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In 1980, Jesse Owens dies of lung cancer at the age of 66 in Tuscon, Arizona. Owens won four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. He was one of the greatest track and field athletes in American history.
In 1980, Larry Holmes scored a technical knockout in the eighth round over Leroy Jones to retain his WBC heavyeight title in Las Vegas.
In 1980, On Ryan's Hope, a drugged Prince Albert (a gorilla) dropped a terrorized Delia (Randall Edwards) from the top of the tower.
In 1981, The first Annual Razzie Awards, Dis-Honoring Worst Achievements in Film, took place in Hollywood (RAZZIE Founder John Wilsonʹs living room alcove)! WORST PICTURE: CANʹT STOP THE MUSIC (AFD) Allan Carr, producer. WORST ACTOR: Neil Diamond/THE JAZZ SINGER. WORST ACTRESS: Brooke Shields/THE BLUE LAGOON. WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR: (tie)John Adames/GLORIA, (tie) Laurence Olivier/THE JAZZ SINGER. WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Amy Irving/HONEYSUCKLE ROSE. WORST DIRECTOR: Robert Greenwald/XANADU. WORST SCREENPLAY: CANʹT STOP THE MUSIC. WORST 'ORIGINAL' SONG: “THE MAN WITH BOGARTʹS FACE” from THE MAN WITH BOGARTʹS FACE.
In 1981, “Outlandos Dʹamour” album by The Police was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, The Doobie Brothers announce they were breaking up temporarily. The group reunited five years later. Guess they smoked too many Doobies or something when they decided to break up.
In 1982, “Rosanna” single by Toto was released
In 1983, M-T-V added Michael Jacksonʹs video for “Beat It.” It was the first video M-T-V played by a black artist.
In 1983, “Electric Avenue” single by Eddy Grant was released
In 1983, “Greatest Hits” album by The Who was released
In 1983, “The Final Cut” album by Pink Floyd was released
In 1984, Mike Bossy becomes first player in NHL history to record seven straight 50 goal seasons.
In 1984, R.C., “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Here Comes The Rain Again” by Eurythmics peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “New Song” by Howard Jones peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Red Red Wine” by UB40 peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” began airing in syndication
In 1985, A reunion of stars lit up Beverly Hills, California this night, as ABC-TV celebrated the 200th episode of “The Love Boat”. The network also honored the 1,000th guest star — Lana Turner. She was joined by Mary Martin, who was the 700th guest star to set sail on the show. Ginger Rogers was the 300th, Robert Guillaume #500 and we could go on but we wonʹt. “The Love Boat” had as a crew: Captain Merrill Stubing (Gavin MacLeod), Doctor Adam Bricker (Bernie Kopell), Yeoman-Purser Burl “Gopher” Smith (Fred Grandy, now a U.S. Congressman), Bartender Isaac Washington (Ted Lange) and Photographer Ashley Covington Evans (Ted McGinley). Singer Jack Jones provided the vocal to the opening theme song and Ernie Anderson was the distinctive voice for the millions of network promos before each show.
In 1985, Wrestlemania I was inaugurated at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This featured Hulk Hogan and Mr. T beating Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorf in the battle. This series of championships blended wresting action with celebrity appearrances. Celebrities like Cyndi Lauper and Muhammad Ali blended pop culture with wrestling.
In 1987, Twenty minutes into the future, investigative reporter Edison Carter stumbles upon the new advertising technique created by his bosses at Network 23 — Blipverts — commercials shown at such a high speed viewers canʹt switch channels to avoid seeing them. Unfortunately, when viewers of lower intelligence watch the ads, their heads explode. But Carter being chased by hired goons and ready to go public with the deadly secret, is taken out during his escape and finds himself flying face-first from his motorcycle into a lowered parking garage sign. Network CEO, Ned Grossberg, allows wunderkind Bryce Lynch to create a computer simulation of Carterʹs mind to find out what he knows, but decided to let his reporter die. However, both the real Edison Carter and the altered ego turn out to be more than Grossberg bargained for, in ABCʹs “Max Headroom.”
In 1987, “Maddie and David Make Love on 'Moonlighting'” In an episode entitled “The Big Bang,” battling detectives Maddie Hayes and David Addison finally put two seasons of bickering behind them and “got horizontal.” Pottery, glassware, and various objets dʹart flew about the room as the two tangled to the tune of the Ronettesʹ “Be My Baby.” Though fans had begged for this moment, “The Big Bang” soon turned into “The Big Bust,” and a valuable lesson was learned: no sexual tension equals no sizzle.
In 1987, “Sign Oʹ The Times” album by Prince was released
In 1989, Wrestlemania V became the largest pay-per-view cable TV program in history when Hulk Hogan went up against Macho Man Savage.
In 1989, “Card Sharks”, TV Game Show, last aired on CBS. I asked 100 people if they knew what game show last aired on CBS March 31, 1989, and only nine of them knew it was “Card Sharks.” Here I figured it would have been a much higher number.
In 1989, “Heathers” starring Christian Slater, Winona Ryder and Shannen Doherty opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1983, "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life" was released by Universal Pictures; Terry Jones (director); Monty Python (screenplay); Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Carol Cleveland, Simon Jones, Patricia Quinn, Judy Loe, Matt Frewer, John Scott Martin, Andrew Bicknell, Mark Holmes, Valerie Whittington; Musical, Comedy; Live action
In 1985, "A.D." was released by NBC Productions / Telepictures Corporation; Stuart Cooper (director); Anthony Burgess (screenplay); Anthony Andrews, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner, David Hedison, John Houseman, Richard Kiley, James Mason, John McEnery, Ian McShane, Jennifer O'Neill, Millie Perkins, Denis Quilley, Fernando Rey, Richard Roundtree, Susan Sarandon, Ben Vereen, Tony Vogel, Jack Warden, Anthony Zerbe, Neil Dickson, Chris Humphreys, Amanda Pays, Philip Sayer, Diane Venora, Vincent Riotta, Rebecca Saire, Harold Kasket, Ralph Arliss, Mike Gwilym, Jonathan Hyde, Damien Thomas, Angela Morant, Paul Freeman, Andrea Prodan, Akosua Busia, Vernon Dobtcheff, Jane How, Martin Potter, Renato Scarpa, Stephen Finlay, David Haughton, John Steiner, Peter Blythe, Peter Howell, David Rintoul, Michael Wilding Jr., Tom Durham, Anthony Pedley, Davyd Harries, Bruce Winant, Derek Hoxby, Clive Arrindell, Gerrard McArthur, Jonathan Tafler, Richard Kane, Barrie Houghton, Maggie Wickman, Alan Downer, Colin Haigh, Roderick Horn, John Wheatley, Joss Buckley, David Sumner, Katia Thandoulaki, Eddie Grossman, Robert Wentz, Philip Anthony, Ned Vukovic; Drama, History; Live Action
In 1989, "Heathers" was released by New World Pictures; Michael Lehmann (director); Daniel Waters (screenplay); Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, Kim Walker, Penelope Milford, Glenn Shadix, Lance Fenton, Patrick Labyorteaux, Jeremy Applegate, Em Lodge, Renée Estevez, Carrie Lynn, Chuck LaFont, Phill Lewis; Black comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "Sing" was released by TriStar Pictures; Richard Baskin (director); Dean Pitchford (screenplay); Lorraine Bracco, Peter Dobson, Jessica Steen, Louise Lasser, George DiCenzo, Patti LaBelle, Yank Azman, Ingrid Veninger, Cuba Gooding Jr., Susan Peretz, Laurneá Wilkerson, Rachel Sweet, Scott Wentworth, Jason Blicker, Rino Romano, Leslie Carlson, Krista Bridges, Steve Susskind, Phillip Jarrett; Drama; Live Action
In 1984, “Here Comes The Rain Again” by Eurythmics peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “New Song” by Howard Jones peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Got A Hold On Me” by Christine McVie peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let The Music Play” by Shannon peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Never Never” by The Assembly peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Runner” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sunshine Reggae” by Laid Back peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dancing In The Sheets” by Shalamar peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Look Any Further” by Siedah Garrett With Dennis Edwards peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Heartbeat” by The Psychedelic Furs peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Didn't Know I Loved You” by Rock Goddess peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “It's A Miracle” by Culture Club peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “It's Raining Men” by The Weather Girls peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Late At Night” by George Benson peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Some Heads Are Gonna Roll” by Judas Priest peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Swimming Horses” by Siouxsie And The Banshees peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Taxi” by J. Blackfoot peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Victims Of Circumstance” by Barclay James Harvest peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “We Can Work It Out” by Paradise peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “What Do I Do?” by Phil Fearon And Galaxy peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Your Love Is King” by Sade peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪ “The Politics Of Dancing” by Re-Flex peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Catch Me I'm Falling” by Real Life peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Imagination” by The Body Electric peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jump” by Van Halen peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Listening” by Pseudo Echo peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Beast Of Burden” by Bette Midler peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Get Out Of Your Lazy Bed” by Matt Bianco peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Paul Young peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “My Guy's... ...Mad At Me” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Party Everybody” by Chic peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Rette mich” by Nena peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “She's A Liar” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Swing Is The Thing” by The Deep River Quartet peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “How How How” by Roger Chapman peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I mecht landen” by Maria Bill peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Is A Battlefield” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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