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In 1980, “The Big Show”, TV Variety, an ambitious Fred Silverman attempt to revive the Ed Sullivan concept, debut on NBC. Opposite ABCʹs powerhouse lineup on Tuesday, it also bombed.
In 1980, NEW ROLLING STONES LP The anthology “SUCKING IN THE 70S” is released in America [it wouldnʹt hit British record stores until mid-April]
In 1980, The Loretta Lynn film biography “Coal Minerʹs Daughter” premiered in Nashville.
In 1981, 03 ^ 04 = 81
In 1981, Guy LaFleur of the Montreal Canadiens scored his 1,000th career point with a goal during a 9-3 rout of the Winnipeg Jets.
In 1981, “All The Worldʹs A Stage” album by Rush was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1982, Hot on the heels of their success with “Airplane!”, Leslie Nielsen and producers Jim Abrahams, Jerry and David Zucker aim too high with too many jokes-a-minute in the series “Police Squad” (“IN COLOR!”) On tonightʹs episode, “A Substantial Gift (The Broken Promise),” the bizarre case of a bank teller whoʹs staged a holdup, Detective Frank Drebin can tell one personʹs story just isnʹt adding up. He just doesnʹt know who that person is. “Special guest star” Lorne Greene dies in the opening credits. Rex Hamilton stars as Abraham Lincoln.
In 1982, Rolling Stone magazine reports Frank Zappaʹs son Dweezil and daughter Moon Unit have formed a band called Fred Zeppelin. Their first single will be called “My Mother is a Space Cadet.”
In 1982, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Neighbors”/“Hang Fire” 45 was released.
In 1983, “At Ease” began airing on ABC
In 1984, The Television Academy Hall of Fame is established (first inductees: Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, Paddy Chayefsky, Norman Lear, Edward R. Murrow, William S. Paley, and David Sarnoff).
In 1984, The Police play the final concert of their Synchronicity tour in Melbourne, Australia. It is their last show, except for a few special events together, until 2007.
In 1985, A virtual ban on leaded gasoline is ordered by the EPA, requiring the removal of 90% of the lead from gas by the end of the year.
In 1985, “Robotech” began airing in syndication
In 1986, Nick Mancuso stars as the mysterious crime-fighting driver of a black 1965 “Stingray.” While his character has no name, he does ask folks to “Call me Ray.” “Short for 'Stingray?'” Nope. “Short for Raymond” (even though that may not be his true identity). Stephen J. Cannell created the stylish series about this ex-CIA agent — part “Equalizer,” part “Knight Rider” — whoʹd accept payment only as a favor to be named later. Tonightʹs two-hour pilot episode originally aired July 14, 1985.
In 1986, “Seven The Hard Way” album by Pat Benatar was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1986, “The Super Bowl Shuffle” video by Various was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1987, “Iʹll Take Manhattan”, TV Miniseries, ended on CBS.
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Vanna White”. Other Articles: Burt Reynolds, John Lennon. “Weird Al” was stuck in the closet with Vanna once…in a song that is!
In 1989, R.C., “A Little Respect” by Erasure peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “What I Am” by Edie Brickell and New Bohemians peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Chip ʹn Dale Rescue Rangers” began airing on Disney Channel
In 1983, "Baby It's You" was released by Paramount Pictures; John Sayles (director/screenplay); Rosanna Arquette, Vincent Spano, Joanna Merlin, Leora Dana, Bill Raymond, Sam McMurray, Liane Curtis, Fisher Stevens, Tracy Pollan, Matthew Modine, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Davidson, Nick Ferrari, Dolores Messina, Claudia Sherman, Marta Kober, Rachel Dretzin, Susan Derendorf; Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1983, "Curtains" was released by Jensen Farley Pictures; Richard Ciupka (director); Robert Guza, Jr. (screenplay); John Vernon, Linda Thorson, Samantha Eggar, Anne Ditchburn, Lynne Griffin, Lesleh Donaldson, Michael Wincott, Maury Chaykin, Booth Savage, Sandee Currie, Deborah Burgess; Slasher; Live action
In 1983, "My Tutor" was released by Crown International Pictures; George Bowers (director); Joe Roberts (screenplay); Caren Kaye, Matt Lattanzi, Kevin McCarthy, Bruce Bauer, Clark Brandon, Arlene Golonka, Crispin Glover, Jewel Shepard, John Vargas, Amber Denyse Austin, Maria Melendez, Graem McGavin; Comedy; Live action
In 1983, "Tender Mercies" was released by Universal Pictures / Associated Film Distribution; Bruce Beresford (director); Horton Foote (screenplay); Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley, Ellen Barkin, Allan Hubbard, Lenny Von Dohlen, Paul Gleason, Michael Crabtree, Norman Bennett; Drama; Live action
In 1984, "A Streetcar Named Desire" was released by ABC / Keith Barish Productions; John Erman (director); Oscar Saul (screenplay); Ann-Margret, Treat Williams, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Erica Yohn, Fred Sadoff, Elsa Raven, Rafael Campos, Ric Mancini, Raphael Sbarge; Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "And God Created Woman" was released by Vestron Pictures; Roger Vadim (director); R.J. Stewart (screenplay); Rebecca De Mornay, Vincent Spano, Frank Langella, Donovan Leitch, Judith Chapman, Jamie McEnnan, Benjamin Mouton, Dave Shelley, Einstein Brown, David Lopez, Thelma Houston; Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Moving" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Alan Metter (director); Andy Breckman (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Beverly Todd, Dave Thomas, Dana Carvey, Randy Quaid, Stacey Dash, Gordon Jump, King Kong Bundy, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Robert LaSardo, Morris Day, Rodney Dangerfield; Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Babette's Feast" was released by Orion Classics; Gabriel Axel (director/screenplay); Stéphane Audran, Birgitte Federspiel, Bodil Kjer, Jarl Kulle, Jean-Philippe Lafont, Vibeke Hastrup, Tina Kiberg, Bibi Andersson, Bendt Rothe, Lisbeth Movin, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Ebbe Rode, Else Petersen, Axel Strøbye, Ghita Nørby, Hanne Stensgaard, Gudmar Wivesson, Pouel Kern, Cay Kristiansen, Asta Esper Andersen, Ebba With, Finn Nielsen; Drama; Live action
In 1988, "Prison" was released by Empire Pictures; Renny Harlin (director); Irwin Yablans, C. Courtney Joyner (screenplay); Lane Smith, Viggo Mortensen, Chelsea Field, Lincoln Kilpatrick, André De Shields, Arlen Dean Snyder, Hal Landon Jr., Matt Kanen, Tom Everett, Ivan Kane, Tommy Lister, Stephen Little, Mickey Yablans, Larry "Flash" Jenkins, Kane Hodder; Horror; Live Action
In 1988, "Switching Channels" was released by TriStar Pictures; Ted Kotcheff (director); Jonathan Reynolds (screenplay); Kathleen Turner, Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Henry Gibson, George Newbern, Al Waxman, Ken James, Barry Flatman, Anthony Sherwood, Joe Silver, Tony Rosato, Jackie Richardson, Philip Akin, Laura Robinson, Fiona Reid, Jack Duffy, Charles Kimbrough; Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, “Into You” by Giant Steps peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lost In Your Eyes” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Never Had A Lot To Lose” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Last Mile” by Cinderella peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Lover In Me” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “We've Saved The Best For Last” by Smokey Robinson With Kenny G peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “What I Am” by Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Marathon” by Rush peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “What I Am” by Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Look Back” by Charlie Sexton peaked at number 77 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Give Me The Keys (and I'll Drive You Crazy)” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 61 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Into You” by Giant Steps peaked at number 99 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's No Secret” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 74 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Left To My Own Devices” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 85 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Send Your Love” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 20 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Wants To Dance With Me” by Rick Astley peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Still In Love” by Corey Hart peaked at number 24 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Bring It Back Again” by Stray Cats peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)” by Cinderella peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Fading Away” by Will To Power peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Find Me A Family” by The Hollies peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Helter Skelter” by Vow Wow peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hey Music Lover” by S'Express peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hold Me” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Holding On To You” by Andy Leek peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Don't Want A Lover” by Texas peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Info-Freako” by Jesus Jones peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Leave Me Alone” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Looking For Linda” by Hue and Cry peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love To Love You Baby” by Bali peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “No More Tomorrows” by Paul Johnson peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “On The Real Tip” by Def Jef peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sailing Away” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stop!” by Sam Brown peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The R” by Eric B. and Rakim peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Two Strong Hearts” by John Farnham peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “What I Am” by Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wild Thing / Loc'Ed After Dark” by Tone Loc peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Left To My Own Devices” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Real Gone Kid” by Deacon Blue peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tell That Girl To Shut Up” by Transvision Vamp peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tucker's Daughter” by Ian Moss peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You Got It” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Especially For You” by Kylie and Jason peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Girl You Know It's True” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lost In Your Eyes” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Night Of The Living Baseheads” by Public Enemy peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Makes My Day” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stand Up For Your Love Rights” by Yazz peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stand” by R.E.M. peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Waiting For The Great Leap Forward” by Billy Bragg peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand 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 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 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 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 1989, “In The Air Tonight ('88 Remix)” by Phil Collins peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Listen To The Voices” by Labi Siffre peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Never Trust A Stranger” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “We'll Be Together” by Sandra peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kissing A Fool” by George Michael peaked at number 45 on the France 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 1989, “The Party” by Kraze peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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