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In 1980, “Eat To The Beat” album by Blondie was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1980, “Sexy Eyes” single by Doctor Hook was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1981, The Walt Disney Production animated feature film, “The Fox and the Hound” is released in theaters in the U.S. This is the first major animated film effort of the “new generation” of Disney artists.
In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “The cast of The Facts of Life”. Other Articles: Peopleʹs Court, James Galway
In 1982, R.C., “Cutie Pie” by One Way peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart. Was this song about Valerie Bertinelli?
In 1982, R.C., “Do I Do” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Loveʹs Been A Little Bit Hard On Me” by Juice Newton peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, If youʹve only seen Buddy Hackett performing his act on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson,” youʹve no idea how filthy he can really be. HBO is willing to let him do his full nightclub act, “Live and Uncensored” from Merv Griffinʹs Resorts International in Atlantic City.
In 1985, After three and a half months of a less then enthusiastic reception for the “new” Coke and pressured by its customers, Coca-Cola Company resumed selling old formula Coke, but announced they would continue to sell “New” Coke and call the original “Classic” Coke. You see the new coke used to be the old coke with the old formula, which is now the new formula for the new coke, then called coke. The classic coke used to not exist with the old cokeʹs formula before the formula that was in new coke when it was still the formula for the coke before it became new. Do you understand all this? Neither do I. Letʹs have a Pepsi and think this over. Can you even find Coke II on store shelves these days?
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Julia (Nancy Lee Grahn) smuggled Brick and Amy aboard the train in two trunks, convincing "Jack Lee" (Joel Crothers) that it was her luggage. Later, they attended a costume party where future GH star John Ingle was a guest. Meanwhile, Kelly (Robin Wright) ate poisonous berries.
In 1986, On Another World, Felicia Gallant (Linda Dano) tried to convince Kathleen McKinnon (Julie Osburn) to believe Cass Winthrop's story that he had been kidnapped and held hostage by Cecile DePoulignac.
In 1987, “One Way Home” album by The Hooters was released. Al Bundy liked the name of this group.
In 1989, Rick Carroll, programming whiz behind the innfluential alternative rock radio station KROQ in Los Angeles, died of complications from pneumonia.
In 1989, The magnificent voice of Bugs, Daffy, Elmer Fudd (after Arthur Q. Bryan passed away), Porky Pig and countless others, said th-th-th-thatʹs all folks. Mel Blanc died at age 81. Mel also created the voice of Woody Woodpecker for Walter Lantz, but Mel was exclusively employed by Warner Brothers and wasnʹt allowed to do Woody for Lantz. So Walter went on a talent search and found the perfect one, Gracie, and loved her so much he married her. Mel Blanc was also famous for Barney Rubble from The Flintstones.
In 1981, "Escape from New York" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / International Film Investors / Goldcrest Films International / City Films; John Carpenter (director/screenplay); Nick Castle (screenplay); Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Season Hubley, Charles Cyphers, Frank Doubleday, John Strobel, Nancy Stephens, George Buck Flower, Ox Baker, Jamie Lee Curtis; Sci-Fi, Action; Live Action
In 1981, "The Fox and the Hound" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Ted Berman, Richard Rich, Art Stevens (directors); Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson, Sandy Duncan, Jeanette Nolan, Pat Buttram, John Fiedler, John McIntire, Dick Bakalyan, Paul Winchell, Keith Mitchell, Corey Feldman; Musical, Buddy, Drama; Animation
In 1985, "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" was released by Warner Bros.; George Miller (director/screenplay); George Ogilvie (director); Terry Hayes (screenplay); Mel Gibson, Tina Turner, Bruce Spence, Adam Cockburn, Frank Thring, Angelo Rossitto, Paul Larsson, Angry Anderson, Robert Grubb, Helen Buday, Edwin Hodgeman, George Spartels, Tom Jennings, Rod Zuanic; Action; Live Action
In 1987, "The Brave Little Toaster" was released by Hyperion Pictures / The Kushner-Locke Company; Jerry Rees (director/screenplay); Joe Ranft (screenplay); Deanna Oliver, Timothy E. Day, Jon Lovitz, Timothy Stack, Thurl Ravenscroft, Phil Hartman, Wayne Kaatz, Collette Savage, Joe Ranft, Jim Jackman, Jerry Rees, Jonathan Benair, Judy Toll, Mindy Sterling, Randy Bennett, Danny Mann, Susie Allanson, Randall William Cook, Louis Conti, Beth Anderson, Joe Pizzulo, Janice Liebhart, Darryl Phinnessee, Pat Ericson, Gary Falcone, Roger Freeland; Animation, Comedy; Animation
In 1987, "Full Metal Jacket" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Hawk Films; Stanley Kubrick (director/screenplay); Michael Herr, Gustav Hasford (screenplay); Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Dorian Harewood, Arliss Howard, Kevyn Major Howard, Ed O'Ross, Tim Colceri, John Terry, Bruce Boa, Stanley Kubrick, Vivian Kubrick; War; Live Action
In 1987, "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise" was released by 20th Century Fox / Interscope Communications; Joe Roth (director); Steve Marshall, Dan Guntzelman (screenplay); Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Curtis Armstrong, Larry B. Scott, Timothy Busfield, Andrew Cassese, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Bradley Whitford, Barry Sobel, James Cromwell, Ed Lauter, James Hong, Donald Gibb, Tom Hodges, Jack Gilpin, Michael Fitzgerald; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "The Squeeze" was released by TriStar Pictures; Roger Young (director); Daniel Taplitz (screenplay); Michael Keaton, Rae Dawn Chong, Joe Pantoliano, Danny Aiello III, Leslie Bevis, Ronald Guttman, Paul Herman, John Dennis Johnston; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "White Water Summer" was released by Columbia Pictures; Jeff Bleckner (director); Ernest Kinoy (screenplay); Kevin Bacon, Sean Astin, Jonathan Ward, Matt Adler, K.C. Martel, Caroline McWilliams, Charles Siebert; Drama; Live Action
In 1982, “Cutie Pie” by One Way peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Do I Do” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me” by Juice Newton peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Too Good To Turn Back” by Rick Bowles peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “It's Gonna Take A Miracle” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let It Whip” by The Dazz Band peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Play The Game Tonight” by Kansas peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Rosanna” by Toto peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Standing On The Top” by The Temptations With Rick James peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Abracadabra” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)” by AC/DC peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Just Who Is The 5 O'Clock Hero” by The Jam peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Las palabras de amor (The Words Of Love)” by Queen peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let's Funk Tonight” by Blue Feather peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “No Regrets” by Midge Ure peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't You Want Me? / Seconds” by The Human League peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart) / Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart) (Instrumental)” by Ottawan peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Heat Of The Moment / Time Again” by Asia peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hungry Like The Wolf / Careless Memories (Live)” by Duran Duran peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I'll Find My Way Home / Back To School” by Jon And Vangelis peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone) / Sign Here” by Chilliwack peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Six Months In A Leaky Boat / Fire Drill” by Split Enz peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Stars On 45 III (A Tribute To Stevie Wonder) aka Stars on Stevie / It's Not a Wonder, It's a Miracle” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Could Be Happy” by Altered Images peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Height Of The Fighting (He-La-Hu!)” by Heaven 17 peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Biscaya” by James Last peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Diep in mijn hart” by André Hazes peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Dynamite” by Vanessa [NL] peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ik wil alleen bij jou zijn” by Bloem peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Pappa” by Drukwerk peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Torch” by Soft Cell peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “More Than This” by Roxy Music peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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