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In 1980, “ABC News Nightline” debut as a regular program after four months covering the Iran hostage crisis in a series of late night specials under “The Iran Crisis–America Held Hostage, Day…” specials that began on November 8, 1979. It aired for 20 minutes. Ted Koppell hosted. It was lengthened to 30 minutes the following January 5.
In 1980, “Alice” waitress Flo Castleberry (Polly Holiday) quits Melʹs Diner to run her own greasy spoon “Floʹs Yellow Rose” in the spinoff “Flo.”
In 1980, “Another Brick In The Wall (part II)” single by Pink Floyd was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1980, “Duke” album by Genesis was released
In 1980, “The Stockard Channing Show” began airing on CBS
In 1980, Louisville beat UCLA 59-54 to win the NCAA basketball title. The “Doctors of Dunk” were led by Darrell Griffithʹs 23 points and Rodney McCrayʹs 11 rebounds.
In 1984, R.C., “Back Where You Belong” by 38 Special peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Got A Hold On Me” by Christine McVie peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Hyperactive” by Thomas Dolby peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “I Want A New Drug” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number six on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “I Wanna New Duck”.
In 1984, R.C., “Joystick” by Dazz Band peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Letʹs Stay Together” by Tina Turner peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Rebel Yell” by Billy Idol peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Somebodyʹs Watching Me” by Rockwell peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Strip” by Adam Ant peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “The Sun And The Rain” by Madness peaked at #72 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Without You” by David Bowie peaked at #73 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, “People are Funny” returned to be airing new episodes on NBC.
In 1985, Actress Jacqueline Bisset made her television debut this night in “Forbidden”, a Home Box Office (HBO) presentation. Her second TV role came just two nights later in the CBS-TV adaptation of Tolstoyʹs “Anna Karenina”.
In 1985, The Fifth Annual Razzie Awards were presented. WORST PICTURE: BOLERO (Cannon Films) Bo Derek, producer. WORST ACTOR: Sylvester Stallone, RHINESTONE. WORST ACTRESS: Bo Derek, BOLERO. WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Brooke Shields (with a moustache) SAHARA. WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Lynn-Holly Johnson, WHERE THE BOYS ARE '84. WORST DIRECTOR: John Derek, BOLERO. WORST SCREENPLAY: BOLERO Written by John Derek. WORST 'ORIGINAL' SONG: “Drinkenstein”. WORST MUSICAL SCORE: BOLERO. WORST NEW STAR: Olivia DʹAbo, BOLERO and CONAN: THE DESTROYER
In 1985, “Half-Nelson”, TV Crime Drama, debut on NBC.
In 1986, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Dirty Work” album, co-produced by the Glimmer Twins and Steve Lillywhite, is finally released, marking The Stonesʹ first-ever LP for CBS Records.
In 1986, The soundtrack album to “Absolute Beginners” was released. It featured Ray Davies and David Bowie.
In 1986, Van Halenʹs “5150” album was released with Sammy Hagar as the new lead singer with the singles “Why Canʹt This Be Love?”, “Dreams”, and “Love Walks In” plus the track “Best of Both Worlds”.
In 1987, First Soul Train Music Awards: Janet Jackson, Luther Vandross.
In 1987, Nine p.m./ET “Moonlighting” (ABC): David (Bruce Willis) doesnʹt think he and Maddie should be helping a priest find a woman whose confession he hears every week and claims to love. Maddie: Cybill Shepherd. Ms. Dipesto: Allyce Beasley. Guest Cast: Father McDonovan: Brad Dourif.
In 1987, On One Life to Live, during a brain surgery operation, Viki “died” and went to heaven where she was reunited with her first love Joe Riley. He encouraged her to return to Earth and Clint Buchanan.
In 1987, Susan Flannery made her first appearance as Stephanie Forrester on the second episode The Bold and the Beautiful.
In 1987, “By Request (the Best Of Billy Vera and The Beaters)” album by Billy Vera and The Beaters was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1987, “The Return Of Bruno” album by Bruce Willis was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1987, French Premier Jacques Chirac signed a contract with Walt Disney Productions for the creation of a Disneyland amusement park, the first in Europe.
In 1988, Long time Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts announces his retirement. He later became a sports analyst for NFL games.
In 1989, Mary Martin in “Peter Pan,” first seen on TV since 1973.
In 1989, “Sale Of The Century” second run, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC.
In 1989, “Super Password”, TV Game Show, last aired on NBC.
In 1982, "Eating Raoul" was released by 20th Century Fox International Classics / Quartet/Films Inc.; Paul Bartel (director/screenplay); Richard Blackburn (screenplay); Paul Bartel, Mary Woronov, Robert Beltran, Susan Saiger, Ed Begley Jr., Buck Henry, Edie McClurg, Richard Paul, Hamilton Camp, John Paragon, John Shearin; Black Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "The Care Bears Movie" was released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company; Arna Selznick (director); Peter Sauder (screenplay); Mickey Rooney, Jackie Burroughs, Georgia Engel, Sunny Besen Thrasher, Eva Almos, Patricia Black, Melleny Brown, Bobby Dermer, Jayne Eastwood, Anni Evans, Gloria Figura, Cree Summer Francks, Brian George, Janet Laine-Green, Luba Goy, Terri Hawkes, Dan Hennessey, Jim Henshaw, Hadley Kay, Marla Lukofsky, Pauline Rennie, Billie Mae Richards, Brent Titcomb, Harry Dean Stanton; Fantasy; Animation
In 1989, "976-EVIL" was released by New Line Cinema / CineTel Films; Robert Englund (director); Rhet Topham, Brian Helgeland (screenplay); Stephen Geoffreys, Jim Metzler, Maria Rubell, Pat O'Bryan, Sandy Dennis; Horror; Live Action
In 1989, "Castle in the Sky" was released by Paramount Pictures / Streamline Pictures; Hayao Miyazaki (director/screenplay); Barbara Goodson, Lara Cody, Rachel Vanowen, Jeff Winkless, Mike Reynolds, Edward Mannix, Barry Stigler, Dave Mallow, Eddie Frierson, Clifton Wells, Daniel Foster; Family; Animation
In 1989, "Dead Bang" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Lorimar Film Entertainment; John Frankenheimer (director); Robert Foster (screenplay); Don Johnson, Penelope Ann Miller, William Forsythe, Bob Balaban, Tim Reid, Tate Donovan, Frank Military, Antoni Stutz, Mickey Jones, Ron Campbell, William Traylor, Hy Anzell, Michael Jeter, James B. Douglas, Brad Sullivan; Action; Live Action
In 1989, "Troop Beverly Hills" was released by Columbia Pictures; Jeff Kanew (director); Pamela Norris, Margaret Grieco Oberman (screenplay); Shelley Long, Craig T. Nelson, Betty Thomas, Mary Gross, Stephanie Beacham, Jenny Lewis, Emily Schulman, Carla Gugino, Kellie Martin, Tori Spelling, Willie Garson, Karen Kopins, Aquilina Soriano, Tasha Scott, Heather Hopper, Ami Foster, Audra Lindley, Shelley Morrison, Dinah Lacey, Mary Pat Gleason, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Robin Leach, Cheech Marin, Ted McGinley, Pia Zadora; Action; Live Action
In 1984, “Club Michelle” by Eddie Money peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Got A Hold On Me” by Christine McVie peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Joystick” by The Dazz Band peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let's Stay Together” by Tina Turner peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Rebel Yell” by Billy Idol peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Runner” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Taxi” by J. Blackfoot peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Language Of Love” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Sun and The Rain” by Madness peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Without You” by David Bowie peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Somebody's Watching Me” by Rockwell peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ⏺ “I Want A New Drug” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “Hyperactive!” by Thomas Dolby peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “Strip” by Adam Ant peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Livin' In Desperate Times” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, ⏺ “I Want A New Drug” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “Radio Ga-Ga” by Queen peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hello” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “My Guy” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sometimes” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Kid's American” by Matthew Wilder peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Lion's Mouth” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Whodini Electro (EP)” by Whodini peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “'Ello John, Got A New Motor?” by Alexei Sayle peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “To Be Or Not To Be (The Hitler Rap)” by Mel Brooks peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Cry Just A Little Bit” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Cut The Talking” by The Dugites peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jump” by Van Halen peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Just Be Good To Me” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sticky Music” by Sandii and The Sunsetz peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Talking In Your Sleep” by The Romantics peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, ⏺🤣 “The Curly Shuffle” by The Knuckleheads peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “She Was Hot” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪✪ “Hyperactive!” by Thomas Dolby peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Bird Of Paradise” by Snowy White peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Break My Stride” by Matthew Wilder peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Geef mij je angst” by André Hazes peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hiekikkowokan” by Normaal peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Is A Wonderful Colour” by Icicle Works peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Somebody (Hey Girl)” by Video peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tooralooralooraloo - Is It Old and Is It New” by Trio peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Yah Mo B There” by James Ingram and Michael McDonald peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, ⏺ “The Politics Of Dancing” by Re-Flex peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Danger” by The Flirts peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hypnotic Tango” by My Mine peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Talking In Your Sleep” by The Romantics peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “What Is Love?” by Howard Jones peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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