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The 80's Datebook for August 24

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In 1980, “Those Amazing Animals”, TV Magazine; debut on ABC. ABC takes a page from its incredible Thatʹs Incredible franchise and ventures forth into the programming jungle to spin off Those Amazing Animals. The result is a cross between Wild Kingdom and Americaʹs Funniest Home Videos. Burgess Meredith, Priscilla Presley and Jim Stafford host.

In 1982, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Time Is On My Side”/“Twenty Flight Rock” was released as second single from “Still Life.”

In 1982, “Bret Maverick”, TV Western Drama; last aired on NBC.

In 1984, On Santa Barbara, Joe Perkins (Dane Witherspoon) and Augusta Lockridge (Louise Sorel) woke up together after spending the night together. "Joe, you did things to me last night, you made me feel things that I've never felt," Augusta told Joe.

In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lisa Hartman and Alec Baldwin of Knots Landing”. Other Articles: Vanna White

In 1985, R.C., “The Power Of Love” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “What About Love?” by Heart peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “You Look Marverlos” by Billy Crystal peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Saturday Supercade”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1987, PBS is threatened with a lawsuit if they use a banana to demonstrate how to use a condom during an AIDS special. Itʹs not a fundamentalist group protesting, but Robert Moore, president of the International Banana Association.

In 1987, The Beatlesʹ “White Album” CD and the “Yellow Submarine” CD were released in the U.K.

In 1987, The miniseries “A Year In The Life” (from “Saint Elsewhere” creators Joshua Brand and John Falsey) wowed audiences and critics. But viewers arenʹt interested enough to spend another year watching the ups and downs of the Gardener family. Richard Kiley, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Diana Muldaur are all out of work after eight more months.

In 1988, Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis picked up the endorsement of the AFL-CIO while Republican nominee George Bush campaigned in California with President Ronald Reagan. Wally George, a conservative talk show host, used to pronounce Dukakis in such a way that it was a slang way of saying feces in English and then in Spanish. Doo…ca-cas.

In 1989, Ringo Starr spoofed the car chase scene from “Help!” in an Oldsmobile commercial with daughter Lee Starkey.

In 1989, The “Voyager Two” space probe flew by Neptune, sending back striking photographs.

In 1984, "Love Streams" was released by Cannon Films; John Cassavetes (director/screenplay); Ted Allan (screenplay); Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Diahnne Abbott, Seymour Cassel, Margaret Abbott, Jakob Shaw, Eddy Donno, Joan Foley, Al Ruban, Tom Badel, Doe Avedon, Leslie Hope; Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "Old Enough" was released by Orion Classics / Silver Films; Marisa Silver (director/screenplay); Sarah Boyd, Rainbow Harvest, Neill Barry, Danny Aiello, Alyssa Milano, Roxanne Hart, Susan Kingsley, Fran Brill, Gerry Bamman, Anne Pitoniak, Tristine Skyler, Charlie Willenger, Michael Monetti, Manny Jacobs, Gina Battist, Paul Butler; Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "Oxford Blues" was released by MGM/UA / 20th Century Fox; Robert Boris (director/screenplay); Rob Lowe, Amanda Pays, Julian Sands, Ally Sheedy, Julian Firth, Alan Howard, Gail Strickland, Michael Gough, Aubrey Morris, Anthony Calf, Cary Elwes, Bruce Payne, Richard Hunt; Sports, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1988, "Crossing Delancey" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Joan Micklin Silver (director); Susan Sandler (screenplay); Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, Reizl Bozyk, Jeroen Krabbé, Sylvia Miles, George Martin, John Bedford Lloyd, Claudia Silver, David Pierce, Rosemary Harris, Suzzy Roche, Amy Wright, Faye Grant, Deborah Offner, Kathleen Wilhoite, Reg E. Cathey, Susan Blommaert, Dolores Sutton, Michael Ornstein, Susan Sandler; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Hangin' On A String” by Loose Ends peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Jesse” by Julian Lennon peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Live Every Moment” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Running Back” by Urgent peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Some People” by Belouis Some peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Summertime Girls” by Y and T peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Power Of Love (You Are My Lady)” by Air Supply peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Power Of Love” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “What About Love?” by Heart peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “You Look Marvelous” by Fernando (Billy Crystal) peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Act Of War” by Elton John and Millie Jackson peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” by The Power Station peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Exception Of Love” by The Truth peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “The Power Of Love” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Wave Babies” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “(Joy) I Know It” by Odyssey peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Be My Lover Now” by Phil Oakey and Giorgio Moroder peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Everytime That I See You” by Vitamin Z peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Excitable” by Amazulu peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Fletch Time” by Harold Faltermeyer peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Glad All Over” by Mike Smith peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Goodbye Girl” by Go West peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “I Can't Leave You Alone” by Tracie Young peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Lay It Down” by Ratt peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Mystery Lady” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Sometimes Like Butterflies” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Summer Of '69” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Take Me Home” by Phil Collins peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Tequila” by No Way José peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, “You Give Good Love” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “Smokin' In The Boys Room” by Mötley Crüe peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “All My Love” by Renée Geyer peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Forever Young” by Alphaville peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Head Over Heels” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Heaven” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Icing On The Cake” by Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Raspberry Beret” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1985, “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” by Tina Turner peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Don't Lose My Number” by Phil Collins peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” by Sting peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Paisley Park” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “My Toot Toot” by Denise LaSalle peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Bandolero” by Vanessa [NL] peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Endicott” by Kid Creole and The Coconuts peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Freeway Of Love” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Raspberry Beret” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Wind en zeilen” by Splitsing peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “My Toot Toot” by Denise LaSalle peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1985, ✪✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Canary Bay” by Indochine peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Every Time You Go Away” by Paul Young peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Nightshift” by The Commodores peaked at number 34 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1985, “One More Night” by Phil Collins peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1985, “Crazy For You” by Madonna peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Theme From 'Rocky' (Gonna Fly Now)” by Round One peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1985, ⏺ “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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