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In 1983, NBC has moved “Knight Rider” to Sunday nights, but producer Glen A. Larson has come up with another slightly askew crimefighter ready to take Michael Knightʹs place on the beat. J.C. Chase, a man of means, with a promising career, and good breeding. A man who has a brilliant future but a past most obscure, from the vast expanses of Africa to the peaks of Tibet, heir to the knowledge of his father and dark mysteries of the Universe. J.C. Chase, the Master of the secrets which have separated man from animal, animal from man. Heʹs teamed with a young female police officer, and a former corporal he met in Vietnam. The trio fights the crime in the concrete jungle, the crime which extends its deadly tentacles upon an attractive but dangerous world, the world of “Manimal.”
In 1983, The American Egg House restaurant closes at Disneyland.
In 1983, “The Big Chill” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1984, “Murder, She Wrote”, TV Crime Drama starring Angela Lansbury, debut on CBS. It lasted twelve seasons. For some odd reason people keep dying around mystery writer / widow Jessica Beatrice Fletcher, and all her friends keep being blamed on “Murder, She Wrote.”
In 1984, “Tales from the Darkside” began airing in syndication
In 1985, Howard Stern gets fired from WNBC AM (NY).
In 1985, Kate Bush took her fifth album, “Hounds of Love,” to the top of the United Kingdom chart five years after doing the same with her third album, “Never For Ever.”
In 1985, On General Hospital, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) told Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) and Grant Putnam (Brian Patrick Clarke) he was washing his hands of Frisco Jones (Jack Wagner), while Felicia Cummings (Kristina Wagner, then Kristina Malandro) was upset that Frisco was missing.
In 1985, “The Dick Cavett Show”, TV Talk Show, returned on U.S.A.
In 1986, Another World viewers saw the face of the new Victoria Love for the first time. Actress Rhonda Lewin has debuted in the role a week earlier but her face wasn't seen until this episode, the day after Ellen Wheeler, who played the character originally, left the show.
In 1987, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” premiered on a Chicago TV station.
In 1988, IBM announces shipment of three millionth PS/2 personal computer.
In 1988, Touchstone/Warner releases the film, “Good Morning Vietnam” in theaters in the United Kingdom. The Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film, “Heartbreak Hotel” is released in theaters in the U.S.
In 1988, “Heʹs The DJ, Iʹm The Rapper” album by Dj Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince was certified Multi Platinum 2.00 by the RIAA
In 1989, Ending a 43-year relationship with Major League Baseball, NBC airs its final regular-season Game of the Week. The contest, which features the Blue Jays clinching the American League East title with a 4-3 victory over the Orioles at the SkyDome, is the 981st broadcast of a weekly tradition that began in 1947.
In 1989, In a TV Guide interview, Arsenio(ooooo) Hall denies widespread rumors that he and heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson are lovers.
In 1983, "The Big Chill" was released by Columbia Pictures / Carson Productions; Lawrence Kasdan (director/screenplay); Barbara Benedek (screenplay); Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly, JoBeth Williams, Don Galloway, Kevin Costner, James Gillis, Ken Place; Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1983, "Brainstorm" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company; Douglas Trumbull (director); Philip Frank Messina, Robert Stitzel (screenplay); Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood, Louise Fletcher, Cliff Robertson, Jordan Christopher, Donald Hotton, Alan Fudge, Joe Dorsey, Bill Morey, Jason Lively, Georgianne Walken; Sci-Fi; Live action
In 1983, "Going Berserk" was released by Universal Pictures; David Steinberg (director/screenplay); Dana Olsen (screenplay); John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Alley Mills, Pat Hingle, Richard Libertini, Paul Dooley, Dixie Carter, Murphy Dunne, Bill Saluga, Ernie Hudson, Kurtwood Smith, Julius Harris, Elinor Donahue, Eve Brent Ashe, Ann Bronston, Kathy Bendett, Elizabeth Kerr, Dan Barrows, Brenda Currin, Frantz Turner, Gloria Gifford; Comedy; Live action
In 1983, "The Honorary Consul" was released by Paramount Pictures; John Mackenzie (director); Christopher Hampton (screenplay); Michael Caine, Richard Gere, Bob Hoskins, Elpidia Carrillo, Joaquim de Almeida, A Martinez, Geoffrey Palmer; Drama; Live action
In 1983, "The Lonely Lady" was released by Universal Pictures; Peter Sasdy (director); John Kershaw, Shawn Randall (screenplay); Pia Zadora, Lloyd Bochner, Bibi Besch, Joseph Cali, Anthony Holland, Jared Martin, Ray Liotta, Kerry Shale, Sandra Dickinson, Glory Annen Clibbery, Lou Hirsch, Ed Bishop, Shane Rimmer, Gianni Rizzo, Mickey Knox, Kenneth Nelson, Jay Benedict, Billy J. Mitchell, Kieran Canter, Carolyn De Fonseca, Edward Mannix, Colette Hiller, Ted Rusoff, David Zed, Attilio Dottesio; Drama; Live action
In 1988, "Bird" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Clint Eastwood (director); Joel Oliansky (screenplay); Forest Whitaker, Diane Venora, Michael Zelniker, Samuel E. Wright, Keith David, Diane Salinger, Michael McGuire, James Handy, Anna Thomson, Sam Robards, Bill Cobbs, Tony Cox, Damon Whitaker, Arlen Dean Snyder; Biographical; Live Action
In 1988, "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" was released by New World Pictures; James Signorelli (director); Sam Egan, John Paragon, Cassandra Peterson (screenplay); Cassandra Peterson, W. Morgan Sheppard, Daniel Greene, Susan Kellermann, Edie McClurg, Kurt Fuller, Jeff Conaway, Frank Collison, William Duell, Pat Crawford Brown, Kris Kamm, Ira Heiden, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker, Robert Benedetti, Ellen Dunning, Scott Morris; Comedy, Horror; Live Action
In 1988, "Heartbreak Hotel" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Chris Columbus (director/screenplay); David Keith, Tuesday Weld, Charlie Schlatter, Angela Goethals, Chris Mulkey, Noel Derecki, Dana Barron, T. Graham Brown, Dennis Letts, Blue Deckert, John Hawkes, Jerry Haynes, Al Dvorin; Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, “I Don't Want A Lover” by Texas peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kisses On The Wind” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “No Big Deal” by Love And Rockets peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “One” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “We Could Be Together” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Kisses On The Wind” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Cheer Down” by George Harrison peaked at number 53 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hold Me In Your Arms” by Rick Astley peaked at number 90 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “If I Could Turn Back Time” by Cher peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Joy And Pain” by Rob Base And D.J. E-Z Rock peaked at number 31 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Something To Hold On To” by Trevor Rabin peaked at number 66 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Soul Provider” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “That's The Way” by Katrina And The Waves peaked at number 16 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Trail Of Broken Hearts” by k.d. lang And The Reclines peaked at number 87 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Bring It On Down” by Jesus Jones peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Facts Of Love” by Climie Fisher peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Forever” by Cece Rogers peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hard On Me” by Bonfire peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Harlem Desire” by London Boys peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I.C. Love Affair” by D.F.C. Team peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's Not Enough” by Starship peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Knockin' On Heaven's Door” by Randy Crawford Featuring Eric Clapton And David Sanborn peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Live On Stage” by Roxanne Shante peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love In An Elevator” by Aerosmith peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Overrated” by Kingdom Come peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Road To Your Soul” by All About Eve peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Set On Up” by D.L. Kool peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sueno Latino” by Sueno Latino Featuring Carolina Damas peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sweet Invisibility” by Hue And Cry peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Birth Of Maudie” by Incredible E.G. O'Reilly peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Downtown Lights” by The Blue Nile peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Sensual World” by Kate Bush peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Turn The Tide” by Johnny Hates Jazz peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “W.F.L. (Wrote For Love)” by Happy Mondays peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Jackie Brown” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Toy Soldiers” by Martika peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Way Of The World” by Max Q peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Many Rivers To Cross” by Toni Childs peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Poison” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Saved Me” by Jenny Morris peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wouldn't Change A Thing” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Be Free With Your Love” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Crazy About Her” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “De Hotdog” by André van Duin peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lambada” by Kaoma peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Losing My Mind” by Liza Minnelli peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lovesong” by The Cure peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Miss You Much” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Mixed Emotions” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Pump Up The Jam” by Technotronic Featuring Felly peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sweet Child O' Mine” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Best” by Tina Turner peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dressed For Success” by Roxette peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “French Kiss” by Honesty 69 peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Mixed Emotions” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Turn Me Loose” by Fahrenheit peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Megamix” by Imagination peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Partyman” by Prince peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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