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Rock With You” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Secret” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stages” by ZZ Top peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Sun Always Shines On T.V.” by a-ha peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “There Was A Time” by One To One peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Wait For Me” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin)” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Alabama Song” by David Bowie peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Atomic” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Burning Heart” by Survivor peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Carrie” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Don't Waste My Time” by Paul Hardcastle: Lead Vocals-Carol Kenyon peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I've Done Everything For You” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Jane” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Ladies” by Mantronix peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “My Cleopatra” by Flaming Missions peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Rhythm Talk” by Jocko peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Riders In The Sky” by The Shadows peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Rock With You” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Singing The Blues” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “So Good To Be Back Home Again” by The Tourists peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stripped” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Power Is Yours” by Redskins peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Touch Too Much” by AC/DC peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Voices” by Russ Ballard peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love / Spread Your Wings” by Queen peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Dreaming My Dreams With You / One Eyed Man” by Colleen Hewett peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Face The Face” by Pete Townshend peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Hot Town / Show No Weakness” by Jon English peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Can't Wait / Rock A Little (Go Ahead Lily)” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “September Morn / I'm A Believer” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “So Much For Love” by The Venetians peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sounds Of Then” by Gang Gajang peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Whatever You Want / Hard Ride” by Status Quo peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Wrap Her Up” by Elton John peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You Are Australia” by The Two Man Band peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You're Only Lonely / Songs Of Love” by J.D. Souther peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Digital Display” by Ready For The World peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Don't Do Me Like That” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Face The Face” by Pete Townshend peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Fall Down (Spirit Of Love)” by Tramaine peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Getting Closer” by Haywoode peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “How Do I Make You” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Like You” by Phyllis Nelson peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Object Of My Desire” by Starpoint peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Pleasure And Pain” by Divinyls peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Species Deceases (EP)” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Sun Always Shines On T.V.” by a-ha peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “This Is It” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Union City Blue” by Blondie peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Borderline” by Madonna peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Idlewild” by Here's Johnny peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “On The Radio” by Donna Summer peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Que sera mi vida (If You Should Go)” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Save Me” by Queen peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Southside Girl” by Don Dixon peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Talk Talk Talk” by Blue Murder peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You Little Thief” by Feargal Sharkey peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Bahama Mama” by Boney M. peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Want You To Want Me (Live)” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Pictures In The Dark” by Mike Oldfield And Aled Jones peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Sweet September” by Tony Christie peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Alive And Kicking” by Simple Minds peaked at number 33 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Allo, allo Monsieur l'ordinateur” by Dorothée peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Jalousie” by Jean-Pierre Mader peaked at number 42 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Power Of Love” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 32 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Please Don't Go” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1980, “S.O.S.” by Collage peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Sun Of Jamaica” by Goombay Dance Band peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Sweet September” by Tony Christie peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Viva l'Italia” by Francesco De Gregori peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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