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The 80's Datebook for July 15

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In 1980, Linda Ronstadt made her dramatic premiere in “The Pirates Of Penzance.” In the part of Mabel she gets good reviews, and the production moves to Broadway in January of 1981. The musical-comedy will be made into a movie starring Ronstadt and other original cast members.

In 1981, Steven Ford, son of former President Gerald R. Ford, appeared in the much publicized, seduction scene of “The Young and the Restless” on CBS-TV. Ford played the part of Andy, the macho maverick.

In 1982, On General Hospital, Holly Sutton (Emma Samms) reunited with her father, Charles Sutton (Mark Roberts), to review the details of their scheme involving Luke Spencer.

In 1983, Lauralee Bell debuted as Cricket Blair (later as Christine) on The Young and the Restless.

In 1983, On All My Children, Phoebe Wallingford (Ruth Warrick) fretted over her "dreadful brawl" with Opal Gardner (Dorothy Lyman), and Opal took to the streets to make her case.

In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “TVʹs Hunks: Gregory Harrison, et, al”. Other Articles: Mindy Cohn, Sex on Cable

In 1983, “An Innocent Man” album by Billy Joel was released

In 1983, “War” album by U2 was certified Gold by the RIAA. So war, huh, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing.

In 1986, On Another World, at the police station Jim LaRusso (Walt Willey) and Cass Winthrop (Stephen Schnetzer) each made accusations against each other.

In 1987, Chevy Chase is asked to comment on the enduring appeal of Disneyʹs Snow White while attending a celebration of the filmʹs fiftieth anniversary. “Itʹs her panties,” the comedian responds.

In 1988, “A Fish Called Wanda” starring John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Kevin Kline opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1988, “Die Hard” starring Bruce Willis opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1988, M-T-V banned the video for Neil Youngʹs “This Noteʹs For You” because it ridiculed M-T-V sponsors.

In 1989, R.C., “Dancing In Heaven” by Q-Feel peaked at #75 on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “Express Yourself” by Madonna peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “The Doctor” by Doobie Brothers peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart. Dammit, Jim, iʹm a Doctor, not a…oh, thatʹs right.

In 1983, "Staying Alive" was released by Paramount Pictures / RSO Records; Sylvester Stallone (director/screenplay); Norman Wexler (screenplay); John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes, Finola Hughes, Steve Inwood, Julie Bovasso, Charles Ward, Norma Donaldson, Jesse Doran, Joyce Hyser, Frank Stallone, Kurtwood Smith, Sylvester Stallone; Dance, Musical; Live action

In 1983, "Zelig" was released by Warner Bros. / Orion Pictures; Woody Allen (director/screenplay); Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Mary Louise Wilson, John Rothman, Deborah Rush, Will Holt, Peter McRobbie, Susan Sontag, Irving Howe, Saul Bellow, Bricktop, Bruno Bettelheim, Professor John Morton Blum, Charles Lindbergh, Al Capone, Clara Bow, William Randolph Hearst, Marion Davies, Charlie Chaplin, Josephine Baker, Fanny Brice, Carole Lombard, Dolores del Río, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels, Hermann Göring, James Cagney, Jimmy Walker, Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Adolphe Menjou, Claire Windsor, Tom Mix, Marie Dressler, Bobby Jones, Pope Pius XI; Mockumentary; Live action

In 1988, "Bambi (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; David Hand, James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Graham Heid, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield, Norman Wright (director); Perce Pearce, Larry Morey, Vernon Stallings, Melvin Shaw, Carl Fallberg, Chuck Couch, Ralph Wright (screenplay); Donnie Dunagan, Hardie Albright, John Sutherland, Peter Behn, Tim Davis, Sam Edwards, Paula Winslowe, Stan Alexander, Tim Davis, Sterling Holloway, Will Wright, Cammie King, Ann Gillis, Fred Shields, Margaret Lee, Mary Lansing, Perce Pearce, Thelma Boardman; Adventure, Drama; Animation

In 1988, "Die Hard" was released by 20th Century Fox / Silver Pictures; John McTiernan (director); Jeb Stuart, Steven E. de Souza (screenplay); Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleason, De'voreaux White, William Atherton, Clarence Gilyard, Hart Bochner, James Shigeta, Bruno Doyon, Andreas Wisniewski, Joey Plewa, Lorenzo Caccialanza, Gerard Bonn, Dennis Hayden, Al Leong, Gary Roberts, Hans Buhringer, Wilhelm von Homburg, Robert Davi, Grand L. Bush, Tracy Reiner, Taylor Fry, Noah Land; Action, Thriller; Live Action

In 1988, "A Fish Called Wanda" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Charles Crichton (director); John Cleese (screenplay); John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin, Tom Georgeson, Maria Aitken, Cynthia Cleese, Patricia Hayes, Geoffrey Palmer, Roger Brierley, Llewellyn Rees, Stephen Fry, Al Ashton; Heist, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “All I Want Is You” by U2 peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Calling It Love” by Animotion peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Express Yourself” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “If You Don't Know Me By Now” by Simply Red peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Right Next To Me” by Whistle peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Doctor” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “What You Don't Know” by Exposé peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, ✪✪ “Dancing In Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop)” by Q-Feel peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Be With You” by The Bangles peaked at number 47 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Buffalo Stance” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Don't Feel Your Touch” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 43 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Drove All Night” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I'll Be Loving You (Forever)” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Praying To A New God” by Wang Chung peaked at number 59 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Trouble Me” by 10,000 Maniacs peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “When God Shines His Light” by Van Morrison peaked at number 89 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “25 Miles '89” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Ain't Nobody” by Rufus and Chaka Khan peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “And A Bang On The Ear” by The Waterboys peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Do It To The Crowd” by Twin Hype peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Hypnotized” by Spacemen 3 peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I'm In The Mood For Dancing '89” by The Nolans peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Let's Work” by Casanova's Revenge peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Master Mix” by DJ Fast Eddie peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Never Enough” by Jesus Jones peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “On 33” by Stereo MC's peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Sloppy Heart” by Frazier Chorus peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Superwoman” by Karyn White peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Voodoo Ray” by A Guy Called Gerald peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “We Got Our Own Thang” by Heavy D and The Boyz peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “What Is That” by Boogie Down Productions peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Where In The World” by Swing Out Sister peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “If A Tree Falls” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Patience” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Satisfied” by Richard Marx peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “First Time” by Robin Beck peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Help!” by Bananarama and Lananeeneenoonoo peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Miss You Like Crazy” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Stuck On You” by Paul Norton peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, ✪✪ “Batdance” by Prince peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Calling Out To Carol” by Stan Ridgway peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Circle” by Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Would Do For You” by UB40 peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Kom van dat dak af” by Peter Koelewijn en Miker-G and DJ Sven peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Little Jackie Wants To Be A Star” by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Spin Me Around” by Zeon Jones peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, ✪✪ “Batdance” by Prince peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Around My Heart” by Sandra peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Ferry 'Cross The Mersey” by The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden and Stock Aitken Waterman peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “If You Don't Know Me By Now” by Simply Red peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Keep On Movin'” by Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Ballad Of The Streets” by Simple Minds peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Diamant dort” by Gold peaked at number 34 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Hotel California” by The Eagles peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Jaloux de vous” by Herbert Léonard peaked at number 33 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “R and B (Rouge baiser)” by Bernard Lavilliers peaked at number 45 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, ✪✪ “Lullaby” by The Cure peaked at number 22 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Forever Your Girl” by Paula Abdul peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Manchild” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Sweet Child O' Mine” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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