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In 1980, R.C., “99” by Toto peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart. It wasnʹt about Barbara Feldonʹs Get Smart character.
In 1980, R.C., “Baby Talks Dirty” by The Knack peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart. Mother should wash babyʹs mouth with detergent.
In 1980, R.C., “Computer Game (Theme From The Circus)” by Yellow Magic Orchestra peaked at #60 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benetar peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart. Donʹt you mess around with her.
In 1980, R.C., “I Thank You” by ZZ Top peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart. Youʹre welcome.
In 1980, R.C., “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Refugee” by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Rockin' Into The Night” by 38 Special peaked at #43 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “What I Like About You” by Romantics peaked at #49 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, The movie, “Rude Boy,” featuring The Clash, opened in London.
In 1980, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: PAUL SIMON, JAMES TAYLOR, DAVID SANBORN
In 1980, “Sanford (w/o Son)”, TV Comedy, debut on NBC.
In 1980, “Saturday Night Liveʹs” Paul Shaffer “breaks down the last barrier” when he accidentally mumbles the word “f***in'” instead of “floggin'” during a sketch involving a medieval version of “The Troggs.” This was also “SNL”'s 100th show.
In 1982, Alabama were at #1 on the Country album chart with Mountain Music, their award-winning third studio album. A crossover success, it ranked well as an album on both country and pop charts and launched singles that were successful in several markets. This was Alabama's most successful non-compilation album.
In 1982, KGB-AM in San Diego, California, quit the music format business and changed their call letters to KCNN broadcasting Headline News (CNN2) for a few years.
In 1982, On As the World Turns, Mr. Big (the late Brent Collins) kidnapped Tom (Justin Deas) and Margo (Margaret Colin).
In 1982, “The Great White North” album by Bob and Doug McKenzie was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, On General Hospital, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) arrested Heather Webber (Robin Mattson) for perjury.
In 1983, On One Life to Live, Bo learned that he wasnʹt a Ralston, but a Buchanan, when his “dead” fatherʹs will spoke of him as “my dear son” and Brad confirmed it.
In 1983, “Ace Crawford, Private Eye” began airing on CBS
In 1985, Larry Holmes beat David Bey in Las Vegas, Nevada, this night. This was probably good for Bey, since no one had ever heard of him in the first place. Holmes defended his International Boxing Federation heavyweight boxing title with the win. Holmes said after the fight that his career was probably over and that he would retire as no other heavyweight champ had done — undefeated. Bey was notch number 47-in-a-row in Holmesʹ belt buckle. Of course, Holmes would quit to come back another day. What happened to Bey? Hey, we didnʹt hear from him again. Anyone ripe for a Bey-Watch? Let us know!
In 1985, On Days of our Lives, Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) and Hope Williams (Kristian Alfonso) decided to elope.
In 1985, The first Internet domain name, symbolics.com, was registered by the Symbolics Computer Corporation of Massachusetts. It is still registered, also making it the oldest, longest-operating domain.
In 1985, The Owens family finds a new housekeeper named “Mr. Belvedere,” and Bob Uecker proves that heʹs every bit as funny as he was in those commercials for Miller Lite beer.
In 1986, R.C., “Sanctify Yourself” by Simple Minds peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, 13th Peopleʹs Choice Awards: Bill Cosby.
In 1987, New three-year TV contracts with ABC, CBS, and NBC were announced for 1987-89 at the NFL annual meeting in Maui, Hawaii. Commissioner Rozelle and Broadcast Committee Chairman Art Modell also announced a three-year contract with ESPN to televise 13 prime-time games each season. The ESPN contract was the first with a cable network. However, NFL games on ESPN also were scheduled for regular television in the city of the visiting team and in the home city if the game was sold out 72 hours in advance. Owners also voted to continue in effect for one year the instant replay system used during the 1986 season.
In 1987, The NFL awarded ESPN the leagueʹs first cable television contract.
In 1988, “The Wonder Years”, TV Comedy, first viewed on January 31, 1988, debut on ABC as a regular series. It was a sweet look back at growing up in the '60s and starred Fred Savage, Jason Hervey, Olivia DʹAbo, Alley Mills, Dan Lauria, Danica McKellar, Josh Saviano and the voice of Daniel Stern. The series would last for five more seasons after the initial spring run.
In 1989, Meg Bennett made her first appearance as Megan Richardson on Santa Barbara.
In 1989, “Nick Of Time” album by Bonnie Raitt was released
In 1980, "Breaker Morant" was released by Roadshow Film Distributors; Bruce Beresford (director/screenplay); Jonathan Hardy, David Stevens (screenplay); Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Terence Donovan, Ray Meagher, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Rod Mullinar, Frank Wilson, David Wenham, Alan Cassell, Vincent Ball, Chris Haywood, Russell Kiefel, Rob Steele, Chris Smith, Frank Wilson, Bruno Knez; War, Drama; Live action
In 1985, "Lost in America" was released by Warner Bros.; Albert Brooks (director/screenplay); Monica Johnson (screenplay); Albert Brooks, Julie Hagerty, Maggie Roswell, Michael Greene, Garry Marshall, Donald Gibb, Charles Boswell; Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "Sylvester" was released by Columbia Pictures; Tim Hunter (director); Carol Sobieski (screenplay); Richard Farnsworth, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Schoeffling, Constance Towers, Arliss Howard, James Gammon, Peter Kowanko; Family, Drama; Live Action
In 1987, "The Stepford Children" was released by NBC / Worldvision Enterprises / Edgar J. Scherick Associates / Taft Entertainment Television; Alan J. Levi (director); Bill Bleich (screenplay); Barbara Eden, Don Murray, Tammy Lauren, Pat Corley, Richard Anderson, Randall Batinkoff, Ken Swofford, Raye Birk, Debbie Barker, Dick Butkus, James Coco, John Cameron Mitchell, Judith Baldwin, Peter Elbling, John Hostetter, Sharon Spelman, Pam Newman, Toni Sawyer, Jacqueline Lovejoy; Horror, Sci-Fi; Live action
In 1980, “99” by Toto peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Baby Talks Dirty” by The Knack peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Back On My Feet Again” by The Babys peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Bop” by Dan Seals peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Do Me Baby” by Meli'sa Morgan peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Found Someone” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Thank You” by ZZ Top peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “It's Like We Never Said Goodbye” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Refugee” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Rockin' Into The Night” by 38 Special peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sanctify Yourself” by Simple Minds peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sara” by Starship peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Shelter Me” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Men All Pause” by Klymaxx peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Twist My Arm” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Us And Love (We Go Together)” by Kenny Nolan peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “What I Like About You” by The Romantics peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Where Does The Lovin' Go” by David Gates peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I'm Not The One” by The Cars peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “It's Not A Wonder” by Little River Band peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Ladies Night” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Le Bel Age” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No Easy Way Out” by Robert Tepper peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sanctify Yourself” by Simple Minds peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Yeh Yeh” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪ “Worzel's Song” by Jon Pertwee peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “(Nothing Serious) Just Buggin'” by Whistle peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “All Night Long” by Rainbow peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Calling America” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Candyman” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Chain Mail” by James peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Do That To Me One More Time” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Don't Want To Know If You Are Loely” by Husker Du peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Games Without Frontiers” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Hands Off... She's Mine” by The (English) Beat peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Holdin' On / Burnin' Alive” by Tony Rallo peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “In The Neighbourhood” by Tom Waits peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “In The Stone” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “It Will Come In Time” by Billy Preston And Syreeta peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Jericho” by Simply Red peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Jimmy” by Purple Hearts peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Love Injection” by Trussel peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love's Gonna Get You” by Jocelyn Brown peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Manic Monday” by The Bangles peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “One Step” by Kissing The Pink (K.T.P.) peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Poguetry In Motion EP” by The Pogues peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Precious Little Diamond” by Fox The Fox peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rhythm Of Your Love” by Isabel Roberts peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “So Lonely” by The Police peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Power Of Love / Do You Believe In Love” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Trumpton Riots” by Half Man Half Biscuit peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Together We Are Beautiful” by Fern Kinney peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Warhead” by U.K. Subs peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Drinking Piña Colada / Funny Situations” by Freefall (AUS) peaked at number 68 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Jane / Freedom At Point Zero” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Living On an Island / Runaway” by Status Quo peaked at number 62 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love An Adventure” by Pseudo Echo peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sanctify Yourself” by Simple Minds peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sex As A Weapon” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Shape Of Things To Come / The Mood I'm In” by The Headboys peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Got You” by Split Enz peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “And The Beat Goes On” by The Whispers peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Are You Ready?” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)” by The Pretenders peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Crying” by Don McLean peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “De eerste kus / Ik wil een baan” by Jantje Koopmans peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Down In The Silvermine” by Diesel [NL] peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Jeanny Part I” by Falco peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Livin' For Your Lover” by Chris Isaak peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “She Sells Sanctuary” by The Cult peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Suspicious Minds” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Promise You Made” by Cock Robin peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Too Much Too Young” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Unchained Melody” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Zonder jou” by Erik Mesie peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “A Message To You Rudy” by The Special AKA (The Specials) Featuring Rico+ peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Brother Louie” by Modern Talking peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Fire And Ice” by Marietta peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1980, “One Step Beyond...” by Madness peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Sun Always Shines On T.V.” by a-ha peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Zabadak” by Saragossa Band peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “When Your Heart Is Weak” by Cock Robin peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You Are My World” by The Communards peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Manic Monday” by The Bangles peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Captain Of Her Heart” by Double peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Ladies Night” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Que sera mi vida (If You Should Go)” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stripped” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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