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In 1982, “Taxi”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC, moved to NBC in the fall. Same time, better station!
In 1982, Steven Spielbergʹs sci-fi fantasy “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” had its world premiere in Los Angeles.
In 1983, The James Bond flick “Octopussy” starring Roger Moore was released in the U.S.A. theaters: Worldwide Gross: $183.7 Million
In 1983, “Keep It Up” album by Loverboy was released
In 1985, Coca Cola announces theyʹd bring back their 99-year-old formula.
In 1985, “Fables Of The Reconstruction” album by R.E.M. was released
In 1985, “Hunting High And Low” album by A-ha was released
In 1985, “Little Creatures” album by Talking Heads was released
In 1985, “Power Of Love” single by Huey Lewis and The News was released
In 1985, “The Dream Of The Blue Turtles” album by Sting was released
In 1987, Dwight Yoakam scored his second consecutive #1 album with Hillbilly Deluxe. Four of its tracks would find their way into the Top 40 of the Hot Country Singles chart in 1987 and 1988, all topping out in the lower half of the Top Ten. Chronologically, they were "Little Sister", "Little Ways" "Please, Please Baby" and "Always Late with Your Kisses".
In 1989, Madonnaʹs “Express Yourself” became her 18th United Kingdom top five hit, a record for a female vocalist.
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Fred Savage”. Other Articles: Jay Leno, COPS, Murphy Brown
In 1989, R.C., “Express Yourself” by Madonna peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop chart. It was her 18th Top Five United Kingdom hit, a record for a female vocalist.
In 1989, “Tales From The Crypt” debuts on HBO, with “L.A. Lawʹs” Larry Drake as an escaped mental patient on Christmas Eve in “And All Through the House…”, adapted from a tale from “The Vault of Horror.” Publisher William Gaines allowed Robert Zemekis the rights to do the show on the condition that all episodes be directly based on magazines from the original EC Comics library.
In 1983, "Octopussy" was released by United International Pictures / United Artists / Eon Productions; John Glen (director); George MacDonald Fraser, Richard Maibaum, Michael G. Wilson (screenplay); Roger Moore, Maud Adams, Louis Jourdan, Kristina Wayborn, Kabir Bedi, Steven Berkoff, David Meyer, Anthony Meyer, Desmond Llewelyn, Robert Brown, Lois Maxwell, Michaela Clavell, Walter Gotell, Vijay Amritraj, Geoffrey Keen, Douglas Wilmer, Albert Moses, Paul Hardwick, Eva Rueber-Staier, Peter Porteous, Andy Bradford, Gary Russell; Spy; Live action
In 1988, "Big Business" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Jim Abrahams (director); Dori Pierson, Marc Reid Rubel (screenplay); Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, Edward Herrmann, Barry Primus, Michele Placido, Seth Green, Daniel Gerroll, John Hancock, Deborah Rush, Nicolas Coster, J.C. Quinn, Joe Grifasi, John Vickery, Mary Gross, Carmen Argenziano, Chick Hearn, Don Pierson, Marc Reid Rubel, Shirley Mitchell; Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Poltergeist III" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Gary Sherman (director/screenplay); Brian Taggert (screenplay); Tom Skerritt, Nancy Allen, Heather O'Rourke, Zelda Rubinstein, Lara Flynn Boyle, Richard Fire, Nathan Davis, Kip Wentz; Horror, Supernatural
In 1988, "The Presidio" was released by Paramount Pictures; Peter Hyams (director); Larry Ferguson (screenplay); Sean Connery, Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan, Jack Warden, Mark Blum, Dana Gladstone, Jenette Goldstein, Marvin J. McIntyre, Don Calfa, Robert Lesser, James Hooks Reynolds; Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Puss in Boots" was released by The Cannon Group; Eugene Marner (director); Christopher Walken, Jason Connery, Carmela Marner, Yossi Graber, Amnon Meskin, Elki Jacobs, Michael Schneider; Musical, Fantasy, Adventure; Live Action
In 1989, “Every Little Step” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Where Are You Now?” by Synch peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Youth Gone Wild” by Skid Row peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Angel Eyes” by The Jeff Healey Band peaked at number 16 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Double Trouble” by Sass Jordan peaked at number 12 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Everlasting Love” by Howard Jones peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Fire Woman” by The Cult peaked at number 22 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Giving Up On Love” by Rick Astley peaked at number 45 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Hear A Symphony” by Eria Fachin peaked at number 98 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Promises” by Basia peaked at number 78 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Seeing Is Believing” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 46 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Best Years Of Our Lives” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 82 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Voices Of Babylon” by The Outfield peaked at number 39 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Green and Grey” by New Model Army peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Let Me Show You” by Tawanna Curry peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Open Up Your Heart” by Raiana Paige peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Pop Singer” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Prayer” by Claytown Troupe peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Que sera mi vida (If You Should Go) '89” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rock On '89” by David Essex peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sealed With A Kiss” by Jason Donovan peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Best Of Me” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Who Made Me” by Vixen peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Change His Ways” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Let Me Be” by Daryl Braithwaite peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Crack-Up” by The Black Sorrows peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, 😉 “Lullaby” by The Cure peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Change His Ways” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Won't Back Down” by Tom Petty peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I'll Be There For You” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Beat(en) Generation” by The The peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wee Rule” by Wee Papa Girl Rappers peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Young Years” by Dragon peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, 😉 “The Eve Of The War (Ben Liebrand remix)” by Jeff Wayne peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Electric Youth” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “High Energy (Remix)” by Evelyn Thomas peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lolly Lolly” by Wendy and Lisa peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Eternal Flame” by The Bangles peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hand On Your Heart” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Pang, Boom, Krasch!” by Thåström peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Too Many Broken Hearts” by Jason Donovan peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When The Children Cry” by White Lion peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dans ma rue” by Philippe Swan peaked at number 36 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Johnny, Johnny Come Home” by Avalanche peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sarbacane” by Francis Cabrel peaked at number 30 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Traces” by Linda William' peaked at number 21 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Good Thing” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hand On Your Heart” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Americanos” by Holly Johnson peaked at number 2 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hand On Your Heart” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 17 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Beg Your Pardon” by Kon Kan peaked at number 8 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Want It All” by Queen peaked at number 9 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1989, “No Tears” by Fancy peaked at number 44 on the Germany pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You On My Mind” by Swing Out Sister peaked at number 51 on the Germany pop singles chart.
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