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In 1980, Milton Berle defends his right to wear a dress. “When I was in drag on television, there were murmurings around 'Is Milton gay?' What if I was? Whose [censored] business is it? Iʹm for it. I voted for gay rights. When the gays marched on Washington, they had [every] right to do it.”

In 1980, The movie “La Discoteca del amor” opened in movie theaters in Argentina. Sounded like a disco movie of some sort.

In 1980, The movie “The Nude Bomb” opened in movie theaters in Germany.

In 1980, The romantic farce “La Discoteca del Amor” is released upon the movie theaters of Argentina. Ze plot involves a detective and his scatterbrained assistant ferreting out a dastardly ring of music pirates in, where else, “The Disco of Love.”

In 1981, Already a sensation in Great Britain, “televisionʹs toughest quiz show” — “The Krypton Factor” — is ready to vex American contestants for five weeks on ABC. Sound familiar? But the Dick Clark-hosted series uses everything from memory tests and trivia to various athletic endeavors in order to test mental agility, response, observation, physical ability…*and* intelligence. “The Krypton Factor” will soon be returning to American airwaves on the Fox network with host Pat OʹBrien, whenever that is, but as of 2002, it never materialized.

In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Archie Bunkerʹs Place”. Other Articles: Joe Piscopo, James Garner

In 1982, R.C., “Come On Eileen” by Dexyʹs Midnight Runners peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Hurts So Good” by John Cougar peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “I Found Somebody” by Glenn Frey peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Love Plus One” by Haircut One Hundred peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Paperlate” by Genesis peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Personally” by Karla Bonoff peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Kids From 'Fame'”, an album featuring cast members of the American show on television, hit number one on the United Kingdom album chart, but bombed in the U.S. where it never hit the hot 100 album chart.

In 1982, “Nashville Palace”, TV Music; last aired on NBC.

In 1982, “Who Can It Be Now?”, by Men At Work entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1984, Blues/jazz vocalist Esther Phillips died at the age of 48.

In 1984, On Guiding Light, Darcy Dekker (Robin Johnson) held Beth Raines (Judi Evans) hostage.

In 1984, “Born In The U.S.A,” album by Bruce Springsteen was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” single by Parker, Ray, Jr. was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1985, Barbra Streisand recored “The Broadway Album”.

In 1985, Baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth ended the two-day strike by the Major League Baseball Players Association with the announcement of a tentative agreement. The season resumed August 8.

In 1985, Mick Jaggerʹs girlfriend, model Jerry Hall, gave birth to a boy they named James Leroy Jagger.

In 1985, On General Hospital, Sean Donely (John Reilly) wanted Grant to get the jewels that Felicia was wearing. Meanwhile, Tony (Brad Maule) and Tanya made love for the first time since his accident.

In 1985, Ted Turner bought MGM For $1.5 Billion. MGM housed their own movie and cartoon library including the “Tom and Jerry” cartoons and the classic “The Wizard of Oz.”

In 1985, “Bad To The Bone” album by George Thorogood was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1986, On “Late Night,” the famous Colleen Boyle remote, where Dave responds to Boyleʹs viewer mail complaint about his shoes. Traveling to her home, he finds only her brother, who gives Dave and his video crew a tour of her bedroom. Dave later finds her working at the Hicksville Sears mall. They spend the rest of the afternoon buying shoes and having lunch. Back live in the studio, Dave goes to a commercial break as a camera zooms in on an audience member — Colleen Boyle.

In 1986, “Invisible Touch” album by Genesis was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1987, “Back to the Beach” opened at theatres around the country. The film reunited Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, who played middle-aged parents with rebellious kids — kids like Frankie and Annette had played in their “Bikini Beach” movies in the 1960s.

In 1988, The 22-week Writers Guild of America strike was settled.

In 1989, “Flowers In The Dirt” album by Paul McCartney was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1981, "Condorman" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Charles Jarrott (director); Mickey Rose, Marc Stirdivant (screenplay); Michael Crawford, Oliver Reed, Barbara Carrera, James Hampton, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Dana Elcar, Vernon Dobtcheff, Robert Arden; Adventure, Comedy, Superhero; Live Action

In 1981, "Gallipoli" was released by Roadshow Film Distributors / Paramount Pictures / Associated R&R Films; Peter Weir (director/screenplay); David Williamson (screenplay); Mark Lee, Mel Gibson, Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins, Charles Yunupingu, Ron Graham, Gerda Nicolson, Robert Grubb; War, Drama; Live Action

In 1981, "Heavy Metal" was released by Columbia Pictures / Guardian Trust Company / Canadian Film Development Corporation / Famous Players / Potterton Productions; Gerald Potterton (director); Daniel Goldberg, Len Blum (screenplay); Rodger Bumpass, Jackie Burroughs, John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Don Francks, Martin Lavut, Marilyn Lightstone, Eugene Levy, Alice Playten, Harold Ramis, Susan Roman, Richard Romanus, August Schellenberg, John Vernon, Zal Yanovsky, Percy Rodriguez, Harvey Atkin, Al Waxman, Douglas Kenney, George Touliatos, Warren Munson, Thor Bishopric, Mavor Moore, Cedric Smith, Vlasta Vrána; Sci-Fi, Fantasy; Adult animation

In 1981, "Student Bodies" was released by Paramount Pictures; Mickey Rose (director/screenplay); Kristen Riter, Matt Goldsby, Cullen Chambers, Richard Belzer, Joe Flood, Joe Talarowski, Mimi Weddell, Dario Jones, Carl Jacobs, Peggy Cooper, Janice E. O'Malley, Kevin Mannis, Sara Eckhardt, Oscar James, Kay Ogden, Patrick "The Stick" Boone Varnell, Brian Batytis, Joan Browning Jacobs, Angela Bressler, Keith Singleton; Parody, Slasher; Live Action

In 1981, "Tarzan, the Ape Man" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United Artists; John Derek (director); Tom Rowe, Gary Goddard (screenplay); Bo Derek, Richard Harris, John Phillip Law, Miles O'Keeffe, Steve Strong, Maxime Philoe, Leonard Bailey; Adventure; Live Action

In 1985, "Real Genius" was released by TriStar Pictures; Martha Coolidge (director); Neal Israel, Pat Proft, Peter Torokvei (screenplay); Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, William Atherton, Robert Prescott, Jon Gries, Mark Kamiyama, Ed Lauter, Louis Giambalvo, Patti D'Arbanville, Severn Darden, Beau Billingslea, Joanne Baron, Sandy Martin, Dean Devlin, Yuji Okumoto, Deborah Foreman, Stacy Peralta; Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "Back to the Beach" was released by Paramount Pictures; Lyndall Hobbs (director); Peter Krikes, Steve Meerson, Chris Thompson (screenplay); Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Lori Loughlin, Tommy Hinkley, Demian Slade, Connie Stevens, Joe Holland, John Calvin, David Bowe, Laura Urstein, Linda Carol, Todd Bryant, Floyd Foster Jr., Rodney Bingenheimer, Dick Dale, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Fishbone, Rick Avery, Don Adams, Barbara Billingsley, Edd Byrnes, Bob Denver, Tony Dow, Alan Hale Jr., Jerry Mathers, Paul Reubens, O. J. Simpson; Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland" was released by Cineplex Odeon Films / Nelvana; Raymond Jafelice (director); Peter Sauder, Susan Snooks, John de Klein (screenplay); Bob Dermer, Eva Almos, Dan Hennessey, Jim Henshaw, Marla Lukofsky, Luba Goy, Keith Knight, Tracey Moore, Colin Fox, John Stocker, Don McManus, Elizabeth Hanna, Alan Fawcett, Keith Hampshire, Alyson Court; Animation, Fantasy; Animation

In 1987, "Masters of the Universe" was released by Cannon Films / Golan-Globus; Gary Goddard (director); David Odell (screenplay); Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Courteney Cox, James Tolkan, Christina Pickles, Meg Foster, Barry Livingston, Chelsea Field, Jon Cypher, Billy Barty, Robert Duncan McNeill, Anthony De Longis, Tony Carroll, Pons Maar, Robert Towers, Peter Brooks; Action, Fantasy; Live Action

In 1987, "Nadine" was released by TriStar Pictures; Robert Benton (director/screenplay); Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger, Rip Torn, Gwen Verdon, Glenne Headly, Jerry Stiller; Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "Who's That Girl" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; James Foley (director); Ken Finkleman, Andrew Smith (screenplay); Madonna, Griffin Dunne, Haviland Morris, John McMartin, Sir John Mills, Bibi Besch, Robert Swan, Drew Pillsbury, Coati Mundi, Dennis Burkley, James Dietz, Cecile Callan, Karen Baldwin, Kimberlin Brown, Crystal Carson, Elaine Wilkes, Sean Sullivan, Robert Cornthwaite, Albert Popwell, Alice Nunn, Gary Basaraba, Ron Taylor, Stanley Tucci, Mike Starr, Roy Brocksmith, Beatrice Colen, Robert Clotworthy, Liz Sheridan, Glenn Plummer, Carmen Filpi, Ellen Crawford; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Enough Is Enough” by April Wine peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Foolin' Yourself” by Aldo Nova peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hurts So Good” by John Cougar peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Found Somebody” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Plus One” by Haircut 100 peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Paperlate” by Genesis peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Personally” by Karla Bonoff peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Why” by Carly Simon peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Younger Days” by Joe Fagin peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Come On Eileen” by Dexy's Midnight Runners And The Emerald Express peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Feel Me” by Blancmange peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “If You Knew Sousa” by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “If You Want My Love” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “It Started With A Kiss” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love On A Summer Night” by McCrarys peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Machinery” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Man Out Of Time” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Me And My Girl” by David Essex peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Only The Lonely” by Prelude peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Secret Heart” by Tight Fit peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Take It Away” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Only Way Out” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “I Know What Boys Like / It's My Car” by The Waitresses peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Classic / Runaway” by Adrian Gurvitz peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Crimson And Clover / Oh Woe Is Me” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Even The Nights Are Better / Taking The Chance” by Air Supply peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Found Somebody / She Can't Let Go” by Glenn Frey peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Ran (So Far Away) / Pick Me Up” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Let It Whip / Everyday Love” by The Dazz Band peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Poison Arrow / Theme From "Man Trap"” by ABC peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Sweet Cherie / Nothing To Do” by Moving Pictures peaked at number 51 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Fantastic Day” by Haircut 100 peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Forever Now” by Cold Chisel peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hold Me” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Poison Arrow” by ABC peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Questionnaire” by Chas Jankel peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Telegram Sam” by Bauhaus peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Victoria” by Dance Exponents peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “The Beatles Movie Medley” by The Beatles peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Africa” by Toto peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Dance Wit' Me” by Rick James peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Laat mij maar alleen” by Klein Orkest peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Lenie uit de Takkestraat” by Tineke Schouten peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Music And Lights” by Imagination peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, ✪ “Der Kommissar” by Falco peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪ “Rock The Casbah” by The Clash peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Alltid attack” by Rymdimperiet peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I dina ögon” by Frederik von Gerber peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Love Rock And Roll” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Jätteparty ikväll” by Eddie Meduza peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Rött ljus, rött ljus” by Noice peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Going To A Go Go (Live)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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