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In 1980, “Galactica 1980”, TV Scifi Adventure, last aired on ABC.
In 1981, READING ABOUT “HEAVENʹS GATE” As “TIME” covers the release of the expensive, heavily edited Western that ranks among Hollywoodʹs greatest money losers of the 80s.
In 1981, The interview show “Rockline” premiered on KLOS FM in Los Angeles.
In 1982, In the short-lived CBS summer series “The Book of Lists,” host Bill Bixby and guests delve into the David Wallechinsky, Irving Wallace and Amy Wallace bestsellers and reenact some of the bookʹs odder lists. Sounds like the kind of idea that would turn up on a bad week of “Saturday Night Live.” The show will be on a list of shows that didnʹt last long.
In 1982, On the Season 2 finale of Dynasty, Cecil Colby (Lloyd Bochner) suffered a heart attack while making love to Alexis (Joan Collins) on the night before their wedding.
In 1984, Dave Kingmanʹs 180-foot pop-up enters a drainage valve located in the Metrodome roof, and much to the surprise of the Twins infielders waiting to make the catch, the ball doesnʹt fall into play. The Aʹs slugger goes to second base with a ground-rule double, with the will ball staying in the domeʹs lining until tomorrow.
In 1984, On Guiding Light, Lesley Ann Andrews (Carolyn Ann Clark) died after being infected with the Dreaming Death virus. Elsewhere, Reva (Kim Zimmer) hosted the Mr. Springfield contest.
In 1984, “The Swing” album by INXS was released
In 1985, R.C., “All She Wants To Do Is Dance” by Don Henley peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Jammin” by Teena Marie peaked at #81 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Obsession” by Animotion peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, The famed Apollo Theatre, once the showcase for the nationʹs top black performers, reopened after a renovation that cost $10.4 million. The landmark building on West 125th Street in New York was the first place The Beatles wanted to see on their initial visit to the United States. Ed Sullivan used to frequent the Apollo in search of new talent for his CBS show.
In 1987, For the first time, LIVE models were used for Playtex bra ads. This time, models didnʹt have to be mannequins or women wearing the undergarments OVER dresses. The use of live models wearing bras crossed a previously taboo advertising line.
In 1987, On Days of our Lives, Kimberly Brady (Patsy Pease) and Shane Donovan (Charles Shaughnessy) were married.
In 1987, “Concentration (as Classic Concentration)” returned to be airing new episodes on NBC.
In 1989, Fired White House aide Oliver North was convicted of shredding documents and two other crimes and acquittwds of nine other charges stemming from the Iran-Contra affair. However, the three convictions were later overturned on appeal. Ollie Ollie off scot free.
In 1989, “Standing On A Beach — The Singles” album by The Cure was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1984, "Alphabet City" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation; Amos Poe (director/screenplay); Gregory K. Heller, Robert Seidman (screenplay); Vincent Spano, Michael Winslow, Kate Vernon, Jami Gertz, Zohra Lampert, Raymond Serra, Kenny Marino, Tom Mardirosian, Clifton Powell, Tom Wright; Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "The Bounty" was released by Orion Pictures Corporation / Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment; Roger Donaldson (director); Robert Bolt (screenplay); Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Edward Fox, Daniel Day-Lewis, Bernard Hill, Philip Davis, Liam Neeson, Wi Kuki Kaa, Tevaite Vernette, Philip Martin Brown, Simon Chandler, Malcolm Terris, John Sessions, Andrew Wilde, Neil Morrissey, Richard Graham, Dexter Fletcher, Pete Lee-Wilson, Jon Gadsby, Barry Dransfield, Steve Fletcher, Jack May; History, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Breakin'" was released by Cannon Films / Golan-Globus / MGM/UA; Joel Silberg (director); Charles Parker, Allen DeBevoise (screenplay); Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo 'Shabba Doo' Quiñones, Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers, Ice-T, Scratcher, Ben Lokey, Phineas Newborn III, Christopher McDonald, Vidal "Lil Coco" Rodriguez, Bruno "Pop N' Taco" Falcon, Timothy "Popin' Pete" Solomon, Ana "Lollipop" Sanchez, Cooley Jaxson, Peter Bromilow, Michel Qissi, Jean-Claude van Damme; Dance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Sixteen Candles" was released by Universal Pictures / Channel Productions; John Hughes (director/screenplay); Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, Paul Dooley, Justin Henry, Anthony Michael Hall, Carlin Glynn, Haviland Morris, Blanche Baker, Gedde Watanabe, Edward Andrews, Billie Bird, Carole Cook, Max Showalter, Liane Curtis, John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Brian Doyle-Murray, Jami Gertz, John Kapelos, Zelda Rubinstein, Darren Harris, Deborah Pollack; Coming-of-Age, Comedy; Live Action
In 1986, "The Deliberate Stranger" was released by NBC Productions / Warner Bros. Television / Lorimar Productions; Marvin J. Chomsky (director); Hesper Anderson (screenplay); Mark Harmon, Frederic Forrest, George Grizzard, Ben Masters, Glynnis O'Connor, M. Emmet Walsh, John Ashton, Bonnie Bartlett, Billy "Green" Bush, Frederick Coffin, Deborah Goodrich, Lawrence Pressman, Macon McCalman, Jeannetta Arnette, William Boyett, Harry Northup, Maggie Roswell; Crime, Drama, Thriller; Live Action
In 1986, "North and South: Book II, Love and War" was released by ABC / David L. Wolper Productions / Warner Bros. Television; Kevin Connor (director); Richard Fielder, Douglas Heyes, John Jakes (screenplay); Patrick Swayze, James Read, Lesley-Anne Down, Wendy Kilbourne, Kirstie Alley, Jean Simmons, Terri Garber, Genie Francis, David Ogden Stiers, David Carradine, Jonathan Frakes, Hal Holbrook, Philip Casnoff, Lewis Smith, Parker Stevenson, Mary Crosby, Morgan Fairchild, Inga Swenson, Jim Metzler, Tony Frank, David Harris, Erica Gimpel, Forest Whitaker, Andrew Stahl, Kate McNeil, Lee Horsley, James Stewart, Olivia de Havilland, Linda Evans, Wayne Newton, Beau Billingslea, Michael Dudikoff, Anthony Zerbe, Kurtwood Smith, Lloyd Bridges, William Schallert, Nancy Marchand, Clu Gulager, Ray Stricklyn, Robert Englund, Bryan Cranston, Gary Grubbs, Billy Drago, Whip Hubley, Bonnie Bartlett, Burton Gilliam, Maurice Roëves, Bumper Robinson, Jack Thibeau, Harry Northup, Leon Rippy, Mike Muscat; Drama, History, Romance; Live Action
In 1988, "The House on Carroll Street" was released by Orion Pictures; Peter Yates (director); Walter Bernstein (screenplay); Kelly McGillis, Jeff Daniels, Mandy Patinkin, Jessica Tandy, Jonathan Hogan, Remak Ramsay, Kenneth Welsh, Christopher Buchholz; Thriller; Live Action
In 1985, “Be Your Man” by Jesse Johnson peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Jammin'” by Teena Marie peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Obsession” by Animotion peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “That Was Yesterday” by Foreigner peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Vox Humana” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Welcome To The Pleasuredome” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Baby Come And Get It” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Forever Man” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Peggy's Kitchen Wall” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Stay In The Light” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Don't You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Eye To Eye” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Fan The Flame” by Barbara Pennington peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Froggy Mix” by James Brown peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Heartline” by Robin George peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Hold Me Tight” by Robert White peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Let's Go Crazy” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Love Comes” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Megamelle Mix” by Grandmaster Flash And Melle Mel peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Move Closer” by Phyllis Nelson peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Nightshift” by Winston Groovy peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Oh Baby” by Spank peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “So Far Away” by Dire Straits peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Strangers” by Pallas peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Two Worlds Apart” by Explorers peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Colour My Love” by Fun Fun peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I'm On Fire” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Respect Yourself” by The Kane Gang peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sussudio” by Phil Collins peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Welcome To The Pleasuredome” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You're So Strong” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You're The Inspiration” by Chicago peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Guardian Angel” by Masquerade peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “How Do I Love Thee” by The Shadows peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “One More Night” by Phil Collins peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Too Late For Goodbyes” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Mijn meissie” by Danny de Munk peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Rhythm Of The Night” by DeBarge peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Vicious Games” by Yello peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Love And Pride” by King peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Nightshift” by The Commodores peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Segel im Wind” by Peter Cornelius peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “This Is Not America” by David Bowie And The Pat Metheny Group peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Warum schaust du mi ned o” by Nicki peaked at number 26 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Elle préfère l'amour en mer” by Philippe Lavil peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Io Domenico” by Michel Sardou peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “La boîte de jazz” by Michel Jonasz peaked at number 33 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Melissa” by Julien Clerc peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Ein weißes Blatt'l Papier” by Relax peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Midnight Man” by Flash And The Pan peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Neutron Dance” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Nightshift” by The Commodores peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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