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In 1983, Leaving his mailroom job, Weird Al Yankovic moved to the Hollywood Hills and became “Weird” full time.
In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “Larry Hagman and Audrey Landers of Dallas”. Other Articles: Gary Collins
In 1983, R.C., “Candy Girl” by New Edition peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Flashdance…What A Feeling” by Irene Cara peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks.
In 1983, R.C., “Ricky” by “Weird Al” Yankovic peaked at #63 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of Toni Basilʹs “Mickey”
In 1983, R.C., “Straight From The Heart” by Bryan Adams peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Stranger In My House” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “The One Thing” by INXS peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, The Us Festival opened for the first of three days of rock and roll music in San Bernadino, California. Apple Computer founder Steve Wozinak lost millions on the festival because performers such as David Bowie and Van Halen demanded fees of a million dollars each for their performances.
In 1983, Van Halen receives the highest fee to date for a concert performance ($1 million) to perform at the second Us Festival in California.
In 1984, On One Life to Live, Dorian forced Laurel to lie that sheʹd seen David push Dorian down the steps.
In 1985, Gay Mullins, a retiree from Seattle, Washington, was mad as hell and not going to take it anymore! Mullins founded The Old Cola Drinkers of America in an effort to bring back the original Coca-Cola, instead of the New Coke that the Atlanta-based company had foisted on the American cola-drinking market. By July of 1985, with arms firmly twisted behind their backs, Coca-Cola Company executives relented and returned the old formula to colaholics and with a new name: Classic Coke.
In 1986, Viewers of Dick Clarkʹs “America Picks the Number-One Songs” chose Bill Haleyʹs “Rock Around the Clock,” Simon and Garfunkelʹs “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and Lionel Richieʹs “All Night Long” as the greatest hits of the rock era.
In 1986, “The Canned Film Festival” began airing in syndication
In 1988, Soap opera star Genie Francis (General Hospital) and Jonathan Frakes (Number One of Star Trek TNG) exchanged wedding vows.
In 1982, "Britannia Hospital" was released by EMI Films; Lindsay Anderson (director); David Sherwin (screenplay); Leonard Rossiter, Graham Crowden, Malcolm McDowell, Joan Plowright, Jill Bennett, Marsha Hunt, Brian Pettifer, John Moffatt, Fulton Mackay, Vivian Pickles, Barbara Hicks, Peter Jeffrey, Mary MacLeod, Robin Askwith, Dave Atkins, Mark Hamill, Frank Grimes, Gladys Crosbie, Richard Griffiths, Arthur Lowe, Alan Bates, Dandy Nichols, Betty Marsden, Liz Smith, T.P. McKenna, Michael Medwin, Roland Culver, Valentine Dyall, Tony Haygarth, John Gordon Sinclair, Brian Glover, Mike Grady, Kevin Lloyd, Robert Pugh, Robbie Coltrane, Patsy Byrne, Edward Hibbert; Black Comedy, Sci-Fi; Live Action
In 1982, "The Escape Artist" was released by Orion Pictures / Zoetrope Studios / Warner Bros. Pictures; Caleb Deschanel (director); Melissa Mathison, Stephen Zito (screenplay); Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, Teri Garr, Joan Hackett, Gabriel Dell, Desi Arnaz, John P. Ryan, Elizabeth Daily, M. Emmet Walsh, Jackie Coogan, Hal Williams, Helen Page Camp, David Clennon, Huntz Hall, Harry Anderson, Carlin Glynn, Margaret Ladd, Doug McGrath, Richard Bradford; Comedy, Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, "Rocky III" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. / United Artists; Sylvester Stallone (director/screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Burgess Meredith, Mr. T, Tony Burton, Ian Fried, Hulk Hogan, Stu Nahan, Jimmy Lennon, Lou Filippo, Dennis James, Jim Healy, LeRoy Neiman, Jim Hill, Morgan Freeman, Jim Henson, Bill Baldwin, Marty Denkin; Sports, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, "Visiting Hours" was released by 20th Century Fox; Jean-Claude Lord (director); Brian Taggert (screenplay); Lee Grant, Michael Ironside, Linda Purl, William Shatner, Lenore Zann, Harvey Atkin, Michael J. Reynolds, Len Watt, Kirsten Bishop, Robbie Robinson, Lorena Gale; Slasher; Live Action
In 1988, "Clinton and Nadine" was released by HBO Pictures / ITC Entertainment; Jerry Schatzberg (director); Robert Foster (screenplay); Andy García, Ellen Barkin, Morgan Freeman, John C. McGinley, Michael Lombard, Brad Sullivan, Alan North, Bill Raymond, Mario Ernesto Sánchez, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Helen Hanft, Nancy Giles, Helen Davies, Anthony Correa, Jay Amor, Carlos Cestero, Pedro De Pool; Action, Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1989, "Third Degree Burn" was released by HBO Pictures / Paramount Pictures / MTM Enterprises; Roger Spottiswoode (director); Duncan Gibbins, Yale Udoff (screenplay); Treat Williams, Virginia Madsen, Richard Masur, CCH Pounder, Mary Armstrong, John Aylward, George Catalano, Michael Chapman, William Marquez, Joe Mays, Robert Nadir, Alex Thayer, Rick Tutor, Lisa Zebro; Crime; Live Action
In 1983, “Easy For You To Say” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Flashdance...What A Feeling” by Irene Cara peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get It” by Stevie Wonder With Michael Jackson peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Can't Believe It's True” by Phil Collins peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Don't Want To Live Without You” by Foreigner peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Looking For A Stranger” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love's Got A Line On You” by Scandal peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One More Try” by George Michael peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Something Just Ain't Right” by Keith Sweat peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Straight From The Heart” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stranger In My House” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Take It While It's Hot” by Sweet Sensation (U.S.) peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The One Thing” by INXS peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Changes Everything” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Pink Cadillac” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Shattered Dreams” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Some Kind Of Friend” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Time (Clock Of The Heart)” by Culture Club peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Better Get Ready” by Paris Black peaked at number 92 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪ “Glory Glory Man United” by Manchester United Football Club peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bango” by The Todd Terry Project peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Can't Get Used To Losing You” by The (English) Beat peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Candy Girl” by New Edition peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Candy Man” by The Mary Jane Girls peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Crystal Palace” by The Bible peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Does That Ring A Bell” by Dynasty peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Go” by Hothouse Flowers peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Electric Blue” by Icehouse peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Explain The Reason” by First Light peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Forever And Ever Amen” by Randy Travis peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Got To Be Certain” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Heaven Sent” by Paul Haig peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hey Mr. Heartache” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Still Love You” by Judy Cheeks peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “If You Really Want To” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Im nin' alu” by Ofra Haza peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Intervention” by Lavine Hudson peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Juliet” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Just A Day Away” by Barclay James Harvest peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let Me Go Lover” by Billy Fury peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Life At A Top People's Health Farm” by The Style Council peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Little Red Corvette” by Prince peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Struck” by Jesse Johnson peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Maybe This Time” by Norma Lewis peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Morning” by Al Jarreau peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Music (Part 1)” by 'D' Train peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My Girl” by Suavé peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Never Gonna Stop” by Midnite peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Out Of The Blue” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rocket 2 U” by The Jets (U.S.) peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Run's House” by Run-D.M.C. peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Shipbuilding” by Robert Wyatt peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Celtic Soul Brothers” by Kevin Rowland And Dexy's Midnight Runners peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The King Of Rock And Roll” by Prefab Sprout peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Valley Road” by Bruce Hornsby And The Range peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “This Is Me” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Walk Away” by Kevin Rowland peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “What About Love?” by Heart peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Who Gets The Love” by Status Quo peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Why Can't You Wait Till Morning” by Phil Collins peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Do Ya Wanna Funk / All I Need” by Patrick Cowley Featuring Sylvester peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Endless Summer Nights” by Richard Marx peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get It On” by Kingdom Come peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tell It To My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Change” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Endless Summer Nights” by Richard Marx peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get It On” by Kingdom Come peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heart Of Gold” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Saw Him Standing There” by Tiffany peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Overboard” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Oh Patti (Don't Feel Sorry For Loverboy)” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Pink Cadillac” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “See Want Must Have” by Blue Mercedes peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Together Forever” by Rick Astley peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Under The Milky Way” by The Church peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Who's Leaving Who” by Hazell Dean peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dame uit Suriname” by Cherry Wijdenbosch peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Devil Inside” by INXS peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get Lucky” by Jermaine Stewart peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Ik neem de eerste trein naar Zandvoort” by Willem Duyn peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Ik zal altijd van je houden” by Zangeres Zonder Naam peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Julie” by Daniel peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Just Can't Help Believing” by Boys Town Gang peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Kom maar in m'n armen schat” by Dennie Christian And Mieke peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Mercedes Boy” by Pebbles peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One Step Up” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag” by Pigbag peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Si la vie est cadeau” by Corinne Hermès peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “So Wrong” by Patrick Simmons peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sweet Lovin'” by René Shuman peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Heat Is On” by Agnetha Fältskog peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “True Love Ways” by Cliff Richard With The London Philharmonic Orchestra peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “What Kinda Boy You're Lookin' For (Girl)” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Gimme Hope Jo'Anna” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Only One Woman” by Alien peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Asimbonanga (Mandela)” by Johnny Clegg And Savuka peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bioman” by Bernard Minet peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “China In Your Hand” by T'Pau peaked at number 44 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Elsa Fraulein” by Les Porte-Mentaux peaked at number 32 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Englishman In New York” by Sting peaked at number 30 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 41 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hot Girl” by Sabrina peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Let Be Must The Queen” by Guesch Patti peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sweet Fanta Diallo” by Alpha Blondy peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “That's The Way It Is” by Mel And Kim peaked at number 36 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Bad Boys” by Wham! peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hey Mister Heartache” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Perfect” by Fairground Attraction peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “She Works Hard For The Money” by Donna Summer peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ship Of Fools” by Erasure peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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