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In 1980, Emmy seventh Daytime Award presentation — Susan Lucci loses for first time.
In 1981, ABC-TVʹS FRIDAYS Musical Guest: PAT BENATAR
In 1981, After 19 years on the job, Walter Cronkite signed off for the last time as principal anchorman of “The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite”, but continued working for CBS in other news and information assignments. Cronkite, the dean of American television newscasters, said “And thatʹs the way it is” for the final time, as he closed the “CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite”. An audience estimated at 17,000,000 viewers saw “the most trusted man in America” sign-off. Cronkite retired after more than 30 years in broadcasting. He was replaced by Dan Rather at the anchor desk.
In 1981, “Nine To Five And Odd Jobs” album by Dolly Parton was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, Billboard points out that Dick Clark has donated the podium he stood behind on the original “American Bandstand” to the national museum at the Smithsonian.
In 1982, National Basketball Association history was made when San Antonio beat Milwaukee 171-166 in three overtime periods to set the record for most points by two teams in a game. The record was beaten on December 13, 1983 by the Pistons and the Nuggets when they played to a final score of 186-184.
In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Love, Sydney”. Other Articles: Game, Swoosie Kurtz
In 1982, R.C., “Call Me” by Skyy peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Leader Of The Band” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Mirror, Mirror” by Diana Ross peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Take It Easy On Me” by Little River Band peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by Tight Fit peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1982, Susan Birmingham made the loudest recorded human shout (120 dB).
In 1982, The Go-Goʹs “Beauty and The Beat” becomes the first album by an all female group to hit the top of the charts. It remains number one for six weeks.
In 1982, “Chicago Story”, TV General Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1983, Country Music Television (CMT) makes its cable debut. The first video to air on the channel: Faron Youngʹs “Itʹs Four In The Morning”
In 1983, The United States Football League began its first season of pro football competition with twelve teams. Fans didnʹt support the new spring league opposition to the National Football League and, as a result, team names such as the Bandits, Breakers, Blitz, Invaders and Wranglers were relatively short-lived. The league was forced to fold amid controversy, low fan acceptance and lower television ratings. It was not long before players began to scramble for spots in the NFL. The USFL lasted two seasons.
In 1984, Comedian Paul Rodriguez plays comedian Paul “Pablo” Rivera in the ABC sitcom “A.K.A. Pablo,” which, despite a thread of political correctness, still trots out its share of ethnic stereotypes. The conflicted comedy will last just over a month. Notable record: the 14 children the family featured was as much as those in “The Brady Bunch” and “Eight is Enough”…COMBINED!
In 1985, In his pro debut, Mike Tyson stops Hector Mercedes in one round in Albany, New York.
In 1985, NBC Radio and the NFL entered into a two-year agreement granting NBC the radio rights to a 37-game package in each of the 1985-86 seasons. The package included 27 regular-season games and ten postseason games.
In 1985, Yul Brynner played his famous role as the king in “The King and I” in his 4,500th performance in the musical this night. The actor, age 64, opened the successful production on Broadway in 1951.
In 1986, On Knots Landing, Abby (Donna Mills) forced Olivia (Tonya Crowe) to tell her the truth after finding a joint in her purse. Meanwhile, Gary (Ted Shackelford) asked Abby for a divorce.
In 1987, The first “Lethal Weapon” movie, starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, was released in theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1987, “Tin Men” starring Richard Dreyfuss and Danny DeVito opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1988, Having aired for two years on Showtime, “Itʹs Garry Shandlingʹs Show” makes its network television debut on Fox. Shandlingʹs commitment to writing and starring in this show winds up removing him from lineup as co-permanent guest host, with Jay Leno, of the “Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”
In 1988, “Supercarrier” began airing on ABC
In 1989, Columbia and Tri-Star merged.
In 1989, “Meet The Raisins” video by California Raisins was released
In 1981, "All Night Long" was released by Universal Pictures; Jean-Claude Tramont (director); W.D. Richter (screenplay); Gene Hackman, Barbra Streisand, Dennis Quaid, Diane Ladd, Kevin Dobson, William Daniels, Hamilton Camp, Terry Kiser, Charles Siebert, Vernee Watson, Annie Girardot, Ann Doran, Raleigh Bond, Jim Nolan, Judy Kerr, Marlyn Gates; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1981, "The Devil and Max Devlin" was released by Buena Vista Distribution / Walt Disney Productions; Steven Hilliard Stern (director); Mary Rodgers (screenplay); Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby, Susan Anspach, Adam Rich, Julie Budd, Sonny Shroyer, David Knell, Chuck Shamata, Ronnie Schell, Reggie Nalder; Fantasy, Comedy; Live Action
In 1981, "Maniac" was released by Analysis Film Releasing Corporation / Magnum Motion Pictures Inc.; William Lustig (director); C.A. Rosenberg, Joe Spinell (screenplay); Joe Spinell, Caroline Munro, Gail Lawrence, Tom Savini, Sharon Mitchell, William Lustig, Kelly Piper, Rita Montone, Hyla Marrow, James Brewster, Linda Lee Walter, Tracie Evans, Carol Henry, Neila Bacmeister, Louis Jawitz, Denise Spagnuolo, Billy Spagnuolo, Frank Pesce; Slasher; Live Action
In 1981, "On the Right Track" was released by 20th Century Fox; Lee Philips (director); Avery Buddy, Richard Moses, Tina Pine (screenplay); Gary Coleman, Maureen Stapleton, Norman Fell, Michael Lembeck, Lisa Eilbacher, Bill Russell, Herb Edelman, Nathan Davis, Fern Persons, Mike Genovese, Harry Gorsuch, Page Hannah, Jami Gertz, Chelcie Ross, Mike Bacarella, Jack Wasserman, Arthur Smith, Corin Rogers, George Barrow, David Selburg; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Angel Heart" was released by TriStar Pictures / Carolco Pictures; Alan Parker (director/screenplay); Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling, Stocker Fontelieu, Brownie McGhee, Michael Higgins, Elizabeth Whitcraft, Dann Florek, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Charles Gordone, Kathleen Wilhoite; Supernatural, Horror; Live Action
In 1987, "Lethal Weapon" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Silver Pictures; Richard Donner (director); Shane Black (screenplay); Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins, Darlene Love, Jackie Swanson, Traci Wolfe, Damon Hines, Ebonie Smith, Steve Kahan, Mary Ellen Trainor, Ed O'Ross, Lycia Naff, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Al Leong, Jack Thibeau, Grand Bush, Henry Brown, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Selma Archerd, Don Gordon, Donald Gooden; Action, Buddy Cop; Live Action
In 1982, “I Believe” by Chilliwack peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Leader Of The Band” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love In The First Degree” by Alabama peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Mirror, Mirror” by Diana Ross peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Natural Love” by Petula Clark peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Never Thought I'd Fall In Love” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Only One You” by T.G. Sheppard peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Take It Easy On Me” by Little River Band peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Through The Years” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Juke Box Hero” by Foreigner peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let's Get It Up” by AC/DC peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Wanna Be With You” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Tight Fit peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Cardiac Arrest” by Madness peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Deutscher Girls” by Adam And The Ants peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Gettin' Up” by Pigbag peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “How Long” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Won't Close My Eyes” by UB40 peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I've Got To Learn To Say No!” by Richard "Dimples" Fields peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Showroom Dummies” by Kraftwerk peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “Working In The Coal Mine / The Day My Baby Gave Me a Suprise” by Devo peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Blaze Of Glory / Grey Beard” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Castles In The Air / Crazy Eyes” by Don McLean peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't Stop Believin' / Natural Thing” by Journey peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Have You Ever Been Lonely (Have You Ever Been Blue) / Welcome to My World” by Jim Reeves And Patsy Cline peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Could Never Miss You (More Than I Do) / Dance to The Feeling in Your Heart” by Lulu peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Night Attack / Devil's Gate (Live)” by The Angels (Australia) peaked at number 84 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Under Your Thumb / Power Behind The Throne” by Godley And Creme peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Castles In The Air” by Don McLean peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Girls On Film” by Duran Duran peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Senses Working Overtime” by XTC peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sound Of Drums” by Penknife Glides peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Working For The Weekend” by Loverboy peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Red Tape” by The Nits peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Run Away” by Solution peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Land Of Make Believe” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Menergy” by Patrick Cowley peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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