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In 1980, On The Edge of Night, Raven (Sharon Gabet) lashed out at Steve and Calvin.
In 1984, The Fourth Annual Razzie Awards were presented. WORST PICTURE: THE LONELY LADY (Universal) Robert R. Weston, producer. WORST ACTOR: Christopher Atkins, A NIGHT IN HEAVEN (a.k.a. A NIGHT OF HEAVING). WORST ACTRESS: Pia Zadora, THE LONELY LADY. WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Jim Nabors, STROKER ACE. WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Sybil Danning, CHAINED HEAT and HERCULES. WORST DIRECTOR: Peter Sasdy, THE LONELY LADY. WORST SCREENPLAY: THE LONELY LADY. WORST NEW STAR: Lou Ferrigno, HERCULES. WORST 'ORIGINAL' SONG: “The Way You DO It” from THE LONELY LADY. WORST MUSICAL SCORE: THE LONELY LADY.
In 1985, All-Star Blitz (TV Game Show) debut.
In 1985, Comedienne Phyllis Diller underwent a surgical procedure for permanent eye liner to eliminate the need for eyelid makeup. Must have been a real sloooow day over at Phyllisʹ house. What happens when she wants to change colors? Inquiring minds want to know!
In 1985, Eight p.m./ET “TVʹS Bloopers and Practical Jokes” (NBC): Scheduled: A practical joke on Cathy Rigby, and an attempted joke on Gene Barry. Also: bloopers from Angie Dickinson, Tony Geary, Rita Moreno, Merv Griffin and from “Still the Beaver,” with Barbara Billingsley and Jerry Mathers; celebrity fan mail, with Christopher Atkins; offbeat local TV news personalities. (60 min.)
In 1985, On Another World, Sally Frame (Mary Page Keller) married Catlin Ewing (Thomas Ian Griffith).
In 1985, Rupert Murdoch buys 50 percent of the Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation exactly 11 years before the FOX Network launches the show “Profit” about a power-driven sleazy executive.
In 1986, Actor Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel, California, defeating incumbent Charlotte Townsend by a landslide. Eastwood served as mayor until 1988. The voters made his day.
In 1986, On “Late Night with David Letterman,” Letterman attempts a goodwill gesture, delivering flowers and sweets to NBCʹs new owners at General Electric, is rebuffed at the courtesy desk and given “the GE handshake.”
In 1986, On “Perfect Strangers,” Larry shows Balki the right way to score at a singles bar, if one considers being beaten up in a parking lot by a jealous boyfriend success.
In 1988, “Born To Be Bad” album by George Thorogood and The Destroyers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” single by M/A/R/R/S was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1989, Denverʹs Alex English passed the 2,000 point mark during the Nuggetsʹ 110-106 win over Utah, becoming the first player in NBA history to record eight straight seasons of 2,000 or more points.
In 1989, Lawrence “Lol” Tolhurst, the founding member and drummer for the Cure since 1977, left the band. Leader Robert Smith felt Tolhurst was no longer making appropriate contributions to the band.
In 1989, R.C., “Stand” by R.E.M. peaked at number six on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “Spam”.
In 1989, R.C., “The Look” by Roxette peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, “American Bandstand”, TV Music; moved to U.S.A.
In 1980, "The Gambler" was released by CBS / Sony Pictures Television / Ken Kragen Productions; Dick Lowry (director); Jim Byrnes (screenplay); Kenny Rogers, Christine Belford, Bruce Boxleitner, Harold Gould, Clu Gulager, Lance LeGault, Lee Purcell, Ronnie Scribner, Noble Willingham, Bruce M. Fischer, Lee Paul, Marianne Gordon, David S. Cass Sr., Borah Silver, Lew Brown, Robert Lussier, Edward Walsh, Cathy Worthington, Charles Knapp, Ed Bakey, Neil Summers; Western; Live action
In 1984, "George Washington" was released by CBS / MGM/UA Television / David Gerber Productions; Buzz Kulik (director); Jon Boothe, Richard Fielder (screenplay); Barry Bostwick, Patty Duke Astin, David Dukes, Jaclyn Smith, Lloyd Bridges, José Ferrer, Hal Holbrook, Trevor Howard, Jeremy Kemp, Richard Kiley, Stephen Macht, James Mason, Rosemary Murphy, Clive Revill, Robert Stack, Anthony Zerbe, J. Kenneth Campbell, Philip Casnoff, Josh Clark, Kevin Conroy, Megan Gallagher, John Glover, Harry Groener, Patrick Horgan, Robert Schenkkan, Christine Estabrook, William Prince, Richard Fancy, Scott Hylands, Kelsey Grammer, Peter Evans, Jon Matthews, Tom Assalone, Farnham Scott, Tim Moyer; Biography, Drama, History; Live Action
In 1985, "Wallenberg: A Hero's Story" was released by NBC Productions / Dick Berg-Stonehenge Productions / Paramount Television; Lamont Johnson (director); Gerald Green (screenplay); Richard Chamberlain, Alice Krige, Kenneth Colley, Melanie Mayron, Stuart Wilson, Bibi Andersson, David Robb, Mark Rylance, Ralph Arliss, Keve Hjelm, Jimmy Nail, Olaf Pooley, Georgia Slowe, Guy Deghy, Curt Lowens, Bruce Purchase, Relja Bašić, Peter Capell, Tom Ormeny, Aubrey Morris, Thomas Hellberg, Ferdy Mayne, Don Fellows, Peter Carsten, Werner Pochath, Vili Matula, Lena Olin, Charles Brauer, Per Anger; Biography, Drama, History; Live Action
In 1988, "18 Again!" was released by New World Pictures; Paul Flaherty (director); Josh Goldstein, Jonathan Prince (screenplay); George Burns, Charlie Schlatter, Tony Roberts, Anita Morris, Red Buttons, Miriam Flynn, Pauly Shore, Jennifer Runyon, George DiCenzo, Bernard Fox, Kenneth Tigar, Anthony Starke, Emory Bass, Benny Baker, Hal Smith, Earl Boen, Kimberlin Brown, Karl Wiedergott, Pat Crawford Brown; Fantasy, Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Above the Law" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Andrew Davis (director/screenplay); Steven Pressfield, Ronald Shusett (screenplay); Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, Sharon Stone, Daniel Faraldo, Henry Silva, Ron Dean, Daniel Faraldo, Miguel Nino, Nicholas Kusenko, Joe V. Greco, Chelcie Ross, Gregory Alan Williams, Jack Wallace, Metta Davis, Joseph Kosala; Action; Live Action
In 1988, "Bad Dreams" was released by 20th Century Fox; Andrew Fleming (director/screenplay); Steven E. de Souza (screenplay); Jennifer Rubin, Bruce Abbott, Richard Lynch, Dean Cameron, Harris Yulin, Susan Barnes, John Scott Clough, E.G. Daily, Damita Jo Freeman, Louis Giambalvo, Susan Ruttan, Sy Richardson, Missy Francis, Sheila Scott-Wilkenson, Ben Kronen; Horror; Live Action
In 1989, “Dreamin'” by Vanessa Williams peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One” by Metallica peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Similar Features” by Melissa Etheridge peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Somebody Like You” by Robbie Nevil peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stand” by R.E.M. peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Look” by Roxette peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tribute (Right On)” by The Pasadenas peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Walking Through Walls” by The Escape Club peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Like A Prayer” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Across The Miles” by Survivor peaked at number 88 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Tell Me Lies” by Breathe peaked at number 10 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Easy Street” by David Gibson peaked at number 62 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “End Of The Line” by Traveling Wilburys peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Good Times” by Tom Cochrane And Red Rider peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's A Powerful Thing” by Doug And The Slugs peaked at number 64 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Just Because” by Anita Baker peaked at number 18 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Paradise City” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 19 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Did It” by Glamour Camp peaked at number 84 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Living Years” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Two Strong Hearts” by John Farnham peaked at number 50 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You're Not Alone” by Chicago peaked at number 22 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Be Cruel” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Walk Away” by Toni Childs peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Fire Woman” by The Cult peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Girl I Got My Eyes On You” by Today peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet” by Pat And Mick peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Like Princes Do” by Diesel Park West peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Loneliness” by Kelvin Pizarro peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Not Gonna Do It” by Vicky Martin peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Only The Moment” by Marc Almond peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Planet E” by K.C. Flightt peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Romeo And Juliet” by Blue Magic peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She's A Mystery To Me” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Beat(en) Generation” by The The peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “With Every Heartbeat” by Five Star peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Paradise City” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Where Did I Go Wrong” by UB40 peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Evening Falls...” by Enya peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Knock On Wood” by Toots And The Maytals peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Like A Prayer” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Little Liar” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nathan Jones” by Bananarama peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rivers Of Babylon (Remix '88)” by Boney M. peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rocket” by Def Leppard peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Say A Little Prayer” by Bomb The Bass Featuring Maureen peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Surrender To Me” by Ann Wilson And Robin Zander peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “What Becomes Of The Broken-Hearted” by Ruby Turner Featuring Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah” by The Pogues peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Your Mama Don't Dance” by Poison peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Zimbabwae” by Toni Childs peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Are You My Baby?” by Wendy And Lisa peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Help!” by Bananarama And Lananeeneenoonoo peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Wanna Be Loved By You ('89 Remix)” by Marilyn Monroe peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lost In Your Eyes” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Mijn naam is Jaap” by Jaap Aap peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nothing Has Been Proved” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “That's The Way Love Is” by Ten City peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This Time I Know It's For Real” by Donna Summer peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Like A Prayer” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart” by Marc Almond Featuring Gene Pitney peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Upp över mina öron” by Eriksson / Glenmark peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hey Music Lover” by S'Express peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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