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In 1981, The movie “Das Boot” opened in movie theaters in Germany.
In 1982, Peter Barton and Louis Gossett, Jr., starr, er, star in “The Powers Of Matthew Star” (originally “The Powers of Daniel Star.”) The fantastic tale of an alien prince (and his guardian/trainer) sent to earth was set to air in 1981, but was delayed when both Barton and Gossett were injured while filming stunts for the show, Barton being seriously burned.
In 1983, R.C., “Bad Boys” by Wham! United Kingdom peaked at #60 on the pop singles chart. Sounded like disco.
In 1983, R.C., “Donʹt Cry” by Asia peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “I Donʹt Wanna Dance” by Eddy Grant peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Alvin and The Chipmunks”, TV Cartoon Show, sequel, er, squeakuel, to The Alvin Show, debut on NBC.
In 1983, “Benji Zax and the Alien Prince” TV Childrens, debut on CBS.
In 1983, “Mister T”, and “The Amazing Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk”, TV Cartoon Adventures, debut on NBC.
In 1983, “Saturday Supercade”, and “Dungeons and Dragons”, TV Cartoon Shows; debut on CBS.
In 1983, “The Biskitts”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1983, “The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on CBS.
In 1984, Actor Berkeley Harris died. His soap roles included Phil Roberts on Texas, Peter Willis in How to Survive a Marriage and Joe Werner on The Guiding Light. He was married to daytime superstar Beverlee McKinsey. The two met when they both starred in Love is a Many Splendored Thing, where he played Jim Whitman. His daughter was Susan Harris, best known for creating many primetime series including Soap and The Golden Girls.
In 1984, On Another World, Sally Frame (Mary Page Keller) shot Catlin Ewing (Thomas Ian Griffith) in the arm. Later, Sally realized that Dr. Harris forced her to shoot Catlin while was hypnotized.
In 1984, “Letʹs Make a Deal (as The All-New Letʹs Make a Deal)” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication.
In 1984, “The Transformers” began airing in syndication
In 1986, “Head Of The Class”, TV Comedy starring Howard Hesseman, debut on ABC.
In 1987, Frank Zappaʹs album [44] LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, vol. Two was released.
In 1987, R.C., “Bad”, spent its first week at the top of the United Kingdom album chart; it also topped the U.S. chart for 37 weeks. Not to be outdone, “Weird Al” Yankovic in the next year released his “Even Worse” album parodying the “Bad” album cover and turning Michaelʹs “Bad” into “Fat”.
In 1987, “T.J. Hooker”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on CBS.
In 1988, Opening ceremonies for the Games of the 24th Olympiad took place in Seoul, South Korea. Yes all you beautiful brothers and sisters, itʹs the Seoooooooooooooulllll Olympics (apologies to Don Cornelius for that reference to his TV show Soul Train)
In 1988, R.C., “Nice ʹNʹ Slow” by Freddie Jackson peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “The Dead Heart” by Midnight Oil peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Flip!”, TV Childrens, debut on CBS. It flopped in the ratings.
In 1988, “Garfield And Friends”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on CBS.
In 1988, “Hey Vern Itʹs Ernest!”, TV Childrens; debut on CBS.
In 1988, “Raggedy Ann And Andy”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1988, “Rin Tin Tin K-9 Cop”, TV Adventure, debut on the Family Channel.
In 1988, “Superman”, TV Cartoon Show; returned with new adventures on CBS.
In 1988, “Wild, Wild West”, by Escape Club entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1989, Paula Abdul won a Best Choreography Emmy Award for working on “The Tracey Ullman Show.”
In 1989, “Family Ties”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.
In 1989, “Major Dad”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1982, "Hammett" was released by Orion Pictures / Zoetrope Studios; Wim Wenders (director); Ross Thomas, Dennis O'Flaherty (screenplay); Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear, Elisha Cook, Jr., R.G. Armstrong, Richard Bradford, Michael Chow, David Patrick Kelly, Sylvia Sidney, Jack Nance, Royal Dano, Samuel Fuller, Fox Harris, Lydia Lei, Elmer Kline; Neo-Noir, Mystery; Live Action
In 1982, "Inchon" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. / One-Way Productions / News World Communications; Terence Young (director); Laird Koenig, Robin Moore (screenplay); Laurence Olivier, Jacqueline Bisset, Ben Gazzara, Toshiro Mifune, Richard Roundtree; Epic, War, Drama; Live Action
In 1982, "Pink Floyd – The Wall" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. / Tin Blue Productions / Goldcrest Films International; Alan Parker, Gerald Scarfe (directors); Roger Waters (screenplay); Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, Eleanor David, Alex McAvoy, Bob Hoskins, Michael Ensign, James Laurenson, Jenny Wright, Margery Mason, James Hazeldine, Joanne Whalley, Nell Campbell, Philip Davis, Gary Olsen, Ellis Dale, Ray Mort, Robert Bridges, Emma Longfellow, Lorna Barton, Kevin McKeon, David Bingham; Musical; Live Action / Animation
In 1983, “Bad Boys” by Wham! peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Cry” by Asia peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't You Get So Mad” by Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hands On The Radio” by Henry Lee Summer peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “How Can I Refuse” by Heart peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Don't Want To Dance” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “If It Isn't Love” by New Edition peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “It Would Take A Strong Strong Man” by Rick Astley peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Jackie” by Blue Zone U.K. peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Living On The Edge” by Jim Capaldi peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nice 'n' Slow” by Freddie Jackson peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nobody's Fool” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Someone Belonging To Someone” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Dead Heart” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “What She's Got” by Liquid Gold peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Celebration” by Headpins peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Don't Cry” by Asia peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Kiss The Bride” by Elton John peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Lawyers In Love” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rock And Roll Is King” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “She Works Hard For The Money” by Donna Summer peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sweet Child O' Mine” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tell Her No” by Juice Newton peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Dead Heart” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Through The Years” by Tim Finn peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Breakfast In Bed” by UB40 With Chrissie Hynde peaked at number 91 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Diamond Sun” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love” by Chicago peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love And Mercy” by Brian Wilson peaked at number 79 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Missed Opportunity” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Monkey” by George Michael peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Another Part Of Me” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Anything For You” by Gloria Estefan And The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Can't Get You Outta My Head” by Narada peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Crushed By The Wheels Of Industry” by Heaven 17 peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dolce Vita” by Ryan Paris peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Down Among The Dead Men” by Flash And The Pan peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Edge Of A Broken Heart” by Vixen peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Every Shade Of Love” by Jesse Johnson peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Feel Free” by Soul II Soul peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Gittin' Funky” by Kid 'N Play peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heart Of Glass” by The Associates peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Quit” by Bros peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “In The Name Of Love” by Swan Lake peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Jam On (Revenge)” by Newcleus peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Johnny Friendly” by JoBoxers peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Just In Time” by Raw Silk peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Let Them All Talk” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Long And Lasting Love (Once In A Lifetime)” by Glenn Medeiros peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mama” by Genesis peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “One Lover (Don't Stop The Show)” by Forrest peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “One Mind Two Hearts” by Paradise peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Racist Friend / Bright Lights” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Riders On The Storm” by Annabel Lamb peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rush Hour” by Jane Wiedlin peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Shake Your Thang (It's Your Thing)” by Salt-N-Pepa Featuring E.U. peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ship Of Fools” by Robert Plant peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)” by Ruby Turner peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stalemate” by Mac Band peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Strictly Business” by EPMD peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tear Soup” by Questions peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Teardrops” by Womack And Womack peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tears Run Rings” by Marc Almond peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Theme From 'Starsky And Hutch'” by James Taylor Quartet peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “There's A Brand New World” by Five Star peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “There's Something Wrong In Paradise” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “They Dance Alone” by Sting peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “This Is The Day” by The The peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” by Peabo Bryson And Roberta Flack peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tonight” by Kevin Rowland peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Turn On The Night” by KISS peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Waiting For The Great Leap Forward” by Billy Bragg peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Watchin' You” by Loose Ends peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Way Behind Me” by The Primitives peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You're My World” by Nick Heyward peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You're So Vain (Live)” by Carly Simon peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Your Dress” by John Foxx peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Be Cruel” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “G'Day, G'Day!” by Slim Dusty peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hold Me 'Til The Morning Comes” by Paul Anka peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hole In My Heart (All The Way To China)” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Can't Help It” by Bananarama peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Maggie” by Foster And Allen peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Moonlight Shadow” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Simply Irresistible” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Armageddon It” by Def Leppard peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Cecilia” by Times Two peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Foolish Beat” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sierra Leone” by Coconut Rough peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Evil That Men Do” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Trusted Ones” by Netherworld Dancing Toys peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place” by Larry Morris peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Whisper” by Schnell Fenster peaked at number 42 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Akketdoe” by Arie Ribbens peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Codo (...düse im Sauseschritt)” by Tauchen Prokopetz peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Een hete zomer” by Peter Koelewijn en zijn Rockets peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “En we gaan naar Spanje toe” by Ad And Karin peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Feel The Love (Oomachasaooma)” by 10cc peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Fiesta” by The Pogues peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Flirting And Showing” by Fox The Fox peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Foolish Beat” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Go Deh Yaka (Go To The Top)” by Monyaka peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Am Falling” by Powerplay peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Roses Are Red” by Mac Band Featuring The McCampbell Brothers peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Talkin' Bout A Revolution” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Only Way Is Up” by Yazz And The Plastic Population peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Vamos a la playa” by Righeira peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Verliefd” by Circus Custers peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Besuchen Sie Europa (solange es noch steht)” by Geier Sturzflug peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Bis zum Himalaya” by Tom Pettings Hertzattacken peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Blue Monday” by New Order peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Living With Passion” by Moral Support peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Monkey” by George Michael peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Rosa Lee” by Mojo Blues Band peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Super Fly Guy” by S'Express peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Taxi” by DÖF / Tauchen - Prokopetz peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Avec qui tu vis” by Phil Barney peaked at number 23 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Beds Are Burning” by Midnight Oil peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That” by Elton John peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Un roman d'amitié” by Glenn Medeiros / Elsa peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hands To Heaven” by Breathe peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Heavy Metal” by Vidar Theisen And The Retrievers peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Never Say Die (Give A Little Bit More)” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Only Way Is Up” by Yazz And The Plastic Population peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Dolce Vita” by Ryan Paris peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Galbi” by Ofra Haza peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Hand In Hand” by Koreana peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Like Chopin” by Gazebo peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I.O.U.” by Freeez peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Italo Boot Mix Vol. 11” by Various peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sunshine Reggae” by Laid Back peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sweet Little Mystery” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Only Way Is Up” by Yazz And The Plastic Population peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Came” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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