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In 1981, CBS presents “Solving the Energy Crisis,” aka “The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies.” Ten years later, Uncle Jedʹs moved back to the hills, Elly May now owns a petting zoo, and Jethroʹs a “sophisticated Hollywood producer.” While both Mr. Drysdale and Granny have passed on through the pearleeeeee gates, Miss Hathaway has a new boss, government agent Werner Klemperer and Imogene Coca is here as, uh, Grannyʹs Ma?!? The wacky solution mentioned in the showʹs original title? Grannyʹs “white lightning” as a miracle “gas-ahol.” Land sakes, did we mention this is the pilot for a new series?
In 1981, “Sheʹs A Bad Mama Jama” single by Carl Carlton was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, You know what was always missing from “McMillan and Wife”? Magic. CBSʹs “Tuckerʹs Witch” tries to fix that omission with Tim Matheson as detective Rick Tucker and bewitching Catherine Hicks as his spellbinding, crime-solving wife, Amanda. Alfre Woodard also stars as their secretary, Marcia.
In 1983, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, “The Morning Show.” I especially enjoyed the live chopper reports from Larry.
In 1984, R.C., “The Glamorous Life” by Sheila E. peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “You Take Me Up” by Thompson Twins peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, the sketch comedy show "Out of Control" first aired on Nickelodeon.
In 1984, At Jack Murphy Stadium, Steve Garvey launches the franchiseʹs first postseason walk-off homer, a two-run shot off future Hall of Fame closer Lee Smith in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Padres a 7-5 walk-off win over the Cubs in Game 4 of the NLCS. After losing the first two contests of the best-of-five NLCS, the victory brings the series to a decisive fifth game that San Diego will win to capture the National League pennant.
In 1985, “An Evening At The Improv” TV Stand Up Comedy debut on A&E.
In 1985, “Jem” began airing in syndication
In 1986, On Another World, Vince McKinnon (Duke Stroud) was completely shocked on his birthday when "Marissa Love" (Denise Alexander) walked into Mary's Place, and he realized she was his "dead" wife, Mary McKinnon. Mary refused to believe it, but later Reginald Love (John Considine) admitted to her that it was true.
In 1986, On Capitol, Clarissa (Constance Towers) was upset after she found the voodoo doll in her bed. Judson (Rory Calhoun) met with Papa Nebo (Julius Harris). D.J. (Grant Aleksander) planned his next move.
In 1986, On Santa Barbara, Gina DeMott (Robin Mattson) and C.C. Capwell (Jed Allan) smoked cigars just before she burned the tape that would have exonerated C.C.'s daughter, Kelly. Former Guiding Light favorite Lenore Kasdorf made her first appearance as Caroline Wilson in this episode.
In 1986, “Boomtown” album by David and David was released
In 1986, “Double Dare (1986 series)”, TV Game Show, Nickelodeonʹs version of Beat the Clock, debut on Nickelodeon. Its combination of trivia questions, physical stunts, and slime-filled challenges set the standard for kids’ game shows for years to come.
In 1986, “My Sister Sam”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS, costarring Pam Dawber and Rebecca Schaeffer about sibling revelry and rivalry.
In 1987, on Another World, Rena Sofer made her debut as Joyce Abernathy,
In 1988, “Dear John”, TV Comedy starring Judd Hirsch, premiered on NBC.
In 1989, “Look Whoʹs Talking” starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1985, "The Long Hot Summer" was released by NBC Productions / Leonard Hill Films / Long Hot Productions; Stuart Cooper (director); William Faulkner, Rita Mae Brown, Dennis Turner (screenplay); Don Johnson, Jason Robards, Judith Ivey, Cybill Shepherd, William Russ, Ava Gardner, Wings Hauser, Albert Hall, William Forsythe, James Gammon, Rance Howard, Bill Thurman, Irma P. Hall, Jerry Haynes, Alexandra Johnson, Stephen Davies, Charlotte Stanton; Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "An Innocent Man" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners / Interscope Communications; Peter Yates (director); Larry Brothers (screenplay); Tom Selleck, F. Murray Abraham, Laila Robins, David Rasche, Richard Young, Badja Djola, Bruce A. Young, Dennis Burkley, Todd Graff, M. C. Gainey, Tobin Bell, Maggie Baird, Lt. Mike Budge, Peter Van Norden, James T. Morris; Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1989, "Old Gringo" was released by Columbia Pictures; Luis Prenzo (director); William M. Anderson, Glenn Farr, Juan Carlos Macías (screenplay); Jane Fonda, Gregory Peck, Jimmy Smits, Patricio Contreras, Jenny Gago, Gabriela Roel, Jim Metzler, Anne Pitoniak, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Pedro Damián, Sergio Calderón, Guillermo Ríos, Samuel Valadez De La Torre; Romance, Western; Live Action
In 1984, “In The Name Of Love” by Ralph McDonald With Bill Withers peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “New Girl Now” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Shine Shine” by Barry Gibb peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Slow Dancin'” by Peabo Bryson peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Glamorous Life” by Sheila E. peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Last Time I Made Love” by Jeffrey Osborne and Joyce Kennedy peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Real End” by Rickie Lee Jones peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Take Me Up” by Thompson Twins peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Drive” by The Cars peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Lights Out” by Peter Wolf peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Somebody Else's Guy” by Jocelyn Brown peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Lucky One (Like A Wild Bird Of Pray)” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “There Goes My Baby” by Donna Summer peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “A Month Of Sundays” by Questions peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Apollo 9” by Adam Ant peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Better Be Good To Me” by Tina Turner peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “East Of Eden” by Big Country peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Flesh For Fantasy” by Billy Idol peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Hot Potato” by LaToya Jackson peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “House Of Thorns” by Fiat Lux peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I'm So Romantic” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “If It Happens Again” by UB40 peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Last Plane (One Way Ticket)” by Clint Eastwood and General Saint peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Left In The Dark” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let Her Feel It” by Simplicious peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” by Intrigue peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Love Kills” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Mr. Solitaire” by Animal Nightlife peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Music To Watch Girls By” by Higsons peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Mystery” by DIO peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Native Land” by Everything But The Girl peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sensoria” by Cabaret Voltaire peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Slippery People” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tenderness” by General Public peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Medicine Song” by Stephanie Mills peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Warrior” by Scandal featuring Patty Smyth peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Touch By Touch” by Diana Ross and Julio Iglesias peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Touch Me” by Fonda Rae peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Why?” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Your Touch” by Bonnie Pointer peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Missing You” by John Waite peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “No Second Prize” by Jimmy Barnes peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” by U2 peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Lament” by Ultravox peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Missing You” by John Waite peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” by U2 peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Song To The Siren” by This Mortal Coil peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Torture” by The Jacksons peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Everybody On The Floor” by Sherman Brothers peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Heart Of Stone” by Anita Meyer peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “If It Happens Again” by UB40 peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Just The Way You Like It” by The S.O.S. Band peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” by U2 peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tesla Girls” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Waiting In Vain” by Bob Marley and The Wailers peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “What's Love Got To Do With It” by Tina Turner peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Heaven's On Fire” by KISS peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Can Dream About You” by Dan Hartman peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Master and Servant” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Impossible Dream” by Waterloo peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Kalimba de luna” by Tony Esposito peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Motorboot” by KGB (Kurt Gober Band) peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “To France” by Mike Oldfield and Maggie Reilly peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “When Doves Cry” by Prince and The Revolution peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” by U2 peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Touch By Touch” by Diana Ross and Julio Iglesias peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dum Dum Girl” by Talk Talk peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Kalimba de luna” by Boney M. peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Kalimba de luna” by Tony Esposito peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Lucky One (Like A Wild Bird Of Pray)” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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