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In 1981, Sandra Day OʹConnor was sworn in as the first female and the 102nd justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
In 1981, Thru December 19, the Rolling Stones tour kicked off their tenth North American Tour before 90,000 fans in Philadelphiaʹs JFK Stadium. December 18, Keithʹs birthday celebration onstage in Hampton Roads, Virginia, broadcast to thousands more via cable TV hook-up. The tour is filmed by director Hal Ashby for the 1983 concert documentary “Lets Spend the Night Together.”
In 1981, “Abacab” album by Genesis was released
In 1981, “Chariots Of Fire” starring Ben Cross and Ian Charleson with music by Vangelis opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1981, “Harden My Heart” single by Quarterflash was released
In 1982, Don Henleyʹs solo debut album, “I Canʹt Stand Still” enters the chart. The LP includes the hit “Dirty Laundry.”
In 1982, On “Saturday Night Live” in his first sketch as “David Letterman,” Joe Piscopo rolls out a “Bob the Dog” film and plays host to Eddie Murphyʹs “Gumby” on this night. “Cut the crap, Letterman, Iʹm here to push my special — letʹs push it baby!” Itʹs a blooper combination called “Pardon me, Dammit — I blew it.” This “Saturday Night Live” also featured the debut of new cast member that would go on to be one of the biggest comediennes in television history: Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
In 1982, R.C., “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)” by Donna Summer peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “You Dropped A Bomb On Me” by Gap Band peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, The Whoʹs final album, “Itʹs Hard” enters the chart.
In 1982, “Pac-Man”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1982, “Scooby and Scrappy Doo/The Puppyʹs New Adventures”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on ABC.
In 1982, “Silver Spoons”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1982, “The Little Rascals” began airing on ABC
In 1982, “The Mork and Mindy/Laverne and Shirley/Fonz Hour”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on ABC.
In 1983, 35th Emmy Awards: Hill Street Blues, Cheers, Ed Flanders and Shelley Long.
In 1984, On All My Children, Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight) was "a jolly good fellow" at his bachelor party.
In 1984, “Threeʹs A Crowd”, TV comedy, the Threeʹs Company successor, debut on ABC.
In 1985, “T.J. Hooker”, TV Crime Drama; moved to CBS.
In 1986, Attempting to lure away a few of the jillions of people watching NBCʹs “Cosby Show,” ABC choses to repurpose old news clips from the vaults of ABC News, updated with “witness” commentary and the occasional “docudrama recreation.” Linda Ellerbee and Ray Gandolf host the cheapest highbrow hour on television, “Our World.”
In 1987, “Beauty and The Beast”, TV General Drama; premiered on CBS. When corporate lawyer Catherine Chandler (Linda Hamilton) is attacked and left unconscious by thugs, a kindly man-beast whisks her away to his subterranean world beneath Manhattan. Recovering in the opener, Catherine joins the D.A.'s office and encounters her underground friend again when a case sheʹs handling gets hairy. Vincent: Ron Perlman. Father: Roy Dotrice.
In 1987, “Top Of The Pops”, TV Music; debut on CBS with host Nia Peeples.
In 1989, “Sound + Vision” album by David Bowie was released
In 1981, "The Boogens" was released by Jensen Farley Pictures / Taft International Pictures; James L. Conway (director); David O'Malley, Bob Hunt (screenplay); Rebecca Balding, Fred McCarren, Anne-Marie Martin, Jeff Harlan, John Crawford, Med Flory, Jon Lormer, Scott Wilkinson; Monster; Live Action
In 1981, "Carbon Copy" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / Hemdale Film Corporation / RKO Pictures / First City; Michael Schultz (director); Stanley Shapiro (screenplay); George Segal, Denzel Washington, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden, Dick Martin, Paul Winfield, Macon McCalman, Vicky Dawson; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1981, "So Fine" was released by Warner Bros.; Andrew Bergman (director/screenplay); Ryan O'Neal, Jack Warden, Mariangela Melato, Richard Kiel, Fred Gwynne, Mike Kellin, David Rounds, Tony Sirico, Michael Lombard, Jessica James, Michael LaGuardia, Angela Pietropinto, Judith Cohen; Comedy; Live Action
In 1981, "Southern Comfort" was released by 20th Century Fox; Walter Hill (director/screenplay); David Giler, Michael Kane (screenplay); Keith Carradine, Powers Boothe, Fred Ward, Franklyn Seales, T.K. Carter, Lewis Smith, Les Lannom, Peter Coyote, Carlos Brown, Brion James, Sonny Landham, Allan Graf, Ned Dowd; Thriller; Live Action
In 1981, "True Confessions" was released by United Artists; Ulu Grosbard (director); Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Burgess Meredith, Charles Durning, Ed Flanders, Cyril Cusack, Kenneth McMillan, Ed Flanders, Dan Hedaya, Rose Gregorio, Jeanette Nolan; Neo-Noir, Crime; Live Action
In 1985, "Marie" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment; Roger Donaldson (director); John Briley (screenplay); Sissy Spacek, Jeff Daniels, Morgan Freeman, Keith Szarabajka, Fred Dalton Thompson, Lisa Banes, Trey Wilson, John Cullum, Don Hood, Graham Beckel, Macon McCalman, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Vincent Irizarry, Clarence Felder, Lisa Foster, Leon Rippy, Timothy Carhart, Stephen Henderson, Jane Powell, Melissa Sue Anderson; Biography; Live Action
In 1987, "Best Seller" was released by Orion Pictures / Hemdale Film Corporation; John Flynn (director); Larry Cohen (screenplay); James Woods, Brian Dennehy, Victoria Tennant, Allison Balson, Paul Shenar, George Coe, Anne Pitoniak, Mary Carver, Sully Boyar, Kathleen Lloyd, Harold Tyner, Jay Ingram, William Bronder, Jeffrey Josephson, Edward Blackoff, J.P. Bumstead, Daniel Trent; Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1987, "The Big Town" was released by Columbia Pictures; Harold Becker, Ben Bolt (directors); Clark Howard, Robert Roy Pool (screenplay); Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Dern, Tom Skerritt, Lee Grant, Suzy Amis, David Marshall Grant, Don Francks, Del Close, Cherry Jones, David James Elliott, Chris Owens, Sean McCann, Marc Strange, Don Lake, Gary Farmer, Diego Matamoros, Sarah Polley, Lolita Davidovich; Drama; Live Action
In 1987, "Real Men" was released by United Artists; Dennis Feldman (director/screenplay); Jim Belushi, John Ritter, Barbara Barrie, Bill Morey, Isa Jank, Mark Herrier; Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, “Close Enough To Perfect” by Alabama peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh, Yeah!)” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Let Me Tickle Your Fancy” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)” by Donna Summer peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Machinery” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Make Believe” by Toto peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Voyeur” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “When I'm Holding You Tight” by Michael Stanley Band peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Dropped A Bomb On Me” by The Gap Band peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Nobody But Me” by George Thorogood And The Destroyers peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Still In The Game” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Should Hear How She Talks About You” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going” by Jennifer Holliday peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Jeanette” by The (English) Beat peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Jump To It” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Leave In Silence” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Magic Touch” by Odyssey peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Only Time Will Tell” by Asia peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Saddle Up” by David Christie peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Bitterest Pill (If I Ever Had To Swallow)” by The Jam peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Who's Crying Now” by Journey peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Down On The Border / No More Tears” by Little River Band peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Eye Of The Tiger / Take You On A Saturday” by Survivor peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Didn't Mean To Be Mean / Yoga Dog Sunset” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger) / Sometimes Like Butterflies” by Donna Summer peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out) / Hey! Hey! Good Lookin'” by Rocky Sharpe And The Replays peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The One Thing / Space Shuttle” by INXS peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Fame” by Irene Cara peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Forget Me Nots” by Patrice Rushen peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “French Letter” by Herbs peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love My Way” by The Psychedelic Furs peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Never Say Never” by Romeo Void peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “No Regrets” by Midge Ure peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Costa Blanca” by Fantastique peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Every Beat Of My Heart” by Chris Rea peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Gypsy” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Will Follow (Live)” by U2 peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Won't Let Me Down” by Dominic peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Keep On Smiling [1982]” by James Lloyd peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Private Investigations” by Dire Straits peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Star” by Maywood peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Where Did We Go Wrong?” by Liquid Gold peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hard To Say I'm Sorry” by Chicago peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Saddle Up” by David Christie peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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