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In 1980, William Simpson made his first appearance on the KMET live version of the Doctor Demento Show. He was later given a handle: “Whimsical Will.”
In 1981, On “General Hospital”, Luke Spencer attempts to stop the Cassadines from freezing the world with their “Ice Princess” weather machine. Now what does this remind me of, by gum? Ah yes, itʹs reminiscent of Batman and Robin foiling the evil Mr. Freeze in those old 60's ABC shows. While locked in the control room, Luke succeeds in turning off Mikkosʹ weather machine by typing in a password to unlock the lever, “Ice Princess,” and pushes the lever to the off position.
In 1982, National Football League players began a 57-day strike, their first regular-season walkout ever. Later, the 1982 NFL season was reduced from a 16-game schedule to nine as a result of the strike.
In 1982, “Donna Summer” album by Donna Summer was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “Emotions In Motion” album by Billy Squier was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “Eye In The Sky” album by Alan Parsons Project was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “Eye Of The Tiger” album by Survivor was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1982, “Greatest Hits” album by Dolly Parton was released. Thatʹs H-i-t-s.
In 1982, “Jane Fonda Workout” album by Jane Fonda was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “The Nature Of The Beast” album by April Wine was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1982, “Zapp II” album by Zapp was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, The number one Billboard Pop Hit was “Tell Her About It” by Billy Joel; the accompanying music video featured Joel performing the song on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
In 1983, “Archie Bunkerʹs Place (All In The Family 1971-79)”, TV Comedy, last aired on CBS.
In 1983, “Gloria”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS, though it was a top 20 hit.
In 1983, “Hotel”, TV General Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1984, Carl Reinerʹs “All Of Me” starring Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, and Victoria Tennant opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1984, Cyndi Lauper performed “She Bop” on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”, proving no one listens to lyrics. (The song is about female self gratification.)
In 1984, David Bowie releases “Tonight.”
In 1984, James Brown married Modell Rodriguez in South Carolina. He felt good the morning after.
In 1984, On Another World, Marley Love (Ellen Wheeler) continued to secretly meet Ben McKinnon (Richard Steen) in the stables, in order to keep her "sister" Donna (Anna Stuart) from finding out about their relationship.
In 1985, Michael Spinks became the first light heavywieght to defeat the reigning heavyweight champion when he defeated Larry Holmes.
In 1985, R.C., “Dare Me” by Pointer Sisters peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “I Got You Babe” by UB40 and Chrissie Hynde peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “Money For Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies*”.
In 1985, R.C., “Pop Life” by Price and The Revolution peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)” by Eurythmics peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, Miamiʹs Dan Marino and New York Jets Kenny OʹBrien combined for an NFL total net passing record of 884 yards in the Jets 51-45 overtime victory. Marino passed for 448 yards and tossed six touchdowns, while OʹBrien passed for 479 yards and four touchdowns, all to Wesley Walker, who had tied the contest with a 21-yard TD reception with no time remaining in regulation. Then Walker won the game with a 43-yard reception in OT.
In 1986, The National Enquirer ran a photo of Michael Jackson lying in an oxygen chamber with the headline, “Michael Jacksonʹs Bizarre Plan to Live to 150.” Jackson later said he was simply lying in a chamber he had purchased for burn victims.
In 1986, The TV show, “The Golden Girls” wins an Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Betty White in the TV show, “The Golden Girls”, wins an Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Betty Fanaro and Mort Nathan win an Emmy award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series, for the TV show, “The Golden Girls”.
In 1987, NFL players called a strike, mainly over the issue of free agency. (The 24-day walkout prompted football owners to hire replacement players.)
In 1987, The Beatlesʹ Magical Mystery Tour CD was released in the U.K.
In 1987, “Beverly Hills Teens” began airing in syndication
In 1987, “Big Generator” album by Yes was released
In 1987, “Spiral Zone” began airing in syndication
In 1988, On Santa Barbara, Cruz Castillo (A Martinez) cleaned the house and tried to make things better for Eden (Marcy Walker) following the rape.
In 1989, On All My Children, Nico Kelly (Maurice Benard) warned Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight) not to try to see Dixie Cooney at Laurel Hill. Elsewhere, Cliff Warner (Peter Bergman) told Angie Hubbard (Debbi Morgan) than he was going to marry his ex-wife, Nina (Taylor Miller).
In 1989, The Bangles, the all-girl group famous for songs such as “Eternal Flame”, which was a number one song earlier that year, broke up. They were also famous for their semi-novelty number one smash “Walk Like an Egyptian.” They have since regrouped in 2000.
In 1984, "All of Me" was released by Universal Pictures / Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment / Kings Road Entertainment; Carl Reiner (director); Phil Alden Robinson, Henry Olek (screenplay); Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Victoria Tennant, Madolyn Smith, Richard Libertini, Dana Elcar, Jason Bernard, Selma Diamond, Eric Christmas, Gailard Sartain, Neva Patterson, Michael Ensign, Peggy Feury; Fantasy, Comedy; Live Action
In 1984, "Places in the Heart" was released by Tri-Star Pictures; Robert Benton (director/screenplay); Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, Danny Glover, John Malkovich, Ed Harris, Ray Baker, Amy Madigan, Yankton Hatten, Gennie James, Lane Smith, Terry O'Quinn, Bert Remsen, Jay Patterson, Toni Hudson, De'voreaux White, Jerry Haynes; Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Windy City" was released by Warner Bros. / CBS Theatrical Films; Armyan Bernstein (director/screenplay); John Shea, Kate Capshaw, Josh Mostel, Jim Borrelli, Jeffrey DeMunn, Eric Pierpoint, Lewis J. Stadlen, James Sutorius, Niles McMaster, Lisa Taylor, Nathan Davis, Louie Lanciloti, Wilbert Bradley; Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Until September" was released by MGM/UA; Richard Marquand (director); Janice Lee Graham (screenplay); Karen Allen, Thierry Lhermitte, Christopher Cazenove, Hutton Cobb, Michael Mellinger, Nitza Shaul, Rachel Robertson, Raphaelle Spencer, Joanna Pavlis, Helen Desbiez, Steve Gadler; Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation" was released by CBS / MGM/UA Television / David Gerber Productions; William A. Graham (director); Richard Fielder (screenplay); Barry Bostwick, Patty Duke Astin, Jeffrey Jones, Richard Bekins, Penny Fuller, Marcia Cross, Norman Snow, Lise Hilboldt, Haviland Morris, Daniel Davis, Richard Fancy, Sam Tsoutsouvas, Leo Burmester, Paul Collins, Erika Alexander, Eve Gordon, Christopher Goutman, Jonathan Farwell, Jeff Hayenga, Guy Paul, Farnham Scott, Nicholas Kepros, Robert Kelly, Clayton Prince, Timothy Landfield, Gregory Abels, Robert Billbrough, John Timmons; Biography, Drama, History; Live Action
In 1985, “A Little Bit Of Heaven” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Cherish” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dare Me” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Got You Babe” by UB40 With Chrissie Hynde peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Pop Life” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Test Of Time” by The Romantics peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Guerilla Soldier” by Gowan peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “People Are People” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shame” by The Motels peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “What Do I Know?” by Saga peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dirty Old Town” by The Pogues peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Forbidden Fruit” by The Blow Monkeys peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Hot Fun” by 7th Heaven peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Speaka Da Lingo” by Black Lace peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Knock On Wood / Light My Fire” by Aimii Stewart peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Lavender” by Marillion peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Part-Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “She's So Beautiful” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Someone” by David Cassidy peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Road To Rack And Ruin” by King Kurt peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Unkiss That Kiss” by Stephen A.J. Duffy peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “What Are We Gonna Do About It” by Mercy Mercy peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “When Your Heart Runs Out Of Time” by Glenn Gregory And Claudia Brucken peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “World In Action” by Toyah peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Goodbye Bad Times” by Giorgio Moroder And Philip Oakey peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Life In One Day” by Howard Jones peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shame” by The Motels peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “What You Need” by INXS peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Got You Babe” by UB40 With Chrissie Hynde peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Sweat (Going Through The Motions)” by Nona Hendryx peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Summer Holiday” by ZZ Top peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Don't Mess With Doctor Dream” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Elke nacht ben ik eenzaam” by Corry peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Got You Babe” by UB40 With Chrissie Hynde peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Lena” by 2 Belgen peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Love Is The Seventh Wave” by Sting peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “p:Machinery” by Propaganda peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Cherish” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dancing In The Street” by David Bowie And Mick Jagger peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Don't Mess With Doctor Dream” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Eaten Alive” by Diana Ross peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Holiday (Celebrate)” by Madonna peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Got You Babe” by UB40 With Chrissie Hynde peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Spanish Eddie” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Comment ça va pour vous? (J'attends Lola)” by Patrick Bruel peaked at number 27 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Un pied devant l'autre” by Jean-Pierre Mader peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Part-Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1985, “L'estate sta finendo” by Righeira peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Samurai” by Cretu peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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