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In 1981, Debbie Harry, lead singer of the 1970's new wave group Blondie, released a bomb solo album, “Koo Koo,” produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic. It included a controversial picture of the singer with long needles penetrating her cheeks. It featured the single, “Backfired,” that also, well, backfired on her and did poorly on the singles chart. It was poorly accepted by fans. Blondie re-formed and produced two more albums, “Autoamerican” and “The Hunter.”

In 1981, On Another World, Mac (Douglass Watson) walked into the Cory Cabin where Hannah (Madelon Thomas) and Lenny (Ed O'Neill, aka Al Bundy of Married...With Children fame in 1987) were holding Jamie (Richard Bekins) hostage.

In 1981, TV Guide Listing: NBC 9 p.m./ET: “Jane Curtin and Rodney Dangerfield join Robert Klein for his second comedy special, a zany hour highlighted by the headlinerʹs monologue and a sketch that casts Klein as a taxi cab passenger whoʹs subjected to the doomsaying prophesies of his driver (Dangerfield).”

In 1981, “Blizzard Of Oz” album by Ozzy Osbourne was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1983, “Fantastic” album by Wham! was released

In 1983, “Voyagers!”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on NBC.

In 1984, Charles Shaughnessy debuted as Shane Donovan on Days of our Lives.

In 1984, On Guiding Light, Reva (Km Zimmer) and Josh (Robert Newman) finished their fiery confrontation at the country club fountain when H.B. (Larry Gates) arrived and took Reva home.

In 1984, On the second episode of Santa Barbara, Joe Perkins' sister Jade (Melissa Reeves, then Melissa Brennan) and mother welcomed him home from prison.

In 1984, “Hart To Hart”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on ABC.

In 1985, “Scarecrow” album by John Mellencamp was released

In 1987, As David Letterman says good night, “American Splendor” cartoonist and crank-at-large Harvey Pekar gives the finger to the camera on “Late Night with David Letterman.”

In 1987, Guns and Roses song “Appetite for Destruction” is released.

In 1987, Movietime cable network was launched. It morphed into E! Entertainment Television in July 1990.

In 1987, The updated, inferior, color version of “The Twilight Zone” airs its last CBS episode. The show ran one more year in syndication.

In 1987, “Stingray”, TV General Drama; last aired on NBC. It got stung with low ratings.

In 1987, “The Living Daylights” James Bond flick starring Timothy Hutton as 007 opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Worldwide Gross: $191.0 Million.

In 1981, "Escape to Victory" was released by Paramount Pictures / Lorimar; John Huston (director); Evan Jones, Yabo Yablonsky, Djordje Milićević, Jeff Maguire (screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Max von Sydow, Carole Laure, Benoît Ferreux, Clive Merrison, Maurice Roëves, Michael Cochrane, Zoltán Gera, Tim Pigott-Smith, Daniel Massey, Jean-François Stévenin, Julian Curry, Pelé, Bobby Moore, John Wark, Osvaldo Ardiles, Kazimierz Deyna, Søren Lindsted, Paul Van Himst, Mike Summerbee, Hallvar Thoresen, Russell Osman, Kevin O'Callaghan, Co Prins, Amidou, George Mikell, Gary Waldhorn, Werner Roth, Laurie Sivell, Arthur Brauss, Michael Wolf, David Shawyer; Sports, War; Live Action

In 1981, "Under the Rainbow" was released by Orion Pictures / Warner Bros.; Steve Rash (director); Pat McCormick, Harry Hurwitz, Martin Smith, Fred Bauer, Pat Bradley (screenplay); Chevy Chase, Carrie Fisher, Eve Arden, Joseph Maher, Robert Donner, Billy Barty, Mako, Cork Hubbert, Pat McCormick, Adam Arkin, Zelda Rubinstein, Jerry Maren, Peter Issacksen, Tony Cox, Phil Fondacaro, Debbie Lee Carrington; Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "The Living Daylights" was released by United Artists / Eon Productions; John Glen (director); Richard Maibaum, Michael G. Wilson (screenplay); Timothy Dalton, Maryam d'Abo, Joe Don Baker, Art Malik, John Rhys-Davies, Jeroen Krabbé, Andreas Wisniewski, Thomas Wheatley, Julie T. Wallace, Desmond Llewelyn, Robert Brown, Walter Gotell, Caroline Bliss, Geoffrey Keen, Virginia Hey, John Terry, Nadim Sawalha, John Bowe, Catherine Rabett, Dulice Liecier; Spy; Live Action

In 1987, "The Lost Boys" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Joel Schumacher (director); Jeffrey Boam, Janice Fischer, James Jeremias (screenplay); Corey Feldman, Jami Gertz, Corey Haim, Edward Herrmann, Barnard Hughes, Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Dianne Wiest, Jamison Newlander, Brooke McCarter, Billy Wirth, Alex Winter, Kelly Jo Minter, Chance Michael Corbitt, Alexander Bacon Chapman, Nori Morgan, Timmy Cappello, Jim Turner; Horror, Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "Maid to Order" was released by New Century Vista; Amy Holden Jones (director/screenplay); Perry Howze, Randy Howze (screenplay); Ally Sheedy, Beverly D'Angelo, Michael Ontkean, Valerie Perrine, Dick Shawn, Tom Skerritt, Merry Clayton, Rain Phoenix, Theodore Wilson, Jason Beghe, Katey Sagal, Khandi Alexander, Henry Woolf, Begoña Plaza; Comedy, Fantasy; Live Action

In 1987, "A Man in Love" was released by Cinecom Pictures; Diane Kurys (director/screenplay); Israel Horovitz, Olivier Schatzky (screenplay); Peter Coyote, Greta Scacchi, Jamie Lee Curtis, Claudia Cardinale, Peter Riegert, Vincent Lindon, Jean Pigozzi, John Berry, Elia Katz, Constantin Alexandrov, Jean-Claude de Goros, Michele Melega, Jole Silvani; Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Mega Force” by 707 peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “Who Can It Be Now?” by Men At Work peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Caught Up In You” by 38 Special peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Going To A Go Go (Live)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Leads To Madness” by Nazareth peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Mama Used To Say” by Junior peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Mega Force” by 707 peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “Driving In My Car” by Madness peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Always On My Mind” by Willie Nelson peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Don't Go” by Yazoo peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Second That Emotion” by Japan peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Ieya” by Toyah peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Losing My Grip” by Samson peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Has Found Its Way” by Dennis Brown peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Night Train” by Visage peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Nights In White Satin” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Postman Pat” by Ken Barrie peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Red Skies” by The Fixx peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Star” by Second Image peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Hanging Garden” by The Cure peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Videotheque” by Dollar peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “War Child” by Blondie peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Anyone Who Had a Heart / ?” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Are You Ready / Now Those Days Are Gone” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Do I Do / Rocket Love” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Island Of Lost Souls / Dragonfly” by Blondie peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc) / Navigation” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “More Than This / India” by Roxy Music peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Promised You A Miracle / Theme For Great Cities” by Simple Minds peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Beautiful Woman” by Toots And The Maytals peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Empty Garden (Hey, Hey Johnny)” by Elton John peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Have You Ever Been In Love” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)” by Donna Summer peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Six Months In A Leaky Boat” by Split Enz peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Other Woman” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Crimson And Clover” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Een beetje geld voor een beetje liefde” by Angelique peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Kaboutertjes” by Dschinghis Khan peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Kiddy Kiddy, Kiss Me” by Highway peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Las palabras de amor (The Words Of Love)” by Queen peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Pains” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Niet noar huus toe goan” by Normaal peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)” by Boys Town Gang peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Telephone Always Rings (With The Horns Of The Swinging Laurels)” by Fun Boy Three peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “Da Da Da I Don't Love You You Don't Love Me Aha Aha Aha (Da da da ich weiß Bescheid, du weißt Bescheid)” by Frank Zander peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Im Land das Ewigkeit heißt” by Waterloo peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Rosanna” by Toto peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “Der Kommissar” by Falco peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Take It Away” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Face To Face” by Frank Duval And Orchestra peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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