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In 1980, On Dallas, Jock, Miss Ellie, Bobby and Pam Ewing visited Amanda, Jock’s first wife. Vaughn Leland told J.R. he was joining the deal with the cartel members who were buying Ewing Oil's Asian wells, not realizing at the time the wells were about to be nationalized. Everyone in the cartel became a suspect after J.R. was shot a week later.
In 1980, On Ryan's Hope, Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) considered using a medical hypnotist.
In 1980, On The Edge of Night, Nola Madison (Kim Hunter) confessed to murdering Margo and framing Draper Scott.
In 1980, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host ANDY GIBB plus TOM PETTY and THE HEARTBREAKERS, QUEEN
In 1980, Whoʹs the tan private dog who saves lots of lives and chews on logs? “Hereʹs Boomer” on NBC. Heʹs one bad mongrel! Shut yo' mouth! Hey, Iʹm just talking about Boomer! Holes, can he digʹem?
In 1980, “Richard Pryorʹs Greatest Hits” album by Richard Pryor was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Suzanne Somers”. Other Articles: Hill Street Blues, 3-D TV
In 1981, R.C., “A Little In Love” by Cliff Richard peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Fade Away” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Games People Play” by Alan Parsons Project peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Jealous Guy” by Roxy Music peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart; it was a cover of a John Lennon song released as a tribute to the murdered ex-Beatle.
In 1981, R.C., “Treat Me Right” by Pat Benetar peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Weird Al” Yankovic records the first songs for his upcoming debut LP such as “Such A Groovy Guy”, “The Checkʹs In The Mail”, “I Love Rocky Road”, “Stop Draggin' My Car Around”, and remade “Gotta Boogie”, “Iʹll Be Mellow When Iʹm Dead”, “Mr. Frump In The Iron Lung”, “My Bologna”, and “Happy Birthday”.
In 1983, Nine p.m./ET“ Alice” (CBS); The waitresses (Linda Lavin, Celia Weston, Beth Howland) pit their musical knowledge against three plumbers on a TV quiz show. Harry: John McCook. Louie: Cliff Norton. Eddie: Vernon Weddle. Tony: WiIl Albert. Joey: Frank Sivero. Itʹs waitresses vs. plumbers in a battle to name assorted tunes on Americaʹs popular quiz / sitcom Who Wants To Be “Alice.”
In 1983, “Friend Or Foe” album by Adam Ant was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, Michael Jacksonʹs “Thriller” album, having sold over 30 million copies and continuing to go strong, surpassed Bing Crosbyʹs “White Christmas” single as the biggest selling piece of vinyl ever.
In 1984, The Hard Rock Cafe, filled with rock ʹnʹ roll memorabilia, opened in New York City.
In 1985, 11th Peopleʹs Choice Awards: Bill Cosby wins four awards.
In 1985, Entertainer Bill Cosby captured four Peopleʹs Choice Awards for TVʹs “The Cosby Show”; Bob Hope won the award as All-Time Entertainer (beating Clint Eastwood and Frank Sinatra for the honor); and singer Barbara Mandrell stunned the audience by announcing that she was pregnant while accepting her second award on the show.
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Kelly Capwell (Robin Wright) learned her mother, Sophia (Judith McConnell), was alive.
In 1986, The European Space Agencyʹs Giotto flies by Halleyʹs Comet (540 km).
In 1986, “Listen Like Thieves” album by Inxs was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Victoria Principal of Dallas”. Other Articles: Alf, Sledge Hammer!
In 1987, R.C., “Brand New Lover” by Dead Or Alive peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Everything I Own” by Boy George peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “I Wanna Go Back” by Eddie Money peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Jacobʹs Ladder” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, Good cast, flop show. Scott Bakula stars as a so-so attorney working with a nonexistent partner in CBSʹs “Eisenhower and Lutz” — heʹs Lutz. Also in the cast are future hit sitcom wives DeLane (“Daveʹs World”) Matthews and Patricia (“Home Improvement”) Richardson.
In 1989, On Another World, with coaching from Dr. Jamie Frame (Laurence Lau) over the phone, Jake McKinnon (Tom Eplin) helped deliver Vicky Hudson Frame's (Anne Heche) baby boy (named Steven Frame).
In 1989, “Andrew Dice Clay” album by Andrew Dice Clay was released. I would tell you whatʹs on the album, but alas, the whole thing is unsuitable for a family website.
In 1980, "Defiance" was released by American International Pictures; John Flynn (director); Thomas Michael Donnelly, Mark Tulin (screenplay); Jan-Michael Vincent, Theresa Saldana, Art Carney, Danny Aiello, Rudy Ramos, Lenny Montana, Joseph Campanella, Santos Morales, Frank Pesce, Fernando López; Action, Neo-Noir, Crime; Live action
In 1980, "A Small Circle of Friends" was released by United Artists; Rob Cohen (director); Tim Zinnemann (screenplay); Brad Davis, Karen Allen, Jameson Parker, Shelley Long, Peter Mark; Drama; Live action
In 1986, "Crossroads" was released by Columbia Pictures; Walter Hill (director); John Fusco (screenplay); Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca, Jami Gertz, Joe Morton, Steve Vai, Dennis Lipscomb, Harry Carey Jr., John Hancock, Allan Arbus, Gretchen Palmer, Tim Russ, Robert Judd, Akosua Busia, Allan Graf, Al Fann, Wally Taylor, Tex Donaldson, Guy Killum, Edward Walsh; Musical, Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "Gung Ho" was released by Paramount Pictures; Ron Howard (director); Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel (screenplay); Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, John Turturro, Mimi Rogers, So Yamamura, Sab Shimono, Rick Overton, Clint Howard, Jihmi Kennedy, Michelle Johnson, Rodney Kageyama, Rance Howard, Patti Yasutake, Jerry Tondo, Robert Hammond; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, “Brand New Lover” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Cry Wolf” by a-ha peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fade Away” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Games People Play” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hearts On Fire” by Randy Meisner peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Wanna Go Back” by Eddie Money peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jacob's Ladder” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Skin Trade” by Duran Duran peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Somewhere Out There” by Linda Ronstadt And James Ingram peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Rambler” by Molly Hatchet peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Treat Me Right” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Winner Takes It All” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Yesterday Once More/Nothing Remains The Same” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Need A Gun” by Billy Idol peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Flying On Your Own” by Rita MacNeil peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “For Tonight” by Nancy Martinez peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'll Be Alright Without You” by Journey peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Kiss You (When It's Dangerous)” by Eight Seconds peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Livin' On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Woman” by John Lennon peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Need A Gun” by Billy Idol peaked at number 56 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Flying On Your Own” by Rita MacNeil peaked at number 42 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “For Tonight” by Nancy Martinez peaked at number 41 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'll Be Alright Without You” by Journey peaked at number 57 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Kiss You (When It's Dangerous)” by Eight Seconds peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Livin' On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Bon bon vie (Gimme The Good Life)” by T.S. Monk peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Break Down The Walls” by Shy peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Everything I Own” by Boy George peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Forgotten Town” by The Christians peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Happy” by Surface peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heaven Tonight” by Waysted peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hooked On You” by Aswad peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hot Love” by Kelly Marie peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “How Music Came About” by The Gap Band peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Get The Sweetest Feeling” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Got The Feelin' (It's Over)” by Gregory Abbott peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Jealous Guy” by Roxy Music peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Kings Of The Wild Frontier” by Adam And The Ants peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let The Music Take Control” by J.M. Silk peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Right Here” by The Go-Betweens peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Set Me Free (Rosa Lee)” by Los Lobos peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shades” by Iggy Pop peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “She” by Jesse Johnson peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stop Killing Me” by The Primitives peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Great Pretender” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Morning After” by Curtis Hairston peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Telephone Call” by Kraftwerk peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tragic Comedy” by Immaculate Fools peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Waiting” by The Style Council peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Walking On Thin Ice” by Yoko Ono peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “When I Fall In Love” by Marilyn Monroe peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wild Frontier” by Gary Moore peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Anywhere The Girls Are / You've Got What It Takes” by Ol' 55 peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Every Woman In The World / My Best Friend” by Air Supply peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Girls Can Get It / Doin' It” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heartbreak Beat” by The Psychedelic Furs peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Ain't Gonna Stand For It / Knocks Me Off My Feet” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Wanna Wake Up With You” by Boris Gardiner peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Want To Be Straight / That's Not All” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution / Hells Bells” by AC/DC peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Something In My House” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place” by The Angels (Australia) peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Give Love A Bad Name” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dark Island” by Tim Renwick peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Doctor I Like Your Medicine” by Coup d'État peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Give Up” by Peter Gabriel And Kate Bush peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hey Nineteen” by Steely Dan peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Ain't Gonna Stand For It” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Johnny And Mary” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Jumping Out A Window” by Pop Mechanix peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Like Flames” by Berlin peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “My Mother's Eyes” by Bette Midler peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Never Be The Same” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Slow Rivers” by Elton John And Cliff Richard peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You're The Voice” by John Farnham peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Baila Bolero” by Fun Fun peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Girls” by Tina Turner peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heartache” by Pepsi And Shirlie peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Ain't Gonna Stand For It” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jack Your Body” by Steve 'Silk' Hurley peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Message Of Love” by The Pretenders peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Respectable” by Mel And Kim peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Skin Trade” by Duran Duran peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Surrender” by Swing Out Sister peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Alexandra” by Sound Of Music peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dansa i neon” by Lena Philipsson peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Do You Feel My Love?” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Get Your Love Right” by Jon English peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hand i hand” by Style peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Högt över havet” by Arja Saijonmaa peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” by Aretha Franklin And George Michael peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Jag kysste henne våldsamt” by Anders F. Rönnblom peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Looking For Clues” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Over The Hills And Far Away” by Gary Moore peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Så länge vi har varann” by Ratata And Frida peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Alles hat ein Ende nur die Wurst hat zwei (Krause And Ruth)” by Stephan Remmler peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Each Time You Break My Heart” by Nick Kamen peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heartbeat” by Don Johnson peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Miami Vice Theme” by Jan Hammer peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Never Knew Love Like This Before” by Stephanie Mills peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town)” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shake You Down” by Gregory Abbott peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Gold Bug” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Rain” by Oran "Juice" Jones peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Magie noire” by Philippe Russo peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Pleurer des rivières” by Viktor Lazlo peaked at number 27 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Manhattan Skyline” by a-ha peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heartache” by Pepsi And Shirlie peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Running In The Family” by Level 42 peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stop Aids” by Polo Hofer und die Schmetterband peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sun Fun” by Peach Weber peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Woman” by John Lennon peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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