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In 1982, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, Pro wrestlers Andy Kaufman and Jerry Lawlor fight on-air. This happened 15 years ago, so its popularity owes, much like the Glover incident, to word-of-mouth as much as anything. It started with Andyʹs provocative taunts, which led to Lawlor knocking Kaufman to the floor with a blow to the head. After a commercial break, Kaufman screamed obscenities at Lawlor and finished his tirade by throwing a cup of coffee on the enraged wrestler, who chased Kaufman out of the studio. A bewildered host remarked, “Iʹm not sure about any of those words, but you can be darned sure that FCC regulations prohibit throwing coffee.”
In 1982, “An Officer And A Gentleman” starring Richard Gere, Debra Winger, and Louis Gossett Jr. opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1984, ABC Sports began 16 days of coverage of the Summer Olympics from Los Angeles.
In 1984, On the cover of TV Guide: “Olympics”. Other Articles: Lucy, Wheel of Fortune.
In 1984, President Reagan opened the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. But a Soviet-led bloc of 15 nations — as well as Iran, Libya, Albania and Bolivia — boycotted the games…after President Carter boycott the previous Olympic games in Moscow to protest the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
In 1984, R.C., “Infatuation” by Rod Stewart peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, The Bangles played a gig at SDSU Montezuma Hall, San Diego, California. Before the concert, they were in a Licorice Pizza store in La Mesa signing autographs. David Tanny went inside, sighted the band, and left with nothing since he had no money at the time to buy an album for them a sign, nor a phonograph player to play the record album on.
In 1984, “She Bop”, by Cyndi Lauper entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1984, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, and later that same day in another state at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
In 1986, Fox lowers the bar for what is considered “news” as several of the local stations owned by the network begin airing the lurid “A Current Affair” with host Maury Povich.
In 1987, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, The Crispin Glover show; also, Allie Sheedy, potato chip inspector Myrtle Young, Larry “Bud” Melman, James the Drifter (who asked Dave to buy him a car), and no Top Ten. Arguably one of the most talked-about moments in all of television came at the end of a very scattered, and very funny, edition of “Late Night.” A wigged-out Glover, wearing uncomely attire and enormous platform shoes, stepped onstage and began whining like a lunatic. The panel lasted only a couple of minutes, but to Letterman it mustʹve seemed an eternity. Finally, Glover, growing more nervous by the second, stood up, weakly flexed a bicep, then made his famous declaration: “These are mine…I can kick!” And with that, he swung around and — nearly kicked Dave in the head. The host vanished, the show went to a commercial, and when play resumed, Crispin was gone…“He came very close to denting my head with those giant shoes,” Dave said. The next nightʹs episode opened with Paul waking Dave from a bad dream; only it wasnʹt a dream, said Paul, Glover really did try to kick him. “What a jerk,” said Letterman. Glover later apologized.
In 1989, "Babar: The Movie" was released by New Line Cinema / Nelvana; Alan Bunce (director/screenplay); Peter Sauder, J.D. Smith, John de Klein, Raymond Jafelice (screenplay); Gordon Pinsent, Elizabeth Hanna, Lisa Yamanaka, Marsha Moreau, Bobby Becken, Amos Crawley, Gavin Magrath, Sarah Polley, Stephen Ouimette, Chris Wiggins, John Stocker, Charles Kerr, Stuart Stone, Carl Banas, Ray Landry, Angela Fusco, Christopher Britton, Jason Burke, Frank Perry, Chris Robson, Norm Spencer, Barbara Mantini, Christopher Andrande, Scott Brunt, Katie Coristine, Lea-Helen Weir, Anna Lena Malloy; Adventure, Family; Animation
In 1989, "Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan" was released by Paramount Pictures; Rob Hedden (director/screenplay); Jensen Daggett, Scott Reeves, Barbara Bingham, Peter Mark Richman, Martin Cummins, Gordon Currie, Alex Diakun, V.C. Dupree, Saffron Henderson, Kelly Hu, Sharlene Martin, Warren Munson, Kane Hodder, Ken Kirzinger, Amber Pawlick, Timothy Burr Mirkovich; Horror, Slasher; Live Action
In 1989, "Turner & Hooch" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners; Roger Spottiswoode (director); Dennis Shryack, Michael Blodgett, Daniel Petrie Jr., Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr. (screenplay); Tom Hanks, Mare Winningham, Craig T. Nelson, Reginald VelJohnson, Scott Paulin, J. C. Quinn, John McIntire, Ebbe Roe Smith, Ernie Lively, Clyde Kusatsu, David Knell, Kevin Scannell, Joel Bailey, Mary McCusker, Elaine Renee Bush, Eda Reiss Merin; Comedy, Detective; Live Action
In 1984, “I'm Free (Heaven Helps The Man)” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Infatuation” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Loverboy” by Karen Kamon peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Taking It All Too Hard” by Genesis peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You're The Best Thing” by The Style Council peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sister Christian” by Night Ranger peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “State Of Shock” by The Jacksons Featuring Mick Jagger peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Young Thing, Wild Dreams” by Red Rider peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “A New Day” by Killing Joke peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “All Of You” by Julio Iglesias And Diana Ross peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Caught In The Act” by Earlene Bentley peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Choose Me (Rescue Me)” by Loose Ends peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Come Back” by The Mighty Wah! peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Ease On Down The Road” by Michael Jackson And Diana Ross peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Get Your Feet Out Of My Shoes” by Boothill Foot Tappers peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Just For Old Time's Sake” by Foster And Allen peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Resurrection” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Planet Rock” by Soul Sonic Force peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “S.O.S. My Imagination” by Bruce Foxton peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Seven Seas” by Echo And The Bunnymen peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Take” by Colourfield peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Day Before You Came” by Blancmange peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “There In Your Eyes” by Chas 'n' Dave peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Touche D'Amour” by Chris Rea peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Turn To Gold” by David Austin peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Video” by Jeff Lynne peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “When Doves Cry” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Your Wife Is Cheatin' On Us” by Richard "Dimples" Fields peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Eyes Without A Face” by Billy Idol peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “State Of Shock” by The Jacksons Featuring Mick Jagger peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Heart And Soul” by The Narcs peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Oh Sherrie” by Steve Perry peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “One Love / People Get Ready” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us” by Ollie And Jerry peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Change Of Heart” by Change peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “False Alarm” by Marsha Raven peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Only When You Leave” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Over de muur” by Klein Orkest peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Somebody Else's Guy” by Jocelyn Brown peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “To France” by Mike Oldfield And Maggie Reilly peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “What Goes On” by Mai Tai peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Two Tribes” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1984, “To France” by Mike Oldfield And Maggie Reilly peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham! peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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