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The 80's Datebook for October 23

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In 1980, John Lennon U.S. single release: “(Just Like) Starting Over” / “Kiss Kiss Kiss.”

In 1980, The actorsʹ strike ended as members of the Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA ended a 95-day strike by ratifying a three-year contract with film and television producers.

In 1980, “Angie”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1981, On General Hospital, the residents of Port Charles wanted Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura (Genie Francis) to have a big wedding.

In 1981, “Card Sharks”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC, syndicated 1982, 1986, returned to CBS 1986.

In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “Linda Evans and Joan Collins of Dynasty”

In 1982, R.C., “Break It To Me Gently” by Juice Newton peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” by Culture Club peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Donʹt Fight It” by Kenny Loggins with Steve Perry peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Gypsy” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Hold On” by Santana peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “I Ran” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Sweet Time” by REO Speedwagon peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Tug Of War” by Paul McCartney peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, ABC solves its own impossible problem — the writers strike — by reviving “Mission: Impossible” with old scripts and new faces. After his protege is killed, Peter Graves returns as Jim Phelps receiving his missions on self-destructing video discs. Also on the IMF team is electronics expert Grant Collier, played by Phil Morris, son of both actor Greg Morris and his original “M: I” character. Casting nepotism ensues.

In 1981, "Galaxy of Terror" was released by United Artists / New World Pictures; Bruce D. Clark (director/screenplay); Marc Siegler (screenplay); Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Taaffe O'Connell, Bernard Behrens, Zalman King, Robert Englund, Sid Haig, Grace Zabriskie; Horror, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1981, "Nightmare" was released by 21st Century Film Corporation; Romano Scavolini (director/screenplay); Baird Stafford, Sharon Smith, C.J. Cooke, Mike Cribben, Danny Ronan, Tammy Patterson, Kim Patterson, Kathleen Ferguson; Slasher; Live Action

In 1981, "The Pit (Canada)" was released by Amulet Pictures / Ambassador Film Distributors / New World Pictures / Embassy Home Entertainment; Lew Lehman (director); Ian A. Stuart (screenplay); Sammy Snyders, Jeannie Elias, Sonja Smits, Laura Hollingsworth, Richard Alden, John Auten, Laura Press, Paul Grisham, Wendy Schmidt, Allison Tye; Horror; Live Action

In 1981, "Silence of the North" was released by Universal Pictures; Allan King (director); Patricia Louisianna Knop (screenplay); Ellen Burstyn, Tom Skerritt, Gordon Pinsent, Colin Fox, David Fox, Frank C. Turner, Thomas Hauff, Robert Clothier, Murray Westgate, Kay Hawtrey, Booth Savage, Sean Sullivan, Chapelle Jaffe, Janet Amos, Sean McCann, Jennifer McKinney, Donna Dobrijevic, Jeff Banks, Richard Farrell, Larry Reynolds, Freddie Lang, Dennis Robinson, Leah Marie Hopkins, Kenneth Pogue, Frank Adamson, Lynn Mason Green; Biography; Live Action

In 1985, "Twice in a Lifetime" was released by Bud Yorkin Productions; Bud Yorkin (director); Colin Welland (screenplay); Gene Hackman, Ann-Margret, Ellen Burstyn, Amy Madigan, Ally Sheedy, Brian Dennehy, Stephen Lang, Darrell Larson; Drama; Live Action

In 1987, "The Glass Menagerie" was released by Cineplex Odeon Films; Paul Newman (director); Tennessee Williams (screenplay); Joanne Woodward, John Malkovich, Karen Allen, James Naughton; Drama; Live Action

In 1987, "No Man's Land" was released by Orion Pictures; Peter Werner (director); Dick Wolf (screenplay); Charlie Sheen, D. B. Sweeney, Randy Quaid, Lara Harris, Bill Duke, R. D. Call, M. Emmet Walsh, Bernie Pock, Clare Wren, George Dzundza, Peggy McCay, Linda Shayne, Guy Boyd, Gary Riley, Jenny Gago, Michael Riley, Brad Pitt, Arlen Dean Snyder, Al Shannon, Kenny Endoso, James F. Kelly, Lori Butler, Danitza Kingsley, Robert Pierce, Claude Earl Jones, Jan Burrell, Channing Chase, Jessica Puscas, Molly Carter, Henry G. Sanders, Scott Lincoln, Tom Santo, Denis Hartigan; Crime; Live Action

In 1987, "Prince of Darkness" was released by Universal Pictures / Alive Films / Carolco Pictures; John Carpenter (director/screenplay); Donald Pleasence, Lisa Blount, Victor Wong, Jameson Parker, Dennis Dun, Susan Blanchard, Anne Howard, Dirk Blocker, Jessie Lawrence Ferguson, Peter Jason, Thom Bray, Alice Cooper, Ann Yen, Ken Wright, Robert Grasmere; Horror, Supernatural; Live Action

In 1987, "The Sicilian" was released by 20th Century Fox / Gladden Entertainment; Michael Cimino (director); Steve Shagan, Gore Vidal (screenplay); Christopher Lambert, Terence Stamp, Joss Ackland, John Turturro, Barbara Sukowa, Richard Bauer, Giulia Boschi, Ray McAnally, Barry Miller, Andreas Katsulas, Michael Wincott, Ramon Bieri, Oliver Cotton, Joe Regalbuto, Aldo Ray, Derrick Branche; Action; Live Action

In 1987, "The Last Emperor" was released in movie theaters in Italy

In 1987, "Suspect" was released by TriStar Pictures; Peter Yates (director); Eric Roth (screenplay); Cher, Dennis Quaid, Liam Neeson, John Mahoney, Joe Mantegna, Philip Bosco, Fred Melamed, Bernie McInerney, Bill Cobbs, Richard Gant, Jim Walton, Michael Beach, Ralph Cosham, Djanet Sears; Mystery, Drama; Live Action

In 1988, "Dance 'til Dawn" was released by NBC Productions / The Konigsberg/Sanitsky Company; Paul Schneider (director); Andrew Guerdat, Steven Kreinberg (screenplay); Christina Applegate, Alyssa Milano, Brian Bloom, Tracey Gold, Chris Young, Tempestt Bledsoe, Matthew Perry, Alan Thicke, Kelsey Grammer, Edie McClurg, Cliff De Young, Mary Frann, Lewis Arquette, Molly Cheek, Graham Jarvis, Candice Azzara, Bradley Gregg, Kitty Swink, Robert Arthur, Chris Hebert, Ron Perkins, Hannah Cutrona, Haynes Thigpen, Michelle La Sean Simms, Susan Mullen; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Break It To Me Gently” by Juice Newton peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Don't Fight It” by Kenny Loggins With Steve Perry peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Gypsy” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hold On” by Santana peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)” by Michael McDonald peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock Of Seagulls peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Right Here and Now” by Bill Medley peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “She's Tight” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Sweet Time” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Only Way Out” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Tug Of War” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Young Love” by Air Supply peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Blue Eyes” by Elton John peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Open Your Eyes” by Lords Of The New Church peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Stand Or Fall” by The Fixx peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Down Under” by Men At Work peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Child Come Away” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Danger Games” by Pinkees peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” by Culture Club peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Life In Tokyo” by Japan peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Lifeline” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Mockingbird” by The Belle Stars peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Reap The Wild Wind” by Ultravox peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Starmaker” by The Kids From Fame peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Tug Of War” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Burning Down One Side / Moonlight in Samosa” by Robert Plant peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “He's So Dull / Make-Up” by Vanity 6 peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Just Hooked on Country (Part I) / Just Hooked on Country (Part II)” by Albert Coleman's Atlanta Pops peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Private Investigations / Badges, Posters, Stickers, T-Shirts” by Dire Straits peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Shy Boy (Don't It Make You Feel Good) / Don't Call Us” by Bananarama peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Somebody's Baby / The Crow On The Cradle” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Driving In My Car / Animal Farm” by Madness peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Ain't No Pleasing You” by Chas 'n' Dave peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Even The Nights Are Better” by Air Supply peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Real Men” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Happy Talk” by Captain Sensible peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “House Of Fun” by Madness peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonite” by Lime peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Cheese” by The Mo [NL] peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Gold” by The Chaplin Band peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Can See Clearly Now” by Lee Towers peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “If You Wanna Get Back Your Lady” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “In The Heat Of The Night” by Imagination peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Oh mia bella bella Margarita” by Franky Boy peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Schijn 'n lichtje op mij” by Drukwerk peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Walkin' On Sunshine” by Rocker's Revenge featuring Donnie Calvin peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Avalon” by Roxy Music peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Memory” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Sverige” by Eddie Meduza peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “I Know There's Something Going On” by Frida peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Machinery” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “You're In The Army Now” by Bolland peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Cuccurucucu” by Franco Battiato peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh, Yeah!)” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Words” by F.R. David peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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