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In 1982, R.C., “I Love Rock ʹN Roll” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for seven weeks; “Weird Al” parodied it into “I Love Rocky Road”.
In 1982, R.C., “That Girl” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number four on the pop singles chart. The song had nothing to do with Marlo Thomas.
In 1982, R.C., “Tonight Iʹm Yours (Donʹt Hurt Me)” by Rod Stewart peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, Andy Kaufman and Fred Blassieʹs “My Breakfast With Blassie” premieres.
In 1984, In ABCʹs high-concept sitcom “Shaping Up,” which debuts this night, Leslie Nielsen runs a health club, but sexy fitness experts Michael Fontaine, Jennifer Tilly and Shawn Weatherly do all the exercise. The show will leave some viewers short of breath, but will get only a one-month workout. Its failure continues to shock us.
In 1985, CBS-TV presented “The Romance of Betty Boop” this night. The special starred Desiree Goyette as the “Boop-Boop-Be-Doop” cartoon cutie from the Max Fleisher one-reel films in the 1930s. There were 112 “Betty Boop” shorts produced. Only two other cartoon characters have surpassed Betty in animation fame. They are: “Felix the Cat” and (of course) “Mickey Mouse”. Most people thought Betty Boop was fashioned after the actress, Clara Bow, the “it” girl.
In 1985, If itʹs Libbyʹs Libbyʹs Libbyʹs on the dog sled dog sled dog sled…Libby Riddles of Teller, Alaska, became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race, covering the distance from Anchorage (1,049 miles) to Nome in nearly 18 days.
In 1985, On Days of our Lives, Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) and Hope Williams (Kristian Alfonso) planned to elope but were met with a surprise engagement party instead.
In 1985, Rupert Murdoch bought 50% of 20th Century Fox.
In 1986, Fallon Carrington and Jeff Colby were wed on the TV drama “The Colbyʹs” this night. “The Colbyʹs” was an offshoot of “Dynasty”. It must have been a slow one for history in the making.
In 1987, Daytime soap “Capitol” ends a modest five year run on CBS with a very subtle metaphor: a middle Eastern Baracqui firing squad taking aim at reporter Sloan Denning (Deborah Mullowney). Executive Producer John Conboy was told his series had been canceled during the showʹs annual Christmas party and that only 50 more broadcasts were necessary.
In 1987, For some reason ABC decides to explore the comedic possibilities of Snow White and her husband, the Prince if they had been displaced to modern-day California, in the surreal sitcom “The Charmings.” Unfortunately, itʹs nowhere near as funny as it sounds.
In 1987, On As the World Turns, John Dixon (Larry Bryggman) and Lucinda Walsh (Elizabeth Hubbard) ended up in a hot tub together and, later, married. Hubbard appeared on We Love Soaps TV in 2010 and explained that she was the one who came up with the infamous hot tub scene.
In 1987, On Santa Barbara, Victoria Lane (Kristen Meadows) managed to escape when attacked by the rapist.
In 1987, The film, “Captain EO” starring Michael Jackson opened in Tokyo Disneyland.
In 1988, In a second round knockout, Mike Tyson defeated Tony Tubbs in Tokyo to retain his world heavyweight title.
In 1989, Record company executive, Al Bennett died. Alvin the Chipmunk was named after him.
In 1989, Ricky Van Shelton was at #1 on the Country charts with his own version of "From a Jack to a King." Shelton's version became his fifth consecutive #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts. Originally the song was a crossover hit for artist Ned Miller, first released in 1957 and was also recorded in 1962 by Jim Reeves and Elvis Presley.
In 1981, "Amy" was released by Buena Vista Distribution / Walt Disney Productions; Vincent McEveety (director); Noreen Stone (screenplay); Jenny Agutter, Barry Newman, Kathleen Nolan, Chris Robinson, Lou Fant, Margaret O'Brien, Nanette Fabray, Lance LeGault, Lucille Benson, Jonathan Daly, Lonny Chapman, Norman Burton, Ronnie Scribner, Seamon Glass, Brian Frishman, Jane Daly, Dawn Jeffory, Peggy McCay, Len Wayland, Virginia Vincent, Otto Rechenberg, David Hollander, Cory 'Bumper' Yothers, Alban Branton, Michelle Downey, Carson Sipes, Diana Boyd, Flavia Fleischer, David Jacob Weiss, Oscar Arturo Aguilar, Kevin van Wieringen, Nancy Jeris, Randy Morton, Lance Gordon, John Arndt, Rick Foster, Elisha Rapson; Drama; Live Action
In 1981, "Cutter's Way" was released by United Artists; Ivan Passer (director); Jeffrey Alan Fiskin (screenplay); Jeff Bridges, John Heard, Lisa Eichhorn, Ann Dusenberry, Stephen Elliott, Arthur Rosenberg, Francis X. McCarthy, Nina van Pallandt, Julia Duffy, Billy Drago, Jonathan Terry, Ted White, Patricia Donahue, Paul Thomas; Neo noir, Thriller; Live Action
In 1981, "Omen III: The Final Conflict" was released by 20th Century Fox / Mace Neufeld Productions; Graham Baker (director); Andrew Birkin (screenplay); Sam Neill, Rossano Brazzi, Don Gordon, Lisa Harrow, Barnaby Holm, Leueen Willoughby, Marc Boyle, Milos Kirek, Tommy Duggan, Louis Mahoney, Richard Oldfield, Tony Vogel, Hugh Moxey, Mason Adams, Robert Arden, Ruby Wax, Hazel Court; Horror; Live Action
In 1981, "The Postman Always Rings Twice" was released by Paramount Pictures / Lorimar Productions / Northstar International; Bob Rafelson (director); David Mamet (screenplay); Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange, John Colicos, Michael Lerner, John P. Ryan, Anjelica Huston, William Traylor, Ron Flagge, William Newman, Chuck Liddell, Albert Henderson, Christopher Lloyd; Neo-Noir, Thriller; Live Action
In 1987, "Burglar" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Hugh Wilson (director/screenplay); Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman (screenplay); Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, G.W. Bailey, Lesley Ann Warren, James Handy, John Goodman, Anne De Salvo, Elizabeth Ruscio, Vyto Ruginis, Larry Mintz, Raye Birk, Nathan Davis, Thom Bray, Ethan Phillips, Eric Poppick, Scott Lincoln; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Hollywood Shuffle" was released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company; Robert Townsend (director/screenplay); Keenen Ivory Wayans, Dom Irrera (screenplay); Robert Townsend, Anne-Marie Johnson, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois, David McKnight, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Lou D. Washington, Brad Sanders, John Witherspoon, Dom Irrera, Eugene Robert Glazer, Grand L. Bush, Damon Wayans, Lisa Mende, Conni Marie Brazelton, Sena Ayn Black, Jesse Aragon, Verda Bridges; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Street Smart" was released by Cannon Films; Jerry Schatzberg (director); David Freeman (screenplay); Christopher Reeve, Kathy Baker, Mimi Rogers, Andre Gregory, Morgan Freeman, Jay Patterson, Anna Maria Horsford; Thriller, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats" was released by Worldvision Enterprises / Hanna-Barbera Productions; Paul Sommer, Charles A. Nichols, Ray Patterson (directors); Barry Blitzer (screenplay); Arnold Stang, Avery Schreiber, Leo De Lyon, Marvin Kaplan, John Stephenson, Dick Erdman, Teresa Ganzel, Linda Gary, Kenneth Mars, Rob Paulsen, Henry Polic II, Frank Welker, Lilly Moon; Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Animation
In 1982, “Anyone Can See” by Irene Cara peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Bobbie Sue” by The Oak Ridge Boys peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Daddy's Home” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't Let Me In” by Sneaker peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Love Rock And Roll” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Lonely Nights” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sweet Dreams” by Air Supply peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Tell Me Tomorrow” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “That Girl” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “Johnny Are You Queer?” by Josie Cotton peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't Break My Heart” by Kasim Sulton peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Love Rock And Roll” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Is Like A Rock” by Donnie Iris peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Go Wild In The Country” by Bow Wow Wow peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Harden My Heart” by Quarterflash peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Head Over Heels” by ABBA peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Kick In The Eye” by Bauhaus peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Klactoveesedstein” by Blue Rondo à la Turk peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Man On The Corner” by Genesis peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Poison Arrow” by ABC peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Tell Me Tomorrow” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Antmusic EP” by Adam And The Ants peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Centerfold / Rage In The Cage” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “China Blue / Lovers” by Julie Anthony peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I See The Moon / Stuck on You” by Debbie Cameron And Tommy Seebach peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Leather And Lace / Outside The Rain” by Stevie Nicks With Don Henley / Stevie Nicks peaked at number 68 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let's Get It Up / Snowballed” by AC/DC peaked at number 73 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Action (I Believe In Love) / Hard Times” by The Human League peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Never (EP)” by Mr. X peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Tainted Love” by Soft Cell peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Wired For Sound” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Holding Out For Love” by Angela Bofill peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “How Many Times” by Lori Spee peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “If You Don't Want My Love” by Elaine Paige peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Nooit meer verliefd” by Peter Schreiber peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Queen Of The Rapping Scene (Nothing Ever Goes The Way You Plan)” by Modern Romance peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Roof Garden” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Say Hello, Wave Goodbye” by Soft Cell peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Senses Working Overtime” by XTC peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Street Music” by The Bang Gang (U.S.) peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Upside Down (Dizzy Does It Make Me)” by Vanessa [NL] peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Wat 'n rare man” by Willem Duyn peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Are My Special Angel” by Timi Yuro peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Could Have Been With Me” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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