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The 80's Datebook for October 7

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In 1980, “SCTV”. You want “Casablanca”? “Forget about that one,” says SCTV station manager Edith Prickley (Andrea Martin), glaring at us through her catʹs-eye glasses. “Weʹve got a film classic for you tonight that youʹre gonna love: 'Play It Again, Bob,' starring Bob Hope and Woody Allen. Youʹll love it!” In a brief but gloriously funny run that began in the late 1970s, SCTV consistently skewered pop culture, never more adroitly than in this sketch, which featured Dave Thomas, doing his peerless Bob Hope imitation, and Rick Moranis, dead-on as Woody Allen. Premise: Allen dreams of finally seeing his idol in a good movie — a Woody Allen movie, for instance. The two clash immediately: Woody wants Diane Keaton to costar, Hope is thinking Joey Heatherton and complains that Keaton doesnʹt have…He holds two imaginary cantaloupes. Allen cringes. “Whatʹs with the hands? You want an actress with arthritis?” Even the intercession of a ghostly Bing Crosby (Joe Flaherty, also terrific) canʹt smooth things over. Itʹs an altogether outlandish and inspired collision of comic sensibilities. In the end, Allen comes around to Hopeʹs way of thinking, and theyʹre off to entertain the troops together. You were right, Edith. We love it.

In 1981, “Bella Donna” album by Stevie Nicks was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1981, “Mr. Merlin”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1982, “Africa” single by Toto was released

In 1983, Cabbage Patch Kids invented.

In 1983, “Genesis” album by Genesis was released

In 1983, “Never Say Never Again” James Bond flick starring Sean Connery as 007 opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1988, Robin Givens filed for divorce after an eight-month marriage to boxer Mike Tyson.

In 1988, “War of the Worlds” began airing in syndication

In 1989, Howard Sternʹs U.S. Open Sores Tennis match.

In 1989, R.C., “Miss You Much” by Janet Jackson peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, “American Bandstand”, TV Music; last aired on U.S.A. after 32 years.

In 1983, "Never Cry Wolf" was released by Buena Vista Distribution / Amarok Productions Ltd.; Carroll Ballard (director); Curtis Hanson, Sam Hamm, Richard Kletter (screenplay); Charles Martin Smith, Brian Dennehy, Tom Dahlgren, Zachary Ittimangnaq, Samson Jorah, Martha Ittimangnaq, Hugh Webster, Walker Stuart; Drama; Live action

In 1983, "Never Say Never Again" was released by Warner Bros. / Taliafilm / Producers Sales Organization; Irvin Kershner (director); Lorenzo Semple Jr. (screenplay); Sean Connery, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max von Sydow, Barbara Carrera, Kim Basinger, Bernie Casey, Alec McCowen, Edward Fox, Rowan Atkinson, Saskia Cohen-Tanugi, Gavan O'Herlihy, Ronald Pickup, Pamela Salem, Valerie Leon, Prunella Gee, Pat Roach, Anthony Sharp; Spy; Live action

In 1983, "Romantic Comedy" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. / Taft Entertainment; Arthur Hiller (director); Bernard Slade (screenplay); Dudley Moore, Mary Steenburgen, Frances Sternhagen, Janet Eilber, Robyn Douglass, Ron Leibman, Dick Wieand, Fran Bennett, George Tyne, Stanley Ralph Ross; Romance, Comedy; Live action

In 1988, "Alien Nation" was released by 20th Century Fox; Graham Baker (director); Rockne S. O'Bannon (screenplay); James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, Terence Stamp, Kevyn Major Howard, Leslie Bevis, Peter Jason, George Jenesky, Jeff Kober, Roger Aaron Brown, Tony Simotes, Michael David Simms, Ed Krieger, Tony Perez, Brian Thompson, Frank McCarthy, Keone Young, Don Hood; Science-fiction, Action; Live Action

In 1988, "Clara's Heart" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Robert Mulligan (director); Mark Medoff (screenplay); Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, Kathleen Quinlan, Neil Patrick Harris, Spalding Gray, Beverly Todd, Hattie Winston, Jason Downs; Drama; Live Action

In 1988, "Imagine: John Lennon" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Andrew Solt (director/screenplay); Sam Egan (screenplay); John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Cynthia Lennon, Julian Lennon, Sean Lennon, George Martin, May Pang, Gloria Emerson; Documentary; Live Action

In 1988, "Memories of Me" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Henry Winkler (director); Billy Crystal, Eric Roth (screenplay); Billy Crystal, Alan King, JoBeth Williams, David Ackroyd, Chris Aable, Phil Fondacaro, Robert Pastorelli, Mark L. Taylor, Larry Cedar, Janet Carroll; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1988, "Punchline" was released by Columbia Pictures; David Seltzer (director/screenplay); Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell, Kim Greist, Paul Mazursky, Pam Matteson, Taylor Negron, Angel Salazar, Damon Wayans, Joycee Katz, Mac Robbins, Max Alexander, Paul Kozlowski, Barry Sobel, Marty Pollio, Katie Rich, Casey Sander, Candace Cameron, George Wallace, Cameron Thor, Bob Zmuda, Susie Essman, George D. Wallace, Mike Starr; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Cherish” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Congratulations” by Vesta peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Don't Look Back” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “It's Not Enough” by Starship peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Miss You Much” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My Fantasy” by Teddy Riley With Guy peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Partyman” by Prince peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “You're My One And Only (True Love)” by Seduction peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “All The Things I Wasn't” by The Grapes Of Wrath peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Mixed Emotions” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “18 And Life” by Skid Row peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Can't Stop The Earth” by Brighton Rock peaked at number 65 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Dream Of Satin” by Colin James peaked at number 49 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Edie (Ciao Baby)” by The Cult peaked at number 62 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Girl I'm Gonna Miss You” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Heaven” by Warrant peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Just Wanna Hold” by Mick Jones peaked at number 58 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Oh Boy” by Louisa Florio peaked at number 85 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Spell” by Deon Estus peaked at number 64 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Still Crusin'” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 55 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “This One” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 60 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “You Never Looked Back” by Syre peaked at number 68 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Chocolate Box” by Bros peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Crossroads” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Dancin' (On A Saturday Night) '89” by Barry Blue peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Don't Drop Bombs” by Liza Minnelli peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Don't Tell Me” by Freestyle Orchestra peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Drama!” by Erasure peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Everybody's A Star” by Paul Simpson And Terri Jeffries peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Free At Last” by Farley And Hip House Syndicate peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Heaven's Here” by Holly Johnson peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Heaven” by Warrant peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “If Only I Could” by Sydney Youngblood peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Innocent” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “It's The Same Old Song” by Third World peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Licence To Chill” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Mantra For A State Of Mind” by S'Express peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Meltdown” by Quartz peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Name And Number” by Curiosity Killed The Cat peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Pump Up The Jam” by Technotronic Featuring Felly peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Rock Wit'cha” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Say Goodbye” by Marines peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Secret Rendezvous” by Karyn White peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Secrets” by The Primitives peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Stone Cold Sober” by Del Amitri peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Summer Madness” by K.C. Flightt peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Sweet Surrender” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Take It From Me” by Roger Christian peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “This Love Affair” by Stefan Dennis peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Way Of The World” by Max Q peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “You Keep It All In” by The Beautiful South peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Every Day (I Love You More)” by Jason Donovan peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, ✪ “Bat Attack '89” by The Crime Fighters Inc. peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, ✪ “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “All I Wanna Do Is Dance” by Collette peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Baby Don't Forget My Number” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Kisses On The Wind” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Lovesong” by The Cure peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Right Back Where We Started From” by Sinitta peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Best” by Tina Turner peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Great Balls Of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Look Who's Dancing” by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Love In An Elevator” by Aerosmith peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My Girl” by The Temptations peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Something's Jumpin' In Your Shirt” by Lisa Marie With Malcolm McLaren And The Bootzilla Orchestra peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Invisible Man” by Queen peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Warning!” by Adeva peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Glad att det är över” by Ratata peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Poison” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Best” by Tina Turner peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Toy Soldiers” by Martika peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “C Day” by Confetti's peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Looking For Freedom” by David Hasselhoff peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Megamix” by The Rubettes peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Right Here Waiting” by Richard Marx peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, “Cherish” by Madonna peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Mixed Emotions” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Revival” by Eurythmics peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Best” by Tina Turner peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Invisible Man” by Queen peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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