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In 1980, Peter Sellers, British actor and comedian, died. He was noted for his film roles in “Doctor Strangelove” and the “Pink Panther” movies, as well as the BBC radio series “The Goons.”
In 1980, The “Urban Cowboy” album (soundtrack) was certified platinum by the RIAA. The double album featured Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers, The Eagles, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt & J.D. Souther, Jimmy Buffett and The Charlie Daniels Band and others. The film is said to have started the 1980s boom in pop-country music known as the "Urban Cowboy Movement" also known as Neo-Country or Hill Boogie.
In 1981, On Another World, Lenny (Ed O'Neill) and Hannah pulled a gun on Jamie Frame (Richard Bekins) to stop him from leaving the Cory cabin. I can't read this soap history entry without thinking Al Bundy!
In 1981, “Iʹm A Big Girl Now”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1982, KHJ (LA) and KFRC (SF) become second and third stereo AM stations.
In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “William Katt of The Greatest American Hero”. Other Articles: Sherry Mathis, Rotten Movies
In 1982, R.C., “Early In The Morning” by Gap Band peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor, the theme song of Sylvester Stalloneʹs “Rocky III”, peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks; “Weird Al” Yankovic parodied it into “Rye Or The Kaiser”.
In 1982, R.C., “Hold Me” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number four on the pop singles chart and stayed there for seven weeks.
In 1982, R.C., “Hooked On Swing” by Larry Elgart Orchestra peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, Billy Joelʹs “home movie” of his Nassau Coliseum concert airs on HBO. Upon watching the footage, the “Piano Man” says, “I never realized how many faces I make when I perform.”
In 1983, In a strange conclusion to a baseball game, a two-run homer by George Brett of the Kansas City Royals was disallowed after New York Yankees manager Billy Martin pointed out there was too much pine tar on Brettʹs bat. However, American League president Lee MacPhail reinstated the home run. Yankees beat K.C. as Royals George Brettʹs homer is nullified for pine tar on the bat. (A.L. president Lee McPhail rules on July 28 that the home run should count. The game is completed August 18, K.C. five, Yankees four).
In 1984, After 14 years and four Super Bowl championships with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Terry Bradshaw retired from the National Football League on this day. Bradshaw, age 35, was forced to the sidelines by an elbow injury. Following a divorce from ice skater, Jo Jo Starbuck, Bradshaw joined CBS Sports as a football analyst — a job he now enjoys on FOX Television.
In 1984, Patsy Pease debuted as Kimberly Brady in Days of our Lives. I'll take Patsy Pease, Please?
In 1984, President Reagan told a news conference he had “no plan” for a tax increase the following year despite Democratic presidential nominee Walter F. Mondaleʹs assertion that one was inevitable.
In 1984, Vanessa Williams became the first Miss America to resign her title, because of nude photographs of her that were published in “Penthouse” magazine. Because of the resignation, D.T. never watched any more Miss America Pageants. Vanessa had nothing to be ashamed of. The Pageant officials should have resigned instead.
In 1985, A section of Washington Boulevard in Detroit was renamed “Aretha Franklinʹs Freeway of Love” after the artist who sang her hit song of the same name.
In 1985, The Walt Disney Pictures animated feature film, “The Black Cauldron” is released in theaters. It cost over $40 million to make. It is the first film released in Technirama-70mm since Sleeping Beauty. It is the first Disney animated feature film to be given a PG rating. It also marks the studioʹs first use of computer-generated images in a feature film.
In 1985, “Charles In Charge”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1985, “E/R”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS. This wouldnʹt be the last we would see George Clooney associated with an “ER”
In 1986, Bob Geldof receives a prestigious MBE (Member of the British Empire) medal for his African famine relief efforts.
In 1987, IBM-PC DOS Version 3.3 (updated) released.
In 1987, Josh Taylor aired for the final time on Days of our Lives as Chris Kositchek. He returned to Days in 1997 as a recast of Roman Brady.
In 1987, The film “La Bamba” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. It was the movie biography of Richie Valens.
In 1988, The largest ice cream shake weighed 54,914 pounds and 13 ounces in Edmonton, Alberto, Canada. It used 44,689lb/8oz of ice cream, 9,688lb/2oz of syrup, and 537lb/3oz of topping.
In 1989, Working in her sonʹs practice goes swimmingly for Mikeʹs mom, until his dad demands she return home on the season one finale of “Doctor Doctor.”
In 1989, “Iʹm That Type Of Guy” single by L.L. Cool J was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1989, “Turbo” album by Judas Priest was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1980, "The Earthling" was released by Filmways Pictures; Peter Collinson (director); Lanny Cotler (screenplay); William Holden, Ricky Schroder; Adventure; Live action
In 1981, "Blow Out" was released by Filmways Pictures / Viscount Associates; Brian De Palma (director/screenplay); John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz, John McMartin, Robin Sherwood, Michael Tearson, Peter Boyden, Curt May, John Aquino; Neo-Noir, Thriller; Live Action
In 1981, "Eye of the Needle" was released by United Artists / Kings Road Entertainment; Richard Marquand (director); Stanley Mann (screenplay); Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Ian Bannen, Christopher Cazenove, Stephen MacKenna, Philip Martin Brown, George Belbin, Faith Brook, Barbara Graley, Arthur Lovegrove, Barbara Ewing, Patrick Connor, David Hayman, Alex McCrindle, John Bennett, Sam Kydd, John Paul, Bill Nighy, Jonathan and Nicholas Haley (twins), Allan Surtees, Rik Mayall; Spy; Live Action
In 1981, "Wolfen" was released by Orion Pictures / Warner Bros.; Michael Wadleigh (director/screenplay); David M. Eyre, Jr. (screenplay); Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Hines, Tom Noonan, Dick O'Neill, Dehl Berti, Peter Michael Goetz, Reginald VelJohnson, James Tolkan, Donald Symington, Tom Waits; Crime, Horror; Live Action
In 1987, "La Bamba" was released by Columbia Pictures; Luis Valdez (director/screenplay); Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña, Danielle von Zerneck, Joe Pantoliano, Rick Dees, Marshall Crenshaw, Howard Huntsberry, Brian Setzer, Daniel Valdez, Sam Anderson, Stephen Lee, Diane Rodriguez, Noble Willingham, Andy Griggs, Tony Genaro, Katie Valdez, Concepcion Reyes; Biography; Live Action
In 1987, "Summer School" was released by Paramount Pictures; Carl Reiner (director); Jeff Franklin (screenplay); Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, Robin Thomas, Patrick Labyorteaux, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Dean Cameron, Gary Riley, Richard Steven Horvitz, Kelly Jo Minter, Shawnee Smith, Fabiana Udenio, Ken Olandt, Duane Davis, Tom Troupe, Frank McCarthy, Carl Reiner; Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Cannon Films / DC Comics; Sidney J. Furie (director); Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal (screenplay); Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Jon Cryer, Sam Wanamaker, Mark Pillow, Mariel Hemingway, Jim Broadbent, William Hootkins, Stanley Lebor, Don Fellows, Robert Beatty, Susannah York, Damian McLawhorn; Superhero; Live Action
In 1987, "Wish You Were Here" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corp; David Leland (director/screenplay); Emily Lloyd, Tom Bell, Jesse Birdsall, Clare Clifford, Barbara Durkin, Geoffrey Hutchings, Charlotte Barker, Chloë Leland, Pat Heywood, Geoffrey Durham, Neville Smith, Heathcote Williams, Val McLane, Susan Skipper, Lee Whitlock, Sheila Kelley, Charlotte Ball, Abigail Leland; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, “(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay” by The Reddings peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Early In The Morning” by The Gap Band peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Every Love Song” by The Greg Kihn Band peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hold Me” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “If You Want My Love” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Into My Love” by Greg Guidry peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Loveline” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Nice Girls” by Eye To Eye peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Outlaw” by War peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Street Corner” by Ashford And Simpson peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Dancing In The Street” by Van Halen peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hurts So Good” by John Cougar peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Making Love” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Too Many Times” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, ✪ “Margate” by Chas 'n' Dave peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Heart (Stop Beating In Time)” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Can't Live Without You” by Scorpions peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Nobody Made Me” by Randy Edelman peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shy Boy (Don't It Make You Feel Good)” by Bananarama peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Soul Deep” by Gary U.S. Bonds peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk / The Turn On” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Ball And Chain / Punch And Judy / Heaven Is Paved With Broken Glass” by XTC peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Be Patient / Nerve” by Serious Young Insects peaked at number 63 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Only The Lonely / Change My Mind” by The Motels peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “View From A Bridge / Take Me Tonight” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Mama Used To Say” by Junior peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Rosanna” by Toto peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Te Rina” by Sir Howard Morrison peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I've Never Been To Me” by Charlene peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “In The Name Of Love” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Kodazuur” by Urbanus peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “O, o, Den Haag” by Harry Klorkestein peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sol” by Nova peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Take It Away” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Work That Body” by Diana Ross peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Do I Do” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)” by Donna Summer peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Cry Softly (Time Is Mourning)” by Secret Service peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Nashville” by Pupo peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Carnival Is Over” by Boney M. peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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