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In 1980, On General Hospital, before Luke could marry Jennifer Smith, Scotty punched him off the yacht for raping Laura, sending Luke on the run with Scotty's wife, Laura.

In 1980, The Rolling Stones videotaped promos for “Emotional Rescue” and “Sheʹs So Cold” in New York.

In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Prime Time Vixens”. Other Articles: TVʹs Animal Trainers

In 1981, R.C., “A Life Of Illusion” by Joe Walsh peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Ghost Town” by Specials U.K. peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart. WhatzametaU? Why you look so sad?

In 1983, COVER OF PEOPLE EDDIE MURPHY and RICHARD PRYOR

In 1983, On One Life to Live, Asa wed a pregnant Becky Lee to keep her baby on the Buchanan family. Bo was really the dad.

In 1983, Time Magazine calls Eddie Murphyʹs comedy routine (which currently features demeaning jokes about women, gays, and the HIV+) “Dazzling” and “feel-good!”

In 1984, Englandʹs version of MTV…Music Box…began beaming its signal to Europe.

In 1984, “The Duck Factory” ends a three-month run on NBC with its place in history assured: It starred a young comic named Jim Carrey.

In 1986, On Another World, Cass Wintrhop (Stephen Schnetzer) locked a gagged Cecile Depoulignac (Nancy Frangione) in the closet but when he opened the door to show Kathleen McKinnon, she was dressed like Marie Antoinette. "You know what they say, once a queen, always a queen," Cecile announced.

In 1986, On Santa Barbara, a big "C" from the Capwell Hotel on the roof sign fell on Mary (Harley Kozak) during a heated confrontation with Mark (Jon Lindstrom) and Julia (Nancy Lee Grahn). It was later referenced in the animated sitcom "Family Guy."

In 1987, Fox unleashes John York as fugitive lycanthrope Eric Cord in the two-hour premiere of “Werewolf.” Cord has been bitten by another werewolf and must now track down “the source of the bloodline” — 1,600-year-old Janos Skorzeny (Chuck Connors) — to free himself of the curse. Bounty hunter Alamo Joe (Lance LeGault) is always hot on Cordʹs tail for the alleged murder. The showʹs February 1988 finale allows Cord to finally catch up with Skorzeny but learns his journey has been a wild goose chase. Skorzeny is not “the source,” an even older werewolf Nicholas Remy (Brian Thompson) is. Throughout the season, viewers can keep tabs on Cord, and learn more of “the true history of werewolves” by calling a promotional 1-800 number set up by Fox.

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tempestt Bledsoe and Malcon-Jamal Warner of Cosby Show”. Other Articles: Cheers, Spencer: For Hire

In 1987, R.C., “Under The Boardwalk” by Bruce Willis peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, Tom Leykis hosted his first episode of his radio show on a Los Angeles radio station. It featured a debate between a lesbian and a minister who said that he could “cure” gays using hypnosis.

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” album by Escape Club was released

In 1989, Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan did a short broadcast in the All Star Game played in Anaheim, California.

In 1980, "How to Beat the High Cost of Living" was released by American International Pictures; Robert Scheerer (director); Robert Kaufman, Leonora Thung (screenplay); Jane Curtin, Susan Saint James, Jessica Lange, Dabney Coleman, Richard Benjamin, Fred Willard, Eddie Albert, Cathryn Damon, Ronnie Schell, Michael Bell, Sybil Danning, Al Checco, Susan Tolsky, Art Metrano, Garrett Morris; Crime, Comedy; Live action

In 1980, "Oh! Heavenly Dog" was released by 20th Century Fox; Joe Camp (director/screenplay); Rod Browning (screenplay); Chevy Chase, Benji, Jane Seymour, Omar Sharif, Robert Morley, Stuart Germain, Alan Sues, John Stride, Donnelly Rhodes, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Richard Vernon, Frank Williams, Susan Kellermann, Lorenzo Music, Harry Hill, Kay Tremblay, Albin Pahernik, Margierite Corriveau, Gerald Iles, Jérôme Tiberghien; Comedy, Drama; Live action

In 1980, "Used Cars" was released by Columbia Pictures; Robert Zemeckis (director/screenplay); Bob Gale (screenplay); Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham, Deborah Harmon, Frank McRae, Joe Flaherty, David L. Lander, Michael McKean, Michael Talbott, Harry Northup, Alfonso Arau, Cheryl Rixon, Al Lewis, Woodrow Parfrey, Dub Taylor, Wendie Jo Sperber, Marc McClure, Betty Thomas, Dick Miller, Rita Taggart, Terence Knox, Will McMillan; Black Comedy; Live action

In 1986, "Club Paradise" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Harold Ramis (director/screenplay); Brian Doyle-Murray (screenplay); Robin Williams, Peter O'Toole, Rick Moranis, Jimmy Cliff, Twiggy, Adolph Caesar, Eugene Levy, Joanna Cassidy, Andrea Martin, Brian Doyle-Murray, Joe Flaherty, Steven Kampmann, Robin Duke, Mary Gross, Simon Jones, Louise Bennett, Ansell "Double Barrel" Cousins, Earl "Chinna" Smith, Carey Lowell, Louis Zorich, Bruce McGill, Anne Ramis; Comedy; Live Action

In 1986, "Miracles" was released by Orion Pictures; Jim Kouf (director/screenplay); Tom Conti, Teri Garr, Paul Rodriguez, Christopher Lloyd, Adalberto Martínez, Jorge Reynoso, Ken Lerner, Charles Rocket, Brion James, Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, Erika Faraon, Paco Morayta, Barbara Whinnery, Squire Fridell, Ken Hixon, Jorge Russek, Shelby Leverington; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “A Life Of Illusion” by Joe Walsh peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Alone” by Heart peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “American Memories” by Shamus M'Cool peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Don't Let Go The Coat” by The Who peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Every Little Kiss” by Bruce Hornsby And The Range peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Flames Of Paradise” by Jennifer Rush And Elton John peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hearts Away” by Night Ranger peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “It Didn't Take Long” by Spider peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “On And On And On” by ABBA peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ready For Love” by Silverado peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Songbird” by Kenny G peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Still A Thrill” by Jody Watley peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Stronger Than Before” by Carole Bayer Sager peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “That's Freedom” by Tom Kimmel peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Under The Boardwalk” by Bruce Willis peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “What She Does To Me (The Diana Song)” by The Producers peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You Are Forever” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Always” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Can't We Try” by Dan Hill With Vonda Sheppard peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Every Little Kiss” by Bruce Hornsby And The Range peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hold On” by Ian Thomas peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Just To See Her” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Lethal Weapon” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Meet Me Half Way” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Nobody Wins” by Elton John peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ocean Blues (Emotion Blue)” by Tom Cochrane peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Waiting For A Miracle” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Winning” by Santana peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Always” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Can't We Try” by Dan Hill With Vonda Sheppard peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Every Little Kiss” by Bruce Hornsby And The Range peaked at number 36 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Just To See Her” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Lethal Weapon” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 54 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Meet Me Half Way” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ocean Blues (Emotion Blue)” by Tom Cochrane peaked at number 88 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Waiting For A Miracle” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 50 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Dancing In The Night” by Lainer And Co. peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ghost Town” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Give It To Me Baby” by Rick James peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Head To Toe” by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Hearts Of Fire” by Roger Daltrey peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “How Could You Break My Heart” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Need A Man” by Man 2 Man peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “In My Life” by Ruby Turner peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jazz It Up” by Kool Chip peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Me No Pop I” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “My Pretty One” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Passion For Lovers” by Bauhaus peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Razzamatazz” by Quincy Jones peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rhythm Of The Night” by The Fatback Band peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ridin' With The Angels” by Samson peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rock This House” by The Cookie Crew peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Rock-A-Lott” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Satisfied” by Donna Allen peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Scream” by Mantronix peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Something Special” by Balaam And The Angel peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sweet Sixteen” by Billy Idol peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Take My Love” by Russ Brown peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Living Daylights” by a-ha peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Throwing It All Away” by Genesis peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Under The Boardwalk” by Bruce Willis peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “We've Got Tonight” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Wide Awake In A Dream” by Barry Biggs peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wish On A Star” by Oliver Cheatham peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wishing Well” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “(Do) The Hucklebuck / Telephone Baby” by Coast To Coast peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “Celebration Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “All Those Years Ago / Writing's On The Wall” by George Harrison peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Big Time” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “City Flat” by Boom Crash Opera peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Falling In And Out / Round And Round” by Mi-Sex peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “How Come / Drug Sluts” by The Sports peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “It Ain't What You Dance, It's The Way That You Dance It / Flak” by The Swingers peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Some Kind Of Girl” by The Cockroaches peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Something So Strong” by Crowded House peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Why Can't I Be You?” by The Cure peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “If You Want To Be Happy” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Caravan Of Love” by The Housemartins peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Waste My Time” by The Angels (Australia) peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Fantastic Voyage” by Lakeside peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Heart And Soul” by T'Pau peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “It Ain't What You Dance, It's The Way That You Dance It” by The Swingers peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “It's A Sin” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “On The Inside (Theme From Prisoner Cell Block H)” by Lynne Hamilton peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ship Of Fools (Save Me from Tomorrow)” by World Party peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Take It On The Run” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Waiting” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1981, “We're All Looking For Love” by Rhonda peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Crazy Accordion” by De Kermisklanten peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “(Something Inside) So Strong” by Labi Siffre peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Alone” by Heart peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Attention To Me” by The Nolans peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Diamonds” by Herb Alpert And Janet Jackson peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Dignity” by Deacon Blue peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Dream It's Over” by Crowded House peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “F.L.M.” by Mel And Kim peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Hit'n Run Lover” by Carol Jiani peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “If You Feel It” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Isn't It Magic” by Winni Wendorff peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jet Airliner” by Modern Talking peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Shattered Dreams” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Vrijdag de 13e mei” by Corry peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You Drive Me Crazy” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You'll Never Be So Wrong” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Heartache” by Pepsi And Shirlie peaked at number 31 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Je casse tout ce que je touche” by Lio peaked at number 22 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “La isla bonita” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Pile ou face” by Corynne Charby peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Quand la ville dort” by Niagara peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “With Or Without You” by U2 peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “The Living Daylights” by a-ha peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Goodbye Stranger” by Pepsi And Shirlie peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Jet Airliner” by Modern Talking peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Mister Sandman” by Emmylou Harris peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Victim Of Love” by Erasure peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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