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In 1980, Laura Ingalls got married on “Little House On The Prarie”
In 1981, TV Guide Listing: ABC 8:30 PM Laverne and Shirley; The gang passes a rainy night playing a “truth game”, and everyoneʹs ego takes a beating from the truth of what others think. Laverne: Penny Marshall. Shirley: Cindy Williams. Squiggy: David L. Lander. Carmine: Eddie Mekka. Lenny: Michael McKean. (Repeat).
In 1981, “Double Dutch Bus (seven inch)” single by Frankie Smith was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “Family Ties”, TV Comedy that made Michael J. Fox a teen heartthrob, debut on NBC. Take one young, scheming Republican and mix in a couple of older liberal parental figures and what do you get? The Democratic convention? Pretty close.
In 1982, “Tales Of The Gold Monkey”, TV Adventure, debut on ABC.
In 1983, “Lick It Up” album by Kiss was released
In 1984, R.C., “Missing You” by John Waite peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “The Warrior” by Scandal with Patty Smyth peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “Weʹre Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Partners In Crime”, TV Crime Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1984, “Pryorʹs Place”, TV Childrens starring Richard Pryor; debut on CBS.
In 1985, Michael Spinks beats Larry Holmes to become Heavyweight Boxing Champ.
In 1986, On Another World, Michael Hudson (Kale Browne) insisted that his daughter, Marley Love (Ellen Wheeler), call off her big wedding to Jake McKinnon (Tom Eplin). They decided eloping was the best thing Jake and Marley could to in order to keep them safe from Reginald Love (John Considine).
In 1986, The Noid, Symbol Character, made its debut as an anti-mascot for a national pizza chain. It was retired in the 1990s and revived on April 26, 2021 (D.T.'s birthday).
In 1986, “ALF”, TV Scifi Comedy; debut on NBC. ALF=Alien Life Form.
In 1986, “Dennis the Menace” cartoon began airing in syndication
In 1986, “Some Great Videos” video by Depeche Mode was released
In 1986, “Together We Stand” began airing on CBS
In 1986, “Zoobilee Zoo” began airing in syndication
In 1987, According to the Tonight Show, the comedy team of Cheech and Chong broke up because of creative differences. The reason? Cheech smoked Chongʹs last joint.
In 1987, The 1,585-member NFL Players Association goes on strike after the New England-New York Jets Monday night game. The strike lasts 24 days.
In 1987, Widowed sportscaster David Tanny, oops, I mean Danny Tanner this time, invites his idiot brother-in-law and his idiot friend to live in his astonishingly large house, help raise his children, and crack wise on the “Three Men And A Baby” rip-off “Full House.” On the bright side, viewers only have to watch one Olsen twin at a time.
In 1987, “Diamonds”, TV Crime Drama; debut on CBS.
In 1987, “I Married Dora” began airing on ABC
In 1989, Songwriter Irving Berlin died in New York City at age 101. During his lengthy career, he wrote many classics, including “God Bless America” and “White Christmas.”
In 1989, “Baywatch”, TV Adventure, debut on NBC. Pamela Anderson joined the show in 1992. Yasmine Bleeth joined in 1994. Boobs and butts on the beach!
In 1989, “Family Matters”, TV Comedy that made Steve Urkel a household name, debut on ABC.
In 1989, “Free Spirit” began airing on ABC
In 1989, “Late Show with David Letterman” presents one of its truly legendary Top Ten lists, the “Top Ten Numbers Between One and Ten: Number Ten. Seven / Nine. Four / Eight. Ten / Seven. Three / Six. Eight and a half / Five. Nine / Four. Two / Three. One / Two. Eight / One. Five and Six (tie).”
In 1989, “Personal Jesus” single by Depeche Mode was released
In 1989, “Ratt: The Video” video by Ratt was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1989, “Snoops”, TV Crime Drama; debut on CBS.
In 1989, "Black Rain" was released by Paramount Pictures; Ridley Scott (director); Craig Bolotin, Warren Lewis (screenplay); Michael Douglas, Andy García, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw, Yūsaku Matsuda, Shigeru Kōyama, John Spencer, Luis Guzmán, Stephen Root, Guts Ishimatsu, Yuya Uchida, Tomisaburo Wakayama, Miyuki Ono; Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1989, "A Dry White Season" was released by MGM/UA; Euzhan Palcy (director/screenplay); Colin Welland (screenplay); Donald Sutherland, Janet Suzman, Jürgen Prochnow, Zakes Mokae, Susan Sarandon, Marlon Brando, Susannah Harker, Leonard Maguire, Winston Ntshona, Michael Gambon, John Kani, Gerard Thoolen, David de Keyser, Rowen Elmes, Thoko Ntshinga, Bekhithemba Mpofu; Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "Erik the Viking" was released by Orion Pictures; Terry Jones (director/screenplay); Tim Robbins, Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt, Terry Jones, Imogen Stubbs, John Cleese, Antony Sher, Charles McKeown, Tim McInnerny, John Gordon Sinclair, Richard Ridings, Freddie Jones, Samantha Bond, Jim Broadbent, Jim Carter, Neil Innes, Allan Surtees, Tsutomu Sekine, John Scott Martin, Simon Evans, Matthew Baker; Comedy, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1989, "Heavy Petting" was released by Skouras Pictures / Americas in Transition; Obie Benz, Joshua Waletzky (directors); Pierce Rafferty (screenplay); David Byrne, Abbie Hoffman, Ann Magnuson, Frances Fisher, Spalding Gray, William S. Burroughs, Laurie Anderson, Sandra Bernhard, Allen Ginsberg, Josh Mostel, John Oates, Wayne Jobson; Documentary; Live Action
In 1989, "Penn & Teller Get Killed" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Arthur Penn (director); Penn Jillette, Teller (screenplay); Penn Jillette, Teller, Caitlin Clarke, Celia McGuire, David Patrick Kelly, Leonardo Cimino, Bill Randolph, Jon Cryer, Christopher Durang, Camille Saviola, Paul Calderón, Eddie Gorodetsky, Nancy Giles, Tom Sizemore, Reg E. Cathey, Alan North, Matthew Penn; Black Comedy; Live Action
In 1984, “The Warrior” by Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “We're Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I'll Do You Right” by Ian Thomas peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “If This Is It” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Rock Me Tonite” by Billy Squier peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “She's In A Different World” by Michael Damian peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The More You Live, The More You Love” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “When You Close Your Eyes” by Night Ranger peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Big In Japan” by Alphaville peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “C-C-Can't You See” by Vicious Pink peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Don't Blame It On Love” by Shakatak peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dr. Beat” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hot Water” by Level 42 peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Master And Servant” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Rikki Don't Lose That Number” by Tom Robinson peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tesla Girls” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Toda menina baiana” by Gilberto Gil peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Underwater World” by Hanoi Rocks peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “What Is Life?” by Black Uhuru peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dancing In The Dark / Pink Cadillac” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Locomotion” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Stuck On You” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Wilderworld” by Dragon peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Can Dream About You” by Dan Hartman peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Wanna Be Somebody” by W.A.S.P. peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Jump (For My Love)” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Magic” by The Cars peaked at number 50 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dr. Beat” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Make Me Cry” by Roberto Jacketti And The Scooters peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Trick Of The Eye” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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