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In 1981, IBM introduced its first personal computer, the model 5150, at a press conference in New York. The 5150 that was presented had an Intel 8088 microprocessor running at 4.77 MHz (megahertz), 16 kB (kilobytes) of random-access memory (RAM), no disk drives, and a pricetag of $1,565 (allowing for inflation, that would be nearly $4,000 today).
In 1981, On Another World, Lenny (Ed O'Neill) told Hannah (Madelon Thomas) he planned to take Jamie, Sandy (Chris Rich), and Cecile (Nancy Frangione) with them during their escape. Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) tried to stop the police from entering the cabin. Try picturing Lenny without the image of Al Bundy, Ed's character on Married...With Children!
In 1981, “The White Shadow”, TV General Drama; last aired on CBS.
In 1982, The TV comedies “Bosom Buddies” and “Mork and Mindy” last aired on ABC. After that, along with Barney Millerʹs voluntary departure, ABCʹs Thursday night lineup no longer was declared must-see-TV night according to David Tanny, so this watcher, along with the other ABC Thursday night castoff “Taxi”, switched to NBC Thursdays that fall in time for the debut of the long-running “Cheers” in September, and the rest is history. ABC, with all the massive cancellations of D.T.'s favorite shows in the past three years, would suffer for several years with the distinction of being the least-watched network for half a decade, a shadow of its former self in the glory days of ABC in the late 1970's.
In 1982, U.S. actor Henry Fonda died aged 77. In films from 1935, he appeared in “Young Mr. Lincoln,” “Mister Roberts” and “12 Angry Men” and received a belated Oscar for his last film “On Golden Pond.”
In 1986, Tina Lord and Cord Roberts eloped and tied the knot for the first time on One Life to Live.
In 1988, “Young Guns” starring Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Charlie Sheen opened in nine theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1989, R.C., “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” by Great White peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Trouble Me” by 10,000 Maniacs peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, Seeking an entry in the stand-up sweepstakes and a competitor for Saturday Night Live, Fox premiered “Comic Strip: Live.” Over the next five years, hosts will include John Mulrooney, Gary Kroeger and Wayne Cotter.
In 1989, The marquee of Toadʹs Place in New Haven, Connecticut, read “Rock Dance Party with the Cruiser,” but inside the Rolling Stones were giving 700 people a taste of their upcoming Steel Wheels tour and album. Entrance to the August 12, 1989, show cost a mere $3. The Stones played classics like “Jumpin' Jack Flash” and “Start Me Up,” as well as new cuts like “Sad, Sad, Sad” and “Mixed Emotions” in the 56-minute, 11-song set. Among those in attendance were CBS Records President Tommy Mottola, Daryl Hall and Joey Ramone. “Steel Wheels” was released on August 29, their second album for CBS Records.
In 1983, "Cujo" was released by Warner Bros. / Taft Entertainment / Sunn Classic Pictures; Lewis Teague (director); Don Carlos Dunaway, Barbara Turner (screenplay); Dee Wallace, Daniel Hugh-Kelly, Danny Pintauro, Christopher Stone, Ed Lauter, Kaiulani Lee, Billy Jacoby, Mills Watson, Jerry Hardin, Sandy Ward, Arthur Rosenberg; Horror; Live action
In 1983, "Curse of the Pink Panther" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company / United Artists / Blake Edwards Entertainment / Tilt Productions Inc.; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Geoffrey Edwards (screenplay); Ted Wass, Herbert Lom, David Niven, Robert Wagner, Capucine, Robert Loggia, Joanna Lumley, André Maranne, Burt Kwouk, Harvey Korman, Leslie Ash, Ed Parker, Bill Nighy, Roger Moore, Liz Smith, Michael Elphick, Hugh Fraser, Joe Morton, Denise Crosby, Peter Arne; Comedy; Live action
In 1983, "The Man Who Wasn't There" was released by Paramount Pictures; Bruce Malmuth (director); Stanford Sherman (screenplay); Steve Guttenberg, Jeffrey Tambor, Art Hindle, Morgan Hart, Lisa Langlois, William Forsythe, Ron Canada, Michael Ensign, Richard Paul, Miguel Ferrer; Comedy; Live action
In 1983, "Smokey and the Bandit Part 3" was released by Universal Pictures; Dick Lowry (director); Stuart Birnbaum, David Dashev (screenplay); Jackie Gleason, Paul Williams, Pat McCormick, Jerry Reed, Mike Henry, Colleen Camp, Faith Minton, Burt Reynolds, Ava Cadell, Dick Lowry, Jackie Davis, Raymond Forchion; Action, Comedy; Live action
In 1988, "The Last Temptation of Christ" was released by Universal Pictures; Martin Scorsese (director); Paul Schrader (screenplay); Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Harry Dean Stanton, David Bowie, Steve Shill, Verna Bloom, Roberts Blossom, Barry Miller, Gary Basaraba, Irvin Kershner, Victor Argo, Paul Herman, John Lurie, Michael Been, Leo Burmester, Andre Gregory, Tomas Arana, Alan Rosenberg, Nehemiah Persoff, Peter Berling, Leo Marks; Epic, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Mac and Me" was released by Orion Pictures; Stewart Raffill (director/screenplay); Steve Feke (screenplay); Christine Ebersole, Jonathan Ward, Jade Calegory, Katrina Caspary, Lauren Stanley, Barbara Allyne Bennet, Martin West, Ivan J. Rado, Danny Cooksey; Sci-Fi, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1988, "Tucker: The Man and His Dream" was released by Paramount Pictures; Francis Ford Coppola (director); Arnold Schulman, David Seidler (screenplay); Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau, Elias Koteas, Frederic Forrest, Christian Slater, Don Novello, Nina Siemaszko, Mako, Dean Stockwell, Anders Johnson, Corin Nemec, Marshall Bell, Jay O. Sanders, Peter Donat, Patti Austin, Sandy Bull, Scott Beach, Leonard Gardner, Jessie Nelson, Michael McShane; Biographical, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Young Guns" was released by 20th Century Fox / Morgan Creek Productions; Christopher Cain (director); John Fusco (screenplay); Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney, Casey Siemaszko, Terence Stamp, Jack Palance, Terry O'Quinn, Sharon Thomas, Alice Carter, Geoffrey Blake, Brian Keith, Patrick Wayne; Western; Live Action
In 1989, “Hooked On You” by Sweet Sensation (U.S.) peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Like It” by Dino peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Jackie Brown” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Little Fighter” by White Lion peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Has Taken It's Toll” by Saraya peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “No More Rhyme” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Once Bitten Twice Shy” by Great White peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Trouble Me” by 10,000 Maniacs peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “So Alive” by Love And Rockets peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Brother Of Mine” by Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe peaked at number 61 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Cover Of Love” by Michael Damian peaked at number 58 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Crazy About Her” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 12 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Do You Believe” by One 2 One peaked at number 34 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Say You Love Me” by Billy Squier peaked at number 67 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dressed For Success” by Roxette peaked at number 10 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “How Long” by Blue Rodeo peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Missing You” by Candi peaked at number 18 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rock And Roll Duty” by Kim Mitchell peaked at number 7 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Shipwrecked At The Stable Door” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 92 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “That's When I Think Of You” by 1927 peaked at number 55 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “What You Don't Know” by Exposé peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “French Kiss” by Big Louis peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Git Minze” by Too Nice peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Need A Rhythm” by 28th St. Crew peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I'm Glad You Came To Me” by Bas Noir peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ivy Ivy Ivy” by Primal Scream peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Landslide Of Love” by Transvision Vamp peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Long Way To Go” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “My First Night Without You” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Pure” by The Lightning Seeds peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Satellite Kid” by Dogs D'Amour peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Satisfaction” by Wendy And Lisa peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stand” by R.E.M. peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This One” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When The Hoodoo Comes” by Diesel Park West peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Say Goodbye” by Indecent Obsession peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Cry” by Waterfront peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dreamin'” by Vanessa Williams peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hand On Your Heart” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Roni” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She's A Mod / Mod Rap” by Double J And Twice The T With Ray Columbus peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Innocent” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “We Are Growing (Shaka Zulu)” by Margaret Singana peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Express Yourself” by Madonna peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Idealgewicht” by Wolfgang Ambros peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's Alright” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Is Free” by Bilgeri peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sole, Sun, Soleil” by Etta Scollo peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When The Night Comes” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Why Don't You Listen To My Music” by Espresso peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Summer Megamix” by Boney M. peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) Featuring Caron Wheeler” by Soul II Soul peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Raising Heaven (In Hell Tonight)” by Patrick Swayze peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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