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In 1981, ABC-TVʹS FRIDAYS A rerun featuring GEORGE THOROGOOD and THE DESTROYERS
In 1981, “Rapture” single by Blondie was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “Larry Hagman of Dallas”. Other Articles: David Letterman, Kim Delaney of All My Children
In 1982, R.C., “Pac-Man Fever” by Buckner and Garcia peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Take Off” by Bob and Doug McKenzie with Geddy Lee peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart. Bob and Doug McKenzie were Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas from the Canadian hit show SCTV and it featured Geddy Lee of Rush on vocals.
In 1983, Larry Holmes wins a unanimous 12-round decision over Lucien Rodriguez to retain his world heavyweight title in his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
In 1983, Steve Wallenda got his name in the Guinness Book of World Records after crossing 4,166 feet on a highwire at an altitude of 31 feet.
In 1984, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, Custom-Made Show Number Two. Audience votes on the show they want (with/without dentist chairs, etc.).
In 1984, The Baltimore Colts move to Indianapolis under the cover of night.
In 1985, “7800 Degree Fahrenheit” album by Bon Jovi was released
In 1986, On Santa Barbara, Gina (Robin Mattson) attended her own funeral.
In 1986, Sammy Hagar played his first show as Van Halenʹs new lead singer.
In 1987, U2 filmed the video for “Where The Streets Have No Name” on a rooftop in downtown Los Angeles. Thousands of people showed up and the police had to break up the shoot.
In 1989, NBC unveils the first soap opera to debut in which one of its “core families” is black. “Generations” features Vivica A. Fox, Debbi Morgan, Smokey Robinson, Richard “Shaft” Roundtree, and Kristoff Saint John. And among the heavy topics covered in the half hour dramaʹs 470 episodes are sickle-cell anemia, a murder mystery involving diamonds hidden in a stuffed moose head, and intrigue in the world of the ice cream industry of Chicago.
In 1981, "Eyes of a Stranger" was released by Warner Bros. / Georgetown Productions Inc.; Ken Wiederhorn (director); Mark Jackson (screenplay); Lauren Tewes, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Luke Halpin, John DiSanti, Peter DuPre, Gwen Lewis, Kitty Lunn, Timothy Hawkins, Ted Richert, Toni Crabtree, Bob Small, Stella Rivera, Dan Fitzgerald, José Bahamande, Rhonda Flynn; Slasher; Live Action
In 1981, "Thief" was released by United Artists; Michael Mann (director/screenplay); James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi, Dennis Farina, William Petersen, Gavin MacFadyen, Chuck Adamson, Tom Signorelli, Nick Nickeas, W.R. Bill Brown, Norm Tobin, John Santucci, Sam Cirone, Spero Anast, Hal Frank, Patti Ross; Neo-Noir, Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1983, "The Thorn Birds" was released by ABC / Warner Bros. Television Distribution / David Wolper-Stan Margulies Productions / Edward Lewis Productions; Daryl Duke (director); Carmen Culver, Lee Stanley (screenplay); Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Barbara Stanwyck, Christopher Plummer, Jean Simmons, Bryan Brown, Philip Anglim, Richard Kiley, Piper Laurie, Mare Winningham, Ken Howard, John Friedrich, Dwier Brown, Earl Holliman, Brett Cullen, Stephen W. Burns, Barry Corbin, Holly Palance, John de Lancie, Allyn Ann McLerie, Richard Venture, Stephanie Faracy, Antoinette Bower, Sydney Penny, Vidal Peterson; Drama, Romance; Live action
In 1987, "Blind Date" was released by TriStar Pictures; Blake Edwards (director); Dale Launer (screenplay); Bruce Willis, Kim Basinger, John Larroquette, William Daniels, George Coe, Mark Blum, Phil Hartman, Stephanie Faracy, Alice Hirson, Stanley Jordan, Graham Stark, Joyce Van Patten, Barry Sobel, Armin Shimerman, Brian George, Jeannie Elias, Dick Durock, Sab Shimono; Romantic Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Withnail and I" was released by HandMade Films; Bruce Robinson (director/screenplay); Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths, Ralph Brown, Michael Elphick, Daragh O'Malley, Noel Johnson, Irene Sutcliffe, Llewellyn Rees, Eddie Tagoe, Michael Wardle, Una Brandon-Jones, Robert Oates, Anthony Wise; Black Comedy; Live action
In 1988, "Lincoln" was released by NBC Productions / Chris/Rose Productions / Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions; Lamont Johnson (director); Ernest Kinoy (screenplay); Sam Waterston, Mary Tyler Moore, Richard Mulligan, Deborah Adair, Steven Culp, Jeffrey DeMunn, James Gammon, Thomas Gibson, Ruby Dee, John Houseman, Tim Guinee, Robin Gammell, Cleavon Little, John McMartin, Tom Mason, Alan Sader, Richard Travis, Fay Greenbaum, Karen Hutcheson, Helen Jervey, Tom Brennan, Gregory Cooke, Jerome Dempsey, Jon DeVries, George Ede, David Leary, Patrick Rowe, Greg Baber, Coby Batty, Bill Chorney, Ritchie Copenhaver, Del Driver, Glenn Faigen, Dick Harrington, Rick Hite, Edward James Hyland, Marion Johnson, Lee Lively, John Mingus, Patrick Coe McCluskey, Adrian Rieder, Troy Sweeney, Paul Welch; Drama, History, War; Live Action
In 1982, “On The Way To The Sky” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Over The Line” by Eddie Schwartz peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Summer Nights” by Survivor peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Theme From 'Cats' (Memory)” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Pac-Man Fever” by Buckner and Garcia peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Take Off” by Bob and Doug McKenzie w/ Geddy Lee peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Is Alright Tonite” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Classic” by Adrian Gurvitz peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Empire Song” by Killing Joke peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Hate People” by Anti-Nowhere League peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Music For Chameleons” by Gary Numan peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Party Fears Two” by The Associates peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Quiereme mucho (Yours)” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ring Ring” by Dollar peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Seven Tears” by Goombay Dance Band peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Temporary Beauty” by Graham Parker and The Rumour peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Beat Is Mine” by Vicky D peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Work That Sucker To Death” by Xavier peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Cool Night / One More Time For The Lonely” by Paul Davis peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “My Kinda Lover / In The Dark” by Billy Squier peaked at number 64 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “No Chance / Like Lovers Do” by Bob Fish peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Stars on The Water / Don't Need No Other Now” by Rodney Crowell peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Land Of Make Believe / Now You're Gone” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Turn Your Love Around / Nature Boy” by George Benson peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “What About Me? / Round Again” by Moving Pictures peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Young Turks / Tora, Tora, Tora (Out With The Boys)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪✪ “Homosapien / Keat's Song” by Pete Shelley peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Daddy's Home” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Never Give Up On A Good Thing” by George Benson peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sweat In Bullet” by Simple Minds peaked at number 47 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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