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In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back,” the second part of the second triology of Star Wars (hence Part V), opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1981, At the 8th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, The David Letterman Show, whose NBC daytime show was short-lived, won two Emmy Awards. David's daytime show rain from June to October of 1980. David would go on for a more successful run in late-night television beginning in February 1982 and ending in May of 2015 over two networks NBC and then CBS.
In 1981, Reggae star Bob Marley was buried with state honors in Saint Annʹs, Jamaica.
In 1981, “Taxi” Poor Latka — sick and tired of being the lovable, but lonely, grease monkey at the Sunshine Cab Company. All he wants is to become “an American fun guy taking each day in high gear” — which for him would require inventing a whole new type of transmission. And thatʹs just what he does. Laden with copies of Playboy and a tape of a smooth-talking FM DJ, Latka (Andy Kaufman) goes off “to alter my lifestyle to fit the fast lane.” He returns with a flashy new lounge-lizard alter ego: Vic Ferrari — slick, suave, oversexed, and beyond obnoxious. Showing off Kaufmanʹs genius for utilizing multiple personalities (Latka started out as Foreign Man, one of Kaufmanʹs uncanny comedy-club guises), “Latka the Playboy” was an inventive, outrageous episode that led to equally imaginative sequels — and even more splintering of Latkaʹs breakaway ego. Sharp-eyed viewers will notice a pre-Cheers George Wendt in a bit part as an exterminator in this wonderful episode.
In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bob Hope”. Other Articles: Tracy Nelson, Robert Duvall
In 1983, R.C., “Bang The Drum All Day” by Todd Rundgren peaked at #63 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Gimme All Your Lovin” by ZZ Top peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Letʹs Dance” by David Bowie peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Little Red Corvette” by Prince peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Photograph” by Def Leppard peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “The Walls Came Down” by The Call peaked at #74 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tour De Force” album by Thirty-eight Special was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, the wedding of Cruz (A Martinez) and Eden (Marcy Walker) was interrupted when Marcello stumbled in to announce the hotel was on fire.
In 1986, On the sixth season finale of Dynasty, Blake (John Forsythe) and Krystle (Linda Evans) arrived at the Carrington mansion and were greeted by a gloating Alexis (Joan Collins), who told Blake that she had bought all of his holdings, including the house; a vengeful Blake lunged for Alexis' throat.
In 1987, NBC launches a comedy/drama chronicling the perils of being a sexually active single gal in her thirties. And even though tonightʹs debut of “The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd” explains “why cosmetics should come in unbreakable bottles,” the show never quite catches on at the Peacock network. Maybe if sheʹd fantasized about a dancing baby…
In 1987, Xignals PC Board BBS begins in Alabama.
In 1987, “Rastaman Vibrations” album by Bob Marley and The Wailers was released
In 1988, R.C., “Always On My Mind” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Blue Monday 1988” by New Order peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “DaʹButt” by E.U. peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Dreaming” by OMD peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Electric Blue” by Icehouse peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Fat” by “Weird Al” Yankovic peaked at #99 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of Michael Jacksonʹs “Bad”
In 1988, R.C., “Route 66/Behind The Wheel” by Depeche Mode peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Wait” by White Lion peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Wild, Wild West” by Kool Moe Dee peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “With A Little Help From My Friends/Sheʹs Leaving Home” a Beatles cover by Wet Wet Wet and Billy Bragg peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1989, The last episode of “Miami Vice” aired after a five-year run on N.B.C. By that time, pastels, loafers, beard stubble, and belt-less trousers on men were long passe.
In 1989, To paraphrase the old song, “Well, well, well, the girl fell in the well.” Gee, sounds like a TV movie. And thus is born ABCʹs “Everybodyʹs Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure.” Patty Duke and Roxana Zal star.
In 1980, "The Empire Strikes Back" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lucasfilm; Irvin Kershner (director); Leigh Brackett, Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay); Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness, Jeremy Bulloch, John Hollis, Jack Purvis, Clive Revill, Kenneth Colley, Julian Glover, Michael Sheard, Michael Culver, Bruce Boa, Christopher Malcolm, Denis Lawson, Richard Oldfield, John Morton, Ian Liston, John Ratzenberger, Brigitte Kahn, Bob Anderson, Richard Bonehill, Tony Clarkin, Peter Diamond, Marjorie Eaton, Mike Edmonds, Stuart Fell, Joe Johnston, Ralph McQuarrie, Treat Williams, Jason Wingreen; Sci-Fi, Fantasy; Live action
In 1981, "Death Hunt" was released by 20th Century Fox / Golden Harvest; Peter R. Hunt (director); Michael Grais, Mark Victor (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Andrew Stevens, Carl Weathers, Ed Lauter, Angie Dickinson, Scott Hylands, Henry Beckman, William Sanderson, Jon Cedar, James O'Connell, Len Lesser, Maury Chaykin, August Schellenberg, Dick Davalos; Western, Action; Live Action
In 1982, "Annie" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; John Huston (director); Carol Sobieski (screenplay); Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Bernadette Peters, Ann Reinking, Tim Curry, Geoffrey Holder, Edward Herrmann, Lois de Banzie, Toni Ann Gisondi, Rosanne Sorrentino, April Lerman, Robin Ignico, Peter Marshall, Irving Metzman, Ken Swofford, Colleen Zenk, Pamela Blair, Lu Leonard, Angela Lee, Martika, Amanda Peterson, Shawnee Smith, Fritzi Jane Courtney, Tim Scott, Roger Minami, Lara Berk, Lucie Stewart, I.M. Hobson, Mavis Ray, Victor Griffin, Jerome Collamore, Jon Richards; Musical, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid" was released by Universal Pictures / Aspen Film Society; Carl Reiner (director/screenplay); George Gipe, Steve Martin (screenplay); Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, George Gaynes, Reni Santoni, Adrian Ricard, Carl Reiner, Francis X. McCarthy, Gene LeBell, Alan Ladd, Barbara Stanwyck, Ray Milland, Ava Gardner, Burt Lancaster, Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Veronica Lake, Bette Davis, Lana Turner, Edward Arnold, Kirk Douglas, Fred MacMurray, James Cagney, Joan Crawford, Charles Laughton, Vincent Price; Neo-Noir, Comedy, Mystery; Live Action
In 1982, "Fighting Back" was released by Paramount Pictures / Paramount Famous Productions; Lewis Teague (director); Thomas Hedley Jr., David Zelag Goodman (screenplay); Tom Skerritt, Patti LuPone, Michael Sarrazin, Yaphet Kotto, David Rasche, Lewis Van Bergen, Earle Hyman, Ted Ross, Frank Sivero, Pat Cooper, Allan Graf, Donna de Varona, Jim Moody, Paul Rawson, Gina DeAngelis, Jonathan Adam Sherman, Pete Richardson, Joseph Rangno, Sal Richards; Vigilante, Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1986, "Crawlspace" was released by Empire Pictures; David Schmoeller (director/screenplay); Klaus Kinski, Talia Balsam, Barbara Whinnery, Carole Francis, Tané McClure, Sally Brown, Jack Heller, David Abbott, Kenneth Robert Shippy, Sherry Buchanan; Horror, Thriller; Live Action
In 1989, "Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure" was released by ABC / Campbell Soup Company / Dick Berg-Stonehenge Productions / Interscope Productions / Radar Pictures / Stonehenge Entertainment; Mel Damski (director); David Eyre Jr. (screenplay); Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle, Roxana Zal, Will Oldham, Whip Hubley, Robin Gammell, Walter Olkewicz, Rudy Ramos, Guy Stockwell, Daryl Anderson, Mills Watson, Patty Duke, Molly McClure, Carmen Filpi, Nancy Stephens, Steven Barr, Bill Brochtrup, Tim de Zarn, Dale Swann, Jack Rader, Bo Foxworth, Robin Frates, Don Hood, Randy Crowder, Jessie Jones, Mark Davenport, Kate Finlayson, Scott Fults, Laura and Jennifer Loesch; Drama; Live action
In 1988, ✪ “Da' Butt” by E.U. peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪ “Fat” by "Weird Al" Yankovic peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪ “Route 66” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪ “Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Cheers Theme)” by Gary Portnoy peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Always On My Mind” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Blue Monday 1988” by New Order peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dreaming” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Electric Blue” by Icehouse peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Fool's Game” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Front Page Story” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Full Moon Fire” by Walter Egan peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Gimme All Your Lovin'” by ZZ Top peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Couldn't Say No” by Robert Ellis Orrall With Carlene Carter peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let's Dance” by David Bowie peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Little Red Corvette” by Prince peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nightime” by Pretty Poison peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Photograph” by Def Leppard peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Promise Me” by The Cover Girls peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Side By Side” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Solitaire” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Strange But True” by Times Two peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Walls Came Down” by The Call peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Two Occasions” by Deele peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Wait” by White Lion peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Whatever Happened To Old-Fashioned Love” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Why Me?” by Planet P peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by Kool Moe Dee peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You Can't Run From Love” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Electric Blue” by Icehouse peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Little Red Corvette” by Prince peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “New Year's Day” by U2 peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rio” by Duran Duran peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “So Wrong” by Patrick Simmons peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Carmelia” by Dan Hill peaked at number 39 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Wasn't The One (Who Said Goodbye)” by Peter Cetera With Agnetha Fältskog peaked at number 93 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Wish I Had A Girl” by Henry Lee Summer peaked at number 24 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kiss And Tell” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 46 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Magic Carpet Ride” by Bardeux peaked at number 92 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One Good Reason” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 60 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rocket 2 U” by The Jets (U.S.) peaked at number 12 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Say It Again” by Jermaine Stewart peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “All I Wanted” by In Tua Nua peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bad Young Brother” by Derek B peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Betcha Can't Lose (With My Love)” by Magic Lady peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Black Furs” by Judie Tzuke peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Blind Vision” by Blancmange peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Broken Land” by The Adventures peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Calypso Crazy” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Canton” by Japan peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dancing Tight” by Galaxy Featuring Phil Fearon peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Divine Emotions” by Narada peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm” by Modern Romance peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Endless Summer Nights” by Richard Marx peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Family Man” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get Busy It's Party Time” by M-D-Emm peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Go” by Blow peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Got Mine” by Motörhead peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Lie And I Cheat” by Won Ton Ton peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “In The Bottle” by Cod peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Jealousy And Lies” by Julian Jonah peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love's Gonna Get You” by U.K. Players peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mary Jane” by Megadeth peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “New World Man” by Rush peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Our Lips Are Sealed” by Fun Boy Three peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Overkill” by Men At Work peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Reputation” by Brian Spence peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Say You Will” by 52nd Street peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Something Just Ain't Right” by Keith Sweat peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sweet Harmony” by The Belle Stars peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Temptation” by Heaven 17 peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “That'll Do Nicely” by Bad Manners peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Right To Sing” by John Miles peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “When Boys Talk” by Indeep peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “With A Little Help From My Friends/She's Leaving Home” by Wet Wet Wet/Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?” by Taja Sevelle peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Yes” by Merry Clayton peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Young Americans Talking” by David Van Day peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Back To The Wall” by Divinyls peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hold On / Mr. Yunioshi” by Allniters peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Found Someone” by Cher peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Was Only 19 (A Walk In The Light Green) / Yarralumla Wine” by Redgum peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Is There Something I Should Know? / Faith In This Colour” by Duran Duran peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Save Your Love / If Love Is Not The Reason” by Renée And Renato peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You're Not Alone” by Australian Olympians peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Beat Dis” by Bomb The Bass peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Beat Surrender” by The Jam peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Boys Will Be Boys” by Choirboys peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Break Our Backs” by Rhythm Cage peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Breakaway” by Big Pig peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Girlfriend” by Pebbles peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Need A Man” by Eurythmics peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'm Still On Your Side” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Is There Something I Should Know?” by Duran Duran peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “My Jamaican Guy” by Grace Jones peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rok Da House” by The Beatmasters Featuring The Cookie Crew peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Solitaire” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sweet Little Mystery” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When Will I Be Famous?” by Bros peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bamboleo” by Los Reyes peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Come Dancing” by The Kinks peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Everything Your Heart Desires” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Explosive” by Babe peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Faith” by Wee Papa Girl Rappers peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Flashdance...What A Feeling” by Irene Cara peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Juliet” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Linda” by Frank Boeijen Groep peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You” by Glenn Medeiros peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One More Try” by George Michael peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Overkill” by Men At Work peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Pink Cadillac” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Prove Your Love” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rain” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Shangri-La” by Gerard Joling peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Simon Simon” by Dale peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Starmaker” by The Kids From Fame peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Under My Thumb” by Fast Radio peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Vuile huichelaar” by Renée de Haan peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Främling” by Carola Häggkvist peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hey! Little Girl” by Icehouse peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Too Shy” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Quand la musique tourne” by Images peaked at number 23 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Främling” by Carola Häggkvist peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Is There Something I Should Know?” by Duran Duran peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Reidar reiser snart” by Reidar peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪ “Our House” by Madness peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ain't Complaining” by Status Quo peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Boys And Girls” by Mandy peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Bruttosozialprodukt” by Geier Sturzflug peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Turn Around” by Aswad peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Io così non ci sto” by Mariella Farré peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Is There Something I Should Know?” by Duran Duran peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” by Indeep peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Si la vie est cadeau” by Corinne Hermès peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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