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In 1981, “SCTV Network 90” began airing on NBC after spending four years in syndication as “Second City Television” as a 30 minute format at 11:30pm in the Central and Mountain Time Zones. (Due to quirks in the late night daypart, it was early May 16 in the Eastern and Pacific Time Zones when it premiered at 12:30am.)
In 1982, R.C., “Secret Journey” by The Police peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Oh Madeline”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1985, It was the Hug on “The CBS Morning News.” The latest body in the revolving anchor chair of CBSʹs morning show belonged to Phyllis George, a former Miss America. Her guests were Gary Dotson and Cathleen Webb (who had already made appearances that morning on “Today” and “Good Morning America”). After six years in prison for raping Webb, Dotson had just been released after Webb recanted the charge. George complimented Dotson on his autograph-signing technique and inquired brightly about TV-movie offers. As the awkward interview ground on, George suggested Dotson and Webb shake hands “after a long dayʹs work.” When they stiffly complied, she followed up with four career-ending words: “How about a hug?” It was the dismal nadir of bubbly, happy-talk news.
In 1985, On General Hospital, Anna (Finola Hughes) remembered her past with Robert (Tristan Rogers).
In 1985, On the season finale of Dynasty, the royal wedding of Amanda and Michael took place. This episode is commonly referred to as the "Moldavian Massacre," with the wedding interrupted by terrorists staging a military coup of Moldavia.
In 1986, “Raising Hell” album by Run-D.M.C. was released
In 1987, Amidst mediocre ratings, Joan Rivers finally bails out of the Fox networkʹs first television series, “The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers.”
In 1987, “Amazing Stories”, TV Scifi Anthology; last aired on NBC.
In 1987, “Bad Animals” album by Heart was released
In 1987, “Ishtar” starring Dustin Hoffman and Warren Beatty opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. with $4.3 million in its first week, but it cost $51 million to make, therefore, it was a bomb.
In 1987, “Richard Marx” album by Richard Marx was released
In 1988, Second American Comedy Award: Robin Williams and Tracey Ullman.
In 1981, "The Fan" was released by Paramount Pictures; Edward Bianchi (director); Priscilla Chapman, John Hartwell (screenplay); Lauren Bacall, James Garner, Maureen Stapleton, Michael Biehn, Héctor Elizondo, Anna Maria Horsford, Reed Jones, Dana Delany, Dwight Schultz, Griffin Dunne, Liz Smith, Kurt Johnson, Feiga Martinez, Kaiulani Lee; Thriller; Live Action
In 1981, "Happy Birthday to Me" was released by Columbia Pictures / Canadian Film Development Corporation / Famous Players / The Birthday Film Company; J. Lee Thompson (director); Timothy Bond, Peter Jobin, John Saxton (screenplay); Melissa Sue Anderson, Glenn Ford, Lawrence Dane, Sharon Acker, Frances Hyland, Tracey E. Bregman, Lisa Langlois, Jack Blum, Matt Craven, Lenore Zann, David Eisner, Lesleh Donaldson, Michel-René Labelle, Richard Rebiere; Slasher; Live Action
In 1987, "The Gate" was released by New Century Vista / Alliance Entertainment; Tibor Takács (director); Michael Nankin (screenplay); Stephen Dorff, Kelly Rowan, Jennifer Irwin, Ingrid Veninger, Linda Goranson, Andrew Gunn, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp, Sean Fagan, Carl Kraines, Deborah Grover, Scot Denton; Horror; Live Action
In 1987, "Ishtar" was released by Columbia Pictures; Elaine May (director/screenplay); Dustin Hoffman, Warren Beatty, Isabelle Adjani, Charles Grodin, Jack Weston, Tess Harper, Carol Kane, Aharon Ipalé, Fred Melamed, David Margulies, Bill Bailey, Christine Rose, Matt Frewer, Warren Clarke, Fuad Hageb, Rose Arrick, Julie Garfield; Action, Adventure, Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Personal Services" was released by Vestron Pictures / Zenith Entertainment; Terry Jones (director); David Leland (screenplay); Julie Walters, Alec McCowen, Shirley Stelfox, Tim Woodward, Dave Atkins, Ewan Hooper, Leon Lissek, Michelle Collins, Peter Cellier, Benjamin Whitrow, Stephen Lewis, John Shrapnel, Nigel Le Vaillant, Ron Pember, Arthur Whybrow, John Bailey, Ivor Roberts, Arthur Cox, Stanley Lebor, Badi Uzzaman, Charlotte Seeley, Danny Schiller, Victoria Hardcastle, Alan Bowyer, Antony Carrick, Beverley Foster, Anthony Collin, Carolyn Allen, Sheila Gill, Jagdish Kumar; Comedy; Live action
In 1988, "The Good, the Bad, and Huckleberry Hound" was released by Worldvision Enterprises / Hanna-Barbera Productions; Bob Goe, John Kimball, Charles A. Nichols, Jay Sarbry, Ray Patterson (directors); John Ludin, Tom Ruegger (screenplay); Daws Butler, Charlie Adler, Michael Bell, Pat Buttram, Pat Fraley, Allan Melvin, Don Messick, Howard Morris, B.J. Ward, Frank Welker; Comedy, Western; Animation
In 1988, "Justin Case" was released by ABC / Walt Disney Television; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); George Carlin, Molly Hagan, Timothy Stack, Kevin McClarnon, Douglas Sills, Gordon Jump, Paul Sand, Valerie Wildman, Todd Susman, Rod McCary, Philippe Denham, Richard McGonagle, Jay Thomas, Kenneth Tigar, Kay Perry; Adventure, Drama, Family; Live action
In 1989, "Roe vs. Wade" was released by NBC Productions / The Mannheim Company; Gregory Hoblit (director); Alison Cross (screenplay); Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan, James Gammon, Terry O'Quinn, Kathy Bates, Micole Mercurio, Chris Mulkey, Stephen Tobolowsky, David Wohl, Daniel Benzali, Jerry Hardin, Ken Jenkins, George Murdock, James Avery, Paul Lambert, Kenneth Tigar, Ward Costello, Maggie Baird, Jeff Perry, Glenn Morshower, Angela Paton, Randy Oglesby, Dion Anderson, Annabella Price, Kevin Cooney, Jim Antonio, Susan Forristal, Alycia Grant; Biography, Drama; Live action
In 1982, “If It Ain't One Thing It's Another” by Richard "Dimples" Fields peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Just To Satisfy You” by Waylon Jennings With Willie Nelson peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “One To One” by Carole King peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Secret Journey” by The Police peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't Talk To Strangers” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't You Want Me?” by The Human League peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Right The First Time” by Gamma peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Senses Working Overtime” by XTC peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “When It's Over” by Loverboy peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “We Have A Dream” by Scotland World Cup Squad peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “A Little Peace (Ein Bisschen Frieden)” by Nicole peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Attack” by Exploited peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Castles In The Air” by Don McLean peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Got No Brains” by Bad Manners peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Instinction” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Our Love” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Promised You A Miracle” by Simple Minds peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Thank You For The Party” by The Dukes peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Meaning Of Love” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Urgent” by Foreigner peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “Golden Brown / Love 30” by The Stranglers peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “Lunatic Fringe / Cowboys In Hong Kong (As Far As Siam)” by Red Rider peaked at number 52 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum) / Faith, Hope And Charity” by Fun Boy Three peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “A Town Called Malice / Precious” by The Jam peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Another Sleepless Night / It Should Have Been Easy” by Anne Murray peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Home Among The Gumtrees / Blowflies Guitars And Ten Gallon Hats” by Bullamakanka peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Mountain Of Love / Love Is a Shadow” by Charley Pride peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “When All Is Said And Done / Soldiers” by ABBA peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Blue Eyes” by Elton John peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Devil Or Angel” by John Rowles peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't You Want Me?” by The Human League peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Have You Ever Been Lonely (Have You Ever Been Blue)” by Jim Reeves And Patsy Cline peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Mountain Of Love” by Charley Pride peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shine On” by George Duke peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Een beetje vrede” by Nicole peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Indian Habits (Hooka Heya)” by Babe peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Just An Illusion” by Imagination peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Rosanna” by Toto peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shirley” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ein bißchen Frieden” by Nicole peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Okey-Doke” by Ulli Bäer peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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