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In 1983, “Taxi”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.
In 1984, On Guiding Light, things got heated for Reva Shayne Lewis (Kim Zimmer) and her true love/son-in-law, Josh (Robert Newman), in the hot tub.
In 1985, (HBO 10 p.m.) “Whoopi Goldberg,” the black lady with the Jewish-sounding name, likes to shock. She does so by writing many of her character monologues in the language of the street (and weʹre not talking Park Avenue); also by bringing on to the stage topics that are guaranteed to make her audience nervous such as her bodily eliminations, physical disability, the resentments of the underclass and racial self-rejection. Ms. Goldberg, a formidable actress who is making her living as a riotous comic, must be taken very seriously indeed.
In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “Hottest Soap Couples”. Other Articles: Apoillonia, McLaughlin Group
In 1985, R.C., “19” by Paul Hardcastle peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. Hereʹs something to ponder: Earlier, Toto sang “99”, so if you combine these two songs, do you end up with Princeʹs 1999?
In 1985, R.C., “People Get Ready” by Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Raspberry Beret” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, TV Anthology, last aired on NBC, moved to U.S.A. fall 1987.
In 1986, “Sid And Nancy” — a film biography of the Sex Pistols — premiered in London. Gary Oldman played Sid Vicious.
In 1987, Mick Jagger shoots video for “Letʹs Work,” is shot in New York, with Zibigniew Rybczynski directing.
In 1989, On “Late Night with David Letterman,” Mandy Patinkin performs the first of many versions of “Over the Rainbow,” including a rare intro that Paul Shaffer doesnʹt even know and has to fake. Subsequent shows will highlight samples from this performance, including a pencil drop. A month later (8/18), Patinkin reappears and sings the full version once again; Shaffer now knows the intro.
In 1984, "Best Defense" was released by Paramount Pictures / Cinema Group Ventures / Eddie Murphy Productions; Willard Huyck (director/screenplay); Gloria Katz (screenplay); Dudley Moore, Eddie Murphy, Kate Capshaw, George Dzundza, Helen Shaver, Mark Arnott, Peter Michael Goetz, Tom Noonan, David Rasche, Paul Comi, John Hostetter; Comedy; Live Action
In 1984, "Electric Dreams" was released by MGM/UA / Virgin Films; Steve Barron (director); Rusty Lemorande (screenplay); Lenny Von Dohlen, Virginia Madsen, Maxwell Caulfield, Bud Cort, Don Fellows, Miriam Margolyes, Giorgio Moroder, Koo Stark; Romantic comedy, Science fiction; Live Action
In 1984, "The NeverEnding Story" was released by Warner Bros. / Producers Sales Organization; Wolfgang Petersen (director/screenplay); Herman Weigel (screenplay); Barret Oliver, Noah Hathaway, Tami Stronach, Patricia Hayes, Sydney Bromley, Gerald McRaney, Moses Gunn, Alan Oppenheimer, Thomas Hill, Deep Roy, Tilo Prückner, Darryl Cooksey, Drum Garrett, Nicholas Gilbert; Epic, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1984, "Revenge of the Nerds" was released by 20th Century Fox / Interscope Communications; Jeff Kanew (director); Steve Zacharias, Jeff Buhai (screenplay); Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Timothy Busfield, Andrew Cassese, Curtis Armstrong, Larry B. Scott, Brian Tochi, Julie Montgomery, Michelle Meyrink, Ted McGinley, Matt Salinger, Donald Gibb, James Cromwell, Lisa Welch, David Wohl, John Goodman, Bernie Casey, Alice Hirson; Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Midnight Run" was released by Universal Pictures; Martin Brest (director); George Gallo (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton, Dennis Farina, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Foronjy, Robert Miranda, Jack Kehoe, Wendy Phillips, Danielle DuClos, Philip Baker Hall, Tom McCleister, Fran Brill, Tracey Walter, John Toles-Bey, Lois Smith, Frank Pesce, Tom Irwin, Jimmie Ray Weeks, Jack N. Young, Scott McAfee, Martin Brest; Action, Comedy; Live Action
In 1985, “Burning Flame” by Vitamin Z peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Call Me” by Go West peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Forever” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “People Get Ready” by Jeff Beck And Rod Stewart peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Rasberry Beret” by Prince peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Take No Prisoners” by Peabo Bryson peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Tired Of Being Blonde” by Carly Simon peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Road To Nowhere” by Talking Heads peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sentimental Street” by Night Ranger peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Slave To Love” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Tough All Over” by John Cafferty And The Beaver Brown Band peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, ✪ “The Three Muskehounds” by Dogtanian And Three Muskehounds peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Danger” by AC/DC peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Faron Young” by Prefab Sprout peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Fidelity” by Cheryl Lynn peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Glow” by Rick James peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Happy Feeling” by Aurra peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Love Is Just The Great Pretender” by Animal Nightlife peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Money's Too Tight (To Mention)” by Simply Red peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Mutual Attraction” by Change peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Broken Years” by Hipsway peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Turn It Up” by Conway Brothers peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Viva La Rock” by Adam Ant peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Lover Come Back To Me” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Suddenly” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Could It Be I'm Falling In Love” by David Grant And Jaki Graham peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Gotta Get You Home Tonight” by Eugene Wilde peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Kings And Queens” by Killing Joke peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Unforgettable Fire” by U2 peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Duel” by Propaganda peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Kayleigh” by Marillion peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Story Of A New Born Love” by Anita Meyer peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Zoals vrienden doen” by Bonnie And José peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Marionnettiste” by Pierre Bachelet peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “This Is Your Walkman Talking” by Mr. Walker And The Walkmen peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Desire” by Yello peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Flyin' High (Live)” by Opus peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Slave To Love” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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