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In 1980, On the “Tonight Show with Johnny Carson,” Carson and guest David Letterman discuss the premiere date of Lettermanʹs upcoming morning show on NBC.
In 1981, Born on this day, was Laura Bell Bundy, American actress and singer who has performed in a number of Broadway, television and film roles. She signed to Mercury Records Nashville and released her first country music single, "Giddy On Up," in early 2010.
In 1981, On Another World, Jamie (Richard Bekins) was rescued for the Complex. Later, Russ, Rick, and Alice refused to release Jamie from the hospital.
In 1981, On Texas, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) made Paige (Lisby Larson) uncomfortable by mentioning a terrible movie she saw called "Endless Passion" to Eliot. Later, Iris told Paige about Chris's demands and offered money to Paige in exchange for leaving Dennis.
In 1981, The long-awaited maiden launch of the space shuttle “Columbia” was scrubbed because of a computer malfunction.
In 1981, “Caveman” with Ringo Starr premiered in theaters.
In 1982, R.C., “Apache” by Sugar Hill Gang peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Freeze-Frame” by J. Geils Band peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Pop Goes The Movies (Part I)” by Meco peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “We Got The Beat” by Go-Goʹs peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Saturday Night Live” gives viewers the opportunity (via 900-number vote) to save or boil “Larry the Lobster.” The good news? The home audience decides to let Larry live with a vote of 239,096 to 227,452. The bad news? He was actually dead before the votes were tallied.
In 1985, Eddie Murphyʹs “Beverly Hills Cop” made it to the top ten on the list of top-grossing motion pictures. The film, at number nine on the list, was the only R-rated and non-summer movie to make the list.
In 1985, Finola Hughes debuted as Anna Devane on General Hospital. Hughes has played the character on and off and ever, and crossed the character over to All My Children and General Hospital: Night Shift as well. She has been nominated for seven Daytime Emmy Awards for her work in the role on GH and AMC. She won in 1991.
In 1985, Master criminals become crime-fighters in order to avoid going to prison in CBSʹs “Double Dare.” Billy Dee Williams and Ken Wahl star. This was not a game show reboot of the same nameʹd show CBS had in its daytime lineup from 1976-77, nor was this an early version of a same-named Nickelodeon series.
In 1985, Singer Madonna launched “The Virgin Tour” with a concert at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. The Beastie Boys were the opening act.
In 1987, The Prince buys Snow White a car on “The Charmings,” unfortunately the car salesman has sold them a poisoned lemon.
In 1988, The Eighth Annual Razzie Awards were presented. WORST PICTURE: LEONARD: PART Six (Columbia) Bill Cosby, producer. WORST ACTOR: Bill Cosby, LEONARD: PART Six. WORST ACTRESS: Madonna, WHOʹS THAT GIRL? WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR: David Mendenhall, OVER THE TOP. WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Daryl Hannah, WALL STREET. WORST DIRECTOR: Norman Mailer, TOUGH GUYS DONʹT DANCE (Tie), Elaine May, ISHTAR (Tie). WORST SCREENPLAY: LEONARD: PART Six. WORST NEW STAR: David Mendenhall, OVER THE TOP. WORST 'ORIGINAL' SONG: “I Want Your Sex” from BEVERLY HILLS COP II. WORST SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS: JAWS: THE REVENGE.
In 1989, Intel Corp announced the shipment of the 80486 chip.
In 1989, NBCʹs “Another World” gains another heroine as Frankie Frame arrives in Big City to investigate who killed her uncle Jason in the house of mirrors (Final Answer? Nicole.)
In 1980, "Bad Timing" was released by World Northal; Nicolas Roeg (director); Yale Udoff (screenplay); Art Garfunkel, Theresa Russell, Harvey Keitel, Denholm Elliott, Daniel Massey, Dana Gillespie, William Hootkins, Eugene Lipinski, Ania Marson, Lex van Delden, Gertan Klauber, George Roubicek, Robert Walker, Stefan Gryff, Sevilla Delofski; Drama; Live action
In 1980, "Home Movies" was released by United Artists; Brian De Palma (director); Kim Ambler, Dana Edelman, Robert Harders, Stephen Le May, Charlie Loventhal, Gloria Norris (screenplay); Kirk Douglas, Nancy Allen, Keith Gordon, Vincent Gardenia, Gerrit Graham, Theresa Saldana; Comedy; Live action
In 1981, "Excalibur" was released by Orion Pictures / Warner Bros. Pictures; John Boorman (director/screenplay); Rospo Pallenberg (screenplay); Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, Nicol Williamson, Corin Redgrave, Patrick Stewart, Keith Buckley, Clive Swift, Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Robert Addie, Charley Boorman, Katrine Boorman, Ciarán Hinds, Niall O'Brien, Kay McLaren, Barbara Byrne; Epic, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1981, "Going Ape!" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jeremy Joe Kronsberg (director/screenplay); Tony Danza, Stacey Nelkin, Jessica Walter, Danny DeVito, Art Metrano, Frank Sivero, Rick Hurst, Howard Mann, Joseph Maher; Comedy; Live Action
In 1981, "The Howling" was released by Embassy Pictures; Joe Dante (director); John Sayles, Terence H. Winkless (screenplay); Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, Slim Pickens, Elisabeth Brooks, Robert Picardo, Noble Willingham, Jim McKrell, Kenneth Tobey, Dick Miller, Meshach Taylor, Margie Impert, James Murtaugh, Don McLeod; Horror; Live Action
In 1981, "Knightriders" was released by United Film Distribution Company / Laurel Entertainment; George A. Romero (director/screenplay); Ed Harris, John Amplas, Gary Lahti, Tom Savini, Amy Ingersoll, Patricia Tallman, Brother Blue, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger, Martin Ferrero, Michael P. Moran, Donald Rubinstein, Stephen King, Warner Shook, Randy Kovitz, Harold Wayne Jones, Albert Amerson, Christine Forrest, Greg Besnak, Gary Davis; Drama; Live Action
In 1981, "Star Wars (re-release)" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lucasfilm; George Lucas (director/screenplay); Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, and James Earl Jones; Sci-Fi; Live Action
In 1985, "Private Resort" was released by TriStar Pictures; George Bowers (director); Alan Wenkus, Gordon Mitchell, Ken Segall (screenplay); Rob Morrow, Johnny Depp, Emily Longstreth, Karyn O'Bryan, Andrew Dice Clay, Hector Elizondo, Dody Goodman, Leslie Easterbrook, Michael Bowen, Hilary Shepard Turner, Tony Azito, Jill Selkowitz; Adventure, Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "The Aristocats (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Wolfgang Reitherman (director); Ken Anderson, Larry Clemmons, Eric Cleworth, Vance Garry, Julius Svendsen, Frank Thomas, Ralph Wright (screenplay); Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Liz English, Gary Dubin, Dean Clark, Scatman Crothers, Hermione Baddeley, Roddy Maude-Roxby, Sterling Holloway, Pat Buttram, George Lindsey, Paul Winchell, Lord Tim Hudson, Vito Scotti, Thurl Ravenscroft, Charles Lane, Nancy Kulp, Monica Evans, Carole Shelley, Bill Thompson, Peter Renaday, Robie Lester, Ruth Buzzi; Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Musical; Animation
In 1987, "Making Mr. Right" was released by Orion Pictures / Barry & Enright Productions; Susan Seidelman (director); Floyd Byars, Laurie Frank (screenplay); John Malkovich, Ann Magnuson, Glenne Headly, Ben Masters, Laurie Metcalf, Polly Bergen, Hart Bochner, Polly Draper, Christian Clemenson, Harsh Nayyar, Susan Berman, Merwin Goldsmith; Comedy, Sci-Fi; Live Action
In 1987, "The Secret of My Success" was released by Universal Pictures / Rastar; Herbert Ross (director); Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr., AJ Carothers (screenplay); Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, Margaret Whitton, John Pankow, Fred Gwynne, Gerry Bamman, Carol Ann Susi, Drew Snyder, Elizabeth Franz, Christopher Murney, Mark Margolis, Mercedes Ruehl, Cindy Crawford, Bruce McGill; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Three for the Road" was released by New Century Vista; Bill L. Norton (director); Richard Martini (screenplay); Charlie Sheen, Alan Ruck, Kerri Green, Sally Kellerman, Blair Tefkin, Raymond J. Barry, Bert Remsen, James Avery; Comedy, Road; Live Action
In 1982, ✪ “Pop Goes The Movies” by Meco peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Freeze-Frame” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hollywood” by Shooting Star peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Loving You” by Chris Rea peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Never Give Up On A Good Thing” by George Benson peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shine On” by George Duke peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “We Got The Beat” by The Go-Go's peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “A Celebration” by U2 peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ball And Chain” by XTC peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't Love Me Too Hard” by The Nolans peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ghosts” by Japan peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Have You Ever Been In Love” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “House On Fire” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Will Love You” by The Fureys peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Iron Fist” by Motörhead peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Is It A Dream” by Classix Nouveaux peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “More Than This” by Roxy Music peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Stone Cold” by Rainbow peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “A Good Year For The Roses / Your Angel Steps Out Of Heaven” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Bang Bang / N.I.T.E” by Cheetah peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Begin The Beguine (Volver a empezar) / De niña a mujer” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Am an Island / Walk On Water” by Richard Clapton peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Can't Go For That (No Can Do) / Unguarded Minute” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Oh Julie / I'm Knockin'” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Oh No / Lovin' You” by The Commodores peaked at number 51 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sweetheart / Over Here” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “That Girl / All I Do” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Saved My Soul / Real Good” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Charlotte Sometimes” by The Cure peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Closer You Get” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Bella Marie” by Frank And Mirella peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Felicità” by Al Bano And Romina Power peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Het Slurvenlied” by Rubberen Robbie peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “High Time He Went” by Renée [NL] peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I'm Not Afraid Of The Future” by Future World Orchestra peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Invisible Sun” by The Police peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “On Broadway” by George Benson peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Open Your Heart” by The Human League peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hallå hela pressen” by Chattanooga peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hei Hi Ho” by Radio peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Set Up” by Rupert Hine peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Farewell Goodbye” by Top Cats peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Won't Let You Down” by Ph.D. peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I'll Find My Way Home” by Jon And Vangelis peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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