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In 1980, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts THE TEMPTATIONS, plus FIREFALL, ROBBIE DUPREE (“STEAL AWAY”) and clips of ELO and JACKIE WILSON
In 1980, “Whew!”, TV Game Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1981, R.C., “Ai No Corrida (I-No-Ko-ree-da)” by Quincy Jones (Dune) peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Make That Move” by Shalamar peaked at #60 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Take It On The Run” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “You Like Me Donʹt You” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, The Oak Ridge Boysʹ “Elvira” reaches number one on the Billboard country chart
In 1981, “ABC News Nightline” expands from four nights to five nights a week, adding Fridays to the schedule.
In 1984, Chicken Pox Vaccine developed.
In 1984, On All My Children, Adam (David Canary) tried to dig up dirt on Langley Wallingford.
In 1984, On As the World Turns, Maggie Crawford (Mary Linda Rapeleye) told Frank Andropoulos there was a contract out on his life.
In 1987, David Bowie opened his “Glass Spider” world tour in Rotterdam before 100,000 fans. Reviewers called the event a “travelling rock ʹnʹ roll Broadway show.” It took a 150-member crew to set up the equipment, which included two sound systems, 260 speaker cabinets, 1,000 lights and three computers.
In 1987, Mike Tyson beats Pinklon Thomas by TKO in round six in Las Vegas to retain WBC/WBA heavyweight boxing titles.
In 1987, North American Philips Company introduces the compact disc video.
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Cybill Shepherd of Moonlighting”. Other Articles: Hal Williams, Bud Cort
In 1987, R.C., “Back And Forth” by Cameo peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Big Love” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “I Know What I Like” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Right On Track” by Breakfast Club peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “We Are What We Are” by The Other Ones peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, Tony Tucker TKOs Buster Douglas in ten for heavyweight boxing title.
In 1988, “The Morton Downey, Jr. Show” makes its debut in syndication, paving the way for more shock talkers to come throughout the next decade including Jerry Springer. Let the chair throwing begin!
In 1989, “Batdance” single by Prince was released
In 1989, “Three Feet High And Rising” album by De La Soul was certified Gold by the RIAA.
In 1980, "Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)" was released by Paramount Pictures / Bill Melendez Productions / Lee Mendelson Film Productions / United Feature Syndicate; Bill Melendez, Phil Roman (directors); Charles M. Schulz (screenplay); Arrin Skelley, Daniel Anderson, Patricia Patts, Casey Carlson, Annalisa Bortolin, Laura Planting, Bill Melendez, Pascale De Barolet, Roseline Rubens, Debbie Muller, Scott Beach; Comedy; Animation
In 1980, "The Hollywood Knights" was released by Columbia Pictures / PolyGram Pictures / Casablanca Filmworks; Floyd Mutrux (director/screenplay); Robert Wuhl, Tony Danza, Fran Drescher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Stuart Pankin, Debra Feuer, Leigh French, Glenn Withrow, Gary Graham, Sandy Helberg, Gailard Sartain, Richard Schaal, Randy Gornel, James Jeter, P.R. Paul, Julius Averitt, Carol Ann Williams; Teen, Comedy; Live action
In 1986, "Big Trouble" was released by Columbia Pictures / Delphi III Productions; John Cassavetes (director); Warren Bogle (screenplay); Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Beverly D'Angelo, Charles Durning, Robert Stack, Paul Dooley, Valerie Curtin, Richard Libertini, John Finnegan, Maryedith Burrell, Rosemarie Stack, Barbara Tarbuck, Warren Munson, Al White, Teddy Wilson, Jaime Sánchez, Steve Alterman, Jerry Pavlon, Paul La Greca, Edith Fields, Gloria Gifford; Comedy; Live Action
In 1986, "Jake Speed" was released by New World Pictures; Andrew Lane (director/screenplay); Wayne Crawford (screenplay); Wayne Crawford, Dennis Christopher, Karen Kopins, John Hurt, Leon Ames, Roy London, Donna Pescow, Barry Primus; Action, Comedy, Live Action
In 1986, "A Great Wall" was released by Orion Classics; Peter Wang (director); Shirley Sun, Peter Wang (screenplay); Peter Wang, Kelvin Han Yee, Sharon Iwai; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1987, “Back And Forth” by Cameo peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Big Love” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Can't Say Goodbye To You” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Know What I Like” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “If She Would Have Been Faithful” by Chicago peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just So Lonely” by Get Wet peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Living Inside Myself” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Make That Move” by Shalamar peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by Phoebe Snow peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Rain In May” by Max Werner peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Right Next Door (Because Of Me)” by The Robert Cray Band peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Right On Track” by Breakfast Club peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Since I Don't Have You” by Don McLean peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Take It On The Run” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We Are What We Are” by The Other Ones peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Weatherman Says” by Jack Wagner peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Like Me Don't You” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You're So Easy To Love” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Day-In Day-Out” by David Bowie peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Desire” by NEO A4 peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Can't Stand It” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Know What I Like” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Moonlight Desires” by Gowan peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ship Of Fools (Save Me from Tomorrow)” by World Party peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Take It On The Run” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Desire” by NEO A4 peaked at number 88 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Know What I Like” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 30 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Moonlight Desires” by Gowan peaked at number 10 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ship Of Fools (Save Me from Tomorrow)” by World Party peaked at number 42 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “Radio Waves” by Roger Waters peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “(Celebrate) The Day After You” by The Blow Monkeys With Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “A Touch Of Jazz” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “All Those Years Ago” by George Harrison peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Battleship Chains” by The Georgia Satellites peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Born To Run” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Call It Love” by Yello peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Cross The Track (We Better Go Back)” by Maceo And The Macks peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Let It Pass You By” by UB40 peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Friday On My Mind” by Gary Moore peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Funky Nassau” by Black Britain peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hanky Panky” by 7th Heaven peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “It's Going To Happen!” by The Undertones peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jealousy” by Club Nouveau peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just The Two Of Us” by Grover Washington, Jr. With Bill Withers peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Perfect Timing” by Kiki Dee peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Prime Mover” by Zodiac Mindwarp And The Love Reaction peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Snobbery And Decay” by Act peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sound Of The Crowd” by The Human League peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The American” by Simple Minds peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “When You Walk In The Room” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Noise!” by Age Of Chance peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Cool World / Back On The Outside” by Mondo Rock peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fade To Grey / The Steps” by Visage peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heat Of The Night” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Here Is My Love / I Know Where You're Goin'” by Tommy Dee / Nino Tempo peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “However Dark The Night \ Baby” by Caesare peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Keep On Loving You / Follow My Heart” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Roll It On Robbie” by Redgum peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Ballad Of Lady Di / 2 Minutes Silence” by Hon. Nick Jones And Ian Macrae peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Girl With The Smiling Hair / Slim Chance” by The Globes (AUS 80s) peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Theme From 'Ordinary People' (Pachelbel Canon In D) / Pachelbel Canon In D (Piano Solo)” by Marvin Hamlisch peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Too Nice To Talk To / Psychedelic Rockers” by The (English) Beat peaked at number 73 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Boom Boom” by Black Slate peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Her Town Too” by James Taylor And J.D. Souther peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lately” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Over The Hills And Far Away” by Gary Moore peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town)” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Summer Love” by Soul On Ice peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “What's Going On” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “African Baby” by G.G. Anderson peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bet That's What You Say” by Mai Tai peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Blue Hotel” by Chris Isaak peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Breathless” by Viktor Lazlo peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fantastic Voyage” by Lakeside peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “How 'Bout Us” by Champaign peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Intuition” by Linx peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just The Two Of Us” by Grover Washington, Jr. With Bill Withers peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Living In A Box” by Living In A Box peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Midnight Blue” by Lou Gramm peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Morning Train (9 To 5)” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Never Change A Winning Team” by Chess [NL] peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “People Alone” by Randy Crawford peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Stille Willem” by Henk Spaan peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “What Becomes Of The Broken-Hearted” by Dave Stewart Featuring Colin Blunstone peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Why Can't I Be You?” by The Cure peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Everything I Own” by Boy George peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fremde Erde” by Roy Black peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La isla bonita” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Lass die Sonne in dein Herz” by Wind peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let It Be” by Ferry Aid peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Send Me Roses” by Mo peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “With Or Without You” by U2 peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You're The Voice” by John Farnham peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town)” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Face Your Life” by Pierre Cosso peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)” by Ottawan peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La isla bonita” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Latin Fire” by Fancy peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Maledetta primavera” by Loretta Goggi peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Sexy Thing [Remix]” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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