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In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Kate Mulgrew as Rachel Manion”. Other Articles: Richard Simmons
In 1981, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel performed a reunion concert in Central Park, New York. It was a free concert to benefit New York City parks. The concert attracted a crowd of 500,000 people in Central Park and was broadcast to a TV audience in the millions. It was a 22-song set which opened with “Mrs. Robinson.” The event was recorded and released as “The Concert in Central Park” and filmed for an HBO cable special.
In 1981, R.C., “Backfired” by Debbie Harry peaked at #43 on the pop singles chart. The single did just that on her.
In 1981, R.C., “Draw Of The Cards” by Kim Carnes peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Prince Charming” by Adam and the Ants peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Queen Of Hearts” by Juice Newton peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Silly” by Deniece Williams peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, “240 Robert”, TV Medical Drama; last aired on ABC.
In 1981, “Enos”, TV Adventure, Dukes of Hazzard spinoff; last aired on CBS.
In 1982, Streetcars stop running on Market Street in San Francisco after 122 years of service.
In 1982, The smiley emoticon was invented as Carnegie Mellon University professor Scott E. Fahlman proposed punctuating humorously intended computer messages by employing a colon followed by a hyphen and a parenthesis as a horizontal “smiley face.”
In 1982, “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers”, TV General Drama; debut on CBS.
In 1982, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona, California.
In 1983, David Slowinski on two CRAY-1 computers find 2^132049-1 the worldʹs highest prime number.
In 1983, “Love Connection”, TV Game Show; debut in syndication.
In 1983, “M*A*S*H”, TV Comedy/Drama; last aired on CBS with an encore of the final episode originally aired February 28. The final episode of “M*A*S*H” saw the members of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital wave bye-bye in a special 2½ hour program on CBS. Colonel Potter (Harry Morgan); Hawkeye Pierce (Alan Alda); Hotlips Hoolihan (Loretta Swit); Radar OʹReilly (Gary Burghoff); and Klinger (Jamie Farr), the guy in those funny dresses and hats; kept the Korean War going longer than it did in real life. The theme, “Suicide is Painless”, became a hit for piano player, Al DeLory, early in the showʹs development. “AfterMASH” would debut shortly as a sequel to “MASH”, but would last only 1½ seasons.
In 1983, “Press Your Luck”, TV Game Show; debut on CBS with Whammies galore! It was a retooling of the 1977 ABC game show “Second Chance,” replacing the devils with the funny Whammies.
In 1983, “Wheel of Fortune” began airing in syndication
In 1984, “Highway To Heaven”, TV General Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1985, A U.S. Senate committee hears testimony on labeling and rating of rock music, initiated by the Parents Music Resource Center. Rock star Frank Zappa testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, protesting the movement to rate the lyrics of rock music based on sexual and violent content.
In 1985, Frank Zappa appeared before a Senate panel to protest a proposal to rate the lyrics of rock music based on sexual and violent content.
In 1986, David Letterman makes his first guest appearance on “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” since winning his “Peopleʹs Court” lawsuit against Carson.
In 1986, David Lynchʹs “Blue Velvet” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1986, Paul McCartneyʹs “Press To Play” album was released.
In 1986, The 3-D film, “Captain EO”, starring Michael Jackson, opens in the Magic Eye Theater at Disneyland, and in EPCOT Center in Walt Disney World. It cost over US17 million to produce, making it the most costly movie to date, at about US1 million per minute. Lucasfilm provided more than 150 special effects, in the 17 minute movie.
In 1986, “Starman”, TV Scifi Adventure; debut on ABC.
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Brooke Shields”. Other Articles: Miami Vice, Max Headroom
In 1987, Pink Floyd releases their “A Momentary Lapse Of Reason” LP. Itʹs the groupʹs first post-Roger Waters album.
In 1987, R.C., “Doing It All For My Baby” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Heʹs My Girl” by David Hallyday peaked at #79 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “When Smokey Sings” by ABC peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Who Found Who” by Jellybean and Elisa Fiorillo peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Wipeout” by Fat Boys with The Beach Boys peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hello Kittyʹs Furry Tale Theater”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1987, “Marblehead Manor” began airing in syndication
In 1987, “Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1987, “Once A Hero”, TV Adventure, debut on ABC. It once bombed for three weeks, drawing lower ratings than the upstart Fox network, and even the aging “Facts of Life” on NBC.
In 1987, “Popeye and Son”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on CBS.
In 1987, “Sheʹs the Sheriff” starring Suzanne Somers began airing in syndication in many markets.
In 1989, “Doogie Howser M.D.”, TV Comedy, starring Neil Patrick Harris, debut on ABC.
In 1980, "The Exterminator" was released by Amsell Entertainment / AVCO Embassy Pictures / Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment / Interstar Pictures; James Glickenhaus (director/screenplay); Robert Ginty, Samantha Eggar, Christopher George, Steve James, George Lee Cheung, Toni Di Benedetto, Dick Boccelli, Patrick Farrelly, Michele Harrell, David Lipman, Tom Everett, Ned Eisenberg, Irwin Keyes, Cindy Wilks, Dennis Boutsikaris, Mark Buntzman, Tony Munafo, Roger Grimsby, Judy Licht, Stan Getz, Samuel L. Jackson; Action; Live action
In 1980, "Melvin and Howard" was released by Universal Pictures; Jonathan Demme (director); Bo Goldman (screenplay); Paul Le Mat, Mary Steenburgen, Pamela Reed, Jason Robards, Michael J. Pollard, Jack Kehoe, Rick Lenz, Dabney Coleman, Charles Napier, Melvin Dummar; Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1980, "Mother's Day" was released by United Film Distribution Company / Duty Productions / Saga Films A.B.; Charles Kaufman (director/screenplay); Warren Leight (screenplay); Nancy Hendrickson, Rose Ross, Robert Collins, Deborah Luce, Tiana Pierce, Gary Pollard, Michael McCleery, Karl Sandys; Slasher; Live action
In 1980, "Ordinary People" was released by Paramount Pictures / Wildwood Enterprises, Inc.; Robert Redford (director); Alvin Sargent (screenplay); Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton, Elizabeth McGovern, M. Emmet Walsh, Dinah Manoff, Fredric Lehne, James B. Sikking, Basil Hoffman, Quinn Redeker, Mariclare Costello, Meg Mundy, Elizabeth Hubbard, Adam Baldwin, Richard Whiting, Tim Clarke, Scott Doebler; Drama; Live action
In 1980, "Super Fuzz" was released by Columbia / AVCO Embassy / El Pico S.A. / Trans Cinema TV; Sergio Corbucci (director/screenplay); Sabatino Ciuffini (screenplay); Terence Hill, Ernest Borgnine, Joanne Dru, Marc Lawrence, Julie Gordon, Lee Sandman, Sal Borghese, Woody Woodbury; Superhero, Comedy; Live action
In 1984, "Amadeus" was released by Orion Pictures / The Saul Zaentz Company; Miloš Forman (director); Peter Shaffer (screenplay); F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, Roy Dotrice, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones, Charles Kay, Kenny Baker, Barbara Bryne, Roderick Cook, Richard Frank, Patrick Hines, Cynthia Nixon, Brian Pettifer, Vincent Schiavelli, Douglas Seale, Miroslav Sekera, John Strauss, Lisabeth Bartlett, Martin Cavani, Milan Demjanenko, Peter DiGesu, Nicholas Kepros, Philip Lenkowsky, Herman Meckler, Jonathan Moore, Karl-Heinz Teuber; Historical, Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "Blue Velvet" was released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group; David Lynch (director/screenplay); Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern, Hope Lange, Dean Stockwell, George Dickerson, Priscilla Pointer, Frances Bay, Jack Harvey, Ken Stovitz, Brad Dourif, Jack Nance, J. Michael Hunter, Dick Green, Fred Pickler, Angelo Badalamenti, Jon Jon Snipes; Mystery; Live Action
In 1986, "The Men's Club" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation; Peter Medak (director); Leonard Michaels (screenplay); Roy Scheider, Harvey Keitel, Frank Langella, Treat Williams, David Dukes, Richard Jordan, Craig Wasson, Stockard Channing, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ann Wedgeworth, Gina Gallego, Cindy Pickett, Gwen Welles, Penny Baker, Claudia Cron, Ann Dusenberry, Rebeccah Bush, Marilyn Jones, Manette La Chance; Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "Where the River Runs Black" was released by MGM Entertainment Co.; Christopher Cain (director); Neal Jimenez, Peter Silverman (screenplay); Charles Durning, Peter Horton, Dana Delany, Ajay Naidu, Cástulo Guerra, Conchata Ferrell, Chico Díaz, Paulo Sergio Oliveira, Alessandro Rabelo, Marcelo Rabelo, Ariel Coelho, Divana Brandão; Adventure; Live Action
In 1987, ✪ “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “A Heart In New York” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Backfired” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Chlöe” by Elton John peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Doing It All for My Baby” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Draw Of The Cards” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Happy Together” by The Nylons peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Don't Think Man Should Sleep Alone” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Just Can't Stop Loving You” by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Just Be My Lady” by Larry Graham peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love Is A House” by Force M.D.'s peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Magic Man” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Queen Of Hearts” by Juice Newton peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Silly” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Some Days Are Diamonds (Some Days Are Stone)” by John Denver peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Straight From The Heart” by The Allman Brothers peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “When Smokey Sings” by ABC peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Who Found Who” by Jellybean Featuring Elisa Fiorillo peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Could Take My Heart Away” by Silver Condor peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “A Woman's Got The Power” by The A's peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Chains” by Ian Thomas peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Happy Birthday Kid” by Geoff Hughes peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Living In A Box” by Living In A Box peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love On A Two-Way Street” by Stacy Lattisaw peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mary's Prayer” by Danny Wilson peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “She's Got” by Jato peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Slow Hand” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Living Daylights” by a-ha peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Together (The New Wedding Song)” by Joey Gregorash peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Twistin' The Night Away” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “What Have You Got To Do” by Red Rider peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Living In A Box” by Living In A Box peaked at number 18 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mary's Prayer” by Danny Wilson peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “She's Got” by Jato peaked at number 74 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Living Daylights” by a-ha peaked at number 48 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Together (The New Wedding Song)” by Joey Gregorash peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Twistin' The Night Away” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 54 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Bras On 45” by Ivor Biggun peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Classical Muddley” by Portsmouth Sinfonia peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “Secret Agent Man” by Bruce Willis peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Casanova” by LeVert peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Day After Day” by The Pretenders peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Want To Wait Anymore” by The Tubes peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Free” by Curiosity Killed The Cat peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Get Down” by Derek B peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Heart And Soul” by Exile peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heart And Soul” by T'Pau peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Holliedaze (A Medley)” by The Hollies peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm Lucky” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Lies” by Jonathan Butler peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Never Let Me Down” by David Bowie peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “One Lover At A Time” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “One Of Those Nights” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Paper In Fire” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Paradise Is Here” by Tina Turner peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Prince Charming” by Adam And The Ants peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Souvenir” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stop To Love” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Opera House” by Jack E. Makossa peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” by Carly Simon peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Waterfall” by Wendy And Lisa peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Sure Look Good To Me” by Phyllis Hyman peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Diamonds” by Herb Alpert And Janet Jackson peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Didn't We Almost Have It All” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Do It Again” by Wall Of Voodoo peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I'm In The Mood For Dancing / Let's Make Love” by The Nolans peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Party Mix! (EP)” by The B-52's peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Suzi Found A Weapon / Babel” by Randy Vanwarmer peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Touch Me When We're Dancing / Because We Are In Love (The Wedding Song)” by The Carpenters peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “True Faith” by New Order peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “When You Walk In The Room” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Drive Me Crazy / Baby You're A Child” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Cross My Broken Heart” by The Jets (U.S.) peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “I Don't Need You” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'm Bad” by LL Cool J peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “It's Now Or Never” by John Schneider peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Queen Of Hearts” by Juice Newton peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “She's Crafty” by Beastie Boys peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Stop Draggin' My Heart Around” by Stevie Nicks Featuring Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Boy From New York City” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Living Daylights” by a-ha peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “To Be With You Again” by Level 42 peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You I Know” by Jenny Morris peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't Save Your Love” by Richenel peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heart And Soul” by T'Pau peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hup voetbal hup” by Normaal peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Mama mia” by Saskia And Serge peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Roadblock” by Stock Aitken Waterman peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Rock Heroes Vol. 1” by The Rock Heroes peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys Featuring Dusty Springfield peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Wishing Well” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Wordt nooit verliefd, want dan ben je verloren” by De Havenzangers peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “La Bamba” by Los Lobos peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Never Let Me Down Again” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys Featuring Dusty Springfield peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Who's That Girl?” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Endless Love” by Diana Ross And Lionel Richie peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ghost Town” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Call It Love” by The Monroes [NO] peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “It's A Sin” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Italo Boot Mix Vol. 9” by Various peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Only Crying” by Keith Marshall peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Queen Of Hearts” by Juice Newton peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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