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In 1981, James Reynolds debuted as Abe Carver in Days of our Lives. Mickey Horton went to see Assistant Homicide Detective Carver about the David Banning case.
In 1981, On Another World, Rachel Davis (Victoria Wyndham) saw Edward Black (David Canary), and recognized him as the much-alive Steven Frame. After talking with her mother, Ada (Constance Ford), Rachel decided not to go to San Francisco.
In 1981, “Gimme A Break!”, TV Comedy starring Nell Carter as a housekeeper caring for a widowed policeman (Dolph Sweet) and his three daughters, debut on NBC. A sassy black woman gets a job as a housekeeper for an obnoxious Polish cop? Iʹm supposed to believe this premise as a sitcom? “Gimme a break!”
In 1981, “Lewis and Clark” began airing on NBC
In 1982, Garry Marshall decides to put a new face on an old project and casts Ron Glass and Desmond Wilson as “The New Odd Couple” on ABC. While the faces have changed, little else has, as eight of the thirteen scripts for the new episodes scripts have been recycled from the original Klugman-and-Randall series.
In 1982, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released their single “The Girl is Mine”.
In 1982, “Jack and Diane” single by John Mellencamp was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, R.C., “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers with Dolly Parton peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Mama” by Genesis peaked at #73 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)” by Sheena Easton peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, R.C., “This Time” by Bryan Adams peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton was number one on the country charts. During their live TV special that year, Kenny flubbed one of the lines and Dolly bounced back “Well, weʹre two islands lost in the stream!” and the audience roared.
In 1983, Pink Floydʹs “Dark Side of the Moon” became the longest-running album on the “Billboard” music charts, with a total of 491 weeks. That record has since been broken.
In 1984, “Showbiz Today” TV News debut on CNN.
In 1984, “Some Great Reward” album by Depeche Mode was released
In 1985, “Live At The Apollo With D. Ruffin and E. Kendricks” album by Hall and Oates was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1985, “Say You, Say Me” single by Lionel Richie was released
In 1986, “Word Up” album by Cameo was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1987, Thomas Hearns wins unprecidented fourth different weight boxing title.
In 1988, R.C., “Chains Of Love” by Erasure peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Donʹt You Know What The Night Can Do?” by Steve Winwood peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “It Takes Two” by Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Orinoco Flow” by Enya peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.C., “Time and Tide” by Basia peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1988, R.E.M.'s “Eponymous” album entered the United Kingdom chart, but left it after three weeks.
In 1988, Since the movie did so well at the box office, who wouldnʹt want to watch “Dirty Dancing” as a half hour weekly TV series? Answer: just about everyone. Patrick Cassidy and Melora Hardin just arenʹt heating up the screens in the roles of Baby and Johnny. But what acting from Babyʹs father…McLean Stevenson.
In 1982, "It Came from Hollywood" was released by Paramount Pictures; Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt (directors); Dana Olsen (screenplay); Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Gilda Radner, Archive footage of Bela Lugosi, Mamie Van Doren; Comedy, Documentary; Live Action
In 1982, "Class Reunion" was released by 20th Century Fox / ABC Motion Pictures; Michael Miller (director); John Hughes (screenplay); Gerrit Graham, Fred McCarren, Miriam Flynn, Stephen Furst, Shelley Smith, Michael Lerner, Chuck Berry, Misty Rowe, Blackie Dammett, Mews Small, Zane Buzby, Jim Staahl, Jacklyn Zeman, Barry Diamond, Art Evans, Marla Pennington, Randy Powell, Anne Ramsey, John Hughes; Black Comedy; Live Action
In 1982, "Q" was released by United Film Distribution Company; Larry Cohen (director/screenplay); Michael Moriarty, Candy Clark, David Carradine, Richard Roundtree, Malachy McCourt, Fred J. Scollay, Ron Cey, Mary Louise Weller, John Capodice, James Dixon, Peter Hock, Tony Page, Shelly Desai, Lee Louis; Monster, Horror; Live Action
In 1988, "Moonwalker" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Lorimar Motion Pictures / MJJ Productions / Ultimate Productions / Will Vinton Productions; Jerry Kramer, Jim Blashfield, Colin Chilvers (directors); David Newman (screenplay); Michael Jackson, Joe Pesci, Sean Lennon, Brandon Quintin Adams, Clancy Brown, Paul Reubens, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, TJ Jackson, Taryll Jackson, Nikki Cox, The Boys, Pons Maa
In 1988, “Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Can't Wait” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Think You'll Remember Tonight” by Axe peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Is This The End” by New Edition peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “It Takes Two” by Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Lady Lady Lady” by Joe 'Bean' Esposito peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mama” by Genesis peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Never Let You Go” by Sweet Sensation (U.S.) peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)” by Sheena Easton peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “This Time” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Time and Tide” by Basia peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)” by Paul Young peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” by Air Supply peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “True” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Twenty Questions” by TICTOC peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “What's On Your Mind” by Information Society peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Dancing Under A Latin Moon” by Candi peaked at number 24 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark” by The Robert Cray Band peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Be Cruel” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 92 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)” by Cinderella peaked at number 60 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Hate Myself For Loving You” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 33 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'm Not Your Man” by Tommy Conwell and The Young Rumblers peaked at number 78 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “If It Isn't Love” by New Edition peaked at number 19 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Bites” by Def Leppard peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Superstitious” by Europe peaked at number 26 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Time and Tide” by Basia peaked at number 82 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Acid Rappin'” by Moody Boys peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Be A Star” by David Joseph peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Burn It Up” by The Beatmasters With P. P. Arnold peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Burst” by Darling Buds peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Earthquake” by Flirtations peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Far From Over” by Frank Stallone peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Harvest For The World” by The Christians peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Heaven Above Me” by Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “How Many Tears Can You Hide” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I'll House You” by Richie Rich Meets The Jungle Brothers peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Inside A Dream” by Jane Wiedlin peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Je ne sais pas pourquoi (I Still Love You)” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Jonah” by Breathe peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “La Serenissima (Venice In Peril)” by Rondo Veneziano peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love How You Feel” by Sharon Redd peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love Is All That Matters” by The Human League peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Make Believe It's Your First Time” by The Carpenters peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Microkid” by Level 42 peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “My Eyes Don't Cry” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Nothin' At All” by Heart peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Orinoco Flow” by Enya peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Out Of Phase” by Diamond Head peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sharp As A Knife” by Brandon Cooke peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sister Surprise” by Gary Numan peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “So Many Ways” by Brat Pack peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “So Tired” by Haircut 100 peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Soul Kissing” by David Knopfler peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stand and Deliver” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Superstar (Billie Jean)” by Lydia Murdock peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Tell Me Things” by Highlanders peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “The Singles '81 To '83” by Bauhaus peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Theme From 'Pop'” by Perfectly Ordinary People peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “This Is The Way” by Bruce Foxton peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Tonight” by Steve Harvey peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Waiting For The Big One” by Femme Fatale peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wildstyle” by Time Zone peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You Make Me Work” by Cameo peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1988, “You've Got To Love” by Lilac Time peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Love Blonde” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Montego Bay” by Allniters peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Shake Your Tailfeather” by Ray Charles With The Blues Brothers peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Stop Your Fussin'” by Toni Childs peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Sweet Child O' Mine” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “The Only Way Is Up” by Yazz and The Plastic Population peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Whatever Happened To Old-Fashioned Love” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “When You Come” by Crowded House peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Batman Theme” by Neal Hefti and His Orchestra peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Down Under” by Men At Work peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “Rawhide” by The Chaps peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1983, ✪✪ “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Bad Medicine” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Big Bubbles, No Troubles” by Ellis, Beggs and Howard peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Harvester Of Sorrow” by Metallica peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Hot In The City” by Billy Idol peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Juicy Fruit” by Mtume peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” by Air Supply peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Maniac” by Michael Sembello peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Modern Love” by David Bowie peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Reach Out, I'll Be There [1988]” by The Four Tops peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Batman Theme” by Neal Hefti and His Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Surfin' U.S.A.” by The Jesus and Mary Chain peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Food For Thought” by 10cc peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Goodbye To Love” by Anita Meyer peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “I Quit” by Bros peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Islands In The Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Laat de hele boel maar waaien” by Manke Nelis peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Lady Lady Lady” by Joe 'Bean' Esposito peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Little River” by Audrey Landers peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Mama” by Genesis peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “My Forbidden Lover” by Tapps peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “One Lover (Don't Stop The Show)” by Forrest peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Sing Sing Sing” by The Broads peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Solitaire” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Someone Belonging To Someone” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Something's Happening” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “They Don't Know” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1988, ✪✪ “Stop This Crazy Thing” by Coldcut Featuring Junior Reid and The Ahead Of Our Time Orchestra peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1983, “I Can Hear Your Heartbeat” by Chris Rea peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Miss My Love” by Tommy Nilsson peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “One Moment In Time” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Rockit” by Herbie Hancock peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “She Wants To Dance With Me” by Rick Astley peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Spare Parts” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Svart på vitt” by Niclas Wahlgren peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)” by Paul Young peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Every Girl and Boy” by Spagna peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Got To Be Certain” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Ne me quitte pas” by Jacques Brel peaked at number 39 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Prier” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 46 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Desire” by U2 peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1988, “Love, Truth and Honesty” by Bananarama peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “Maniac” by Michael Sembello peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1983, “What Am I Gonna Do (I'm So In Love With You)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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