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In 1981, Filming began on “Pink Floyd: The Wall”…starring Bob Geldof.
In 1981, On General Hospital, Alice Grant (Lieux Dressler) visited Susan Moore (Gail Ramsey) in New York where she had given birth to baby Jason the day before. Alan Quartermaine (Stuart Damon) later learned that his mistress Susan had the baby.
In 1981, “Entertainment Tonight”, TV Magazine, TVʹs first same-day satellite delivered syndicated show, debut. It was also the first program of its kind. Itʹs must-see news the networks donʹt cover. They didnʹt cover celebrity birthdays until 1983, just a couple of years after D.T. began compiling them from The World Almanac to begin with.
In 1981, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Tattoo You” enters the LP chart, where it will stay for 30 weeks including nine at number one.
In 1984, On Days of our Lives, Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) and Megan Hathaway (Cheryl-Ann Wilson) talked to the Parkers about getting custody of Zachary (Brian Autenrieth).
In 1984, The first “MTV Video Music Awards”, co-hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler, were presented at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Cars won Best Video honors for “You Might Think”, and Michael Jackson won Best Overall Performance and Choreography for his “Thriller” video. Herbie Hancock was the big winner, winning five awards for his “Rockit” video. However, Madonna stole the show with her performance of “Like A Virgin” in which she rolled around on the stage in a wedding dress.
In 1985, Disney makes its first venture into ongoing childrenʹs television animation with “The Wuzzles” on CBS. Each character an odd hybrid of two animals (Elleroo, Bumble-lion, Hoppopotamus, etc.), the Wuzzles are all the only animal of their own species on the wonderful island of Wuz. And although few of them can fly, all have a small set of wings on their backs. Among the voices having way too much fun on the 13 episode series are Stan Freberg, along with “Laugh-Inʹs” JoAnne Worley and Henry Gibson. The main characters are all readily available in plush toy versions from Hasbro. Disneyʹs second Saturday morning 'toon makes its debut not too much later in the morning — Disneyʹs “Adventures of the Gummi Bears,” based on both the candy and a few ideas bounced around from Disney chairman Michael Eisner.
In 1985, R.C., “Invincible” by Pat Benetar peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Master And Servant” by Depeche Mode peaked at #87 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “We Donʹt Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” by Tina Turner peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, “227”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1985, “Disneyʹs Adventures of the Gummi Bears” began airing on NBC
In 1985, “Hulk Hoganʹs Rockʹn Wrestling”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1985, “Itʹs Punky Brewster”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1985, “Jim Hensonʹs Little Muppet Monsters” began airing on CBS
In 1985, “The Berenstain Bears”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1985, “The Care Bears” began airing in syndication
In 1985, “The Golden Girls”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC. It starred Beatrice Arthur, Estelle Getty, Betty White and Rue McClanahan. Four feisty babes live and learn about love and laughter! In the pilot of “The Golden Girls,” Dorothy Zbornak is helping her mother Sophia move in, after a fire destroys the Shady Pines retirement home. But the owner of their Miami bungalow, Blanche Deveraux, is making plans to move out, to marry a man she doesnʹt know is really a bigamist. The only character really moving out is Coco, their gay houseboy, whoʹs neʹer to be seen or heard from after this first show ends.
In 1985, “The Gummi Bears”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on NBC.
In 1985, John Mellencampʹs “Scarecrow” hits the LP chart. The multi-platinum album includes the hits “Lonely 'ol Night,” “Small Town” and “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.”
In 1986, Saskatchewan and Hamilton play their first CFL regular-season overtime game.
In 1986, “The New Adventures of Jonny Quest” began airing in syndication
In 1987, ITV Schools begins broadcasting on the UKʹs Channel Four, with a 28 part instructional series on “Environments.”
In 1987, On One Life to Live, Tima went on trial for Maria Robertsʹ murder.
In 1987, The biggest issue of a newspaper was the Sunday New York Times with 1,612 pages weighing twelve pounds. Talk about a tough delivery job.
In 1987, The Nielson Company introduces a new method of measuring TV audiences, viewersʹ push buttons on “people meters” to register opinions.
In 1987, “Dinosaucers” began airing in syndication
In 1987, “Frankʹs Place”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1987, “High Rollers” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication.
In 1987, “The Grabowski Shuffle” video by Mike Ditka And The Grabowskis was released
In 1987, “Truth or Consequences” returned to be airing new episodes in syndicaiton.
In 1988, “The Slap Maxwell Story”, TV Comedy starring Dabney Coleman last aired on ABC.
In 1988, “Unsolved Mysteries,” hosted by Robert Stack, premiered on NBC.
In 1989, Sting made his stage debut in “The Three Penny Opera” in Washington. He was torn apart by critics, including one who wrote “prepare to be stung.”
In 1984, "Secret Honor" was released by Cinecom Pictures; Robert Altman (director); Donald Freed, Arnold M. Stone (screenplay); Philip Baker Hall
In 1984, "A Soldier's Story" was released by Columbia Pictures; Norman Jewison (director); Charles Fuller (screenplay); Howard E. Rollins Jr., Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, David Alan Grier, David Harris, Dennis Lipscomb, Larry Riley, Robert Townsend, Denzel Washington, William Allen Young, John Hancock, Patti LaBelle, Trey Wilson, Wings Hauser; Drama; Live Action
In 1985, “I'll Be Around” by What Is This peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Invincible (Billie Jean Theme)” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Master and Servant” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “No Lookin' Back” by Michael McDonald peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shame” by The Motels peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” by Tina Turner peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Wise Up” by Amy Grant peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dare Me” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Deep Cuts The Knife” by Helix peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Do You Want Crying?” by Katrina and The Waves peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Freeway Of Love” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Head Over Heels” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Invincible (Billie Jean Theme)” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)” by John Parr peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Summer Of '69” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You're Only Human (Second Wind)” by Billy Joel peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Do Not Disturb” by Bananarama peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Don't Stop The Dance” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Holding Out For A Hero” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I'm Falling” by Comsat Angels peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Love Is The Seventh Wave” by Sting peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Magical” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “One In A Million” by Hugh Cornwell peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “One Love” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Perfect Way” by Scritti Politti peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sexual Therapy” by Billy Paul peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Love Parade” by The Dream Academy peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Theme From 'Connie' (The Show)” by Rebecca Storm peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “What's Your Problem” by Blancmange peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Yesterday's Men” by Madness peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Did Cut Me” by China Crisis peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “In Too Deep” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Out Of Mind Out Of Sight” by Models [AU] peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Give Good Love” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Glory Days” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “In Between Days (Without You)” by The Cure peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dynamite!” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 46 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Plus Près des étoiles” by Gold peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Slave To Love” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 45 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, ✪✪ “19” by Paul Hardcastle peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, ✪✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Why Did You Do It” by Stretch peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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