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In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “Ed Asner and Mason Adams of Lou Grant”. Other Articles: Andy Rooney, Marlo Thomas
In 1980, R.C., “All Over The World” by ELO peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied that into “Another One Rides The Bus” that he recorded live on the air at KMET-FM that same fall.
In 1980, R.C., “Drivin' My Life Away” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “I Got You” by Split Enz peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, R.C., “Turn It On Again” by Genesis peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, The highest scoring game in major college football history ended with Oklahoma on top of Colorado 82-42.
In 1980, “Heathcliff and Dingbat”, and “Thundarr The Barbarian”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on ABC.
In 1981, Why is “The Flintstones” back on NBC in “gay-ole” prime time? Itʹs an emergency replacement when injuries on the set force “The Powers of Matthew Star” to temporarily shut down production.
In 1981, CBS Records releases the childrenʹs holiday album, “In Harmony,” which includes Bruce Springsteenʹs “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.”
In 1982, David Tanny gets his first letter published on the “Evening Tribune,” a San Diego newspaper. It complained about Cox Cable dropping KHJ from Los Angeles which featured basketball games of the Los Angeles Lakers, Elviraʹs Movie Macabe and reruns of Eight is Enough.
In 1982, “CBS Morning News” began airing on CBS as “The CBS Early Morning News”, and changed its name to “CBS Morning News” in 1987.
In 1982, “Three Sides Live” album by Genesis was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “Vacation” album by Go Goʹs was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, The new wave band Squeeze decided to break up.
In 1983, “Sweet Dreams (are Made Of This)” single by Eurythmics was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, “The Number Of The Beast” album by Iron Maiden was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, “Touch” album by Eurythmics was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1985, On General Hospital, Frisco (Jack Wagner) passed Mr. Wu's test when he told Felicia he couldn't go back to his old life.
In 1985, “Misfits Of Science”, TV Scifi Adventure; debut on NBC. It co-starred Courtney Cox.
In 1986, CBS anchorman Dan Rather is mugged while walking alone along New Yorkʹs Park Avenue in the wee hours of the night. During the severe beating, the two mysterious assailants ask the CBS newsman, “What is the frequency, Kenneth?” The incident inspired the R.E.M. song by that name.
In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lucille Ball and Andy Griffith”
In 1986, R.C., “Dreamtime” by Daryl Hall peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Love Comes Quickly” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Love Walks In” by Van Halen peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Money$ Too Tight (To Mention)” by Simply Red peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1986, R.C., “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise with Max Headroom peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, David Norrie of New York Jets vs. Dallas was sacked eleven times!
In 1987, In Chicago vs. Philadelphia, eleven sacks were made!
In 1987, The second episode of the TV series Dolly hosted by Dolly Parton was aired featuring guest stars Burt Reynolds, Alabama, and Whoopi Goldberg.
In 1987, The NFL continues the regular-season schedule with replacement players while the playersʹ association strikes. Average attendance is 16,947, down from 57,205 the first week and 59,824 the second week.
In 1988, “High Risk” began airing on CBS
In 1989, Graham Chapman dies of throat cancer at age of forty-eight. Says Monty Python member accomplice John Cleese of his openly gay comedic accomplice, “Somehow, I think heaven has become a slightly sillier place.”
In 1989, Art Shell was hired by the Oakland Raiders as the first Black head coach in the modern National Football League.
In 1985, "Commando" was released by 20th Century Fox; Mark L. Lester (director); Steven E. de Souza (screenplay); Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Alyssa Milano, Vernon Wells, James Olson, David Patrick Kelly, Bill Duke, Dan Hedaya, Drew Snyder, Michael Delano, Chelsea Field, Bill Paxton; Action; Live Action
In 1985, "Dreamchild" was released by Thorn EMI; Gavin Millar (director); Dennis Potter (screenplay); Coral Browne, Peter Gallagher, Ian Holm, Jane Asher, Nicola Cowper, Caris Corfman, Amelia Shankley, Alan Bennett, Ken Campbell, Tony Haygarth, Fulton Mackay, Frank Middlemass, Julie Walters, Big Mick, Ron Mueck, Karen Prell, Michael Sundin, Steve Whitmire; Drama; Live Action
In 1985, "Jagged Edge" was released by Columbia Pictures; Richard Marquand (director); Joe Eszterhas (screenplay); Glenn Close, Jeff Bridges, Peter Coyote, Robert Loggia, John Dehner, Karen Austin, Guy Boyd, Marshall Colt, Louis Giambalvo, Lance Henriksen, LeVar Burton, James Karen, Leigh Taylor-Young, William Allen Young, John Clark, Ben Hammer, Sanford Jensen, Diane Erickson, Maria Mayenzet; Neo-Noir, Thriller; Live Action
In 1985, "Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters" was released by Warner Bros.; Paul Schrader (director/screenplay); Leonard Schrader (screenplay); Ken Ogata, Kenji Sawada, Toshiyuki Nagashima, Yasosuke Bando, Masayuki Shionoya, Junkichi Orimoto, Hiroshi Mikami, Naoko Otani, Haruko Kato, Kōichi Satō, Hisako Manda, Chishū Ryū, Naomi Oki, Miki Takakura, Reisen Lee, Setsuko Karasuma, Sachiko Hidari, Tadanori Yokoo, Yasuaki Kurata, Hiroshi Katsuno, Jun Negami, Hiroki Ida, Naoya Makoto, Ryō Ikebe, Alan Mark Poul, Roy Scheider; Biography; Live Action
In 1985, "Sweet Dreams" was released by TriStar Pictures; Karel Reisz (director); Robert Getchell (screenplay); Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth, David Clennon, James Staley, Gary Basaraba, John Goodman, P.J. Soles, Jerry Haynes, Boxcar Willie; Biography; Live Action
In 1985, "A Zed & Two Noughts" was released by Artificial Eye / Channel Four Films; Peter Greenaway (director/screenplay); Andréa Ferréol, Brian Deacon, Eric Deacon, Frances Barber, Joss Ackland; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1980, “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Dreamtime” by Daryl Hall peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Drivin' My Life Away” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Girl, Don't Let It Get You Down” by The O'Jays peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Got You” by Split Enz peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Comes Quickly” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Walks In” by Van Halen peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Money's Too Tight (To Mention)” by Simply Red peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “No Night So Long” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Turn It On Again” by Genesis peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “You May Be Right” by The Chipmunks peaked at number 101 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Games Without Frontiers” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It's You” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Lookin' For Trouble” by Toronto peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Always” by DeBarge featuring El DeBarge peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Comes Quickly” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Walks In” by Van Halen peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Man Size Love” by Klymaxx peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No Way To Treat A Lady” by Bonnie Raitt peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Paint By Number Heart” by Martha and The Muffins peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Shandi” by KISS peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Shining Star” by The Manhattans peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Stand By Me” by Mickey Gilley peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Take A Little Rhythm” by Ali Thomson peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Royal Mile (Sweet Darlin')” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Tryin' To Keep Her 88's Straight” by Downchild Blues Band peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You Better Run” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Rumors” by Timex Social Club peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Dickie Davies Eyes” by Half Man Half Biscuit peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Heroine” by The Edge peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Got You” by Split Enz peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “I Owe You One” by Shalamar peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “In Too Deep” by Genesis peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Masterblaster” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No Way” by Bobbi Humphrey peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rain Or Shine” by Five Star peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Same Old Story” by Ultravox peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Searchin'” by Change peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Slow Down” by Loose Ends peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stuck With You” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Thorn In My Side” by Eurythmics peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley and The Wailers peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Who Wants To Live Forever” by Queen peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Your Ears Should Be Burning Now” by Marti Webb peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Could Make You Love Me” by Wa Wa Nee peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “If She Knew What She Wants” by The Bangles peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Kings Call / Ode To A Black Man” by Phil Lynott peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Theme From 'Top Gun' (Take My Breath Away)” by Berlin peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “My Baby / Misfits” by Cold Chisel peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Puppet On A String (Let Her Go) / Ain't Going To Spend Another Lonely Night Without You” by Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons peaked at number 53 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Robot Wizards (EP)” by Ward 13 peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Upside Down / Friend To Friend” by Diana Ross peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You're The One / Off By Hart” by Kim Hart peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Rock and Roll High School / Let's Go” by The Ramones peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Bankrobber” by The Clash peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Buzz Buzz A-Diddle-It” by Matchbox peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “G'Day Mate” by The Ponsonby DC's peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “How Do You Talk To Boys” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Kickin' The Kans” by The Headboys peaked at number 44 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Slice Of Heaven” by Dave Dobbyn With Herbs peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Twilight Zone-Twilight Tone” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John and The Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “D.I.S.C.O.” by Ottawan peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Dreamin'” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I'll Be Over You” by Toto peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Ik wil altijd bij jou zijn” by Corry and Koos Alberts peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Magic” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Put A Little Love On Me” by Delegation peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Together Too Long” by The Meteors [NL] peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Use It Up and Wear It Out” by Odyssey peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Joey Killer” by Magnus Uggla peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Rage Hard” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Stuck With You” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Thorn In My Side” by Eurythmics peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Dancing On The Ceiling” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Es geht um mehr” by Howard Carpendale peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Every Beat Of My Heart” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Hunting High and Low” by a-ha peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Ibiza Teil 2 (Wenn du mich brauchst)” by Ibo peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Mamma” by Wolfgang Ambros peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Mariana” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Matador” by Garland Jeffreys peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “My Favourite Waste Of Time” by Owen Paul peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1980, “No Doubt About It” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1986, “I Pray” by Blossom Child peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Les brunes comptent pas pour des prunes” by Lio peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Venus” by Bananarama peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Vivre ailleurs” by Jakie Quartz peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Glory Of Love” by Peter Cetera peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Easy Lady” by Spagna peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Heartbreak Hotel” by C.C. Catch peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Lancelot” by Valerie Dore peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Luna” by Gianni Togni peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, ✪✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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