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In 1981, “Buck Rogers In The 25th Century”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on NBC.

In 1982, ABC-TVʹS FRIDAYS A rerun featuring THE CARS (“SHAKE IT UP”, “THINK IT OVER”)

In 1983, Dwayne Hickman wed Joan Roberts

In 1983, On “SNL” Velvet Jones (Eddie Murphy) plugs his titillating new “The Exercises of Love” videotape. “Yes, Itʹs all here: the squatting, the thrusting, the grunting and the groaning. Take it from Velvet, these are exercises youʹll want to watch again and again.”

In 1983, R.C., “I Melt With You” by Modern English peaked at #78 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Love My Way” by Psychedelic Furs peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Mr. Roboto” by Styx peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Swingin'” by John Anderson peaked at #43 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, Tony Micelli and Angela Bower end their first season on “Whoʹs The Boss?” trying to figure out what happened while they were both drunk. Who kissed whom? “Taxi” costar Jeff Conaway guests as Tonyʹs drinking buddy, Jeff.

In 1985, “Comedian” album by Eddie Murphy was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1987, On Days of our Lives, Calliope's (Arleen Sorkin) dog, Martha Bradford, married Reggie DuBois, the dog that got her pregnant.

In 1987, Ray Stevens released the song “Would Jesus Wear a Rolex?”

In 1987, The Federal Communications Commission put broadcasters on notice it would impose a broader definition of indecency over the airwaves. This was directed at not only shock jocks, like Howard Stern, but those on your neighborhood radio station. Some stations, the FCC noted, had gone way beyond the seven dirty words made famous by comedian George Carlin in a routine from the early 1970s. There is, incidentally, such a thing as the “seven dirty words” rule at the FCC. Those seven dirty words are (CENSORED), (CENSORED), (CENSORED), (CENSORED), (CENSORED), (CENSORED), and (CENSORED)!

In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tim Reid and Daphne Maxwell-Reid of Frankʹs Place”. Other Articles: Night Court, Hunter

In 1988, R.C., “Check It Out” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Devil Inside” by INXS peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Some Kind Of Lover” by Jody Watley peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, "Wrong Is Right" was released by Columbia Pictures; Richard Brooks (director/screenplay); Sean Connery, Robert Conrad, George Grizzard, Katharine Ross, G.D. Spradlin, John Saxon, Henry Silva, Leslie Nielsen, Hardy Krüger, Robert Webber, Ron Moody, Rosalind Cash, Dean Stockwell, Cherie Michan, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mickey Jones; Comedy, Thriller; Live Action

In 1989, "Around the World in 80 Days" was released by NBC / Avala Film / Harmony Gold; Buzz Kulik (director); John Gay (screenplay); Pierce Brosnan, Eric Idle, Julia Nickson, Peter Ustinov, Jack Klugman, Roddy McDowall, Darren McGavin, Robert Morley, Stephen Nichols, Lee Remick, Jill St. John, Robert Wagner, Arielle Dombasle, Gabriele Ferzetti, Henry Gibson, John Hillerman, Rick Jason, Christopher Lee, Patrick Macnee, John Mills, Pernell Roberts, James B. Sikking, Simon Ward, John Abineri, Bill Bailey, Peter Birrel, John Carlin, Jean-Pierre Castaldi, Julian Curry, Roy Evans, Don Ferguson, Colin Higgins, Lily Leung, Joseph Long, Victor Maddern, Anna Massey, Ian McNeice, Ajay Mehta, Pierre Olaf, Terrence Scammell, Tommy Tam, Cassie Stuart, Yves Aubert, Lane Cooper, Bruce Troy Davis, Hugo De Vernier, Henry Fong, Michael Gable, Olivier Hémon, Mark Holmes, Arun Pathela, John Rapley, Eve Schickle, Violetta, Ed Wiley, Tariq Yunus; Action, Adventure, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Atomic Dog” by George Clinton peaked at number 101 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “I Love L.A.” by Randy Newman peaked at number 110 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Mr. Roboto” by Styx peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Check It Out” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Count On Me” by Gerard McMahon peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Devil Inside” by INXS peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “If You Wanna Get Back Your Lady” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Love My Way” by The Psychedelic Furs peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Love On My Mind Tonight” by The Temptations peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Presence Of Love” by The Alarm peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Some Kind Of Lover” by Jody Watley peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Swingin'” by John Anderson peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “You Don't Know” by Scarlett And Black peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “Cuts Like A Knife” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Fire” by Platinum Blonde peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Somewhere Down The Crazy River” by Robbie Robertson peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Twisting By The Pool” by Dire Straits peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Heatseeker” by AC/DC peaked at number 75 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Want Her” by Keith Sweat peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Set The Night To Music” by Starship peaked at number 92 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “She's Having A Baby” by Dave Wakeling peaked at number 38 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, ✪ “Batman Theme” by Neal Hefti And His Orchestra peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Der Kommissar” by After The Fire peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Snot Rap” by Kenny Everett peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “24 Hours” by 10cc peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “All Nite Party” by The Fatback Band peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Angel” by Aerosmith peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Anyone” by Smith And Mighty peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Armageddon It” by Def Leppard peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Breakaway” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Can't You Love Tonight” by Gwen Guthrie peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Church Of The Poison Mind” by Culture Club peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Do It Anyway You Wanna” by Cashmere peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Dreaming” by Glen Goldsmith peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Fields Of Fire” by Big Country peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Freedom” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Get It On” by Kingdom Come peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “House Reaction” by T-Cut-F peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Need A Man” by Eurythmics peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Need Somebody” by Kechia Jenkins peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I'm Not Scared” by Eighth Wonder peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “In The Meantime” by Railway Children peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Johnny B. Goode” by Peter Tosh peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Keep This Frequency Clear” by DTI peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Midnight Blue” by Pete Knarren peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “My Jamaican Guy” by Grace Jones peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Prove Your Love” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Push Beat / Bauhaus” by Cappella peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sex Talk (Live)” by T'Pau peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Sidewalking” by The Jesus And Mary Chain peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Stand By” by Roman Holiday peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Telegraph” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Colours” by The Men They Couldn't Hang peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Comfort Of Strangers” by Julia Fordham peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Walk In The Night” by Paul Hardcastle peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “We All Sleep Alone” by Cher peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “When The Love Is Good” by Big Trouble peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Whistle Down The Wind” by Nick Heyward peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Words” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “You Are In My System” by The System peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “You're The One” by Taurus Boyz peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Young, Free And Single” by Lorita Grahame peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “A Hazy Shade Of Winter” by The Bangles peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Billie Jean / Can't Get Out Of The Rain” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Tell Me The Time” by Martha Davis peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Heaven Knows” by Robert Plant peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Get Weak” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Kiss And Tell” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “State Of Independence / Love Is Just A Breath Away” by Donna Summer peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Too Look At You / The Sax Thing” by INXS peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) / Committed” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Driving Wheels” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Fall In Love With Me” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Give Me All Your Love” by Whitesnake peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “GTO” by Sinitta peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Kiss And Tell” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love You Like I Should” by Dave Dobbyn peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Love's Comin' At Ya” by Melba Moore peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “One On One” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “She's Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze Featuring Wendy Fraser peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Turn Back The Clock” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “You Are” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Young Guns (Go For It)” by Wham! peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Young Love” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Youth Of Today” by Musical Youth peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Addicted To Love (Live)” by Tina Turner peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Als ik maar niet meer op m'n poef hoef” by Pisa peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Boogie Down” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “De vissers van San Juan” by Frank And Mirella peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Girlfriend” by Doris D And The Pins peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Maladie d'amour” by Robert Strating peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Oh Nederland” by Dennie Christian peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Play It Cool” by Freiheit peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Pretty Woman” by John Spencer peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Say It Again” by Jermaine Stewart peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “She's Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze Featuring Wendy Fraser peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Slipping Away” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Somewhere Down The Crazy River” by Robbie Robertson peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Stop Loving You” by Toto peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Stop! In The Name Of Love” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “Can I Play With Madness” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “She's Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze Featuring Wendy Fraser peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Stay On These Roads” by a-ha peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “99 Luftballons” by Nena peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Electric Avenue” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Everything's Coming Up Roses” by Black peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Faster And Faster” by Opus peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Get Up - Whirlpool” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Think We're Alone Now” by Tiffany peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Time (Clock Of The Heart)” by Culture Club peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Together Forever” by Rick Astley peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1983, “We've Got Tonight” by Kenny Rogers And Sheena Easton peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Yiasou” by Curacao peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Your Eyes” by Cook Da Books peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1988, “I Don't Want To Be A Hero” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 32 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Do-Re-Mi” by Jahn Teigen peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Can I Play With Madness” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Turn Around” by Aswad peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Come Into My Life” by Joyce Sims peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Don't Tell Me You Love Me” by Night Ranger peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Should Be So Lucky” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “O L'Amour” by Dollar peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1983, “School Days” by Angy Burri And The Apaches peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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