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In 1981, Marla Gibbs checks out of “The Jeffersons” and into her own CBS spin-off, “Checking In,” in which she plays the top housekeeper at a ritzy New York hotel. Larry Linville costars.
In 1981, On Another World, firefighters rescued Sandy (Christopher Rich), who had passed out from a gas leak. Later, Mac (Douglass Watson) and Ada (Constance Ford) tried to calm down a hysterical Cecile (Susan Keith) when another explosion occurred. Meanwhile, Mitch (William Gray Espy) bought a plane ticket for St. Croix hoping to find Rachel. Note: The episode includes flashbacks to Another World's famous 1980 St. Croix location shoot.
In 1982, “The Regis Philbin Show”, TV Talk Show; last aired on NBC, six years to the date his ABC game show last aired.
In 1982, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium opening for the new wave group Missing Persons.
In 1983, Joan Rivers and impersonator Joe Piscopo engage in a joke-telling contest on “Saturday Night Live” to determine once and for all just who is the “real” Joan Rivers.
In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “Elvis Presley”. Other Articles: Susan Lucci, Paper Chase
In 1983, R.C., “Escalator Of Life” by Robert Hazard peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Letʹs Dance” by David Bowie peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Big In Japan” by Alphaville peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart?
In 1985, Patty Duke is the President with That Girlʹs Ted Bessell as the First Lad…er, Man, in ABCʹs “Hail to the Chief” — a Soap-y political mess from Susan Harris. Thereʹs only one Duke, but itʹs Dick Shawn who appears during the showʹs run as identical twins Russian Premier and KGB heads Dmitri and Ivan Zolotov. Joel Brooks is Madame Presidentʹs gay secret service agent, “Randy.”
In 1986, Eight p.m./ET “Fast Times” (CBS): Stacey (Courtney Thorne-Smith) feels left out when Linda (Claudia Wells) starts spending more time with a new friend. Meanwhile, Mr. Hand (Ray Walston) accepts a promotion to vice principal. Barbara: Moon Zappa. Brad: James Nardini. Mr. Vargas: Vincent Schiavelli.
In 1986, ESPNʹs extensive Stanley Cup playoff coverage begins, featuring 35 games in 50 days, including Stanley Cup Finals. Network utilizes electronic cut-ins, cutting to other live games 115 times, plus 80 times on tape.
In 1986, Inspired by the NFLʹs Champion Chicago Bears Super Bowl Shuffle, nine Mets players record Get Metsmerized, a rap boasting a title after the team plays just one regular season game. The album, not promoted by the organization, is widely panned by critics, selling only a few thousand copies when released in August.
In 1986, “Dallas” announced it will revive the killed Bobby Ewing character, thought to have been killed off. The solution was the famous “Bobby In The Shower/It Was All A Dream*” scene.
In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “Harry Hamlin”. Other Articles: Syndicated Sitcoms, Alan Young
In 1988, R.C., “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” by Billy Ocean peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Hot Hot Hot!!!” by The Cure peaked at #65 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, “New Adventures Of Beans Baxter”, TV Adventure, last aired on Fox.
In 1988, “Century's End” by Donald Fagen peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Escalator Of Life” by Robert Hazard peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Family Man” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hot Hot Hot!!!” by The Cure peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Like It” by DeBarge peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Won't Be Home Tonight” by Tony Carey peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “One On One” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Out Of The Blue” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Play That Funky Music” by Roxanne peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Samantha (What You Gonna Do?)” by Cellarful Of Noise peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Savin' Myself” by Eria Fachin peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Back On The Chain Gang” by The Pretenders peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Change Of Heart” by Tom Petty peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Check It Out” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Danseparc (Every Day It's Tomorrow)” by Martha And The Muffins peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Devil Inside” by INXS peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Becomes Electric” by Strange Advance peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “One On One” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Day After Day” by Blue Rodeo peaked at number 39 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Endless Summer Nights” by Richard Marx peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heaven Knows” by Robert Plant peaked at number 65 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Here We Go Again” by Johansen peaked at number 48 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lake Of Fire” by Jato peaked at number 90 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Man In The Mirror” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One Step Up” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rock Of Life” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Somewhere Down Crazy River” by Robbie Robertson peaked at number 91 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “That's When I Need You” by The Jitters peaked at number 70 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Language Of Love” by Tu peaked at number 88 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When We Was Fab” by George Harrison peaked at number 20 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Winter Games” by David Foster peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Don't Know” by Scarlett And Black peaked at number 52 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪ “Ooh To Be Ah” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ain't Complaining” by Status Quo peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Boxerbeat” by JoBoxers peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Cry Me A River” by Mari Wilson peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Even Now” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Fragile” by Sting peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heart” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heaven For Everyone” by Cross peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Let Me Be The One” by Jean Carne peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Dance” by David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Is Stronger Than Pride” by Sade peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mohamed's House” by Sheik Fawaz peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Neighbours” by Des O'Connor peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Only In My Dreams” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Seasons Change” by Exposé peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Temptation” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “That's The Way I Wanna Rock And Roll” by AC/DC peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “There's No Deceiving You” by Blue Ox Babes peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Two Hearts Beat As One” by U2 peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “What For” by James peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Are In My System” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Can't Run From Love” by Maxine Singleton peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “All Touch / Baptism Of Fire” by Rough Trade peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Some People” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Beat Dis” by Bomb The Bass peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “De boer is troef” by Normaal peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Een beetje van dit” by Vulcano peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Going Home: Theme Of The Local Hero” by Mark Knopfler peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hey Mambo” by Barry Manilow With Kid Creole And The Coconuts peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Should Be So Lucky” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'm Not Scared” by Eighth Wonder peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Nescio” by The Nits peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Que Sera” by Chris Rea peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Senza una donna (Without A Woman)” by Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Shake Your Love” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sing Me A Song” by Bernadette peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sleepin' Bird” by Herman Brood And His Wild Romance peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Suedehead” by Morrissey peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Chinese Way” by Level 42 peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore-Be My Baby” by Grant And Forsyth peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Communication” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Felrättsnettheltfelrättsnett” by Rymdimperiet peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Don't Wanna Dance” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Dance” by David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Samma sång” by Dag Vag peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Dance” by David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love On Your Side” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Wings Of Steel” by Stage Dolls peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Shake Your Love” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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