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In 1980, “Diana” album by Diana Ross was released. It yielded a hit single “Upside Down.”
In 1980, “The Ropers”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1981, Hall and Oatesʹ “Kiss on My List” goes gold. The song makes it to number one, the first of three number ones the duo will amass in the next 12 months.
In 1981, “The Four Seasons” starring Alan Alda who also directed, Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, and other stars opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.; it premiered in Denver April 30.
In 1982, R.C., Madness topped the United Kingdom album chart with a best of compilation called “Complete Madness”
In 1982, R.C., “'65 Love Affair” by Paul Davis peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “867-5309/Jenny” by Tommy Tutone peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Circles” by Atlantic Starr peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Did It In A Minute” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Donʹt Talk To Strangers” by Rick Springfield peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Get Down On It” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical guest: OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (“PHYSICAL,” “MAKE A MOVE ON ME”)
In 1984, On Guiding Light, Nola (Lisa Brown) had a "Wizard of Oz" fantasy in which she sought help from the Wizard to find a name for her baby.
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, the guests at Cruz (A Martinez) and Eden's (Marcy Walker) interrupted wedding had to evacuate the Capwell Hotel due to the fire.
In 1986, On Days of our Lives, Gloria Loring (Liz) and Carl Anderson sang Shane and Kim's theme, "Friends and Lovers," which was released as a aingle and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.
In 1986, On “Late Night with David Letterman,” Cher comments that she was told that Letterman was an “a--hole.” (Only the last syllable is bleeped.) Dave responds, “For those viewing at home, what Cher said was that I was an awfully nice guy.”
In 1987, The Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film, “Ernest Goes To Camp” is released in theaters in the U.S.
In 1987, “Beverly Hills Cop II” starring Eddie Murphy opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1987, “The Late Show”, TV Talk Show, debut on Fox without Joan Rivers who was let go the previous May 15. Its first guest host to replace Rivers was songwriter Carole Bayer Sager, and more guest hosts would follow in the weeks to come.
In 1989, Los Angeles Lakersʹ guard Magic Johnson won his second MVP trophy in three years, edging last yearʹs winner, Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls. Johnson won it again in '90 and Jordon won his second in '91.
In 1989, “Bust A Move” single by Young M.C. was released
In 1981, "Bustin' Loose" was released by Universal Pictures / Omar Productions / Northwest Film and Television Consultants / Universal Clearances; Oz Scott (director); Lonne Elder III, Richard Pryor, Roger L. Simon (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Robert Christian, George Coe, Earl Billings, Bill Quinn, Fred Carney, Peggy McCay, Roy Jenson, Angel Ramirez, Nick Dimitri, Gary Goetzman, Paul Mooney, Vern Taylor, Alphonso Alexander, Kia Cooper, Edwin de Leon, Jimmy Hughes, Edwin Kinter, Tami Luchow, Janet Wong, Morgan Roberts, Inez Pedroza; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1981, "The Four Seasons" was released by Universal Pictures; Alan Alda (director/screenplay); Alan Alda, Carol Burnett, Len Cariou, Sandy Dennis, Rita Moreno, Jack Weston, Bess Armstrong, Elizabeth Alda, Beatrice Alda; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1981, "The Legend of the Lone Ranger" was released by Universal Pictures / Associated Film Distribution / Eaves Movie Ranch / ITC Entertainment / Wrather Productions; William A. Fraker (director); Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, William Roberts, Michael Kane, Gerald B. Derloshon (screenplay); Klinton Spilsbury, Michael Horse, Christopher Lloyd, Matt Clark, Juanin Clay, Jason Robards, John Bennett Perry, John Hart, Richard Farnsworth, Ted Flicker, Buck Taylor, Tom Laughlin, Merle Haggard, Lincoln Tate, James Keach; Western; Live Action
In 1981, "Outland" was released by Warner Bros. / The Ladd Company; Peter Hyams (director/screenplay); Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen, James B. Sikking, Kika Markham, Nicholas Barnes, Clarke Peters, Steven Berkoff, John Ratzenberger, Manning Redwood, Angus MacInnes, Eugene Lipinski, Sharon Duce, P.H. Moriarty, Angelique Rockas, Doug Robinson; Sci-Fi, Thriller; Live Action
In 1985, "Brewster's Millions" was released by Universal Pictures; Walter Hill (director); Timothy Harris, Herschel Weingrod (screenplay); Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins, David White, Jerome Dempsey, Jerry Orbach, Pat Hingle, David Wohl, Tovah Feldshuh, Hume Cronyn, Joe Grifasi, Peter Jason, Rick Moranis; Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, "Rambo: First Blood Part II" was released by TriStar Pictures; George P. Cosmatos (director); Sylvester Stallone, James Cameron (screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, Steven Berkoff, Julia Nickson, Martin Kove, George Cheung, Andy Wood, William Ghent, Voyo Goric, Dana Lee, Steve Williams; Action; Live Action
In 1985, "A View to a Kill" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; John Glen (director); Richard Maibaum, Michael G. Wilson (screenplay); Roger Moore, Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts, Grace Jones, Patrick Macnee, Patrick Bauchau, David Yip, Willoughby Gray, Fiona Fullerton, Manning Redwood, Alison Doody, Robert Brown, Desmond Llewelyn, Lois Maxwell, Geoffrey Keen, Walter Gotell, Papillon Soo Soo, Daniel Benzali, Mary Stavin, Bogdan Kominowski, Dolph Lundgren, Maud Adams, Jean Rougerie; Spy; Live Action
In 1987, "Amazing Grace and Chuck" was released by TriStar Pictures; Mike Newell (director); David Field (screenplay); Jamie Lee Curtis, Gregory Peck, William Petersen, Joshua Zuehlke, Lee Richardson, Alex English, Alan Autry, Michael Bowen, Frances Conroy, Red Auerbach, Dean Alexander, Jim Allen; Drama; Live Action
In 1987, "The Chipmunk Adventure" was released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company; Janice Karman (director/screenplay); Ross Bagdasarian Jr. (screenplay); Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Dody Goodman, Anthony De Longis, Susan Tyrrell, Ken Sansom, Frank Welker, Nancy Cartwright, Philip L. Clarke, Charlie Adler, Patrick Pinney, Mona Marshall, Jan Rabson, Jack Angel, Mel Blanc, Laura Summer, George Poulos, Kathy Ritter; Animation, Adventure, Musical; Animation
In 1987, "Ernest Goes to Camp" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners; John R. Cherry III (director/screenplay); Coke Sams (screenplay); Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, John Vernon, Iron Eyes Cody, Lyle Alzado, Gailard Sartain, Daniel Butler, Scott Menville, Jacob Vargas, Todd Loyd, Hakim Abdulsamad, Richard Speight, Jr., Patrick Day, Danny Capri, Eddy Schumacher, Andy Woodworth, Buck Ford, Larry Black, Hugh Sinclair, Johnson West, Jean Wilson, Ivan Green, Christian Haas, Brenda Haynes, Charlie Lamb, Mac Bennett; Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "The Incredible Hulk Returns" was released by NBC / New World Television / Marvel Comics / Bixby-Brandon Productions; Nicholas Corea (director/screenplay); Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin, Steve Levitt, Eric Allan Kramer, Tim Thomerson, Charles Napier, Lee Purcell, John Gabriel, Jay Baker, Carl Ciarfalio, William Malone, William Riley, Donald Willis, Bobby Travis McLaughlin; Superhero, Action, Adventure, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, “867-5309 (Jenny)” by Tommy Tutone peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Circles” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Did It In A Minute” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't Talk To Strangers” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Fly Away” by Stevie Woods peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Get Down On It” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “How Long” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I've Never Been To Me” by Charlene peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Put Away Your Love” by Alessi peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shangai Breezes” by John Denver peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Visitors” by ABBA peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Chariots Of Fire” by Vangelis peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ebony And Ivory” by Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Fits Ya Good” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Man On Your Mind” by Little River Band peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “One World” by Utopia peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Without You (Not Another Lonely Night)” by Franke And The Knockouts peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Girl Crazy” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Feel Love Comin' On” by Danba peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Only You” by Yaz peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)” by Rocky Sharpe And The Replays peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Son Of Jamaica” by Goombay Dance Band peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Walk On By” by 'D' Train peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Careless Memories / Khanada” by Duran Duran peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ebony And Ivory / Rainclouds” by Paul McCartney And Stevie Wonder / Paul McCartney peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Forever Now / Bow River” by Cold Chisel peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Wouldn't Have Missed It for The World / It Happens Every Time (I Think Of You)” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Leader Of The Band / Times Like These” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Me And Mr. Sanchez / Sarava” by Blue Rondo à la Turk peaked at number 68 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “My Guy / Il Macquillage Lady” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Night Versions (Girls On Film/Planet Earth) (EP)” by Duran Duran peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Open Your Heart / Non-Stop” by The Human League peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Wedding Bells / Babies” by Godley And Creme peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “X-Ray Vision / Deeper (Into Love)” by Moon Martin peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Your Place or Mine / In Your Eyes” by Wendy And The Rocketts peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Great Sounds Great” by The Clean peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Devil You Know” by DD Smash peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Getaway” by Maywood peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Just One Cornetto” by Pookiesnackenburger peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Night Birds” by Shakatak peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Papillon” by George Baker peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ein bißchen Frieden” by Nicole peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Nowhere Girl” by B-Movie peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shirley” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Schickeria” by Spider Murphy Gang peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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