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In 1980, “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” is shortened from 90 to 60 minutes, while the “Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder” makes the leap from 60 to 90 minutes.
In 1981, Sugar Ray Leonard earned a TKO vs. Thomas Hearns in the 14th round in Las Vegas to unify the world welterweight title.
In 1981, “Vega$”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on ABC.
In 1982, “Planet Rock (12 inch)” single by Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, A sportscaster and his consumer advocate wife arrive home from a Greek cruise and find seven-year-old “Webster” Long on their doorstep after his parents have been killed in a car accident with no next of kin, except godfather George Papadapolis. After an ABC executive spotted 12-year-old Emmanuel Lewis in a Burger King commercial, he signed Lewis immediately and ordered his writers to think up a series as soon as possible.
In 1983, “Childʹs Play”, TV Game Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1984, “E/R”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS, ten years before a much better show of the same name without the forward slash in its name premiered on NBC.
In 1984, “Miami Vice”, TV Crime Drama, aka MTV Cops; debut on NBC starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas, and changed the way men looked. Crockett and Tubbs become the coolest cops in the history of television. Don Johnsonʹs Sonny, a vice cop with a two-day growth and expensive accessories, is on his way to meet a coke kingpin. He pulls his Ferrari over to a phone booth, calls his estranged wife, and says, “Caroline, I need to know something. It was real, wasnʹt it?” The answer is yes, but Sonny sadly shuffles back to his car and zooms through the glistening tropical night as Phil Collinsʹ “In the Air Tonight” plays at length. Stylized and atmospheric, this cop show introduced the adrenalized mood of MTV to prime time.
In 1984, “Punky Brewster” starring Soleli Moon Frye began airing on NBC
In 1985, “Break the Bank” began airing in syndication
In 1985, “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero”, produced by Marvel Productions and Sunbow Productions began airing in syndication. It first aired as a two five-part miniseries in syndication on the week of September 12, 1983 and on a second week in 1984.
In 1985, “Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors” began airing in syndication
In 1985, “The Jetsons” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication for season two.
In 1986, Johnny Cash signed with Polygram after two decades with Columbia.
In 1987, “Wiseguy”, TV Crime Drama; debut on CBS. Ken Wahl debuts as undercover agent Vinnie Terranova in the action series Wiseguy on CBS. During its 3½-year run, great guest stars (most of them bad guys) would include Ray Sharkey, Kevin Spacey, Joan Severance, Jerry Lewis, Ron Silver, Paul Winfield, Tim Curry and Maximillian Schell. Oh, Wise Guy! Nyuk! Nyuk! Nyuk! Nyuk!
In 1988, “Desire” single by U2 was released
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Roseanne Barr and Bill Cosby”. Other Articles: Jeanetta Arnette, Quantum Leap
In 1989, “Dink The Little Dinosaur”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1989, “Island Son” began airing on CBS
In 1989, “Rude Dog and The Dweebs”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1989, “Sister Kate”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1989, “The California Raisins Show” began airing on CBS
In 1983, "Heat and Dust" was released by Universal Studios / Curzon Film Distributors / Merchant Ivory Productions; James Ivory (director); Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (screenplay); Greta Scacchi, Shashi Kapoor, Julie Christie, Christopher Cazenove, Nickolas Grace, Zakir Hussain, Julian Glover, Susan Fleetwood, Patrick Godfrey, Jennifer Kendal, Charles McCaughan, Madhur Jaffrey, Barry Foster; Historical, Romantic, Drama; Live action
In 1983, "Revenge of the Ninja" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. / The Cannon Group; Sam Firstenberg (director); James Silke (screenplay); Sho Kosugi, Keith Vitali, Virgil Frye, Kane Kosugi, Professor Toru Tanaka, Arthur Roberts, Ashley Ferrare, Mario Gallo, Grace Oshita, John LaMotta; Martial Arts, Thriller; Live action
In 1983, "Strange Invaders" was released by Orion Pictures / EMI Films; Michael Laughlin (director/screenplay); Bill Condon, Walter Halsey Davis (screenplay); Paul Le Mat, Nancy Allen, Diana Scarwid, Michael Lerner, Louise Fletcher, Wallace Shawn, Fiona Lewis, Kenneth Tobey, June Lockhart, Charles Lane, Lulu Sylbert, Joel Cohen, Dan Shor, Dey Young, Jack Kehler, Mark Goddard, Thomas Kopache, Bobby Pickett; Sci-Fi; Live action
In 1983, "Vigilante" was released by Artists Releasing Corporation / Magnum Motion Pictures Inc.; William Lustig (director); Richard Vetere (screenplay); Robert Forster, Fred Williamson, Richard Bright, Rutanya Alda, Don Blakely, Joseph Carberry, Willie Colón, Joe Spinell, Carol Lynley, Woody Strode, Steve James, Vincent Beck, Frank Pesce; Vigilante; Live action
In 1987, "In the Mood" was released by King's Road Entertainment / Lorimar Motion Pictures; Phil Alden Robinson (director/screenplay); Patrick Dempsey, Talia Balsam, Beverly D'Angelo, Michael Constantine, Betty Jinnette, Kathleen Freeman, Peter Hobbs, Tony Longo, Ernie Lively, Kim Myers; Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Doin' Time on Planet Earth" was released by The Cannon Group; Charles Matthau (director); Darren Star (screenplay); Nicholas Strouse, Andrea Thompson, Martha Scott, Adam West, Hugh Gillin, Matt Adler, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Candice Azzara, Gloria Henry, Paula Irvine, Hugh O'Brian, Roddy McDowell, Maureen Stapleton, Kellie Martin; Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Messenger of Death" was released by Cannon Films; J. Lee Thompson (director); Paul Jarrico (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Trish Van Devere, Laurence Luckinbill, Daniel Benzali, Marilyn Hassett, Charles Dierkop, Jeff Corey, John Ireland, Penny Peyser, Gene Davis, John Solari, Jon Cedar, Tom Everett, Duncan Gamble, Bert Williams, Cheryl Waters, Maria Mayenzet, Margaret Howell, Warner Loughlin, Kimberly Beck, Beverly Thompson, Don Kennedy, Susan Bjurman; Crime, Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1988, "Miles from Home" was released by Cinecom Pictures; Gary Sinise (director); Chris Gerolmo (screenplay); Richard Gere, Kevin Anderson, Penelope Ann Miller, Helen Hunt, Terry Kinney, Brian Dennehy, Laurie Metcalf, Francis Guinan, Judith Ivey, John Malkovich, Larry Poling; Drama, Action; Live Action
In 1988, "The Prince of Pennsylvania" was released by New Line Cinema / Columbia Pictures; Ron Nyswaner (director/screenplay); Fred Ward, Keanu Reeves, Bonnie Bedelia, Amy Madigan, Jay O. Sanders, Jeff Hayenga, Tracey Ellis, Joseph De Lisi, Don Brockett, Dan Monahan; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Tougher Than Leather" was released by New Line Cinema; Rick Rubin (director/screenplay); Ric Menello (screenplay); Run-D.M.C., Richard Edson, Jenny Lumet, The Beastie Boys; Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "The Heist" was released by HBO Pictures; Stuart Orme (director); William Irish Jr., David Fuller, Rick Natkin (screenplay); Pierce Brosnan, Tom Skerritt, Wendy Hughes, Noble Willingham, Tom Atkins, Robert Prosky, Chino 'Fats' Williams, Stephen Apostolina, Shelton Redden, Roger Hewlett, Joseph Carberry, Art Frankel, Ben Mittleman, Nino Surdo; Romance, Thriller; Live Action
In 1989, “Love Cries” by Stage Dolls peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Need A Little Taste Of Love” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Shower Me With Your Love” by Surface peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Soul Provider” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “That's The Way” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This One” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Wanna Lose You” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Keep On Movin'” by Soul II Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Wanna Lose You” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Let The Day Begin” by The Call peaked at number 49 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Revolution” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 82 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Every Day (I Love You More)” by Jason Donovan peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “H-A-P-P-Y-Radio” by Michaela peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hooks In You” by Marillion peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Need Your Lovin'” by Alyson Williams peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Into The Heart Of Love” by Mighty Lemon Drops peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's Not Over” by Lonnie Gordon peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Keep Love New” by Betty Wright peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lock And Key” by Julia Fordham peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Together” by L.A. Mix Featuring Kevin Henry peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lovesong” by The Cure peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Mixed Emotions” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Money (Everybody Loves Her)” by Gun peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Never Gonna Be The Same” by Danny Wilson peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “New Jack Swing” by Wreckx-N-Effect peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “No Sorry” by Gino Latino peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Partyman” by Prince peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Regina” by The Sugarcubes peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sold Me Down The River/Yn Cymraeg” by The Alarm peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tin Machine/Maggie's Farm (Live)” by Tin Machine peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Touch Me” by Alisha Warren peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “What You Don't Know” by Exposé peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Communication” by John Farnham And Danni'elle peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Don't Want A Lover” by Texas peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Mixed Emotions” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Only One” by Transvision Vamp peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Friends” by Jody Watley With Eric B. And Rakim peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hey Ladies” by Beastie Boys peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Like It” by Dino peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Little Jackie Wants To Be A Star” by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “On Our Own” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Telephone Booth” by Ian Moss peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Too Much” by Bros peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be” by Aretha Franklin And Whitney Houston peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lay Your Hands On Me” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “M'n allessie” by Willem Duyn peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wouldn't Change A Thing” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, ✪ “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) Featuring Caron Wheeler” by Soul II Soul peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Flamenco Turistico” by Stefanie Werger peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Is A Shield” by Camouflage peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sealed With A Kiss” by Jason Donovan peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Megamix” by Imagination peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “People Hold On” by Coldcut Featuring Lisa Stansfield peaked at number 45 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “London Nights” by London Boys peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Toy Soldiers” by Martika peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You'll Never Stop Me Loving You” by Sonia peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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