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In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Barbara Eden of Harper Valley PTA”. Other Articles: Ron Carey, Private Benjamin
In 1981, Puerto Rican boxer Wilfred Benítez (22) becomes the youngest three-division world champion in history by knocking out WBC World Super Welterweight champion Maurice Hope in 12 rounds in Las Vegas.
In 1981, R.C., “Being With You” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Find Your Way Back” by Jefferson Starship peaked at #29 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “I Missed Again” by Phil Collins peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Say Youʹll Be Mine” by Christopher Cross peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Too Much Time On My Hands” by Styx peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Watching The Wheels” by John Lennon peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, Rosanne Cash nets her first number one country single in Billboard with “Seven Year Ache”
In 1981, The final original episode of “Eight is Enough” aired on ABC.
In 1982, Colin Wilson rides a surfboard 294 miles.
In 1983, On One Life to Live, Bo and Delila wed in a quickie ceremony. The rush? Delila knew that Becky was pregnant with Boʹs baby.
In 1983, On “Late Night with David Letterman,” Jack Paar interrupts Lettermanʹs interview with a very brief surprise walk-on.
In 1983, President Reagan, Lucille Ball, George Burns, and a score of others join together in “Happy Birthday Bob (Hope)”, a televised party at the Kennedy Center celebrating his 80th.
In 1984, Paramount Picturesʹ hit “Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom” starring Harrison Ford and Kate Capshaw opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A., grossing over $45 million in the first week.
In 1984, TINA TURNERʹS COMEBACK ALBUM Containing the number one hit to-be “WHATʹS LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT” (a future GRAMMY winner), “PRIVATE DANCER” sells over ten million copies worldwide and moves TINA into the kind of stardom that sheʹd struggled to achieve
In 1985, On the season finale of Knots Landing, Greg asked Laura to marry him. Meanwhile, Mack tracked the Valene's babies down to Harry and Sheila Fisher. Abby told Val that the babies were alive and took her to the Fisher's home, where Harry drove away with one of the twins.
In 1985, Today in Days of Our Lives History: Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) married Hope (Kristian Alfonso) in a romantic ceremony as they said their "I Dos" in England.
In 1986, On Days of our Lives, Bo interrupted a fiery argument between Caroline (Peggy McCay) and Victor (John Aniston) which ultimately led to her screaming out that Victor was Bo's father. Mary Beth Evans debuted as Kayla Brady in this episode. Emma Donovan (Jane Windsor) hired Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) to scare Kayla out of Cleveland.
In 1986, “Look What The Cat Dragged In” album by Poison was released
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Edward Woodward of The Equalizer”. Other Articles: Married…With Children, Perry Mason
In 1987, R.C., “Day-In Day-Out” by David Bowie peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Heartbreak Beat” by Psychedelic Furs peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, Twelve former members of the Doobie Brothers reunited for a charity concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, raising $360,000 for Vietnam veterans. The show leads to a group reunion tour two years later.
In 1988, On Guiding Light, Phillip (Grant Aleksander) told his father, Alan (Christopher Bernau), that he was the new Chairman of Spaulding Enterprises.
In 1988, On Santa Barbara, Gina (Robin Mattson) passed out before she could be introduced as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune. Pre-scripted real game shows within another scripted series isn't new. The Odd Couple featured two episodes with Password and Let's Make a Deal, and the game show Family Feud was featured in two shows: Angie and Mama's Family. The concept of placing a fully scripted and outcome pre-arranged real game show inside a daytime soap opera (or any serial for that matter) was never tried before this episode of this series.
In 1989, Third American Comedy Award: Paula Poundstone.
In 1980, "Carny" was released by United Artists / Lorimar Film Entertainment; Robert Kaylor (director/screenplay); Phoebe Kaylor, Robbie Robertson, Thomas Baum (screenplay); Gary Busey, Jodie Foster, Robbie Robertson, Meg Foster, Kenneth McMillan, Elisha Cook Jr., Tim Thomerson, Teddy Wilson, John Lehne, Bill McKinney, Bert Remsen, Woodrow Parfrey, Alan Braunstein, Tina Andrews, Craig Wasson, Fred Ward, Johann Petursson; Drama; Live action
In 1980, "Die Laughing" was released by Orion Pictures; Jeff Werner (director); Jerry Segal, Robby Benson, Scott Parker (screenplay); Robby Benson, Linda Grovenor, Charles Durning, Elsa Lanchester, Bud Cort, Rita Taggart, Larry Hankin, Sam Krachmalnick, Peter Coyote, Charles Fleischer, Carel Struycken, Maurice Argent, Rhoda Gemignani, O-Lan Jones, Marty Zagon, Michael David Lee, Charles Harwood, Melanie Henderson, Chuck Dorsett, John Bracci, John Tim Burrus, Roger Johnson, John E. Tidwell, Cynthia Brian; Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1980, "The Gong Show Movie" was released by Universal Pictures; Chuck Barris (director/screenplay); Robert Downey (screenplay); Chuck Barris, Robin Altman, James B. Douglas, Mabel King, Jaye P. Morgan, Rip Taylor; Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "The Shining" was released by Warner Bros.; Stanley Kubrick (director/screenplay); Diane Johnson (screenplay); Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, Danny Lloyd, Barry Nelson, Philip Stone, Joe Turkel, Anne Jackson, Tony Burton, Barry Dennen, Lia Beldam, Billie Gibson, Lisa and Louise Burns; Horror; Live action
In 1984, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" was released by Paramount Pictures / Lucasfilm Ltd.; Steven Spielberg (director); Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz (screenplay); Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Amrish Puri, Roshan Seth, Philip Stone, Jonathan Ke Quan, Roy Chiao, David Yip, D.R. Nanayakkara, Pat Roach, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Dan Aykroyd, Ron Taylor, Katie Leigh, Tress MacNeille, Frank Oz; Action, Adventure; Live Action
In 1986, "Cobra" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Cannon Films; George P. Cosmatos (director); Sylvester Stallone (screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson, Brian Thompson, John Herzfeld, Lee Garlington, Art LaFleur, Marco Rodríguez, Val Avery, David Rasche, Nick Angotti, Harry Demopoulos; Action; Live Action
In 1986, "Poltergeist II: The Other Side" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Brian Gibson (director); Michael Grais, Mark Victor (screenplay); JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins, Julian Beck, Zelda Rubinstein, Will Sampson, Geraldine Fitzgerald; Horror, Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Long Gone" was released by HBO Pictures; Martin Davidson (director); Michael Norell (screenplay); William Petersen, Virginia Madsen, Dermot Mulroney, Larry Riley, Katy Boyer, Henry Gibson, Teller, Robert Easton, Joel Murray, David Langston Smyrl, Edward Blatchford, Nardi Contreras, Panchito Gómez, Guich Koock, Will Zahm, Steve Zurk, Kenneth Eriksen, Neil DeGroot, Ken Dominguez, Mike McKown, John Bauldrey, Ken Krannick, Kathryn Hasty, Tracy Roberts, Hazen Gifford, William Wohrman, Tony Vila Jr., Jim Rabe, Ronn Allen, Monica Moran
In 1987, “Break Every Rule” by Tina Turner peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Day-In Day-Out” by David Bowie peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Find Your Way Back” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heartbreak Beat” by The Psychedelic Furs peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Missed Again” by Phil Collins peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I've Been Waiting For You All My Life” by Paul Anka peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Little Suzi” by Tesla peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Man Against The World” by Survivor peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year)” by Anita Baker peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Say You'll Be Mine” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Somebody Save Me” by Cinderella peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Super Trouper” by ABBA peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Lady In Red” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Too Much Time On My Hands” by Styx peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Watching The Wheels” by John Lennon peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Why Can't This Night Go On Forever” by Journey peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hold On Loosely” by 38 Special peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Can't Help It” by Veronique peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “In Your Arms” by Kim Mitchell peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Only Human” by Lee Aaron peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Say You'll Be Mine” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Should I See” by Frozen Ghost peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Since I Don't Have You” by Don McLean peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Better You Bet” by The Who peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 39 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Can't Help It” by Veronique peaked at number 94 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “In Your Arms” by Kim Mitchell peaked at number 97 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Only Human” by Lee Aaron peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Should I See” by Frozen Ghost peaked at number 27 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ai No Corrida (I-No-Ko-Ree-Da) With Dune” by Quincy Jones peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Angel Of The Morning” by Juice Newton peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Back and Forth” by Cameo peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Bad Reputation” by Thin Lizzy peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Can't Say Bye” by Stone Free peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Can'tcha Say (You Believe In Me)” by Boston peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Chequered Love” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Follow The Leader” by Killing Joke peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Half A World Away” by Paul Johnson peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hi-De-Hi” by Paul Shane and The Yellowcoats peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “History Never Repeats” by Split Enz peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “In Love With Love” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Incommunicado” by Marillion peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Industrial Strength (EP)” by Krokus peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jungle Fever” by Kinkina peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Miracle Worker” by First Circle peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nobody Else” by Nick Kamen peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shattered Dreams” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sing Me a Song (Return Of The Electric Warrior-Ep)” by Marc Bolan peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Suddenly It's Magic” by Vesta Williams peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sweet Bird Of Truth” by The The peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Swords Of A Thousand Men” by Tenpole Tudor peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Talk Dirty To Me” by Poison peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Old Man and The Angel” by It Bites peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Tokyo” by Classix Nouveaux peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Treason” by The Teardrop Explodes peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Watchdogs” by UB40 peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “When He Shines” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Who The Am Dam Do You Think You Am” by Boys Don't Cry peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪✪ “Go For It” by Coventry City Cup Final Squad peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪✪ “Hot Shot Tottenham!” by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪✪ “Love Missile F1-11” by Pop Will Eat Itself peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Ossie's Dream (Spurs Are On Their Way To Wembley)” by Tottenham Hotspur Fa Cup Final Squad peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Pocket Calculator” by Kraftwerk peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Coming Around Again” by Carly Simon peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hip, Shake, Jerk! / Expresso Bongo” by The Quick peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Saw Her Standing There / 28th November 1974... (The Elton John Band featuring John Lennon and The Muscle Shoals Horns) (EP)” by The Elton John Band peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “In The Air Tonight / The Roof Is Leaking” by Phil Collins peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “It's My Turn / Together” by Diana Ross peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La isla bonita” by Madonna peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Living Daylight / Inside A Fireball” by Hunters and Collectors peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Midnight Blue” by Lou Gramm peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Never Be The Same / The Light Is On” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Slice Of Heaven” by Dave Dobbyn With Herbs peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sueperman's Big Sister / You'll See Glimpses” by Ian Dury and The Blockheads peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Loved One / The Unloved One” by INXS peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “What's My Scene” by Hoodoo Gurus peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Wonderful Land / Sheba” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “If You Want To Be Happy / Ain't Been Missing You” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Once In A Lifetime / Seen and Not Seen” by Talking Heads peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “There's No One Quite Like Grandma / Pinocchio” by St. Winifred's School Choir peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La isla bonita” by Madonna peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mixed Up World” by Timex Social Club peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Can You Feel It” by The Jacksons peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Goudzoekers” by Frank Boeijen Groep peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Missed Again” by Phil Collins peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Kom dans met mij Colinda” by Colinda peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lieb' mich ein letztes Mal” by Roland Kaiser peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Meet El Presidente” by Duran Duran peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Monica” by Circus Custers peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wanted Dead Or Alive” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Without Your Love” by Roger Daltrey peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, ⏺ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Everything I Own” by Boy George peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jericho” by Brothers Return peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Why Can't I Be You?” by The Cure peaked at number 28 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “With Or Without You” by U2 peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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