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In 1980, David Bowie replaces Philip Anglim in the title role of the hit Broadway play, “The Elephant Man,” in New York City.
In 1981, Getty and ABC Video announce letter of intent for pay sports venture involving ESPN; deal also involves supplementary coverage by ESPN of various events from ABC and an option for ABC to acquire ten percent of ESPN.
In 1981, On General Hospital, Monica Quartermaine (Leslie Charleson) told her husband, Alan (Stuart Damon), that she knew about Susan Moore (Gail Ramsey), while Alice (Lieux Dressler) lectured Susan about not raising Jason as a Quartermaine heir. Elsewhere, Joe Kelly (Doug Sheehan) was surprised Heather Webber (Robin Mattson) was not in jail.
In 1981, Ronald Reaganʹs presidential administration in the U.S. announced plans for what became known as Radio Marti.
In 1983, Circus orangutan Cha Cha drinks an experimental enzyme and gains not only an IQ of 256, but also the ability to talk. Consulting for the government, our hero is code named “Mr. Smith,” in one of the lamest sitcoms ever not to feature Jerry Van Dyke. “Mr. Smith” played by “C.J.,” had become a star in Clint Eastwoodʹs primate and/or trucker epics “Any Which Way You Can,” and “Every Which Way but Loose,” and was one of the few involved whose career survived the show.
In 1983, Gerry Coetzee knocks out Michael Dokes in the tenth round to win the WBA heavyweight title in Richfield, Ohio.
In 1983, On One Life to Live, Bo (Robert S. Woods) and Becky Lee welcome their son, Drew, into the world. Drew was killed in the line of duty while working for the Llanview Police Department in 1998.
In 1983, The last show of “Walt Disney” airs on CBS TV.
In 1983, “EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS”. Rock and Roll Mystery opens in theaters, but doesnʹt become a hit until it plays cable the next year. The soundtrack also gives Springsteen sound-alike JOHN CAFFERTY a Top Ten song with “ON THE DARK SIDE.”
In 1983, “Shout At The Devil” album by Motley Crue was released
In 1984, “Paper Dolls”, TV General Drama; debut on ABC. It bombed just like “Models Incorporated” did ten years later.
In 1985, Rupert Murdoch bought out the remaining shares to become the sole owner of 20th Century Fox.
In 1985, “Your Numberʹs Up”, TV Game Show; debut on NBC.
In 1986, ABC-TVʹs “Whoʹs The Boss?” has its season premiere. In the process, Steve Wariner begins a run as the voice of the Tony Danza showʹs theme song, “Brand New Life”
In 1986, On Another World, Marley Love (Ellen Wheeler) admitted to her mother, Donna (Anna Stuart) that she had pre-wedding jitters. Meanwhile, Matthew Cory (Daniel Dale) met his father, Mitch Blake (William Gray Espy). Rhonda Lewin debuted as Victoria Love in this episode, although we didn't see her face until day after Ellen Wheeler's final appearance.
In 1986, On One Life to Live, Viki Buchanan (Erika Slezak) gave birth to a baby girl, Jessica Buchanan. She was slightly aged when Erin Torpey assumed the role and now her birthday falls toward the end of the year. Years later, it was revealed that Jessica had a twin sister, Natalie, born the same day.
In 1986, “Matlock” began airing on NBC (wikipedia states beginning March 3, 1986 but it may have been a TV movie)
In 1986, “Sledge Hammer!” TV Comedy debut on ABC.
In 1986, “The Dick Cavett Show”, TV Talk Show, last aired on U.S.A. and moved to ABC that same day.
In 1987, “Hooperman”, TV Crime Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1987, “The Slap Maxwell Story”, TV comedy, debut on ABC.
In 1988, “Gorillas In The Mist” starring Sigourney Weaver opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1989, R.C., “18 and Life” by Skid Row peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Heaven” by Warrant peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “If I Could Turn Back Time” by Cher peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Puss N' Boots/These Boote (Are Made For Walkin')” by Kon Kan peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Right Back Where We Started From” by Sinitta peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Runnin' Down A Dream” by Tom Petty peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, "Only When I Laugh" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Glenn Jordan (director); Neil Simon (screenplay); Marsha Mason, Kristy McNichol, James Coco, Joan Hackett, David Dukes, John Bennett Perry, Guy Boyd, Ed Moore, Peter Coffield, Mark Schubb, Venida Evans, John Vargas, Dan Monahan, Jane Atkins, Kevin Bacon, Phillip Lindsay; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1981, "Rich and Famous" was released by United Artists / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; George Cukor (director); Gerald Ayres (screenplay); Jacqueline Bisset, Candice Bergen, David Selby, Hart Bochner, Steven Hill, Michael Brandon, Meg Ryan, Nicole Eggert, Matt Lattanzi, Daniel Faraldo, Fay Kanin, Nina Foch, Dick Cavett, Ray Bradbury, Merv Griffin, Marsha Hunt, Christopher Isherwood, Gavin Lambert, Roger Vadim, Paul Morrissey, Frank De Felitta, Frances Bergen, Alan Berliner, Randal Kleiser; Drama; Live Action
In 1983, "Eddie and the Cruisers" was released by Embassy Pictures / Aurora Productions; Martin Davidson (director/screenplay); Arlene Davidson (screenplay); Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Joe Pantoliano, Matthew Laurance, Helen Schneider, David Wilson, Michael "Tunes" Antunes, Ellen Barkin, Kenny Vance; Drama, Musical; Live action
In 1983, "Pieces" was released by International Films Distribution / Artists Releasing Corporation / Film Ventures International / Almena Films / Fort Films / Spectacular Film Productions; J. Piquer Simon (director); Dick Randall, Roberto Loyola (screenplay); Christopher George, Linda Day, Frank Braña, Ian Sera, Edmund Purdom, Paul L. Smith, Jack Taylor, Isabelle Luque, Gérard Tichy, Hilda Fuchs, May Heatherly, Alejandro Hernández, Roxana Nieto, Cristina Cottrelli, Leticia Marfil, Silvia Gambino, Carmen Aguado, Paco Alvez; Slasher; Live action
In 1988, "Dead Ringers" was released by 20th Century Fox / Morgan Creek Productions; David Cronenburg (director/screenplay); Norman Snider (screenplay); Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon, Shirley Douglas, Stephen Lack, Nick Nichols, Lynne Cormack, Damir Andrei, Miriam Newhouse, Jill Hennessy, Jacqueline Hennessy, Johnathan Haley, Nicholas Haley; Psychological-thriller; Live Action
In 1988, "Gorillas in the Mist" was released by Universal Pictures / Warner Bros. Pictures; Michael Apted (director); Anna Hamilton Phelan (screenplay); Sigourney Weaver, Bryan Brown, Julie Harris, John Omirah Miluwi, Iain Cuthbertson, Constantin Alexandrov, Waigwa Wachira, Iain Glen, David Lansbury, Maggie O'Neill, Konga Mbandu, Michael J. Reynolds, Gordon Masten, Peter Nduati, Helen Fraser, David Maddock; Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Kansas" was released by Trans World Entertainment; David Stevens (director); Spencer Eastman (screenplay); Matt Dillon, Andrew McCarthy, Leslie Hope, Kyra Sedgwick, Arlen Dean Snyder; Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Patty Hearst" was released by Atlantic Releasing; Paul Schrader (director); Nicholas Kazan (screenplay); Natasha Richardson, William Forsythe, Ving Rhames, Frances Fisher, Jodi Long, Olivia Barash, Dana Delany, Marek Johnson, Kitty Swink, Pete Kowanko, Tom O'Rourke, Scott Kraft, Ermal Williamson, Elaine Revard, Destiny Reyes Allstun, Jeff Imada; Biographical; Live Action
In 1988, "Spellbinder" was released by MGM/UA Communications Co.; Janet Greek (director); Tracy Tormé (screenplay); Timothy Daly, Kelly Preston, Rick Rossovich, Audra Lindley, Anthony Crivello, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Diana Bellamy, James Watkins, Kyle T. Heffner, M. C. Gainey, Stefan Gierasch, Roderick Cook; Thriller; Live Action
In 1988, "Sweet Hearts Dance" was released by TriStar Pictures; Robert Greenwald (director); Ernest Thompson (screenplay); Don Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Daniels, Elizabeth Perkins, Kate Reid, Justin Henry, Holly Marie Combs, Bernie Sanders; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Tiger Warsaw" was released by Sony Pictures; Amin Q. Chaudhri (director); Roy London (screenplay); Patrick Swayze, Piper Laurie, Lee Richardson, Mary McDonnell, Barbara Williams, Bobby DiCicco, Kaye Ballard, Thomas Mills Wood, Jenny Chrisinger, James Patrick Gillis, Michelle Glaven, Kevin Bayer, Beeson Carroll, Sally-Jane Heit, Cynthia Lammel, Steve Jaklic; Drama; Live Action
In 1989, “Girl I'm Gonna Miss You” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Heaven” by Warrant peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “If I Could Turn Back Time” by Cher peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lay Down Your Arms” by Graces peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love's About To Change My Heart” by Donna Summer peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Puss 'n Boots/These Boots (Are Made For Walking)” by Kon Kan peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Right Back Where We Started From” by Sinitta peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Runnin' Down A Dream” by Tom Petty peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Stand Up” by Underworld peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Girl I'm Gonna Miss You” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hangin' Tough” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Joy And Pain” by Rob Base And D.J. E-Z Rock peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Jelly Roll” by Blue Murder peaked at number 78 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Keep On Movin'” by Soul II Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Need A Little Taste Of Love” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Runnin' Down A Dream” by Tom Petty peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Slavery” by Annette Ducharme peaked at number 62 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Prisoner” by Howard Jones peaked at number 49 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Celebrate” by Ghost Dance peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Cherish” by Madonna peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Come Get My Lovin'” by Dionne peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Let Me Down Gently” by The Wonder Stuff peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Forever Free” by W.A.S.P. peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hey Lord” by Claytown Troupe peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “House Energy Revenge” by Cappella peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Took A Little” by Balaam And The Angel peaked at number 93 on the U.K. 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 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Leathal Weapon” by Ice-T peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Let The Flame Burn Brighter” by Graham Kendrick peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Look Who's Dancing” by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love And Regret” by Deacon Blue peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Miss You Much” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nature Of Love” by Waterfront peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “News From Heaven” by Runrig peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Something So Real (Chinheads Theme)” by Love Decree peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Still Cruisin'” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Best” by Tina Turner peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Real Thing” by ABC peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “All I Want Is You” by U2 peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Blush” by The Hummingbirds peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “In My Youth” by Noiseworks peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “My First Night Without You” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wouldn't Change A Thing” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Liberian Girl” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Mixed Emotions” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Nightrain” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hey DJ - I Can't Dance (To That Music You're Playing) / Ska Train” by The Beatmasters Featuring Betty Boo peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “If I Had Only A Chance” by BZN peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Partyman” by Prince peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Promised Land” by Joe Smooth peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Revival” by Eurythmics peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Inter-Galactic Cruise” by Star Voyager peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Blame It On The Rain” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Jag mår illa” by Magnus Uggla peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You're History” by Shakespear's Sister peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Around My Heart” by Sandra peaked at number 28 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Don't Want A Lover” by Texas peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “À quoi je sers...” by Mylène Farmer peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Best” by Tina Turner peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1989, “French Kiss” by Honesty 69 peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Too Much” by Bros peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wouldn't Change A Thing” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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