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In 1980, “Blues Brothers (soundtrack)” album by Blues Brothers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1980, “Emotional Rescue” album by The Rolling Stones was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1981, “Best Of The West”, TV Comedy, debut on ABC.
In 1982, Decca released the Beatle audition “The Complete Silver Beatles” album.
In 1982, “Itʹs A Living”, TV Comedy, aka Making a Living; last aired on ABC, returned in syndication 1986-89.
In 1983, Larry Holmes TKOs Scott Frank in five for heavyweight boxing title.
In 1983, R.C., “Human Touch” by Rick Springfield peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Lady Love Me (One More Time)” by George Benson peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Lawyers In Love” by Jackson Browne peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Maniac” by Michael Sembello peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Solsbury Hill” by Peter Gabriel peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats peaked at number three on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “The Brady Bunch” the next year; the video featured midgets.
In 1983, The Magician drops “Rubik: The Amazing Cube” and he winds up in the hands of politically correct siblings Carlos, Lisa, and Reynaldo Rodriguez. Voice over actor Ron Palillo has at last found an even more embarrassing item for his resume than his work as Arnold Horshack on “Welcome Back, Kotter.”
In 1983, “Flash Gordon”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC.
In 1983, “Meatballs And Spaghetti” TV Cartoon Show aired for the last time.
In 1983, “The All-New Popeye Hour”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1983, “The Gary Coleman Show”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC.
In 1983, “The Incredible Hulk and The Amazing Spider-Man”, TV Cartoon Adventure, last aired on NBC.
In 1983, “The Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1983, “The Littles”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1983, “The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on ABC, also spawned “The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries”, “Scary Scooby Funnies”, “The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo”, “Scoobyʹs Mystery Funhouse” over the next three years.
In 1983, “The Puppyʹs Further Adventures”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1983, Michael Jacksonʹs “Thriller” returned to the top of Billboardʹs Top-200 album chart…dislodging Policeʹs “Synchronicity” for one week.
In 1984, on General Hospital, Frisco and Felicia met for the first time.
In 1984, The Federal Communications Commission changed the rules by allowing broadcasters to own 12 AM and twelve FM radio stations. The previous limit was seven of each.
In 1984, “Voltron: Defender of the Universe” began airing in syndication
In 1984, A revival of the TV game show “Jeopardy!” hosted by Alex Trebek premiered in syndication.
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Gina DeMott (Linda Gibboney) had Sophia Capwell's (Judith McConnell) things moved out of the guest house, as CC Capwell was brought home from the hospital.
In 1985, “Lifeʹs Most Embarrasing Moments”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.
In 1985, “Threeʹs A Crowd”, TV Comedy, Threeʹs Company spinoff; last aired on ABC.
In 1986, “Itʹs Garry Shandlingʹs Show”, TV Variety; debut on Showtime.
In 1987, “Scarecrow And Mrs. King”, TV Adventure; last aired on CBS.
In 1988, R.C., “A Groovy Kind Of Love” by Phil Collins peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Perfect World” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Simply Irresistible” by Robert Palmer peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Sweet Child Oʹ Mine” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “When Itʹs Love” by Van Halen peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, The most excellent Martin Short heads to Saturday morning cartoons in NBCʹs “The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley.” Joining Short from the old SCTV gang are Catherine OʹHara, and Joe Flaherty in live action segments as Count Floyd, which is just like so totally unexpected, and yet rather sad, I must say. Oh, I suppose they should have been grateful to be on the air in the first place, but theyʹre canceled after a single season, as doomed as doomed can be. Isnʹt that always the way?
In 1988, “A Pup Named Scooby Doo” began airing on ABC
In 1988, “Baby Boom” began airing on NBC
In 1988, “Hello Kittyʹs Furry Tale Theater”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1988, “Police Academy” began airing in syndication
In 1988, “Slimer and The Real Ghostbusters”, and “A Pup Named Scooby Doo”, TV Cartoon Shows; debut on ABC.
In 1988, “The Beany And Cecil Show”, TV Cartoon Show, returns on ABC.
In 1988, “The Facts Of Life”, TV Comedy and the last sitcom that debut on network television in the 1970s decade, last aired on NBC.
In 1988, “Too Hip For TV”, TV Variety; debut on NBC with Ahmet Zappa. It was so hip, few watched.
In 1989, Indianapolis running back Eric Dickerson rushes for 106 yards against San Francisco to become the fastest player to top the 10,000 yard plateau; 91st career game.
In 1980, "The Big Brawl" was released by Warner Bros. / Golden Harvest; Robert Clouse (director/screenplay); Jackie Chan, José Ferrer, Kristine DeBell, Mako, Ron Max, David Sheiner, Rosalind Chao, Lenny Montana, Pat E. Johnson, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Chao-Li Chi, Jocelyn Lew, Peter Marc, Gene LeBell, Larry Drake; Martial Arts, Action, Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "The Gods Must Be Crazy" was released by 20th Century Fox; Jamie Uys (director/screenplay); N!xau, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Nic de Jager, Ken Gampu, Brian O'Shaughnessy, Pip Freedman, Jamie Uys, Michael Thys, Louw Verwey, Simon Sabela, Fanyana Sidumo, Joe Seakatsie; Comedy; Live action
In 1982, "Endangered Species" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co.; Alan Rudolph (director/screenplay); John Binder, Judson Klinger, Richard Clayton Woods (screenplay); Robert Urich, JoBeth Williams, Paul Dooley, Hoyt Axton, Peter Coyote, Marin Kanter, Gailard Sartain, Dan Hedaya, Harry Carey Jr., John Considine; Sci-Fi; Live Action
In 1985, "Plenty" was released by 20th Century Fox; Fred Schepisi (director); David Hare (screenplay); Meryl Streep, Charles Dance, Tracey Ullman, John Gielgud, Sting, Ian McKellen, Sam Neill, Burt Kwouk, Pik-Sen Lim; Drama; Live Action
In 1985, "Smooth Talk" was released by American Playhouse / Goldcrest Films; Joyce Chopra (director); Tom Cole (screenplay); Treat Williams, Laura Dern, Mary Kay Place, Elizabeth Berridge, Levon Helm, Geoff Hoyle, William Ragsdale, Michael French, Margaret Welsh, Sara Inglis, David Berridge, Mark McKay, Joy Carlin, Carl Mueller, Cab Covay; Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "'night, Mother" was released by Universal Pictures / Aaron Spelling Productions; Tom Moore (director); Marsha Norman (screenplay); Sissy Spacek, Anne Bancroft, Ed Berke, Carol Robbins, Jennifer Roosendahl, Michael Kenworthy, Sari Walker, Claire Malis; Drama; Live Action
In 1983, “Do It Again Medley With Billie Jean” by Clubhouse peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Walk Away” by Toni Childs peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't You Know How Much I Love You” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hang On Now” by Kajagoogoo peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Here With Me” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “High Time” by Styx peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Human Touch” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Lady Love Me (One More Time)” by George Benson peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Lawyers In Love” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Maniac” by Michael Sembello peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Perfect World” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rainbow's End” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Ship To Shore” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Simply Irresistible” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sweet Child O' Mine” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Take Away” by Big Ric peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Rumour” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When It's Love” by Van Halen peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You're Driving Me Out Of My Mind” by Little River Band peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Take Me To Heart” by Quarterflash peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Video Kids” by Prototype peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When It's Love” by Van Halen peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, ⏺ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “OK Blue Jays” by Bat Boys peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Another Part Of Me” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Here With Me” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “IBU” by Roman Grey peaked at number 37 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Will Save The Day” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Perfect World” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “A Groovy Kind Of Love” by Phil Collins peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ave Maria” by Janne Harrison peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bailando” by Alaska peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Band Of Gold” by Sylvester peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Confusion” by New Order peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Every Girl and Boy” by Spagna peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother” by Bill Medley peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heaven In My Hands” by Level 42 peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Hate Myself For Loving You” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “It's Not Me Talking” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “John” by Desireless peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Live Free Or Die” by Balaam and The Angel peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Make Me Laugh” by Anthrax peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Maniac” by Michael Sembello peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rags” by Crazyhead peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Raw” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Runnin'” by Junior peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Secret Messages” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Shotgun City” by Habit peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Smooth” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Talkin' Bout A Revolution” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Shadow Of Your Smile” by 'D' Train peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)” by Level 42 peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Touchy!” by a-ha peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Warriors” by Gary Numan peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “What Am I Gonna Do (I'm So In Love With You)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wings Of A Dove” by Madness peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “You're Lookin' Hot Tonight” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Anything For You” by Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dark Age” by The Hippos peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Wish I Had A Girl” by Henry Lee Summer peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Monkey” by George Michael peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Never Gonna Let You Go” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nothin' But A Good Time” by Poison peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Stand Back” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “True” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Wild World” by Maxi Priest peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I'm Still Standing” by Elton John peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Living On The Ceiling” by Blancmange peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Look The Other Way” by The Narcs peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Perfect World” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Transfer Affection” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 43 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Two Hearts Beat As One” by U2 peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Dr. Detroit” by Devo peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Fat” by "Weird Al" Yankovic peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Life Begins At 40” by Dave and The Dynamos peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dolce Vita” by Ryan Paris peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Iedere dag” by Corry peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Je suis, tu es” by The Shorts peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Kom in mijn armen” by Ciska Peters and Aristakes peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Lazy Days” by Debbie and Andres peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “My Love Won't Let You Down” by Nathalie [BE] peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Shake Your Thang (It's Your Thing)” by Salt-N-Pepa featuring E.U. peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “She's No Lady” by Lyle Lovett peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stop!” by Sam Brown peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Waar is toch m'n caravan” by Herman Berkien peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wrapped Around Your Finger” by The Police peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Living On Video” by Trans-X peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Beat It” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Club Tropicana” by Wham! peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Loco-Motion” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rock and Roll Is King” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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