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In 1981, On General Hospital, Bennie (George Brenlin) wanted Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) to go into business with him.
In 1981, Super soap opera couple Tony Geary and Genie Francis (Luke and Laura) were featured on the cover of Newsweek magazine. The Newsweek cover story called General Hospital "TV's Hottest Show." Below is an excerpt: It's not just the viewers who need their soap. With advertising rates that average $26,000 for a 30-second spot--and production costs that are a fraction of prime-time levels--"GH" earns something on the order of $1 million a week in profit for ABC. By comparison, even as big a prime-time hit as "Dallas" brings the network only about half as much in weekly profit. Indeed, for all the networks, no other single programing arena is more important than the afternoon serials. The thirteen regular soaps broadcast daily by ABC, CBS and NBC bring in upwards of $700 million a year in advertising revenue--roughly one-sixth the networks' total ad income.
In 1984, Marcy Walker made her first appearance as Eden Capwell on Santa Barbara. She recently played Liza Colby on All My Children, which she would return in the future.
In 1984, On All My Children, Tad wed Dottie, though Tad was still in love with Hillary. He later divorced Dottie and married Hillary on Valentine's Day 1986.
In 1984, “The Unforgettable Fire” album by U2 was released
In 1985, On the cover of TV Guide: “Howard Cosell”. Other Articles: Growing Pains, Classic Cartoons
In 1985, R.C., “Donʹt Lose My Number” by Phil Collins peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, R.C., “Freedom” by Wham! peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Making a Living” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication.
In 1986, An estimated 23,000, thought to be the most ever, started in a marathon in Mexico City.
In 1987, Today in Days of Our Lives History: Jack Harcourt Deveraux and Kayla Caroline Brady got married.
In 1987, “Star Trek: The Next Generation”, TV Scifi Adventure, first began airing on television stations via syndication on the week of September 28th to October fourth with a two hour movie, then was an hourlong from the second episode onwards. (Most stations ran them on the weekends, such as, in this case, on October 3, 1987 on participating stations). Thatʹs how you keep a billion-dollar franchise flying when your captain and crew are aging? By getting a new captain and crew.
In 1988, John Denver, feeling the U.S. would not put another shuttle into space too soon after the Challenger disaster, offered the Soviet Union $10 million to put him on the Soyuz Space Shuttle.
In 1988, “Imagine (soundtrack)” album by John Lennon was released
In 1989, Jimmy Buffettʹs book of short stories, Tales From Margaritaville, is published.
In 1982, "The Shadow Riders" was released by Sony Pictures Television / CBS Entertainment Production / Columbia Pictures Television / The Pegasus Group; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); Jim Byrnes (screenplay); Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, Dominique Dunne, Katharine Ross, Ben Johnson, Geoffrey Lewis, Jeff Osterhage, Gene Evans, R.G. Armstrong, Marshall R. Teague, Jane Greer, Harry Carey, Jr., Jeannetta Arnette, Ben Fuhrman, Natalie May, Owen Orr, Kristina David, Joe Capone, Robert B. Craig, Scanlon Gail; Western; Live Action
In 1984, "Body Rock" was released by New World Pictures; Marcelo Epstein (director); Desmond Nakano, Kimberly Lynn White (screenplay); Lorenzo Lamas, Vicki Frederick, Cameron Dye, Michelle Nicastro, Ray Sharkey, Seth Kaufman, René Elizondo; Dance; Live Action
In 1984, "Country" was released by Touchstone Films / Far West Productions / Pangaea Corporation; Richard Pearce (director); William D. Wittliff (screenplay); Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard, Wilford Brimley, Matt Clark, Therese Graham, Levi L. Knebel, Jim Haynie, Sandra Seacat, Alex Harvey, Stephanie Stacie-Poyner; Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Heartbreakers" was released by Orion Pictures / Jethro Films Production; Bobby Roth (director/screenplay); Peter Coyote, Nick Mancuso, Carole Laure, Max Gail, James Laurenson, Carol Wayne, Jamie Rose, Kathryn Harrold, George Morfogen, Jerry Hardin, Henry G. Sanders, Walter Olkewicz; Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "Irreconcilable Differences" was released by Warner Bros.; Charles Shyer (director/screenplay); Nancy Meyers (screenplay); Ryan O'Neal, Shelley Long, Drew Barrymore, Sam Wanamaker, Allen Garfield, Sharon Stone, Beverlee Reed, Hortensia Colorado, David Graf, Jessica Christensen; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "The River Rat" was released by Paramount Pictures; Thomas Rickman (director/screenplay); Martha Plimpton, Tommy Lee Jones, Brian Dennehy, Shawn Smith; Family, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "The Wild Life" was released by Universal Pictures; Art Linson (director); Cameron Crowe (screenplay); Christopher Penn, Lea Thompson, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Jenny Wright, Eric Stoltz, Rick Moranis, Hart Bochner, Randy Quaid, Brin Berliner, Susan Blackstone, Cari Anne Warder, Robert Ridgely, Jack Kehoe, Simone White, Beth McKinley, Michael Bowen, Ángel Salazar, Dick Rude, Reginald Farmer, Sherilyn Fenn, Leo Penn, Hildy Brooks, Lee Ving, Dean Devlin, Nancy Wilson, Ben Stein, Keone Young, Kevin Peter Hall, Kitten Natividad, Cameron Crowe, Ronnie Wood, Tommy Swerdlow, Tony Epper, Ted White, Gary Riley, Robert Chestnut, Ashley St. John, Danny Tucker; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1985, “Every Step Of The Way” by John Waite peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Freedom” by Wham! peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Janet” by The Commodores peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “One In A Million” by Eddie And The Tide peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “(Billy) Don't Lose My Number” by Phil Collins peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Freedom” by Wham! peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1985, “A Nite At The Apollo Live” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Angel” by Madonna peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Body Rock” by Maria Vidal peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Call Out The Dogs” by Gary Numan peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Come To My Aid” by Simply Red peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Eaten Alive” by Diana Ross peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Fish Below The Ice” by Shriekback peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Hot Pursuit” by Skipworth And Turner peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Thought I'd Never See You Again” by Working Week peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “I Want You” by Cabaret Voltaire peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “In Sickness And In Health” by Chas 'n' Dave peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Is It A Dream” by The Damned peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Janet” by The Commodores peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Last Days Of Summer” by Imagination peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Living On My Own” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “No Place Like Home” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “On The One” by Lukk peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sunshine” by Warren Mills peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You Wear It Well” by El DeBarge With DeBarge peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Crazy In The Night (Barking At Airplanes)” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Frankie” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Freeway Of Love” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Idiot Grin” by Do-Re-Mi peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Garden” by Australia Too peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Power Of Love” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Freeway Of Love” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Out In The Cold” by Prince Tui Teka peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “People Get Ready” by Jeff Beck And Rod Stewart peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Run Away Home” by BZN peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Talkin' 'Bout Rambo” by L-Vira peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “You're A Woman” by Bad Boys Blue peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Dancing In The Street” by David Bowie And Mick Jagger peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Irgendwann bleib i dann dort” by STS peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Shanghai” by Lee Marrow peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Sisyphus” by Alexander Goebel und Band peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “The Power Of Love” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Hey Hey Guy” by Ken Laszlo peaked at number 21 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” by Sting peaked at number 23 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Rhythm Of The Night” by DeBarge peaked at number 50 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1985, “Girl's Got A Brand New Toy” by T.X.T. peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1985, “p:Machinery” by Propaganda peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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