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In 1981, On General Hospital, Rick Springfield debuted as Noah Drake, the so-called soap opera version of a rock-and-roll doctor who didn't play rock and roll in the role, but was a rock-and-roll artist in real life. He previously lent his voice in the animated series "Mission: Magic" in 1973.
In 1981, “Drivin' My Life Away” single by Eddie Rabbitt was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, Meg Foster (whoʹll be quickly replaced by Sharon Gless) and Tyne Daly star in “Cagney and Lacey,” a CBS cop series that breaks through gender stereotypes and gains a large following (and a six-year run) after a slow start. Men in the cast include Carl Lumbly, Martin Kove, Al Waxman, Sidney Clute and John Karlen.
In 1982, Wayne Gretzky became the first NHL player to score 200 points in a season.
In 1982, “Nine To Five”, TV Comedy, skip 84-85, debut on ABC.
In 1982, The Canada Act is signed; ratifying the Canadian constitution and making the country wholly independent of Great Britain.
In 1984, “Directions”, TV Religious; last aired on ABC after a 23-year run. I guess the show ran out of directions to pursue.
In 1985, The American Rodeo Association is saddled with controversy as cowgirl winner Kia Sadeski may actually be Pine Bush New York female impersonator (and alleged male prostitute) PAUL Sadeski. ARA president Al Samuels gripes “I certainly canʹt go ahead and award a Rookie Cowgirl of the Year buckle to someone who may be a cowboy.”
In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic records “Hooked On Polkas” for Dare To Be Stupid LP.
In 1985, Prince wins an Oscar for Best Original Score for the film “Purple Rain.”
In 1986, Balki Bartokomous and his stuffed lamb Dimitri travel from the Mediterranean island of Mypos to the doorstep of his “Cousin” Larry Appleton, to try sheepherding in Chicago. Can ABC think of an odder couple than these “Perfect Strangers”? “Donʹt be ridiculous!”
In 1986, Ted Turner took over MGM-UA, paying $1.5 billion for it. Turner sold UA back to Kirk Kerkorian.
In 1988, “Top Of The Pops”, TV Music; last aired on CBS.
In 1989, How can FOX go wrong with a TV series based on the 1983 movie version of S.E. Hintonʹs “The Outsiders?” Especially with a stellar cast that includes David Arquette and Billy Bob Thornton? Hmmmm.
In 1989, R.C., “Like A Prayer” by Madonna peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Saturday Night Live” gives an entire nation of overgrown teenage boys what theyʹd dreamed of for years — Mary Tyler Moore in a tight black leather thing — on the second “Wayneʹs World” sketch.
In 1989, “T.V. 101”, TV General Drama; last aired on CBS. The show flunked in the ratings.
In 1983, "Bad Boys" was released by Universal Pictures / Associated Film Distribution; Rick Rosenthal (director); Richard Di Lello (screenplay); Sean Penn, Esai Morales, Ally Sheedy, Reni Santoni, Eric Gurry, Jim Moody, Clancy Brown, Robert Lee Rush, John Zenda, Alan Ruck, Rick Rosenthal; Coming-of-Age, Crime, Drama; Live action
In 1983, "The Black Stallion Returns" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company; Robert Dalva (director); Jerome Kass, Richard Kletter (screenplay); Kelly Reno, Vincent Spano, Allen Garfield, Woody Strode, Ferdy Mayne, Jodi Thelen, Teri Garr, Hoyt Axton, Cass Ole, El Mokhtar; Adventure, Family; Live action
In 1983, "Max Dugan Returns" was released by 20th Century Fox; Herbert Ross (director); Neil Simon (screenplay); Marsha Mason, Jason Robards, Donald Sutherland, Matthew Broderick, Dody Goodman, Sal Viscuso, Panchito Gomez, Charley Lau, Kiefer Sutherland; Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1983, "The Outsiders" was released by Warner Bros.; Francis Ford Coppola (director); Kathleen Rowell (screenplay); C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Diane Lane, Emilio Estevez, Tom Cruise, Leif Garrett, Glenn Withrow, Darren Dalton, Michelle Meyrink, Tom Waits, William Smith, Nicolas Cage, Flea, Melanie Griffith, Trey Callaway; Coming-of-Age, Drama; Live action
In 1983, "Spring Break" was released by Columbia Pictures; Sean S. Cunningham (director); David Smilow (screenplay); David Knell, Perry Lang, Paul Land, Steve Bassett, Jayne Modean, Corinne Wahl, Donald Symington, Mimi Cozzens, Richard B. Shull, Jessica James, Daniel Faraldo, Fred Buch, Jeff Garlin, Tammy Lynn Leppert; Comedy; Live action
In 1983, "Tough Enough" was released by 20th Century Fox; Richard Fleischer (director); John Leone (screenplay); Dennis Quaid, Stan Shaw, Carlene Watkins, Pam Grier, Warren Oates, Wilford Brimley, Steve "Monk" Miller, Big John Hamilton; Romance, Drama, Sports; Live action
In 1988, "Biloxi Blues" was released by Universal Pictures / Rastar; Mike Nichols (director); Neil Simon (screenplay); Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken, Michael Dolan, Markus Flanagan, Matt Mulhern, Corey Parker, Casey Siemaszko, Penelope Ann Miller, Park Overall; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Johnny Be Good" was released by Orion Pictures; Bud S. Smith (director); Steve Zacharias, Jeff Buhai, David Obst (screenplay); Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Gleason, Uma Thurman, Steve James, Seymour Cassel, Jennifer Tilly, Deborah May, Robert Downey Sr.; Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "The Fox and the Hound" was re-released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1988, "A New Life" was released by Paramount Pictures; Alan Alda (director/screenplay); Alan Alda, Ann-Margret, Hal Linden, John Shea, Veronica Hamel, Mary Kay Place, Beatrice Alda, David Eisner, Victoria Snow, Alec Mapa, Malcolm Stewart, Barry Flatman, Cynthia Belliveau, Michael Kirby, Celia Weston, Paul Hecht, Bill Irwin, Fiona Reid, Jackie Samuda, Deborah Theaker, John Kozak, Tim Koetting, Michelle Duquet, Laura Dickson; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, “Cryin'” by Vixen peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Driven Out” by The Fixx peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's Only Love” by Simply Red peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Livin' Right” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Living Years” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You're Not Alone” by Chicago peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)” by Enya peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Living Years” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, ✪✪ “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Drive My Car” by David Crosby peaked at number 88 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Makes My Day” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 80 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Surrender To Me” by Ann Wilson and Robin Zander peaked at number 19 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Lover In Me” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Waterline” by The Spoons peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wild Thing” by Tone Loc peaked at number 7 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Working On It” by Chris Rea peaked at number 70 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Blow The House Down” by Wee Papa Girl Rappers peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Days Like This” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Shed A Tear” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Tell Me Lies” by Breathe peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dreamin'” by Vanessa Williams peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “End Of The Line” by Traveling Wilburys peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Heaven Can Wait” by Sandra peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Indestructible” by The Four Tops featuring Smokey Robinson peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Keep On Movin'” by Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Let The Good Times Rock” by Europe peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Like A Prayer” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love In The Natural Way” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One Man” by Chanelle peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ready For Love” by Gary Moore peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Round and Round” by New Order peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Real Life” by Corporation Of One peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This Time I Know It's For Real” by Donna Summer peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Uptight” by Disco 2000 peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When The Children Cry” by White Lion peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Like A Prayer” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Too Many Broken Hearts” by Jason Donovan peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Voice Of Reason” by Noiseworks peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “End Of The Line” by Traveling Wilburys peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Born This Way (Let's Dance)” by The Cookie Crew peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Countdown - 10 Years Rock and Roll” by Countdown All Star Band peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Cuddly Toy (Feel For Me)” by Roachford peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “End Of The Line” by Traveling Wilburys peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kom in m'n armen” by Maywood peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Leave Me Alone” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Take It To The Street” by Novo Band peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “TBM Mix 2” by Sample Syndicate peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wait!” by Robert Howard and Kym Mazelle peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One Moment In Time” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Orinoco Flow” by Enya peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Like A Prayer” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Living Years” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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