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In 1980, “Itʹs A Living (1980 version)”, TV Comedy, aka Making a Living, debut on ABC. It was a sitcom about waitresses in a tony Los Angeles eatery. The stars are Marian Mercer, Ann Jillian and Susan Sullivan. The show will run for two years on ABC, then return as a syndicated show from 1985 to 1989. Among the new waitresses will be Crystal Bernard in 1986, whoʹll decide sheʹd rather have her own place in a small New England airport and land on “Wings.”
In 1981, On Dallas, Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) was awarded preliminary custody of John Ross. Mitch impressed a wealthy doctor when he saved the man’s wife from choking. Rebecca’s daughter Katherine visited. Pam went missing.
In 1981, On General Hospital, Port Charles tuned in to watch the Luke (Anthony Geary), Laura (Genie Francis), Robert (Tristan Rogers) and Tiffany (Sharon Wyatt) WLPC TV interview with Don Trevor, Weekend Anchor.
In 1982, Paul Weller, vocalist and guitarist of The Jam, announced that their successful British punk rock group was splitting up.
In 1982, R.C., “Athena” by The Who peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Attack Of The Name Game” by Stacy Lattisaw peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Get Up And Go” by Go-Goʹs peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “I Get Excited” by Rick Springfield peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “New World Man” by Rush peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, R.C., “Who Can It Be Now?” by Men At Work peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, Singer Paul Weller announced the breakup of the British band The Jam.
In 1984, Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi, aka Jake and Elwood of The Blues Brothers, hit the two-million dollar sales mark with their LP, “Briefcase Full of Blues”. The album, by Jake and Elwood Blues, is still a hit long after the death of Belushi.
In 1986, On Santa Barbara, with Eden Capwell (Marcy Walker) drowning, Tori (Kristen Meadows) had flashbacks to Katie.
In 1986, The Beastie Boys released their “License To Ill” LP. It became the first rap album to go to number one on the Billboard album chart.
In 1986, “Discover” magazine reported that almost 43 million tons of dust settle on the United States each year.
In 1987, Matthew Ashford debuted as Jack Deveraux in Days of our Lives. Ashford was the third actor to play Jack, following Joseph Adams and James Acheson. Ashford's first scenes were phone calls while Jack was on his honeymoon with Kayla.
In 1987, On Falcon Crest, after Angela (Jane Wyman) and Richard (David Selby) individually maneuvered to meet the man behind the mysterious activity in the Tuscany Valley, they were both placed in precarious positions. Maggie (Susan Sullivan) couldn't understand Richard's reluctance to rely on the police. Angela forced Wilkinson to reveal Richard's ownership of lake property in Nevada. Emma, who agreed to write her autobiography, acquired a ghostwriter and personal manager, and headed for Hollywood. While Lance discovered that someone sabotaged his car, Vickie found herself among the homeless. An explosion destroyed the Gioberti home.
In 1988, Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Seattle future supergroup Nirvana, smashes his very first guitar.
In 1989, On All My Children: Tad Martin dared to look stupid as he proposed to Dixie Cooney while wearing a chicken suit! What the cluck!
In 1989, Smith Dairy at Orrville Ohio, makes largest milk shake (1,575.2 gal).
In 1989, “Addictions, Volume 1” album by Robert Palmer was released
In 1989, “Flying In A Blue Dream” album by Joe Satriani was released
In 1981, "Halloween II" was released by Universal Pictures / Dino De Laurentiis Corporation; Rick Rosenthal (director); John Carpenter, Debra Hill (screenplay); Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Lance Guest, Pamela Susan Shoop, Hunter von Leer, Tawny Moyer, Ana Alicia, Nancy Stephens, Gloria Gifford, Leo Rossi, Ford Rainey, Dick Warlock, Nick Castle, Tony Moran, Jeffrey Kramer, Cliff Emmich, John Zenda, Anne Bruner, Lucille Benson, Catherine Bergstrom, Anne-Marie Martin, Dana Carvey, Billy Warlock, Nancy Loomis, Kyle Richards, Brian Andrews, Jonathan Prince, Jack Verbois, Nichole Drucker, Adam Gunn; Slasher; Live Action
In 1981, "Looker" was released by Warner Bros. / The Ladd Company; Michael Crichton (director/screenplay); Albert Finney, James Coburn, Susan Dey, Leigh Taylor-Young, Dorian Harewood, Darryl Hickman, Terri Welles, Terry Kiser; Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror; Live Action
In 1981, "Shock Treatment" was released by 20th Century Fox; Jim Sharman (director/screenplay); Richard O'Brien (screenplay); Jessica Harper, Cliff De Young, Richard O'Brien, Patricia Quinn, Little Nell, Ruby Wax, Rik Mayall, Charles Gray, Barry Humphries, Barry Dennen, Betsy Brantley, Chris Malcolm, Eugene Lipinski, Gary Shail, Gary Martin, Sinitta Renet, Sal Piro, Jeremy Newson, Wendy Raebeck, Darlene Johnson, Manning Redwood, Claire Toeman, Donald Waugh, David John; Musical, Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Baby Boom" was released by United Artists; Charles Shyer (director/screenplay); Nancy Meyers (screenplay); Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Sam Wanamaker, James Spader, Pat Hingle, Britt Leach, Annie Golden, Kristina and Michelle Kennedy, Mary Gross, Elizabeth Bennett, Peter Elbling, Shera Danese, Beverly Todd, William Frankfather, George O. Petrie, Victoria Jackson, Dori Brenner, Jane Elliot, Benjamin Diskin, Paxton Whitehead, Hansford Rowe, Billy Beck, Katherine Borowitz, Robin Bartlett, Christopher Noth, Linda Ellerbee, Margaret Whitton; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1987, "Fatal Beauty" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Tom Holland (director); Hilary Henkin, Dean Riesner (screenplay); Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Elliott, Rubén Blades, Harris Yulin, John P. Ryan, Jennifer Warren, Brad Dourif, Charles Hallahan, M. C. Gainey, James LeGros, Celeste Yarnall, James Smith, Mark Pellegrino, Neill Barry, Clayton Landey, Ebbe Roe Smith, Larry Hankin, Cheech Marin, David Harris, Michael Delorenzo, Michael Champion, Mike Jolly, Walter Robles, Cathianne Blore, Steve Akahoshi, Bernie Hern, Fred Asparagus, Gary Carlos Cervantes, Emilia Avarza, Rick Telles, Prince Hughes; Action, Comedy, Thriller; Live Action
In 1987, "Gaby: A True Story" was released by TriStar Pictures; Luis Mandoki (director); Martin Salinas, Michael James Love (screenplay); Liv Ullmann, Norma Aleandro, Robert Loggia, Lawrence Monoson, Rachel Levin, Susana Alexander, Robert Beltran, Beatriz Sheridan, Tony Goldwyn; Biography, Drama; Live Action
In 1987, "The Hidden" was released by New Line Cinema; Jack Sholder (director); Jim Kouf (screenplay); Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Nouri, Clu Gulager, Chris Mulkey, Ed O'Ross, Clarence Felder, Claudia Christian, Larry Cedar, Richard Brooks, William Boyett, Tony Anholt, Steve Eastin, Katherine Cannon, James Luisi, Danny Trejo, Lin Shaye; Horror, Supernatural; Live Action
In 1987, "Rampage" was released by unknown
In 1988, "Favorite Son" was released by NBC Productions / Steve Sohmer Productions; Jeff Bleckner (director); Steve Sohmer (screenplay); Harry Hamlin, Tony Goldwyn, Linda Kozlowski, James Whitmore, Robert Loggia, Mitchell Ryan, John Mahoney, Ronny Cox, Stepfanie Kramer, Jason Alexander, Richard Bradford, Kenneth McMillan, Jon Cypher, Brian Thompson, Lance Guest, Joseph Chapman, Fredric Lehne, Richard Herd, Randi Brooks, J. Kenneth Campbell, Charles Siebert, Geno Silva, Rosemary Dunsmore, Philip McKeon, Michael Fairman, William Bogert, Rif Hutton, Diana Lewis; Action, Thriller; Live action
In 1982, ✪ “Who Can It Be Now?” by Men At Work peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Athena” by The Who peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Get Up And Go” by The Go-Go's peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Get Excited” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Need You” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “New World Man” by Rush peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “So Much In Love” by Timothy B. Schmit peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Heart Attack” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Get Excited” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)” by Michael McDonald peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Maxine” by Mike Rutherford peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Never Been In Love” by Randy Meisner peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Somebody's Baby” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Tell Me Why” by April Wine peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Annie Get Your Gun” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard)” by Toyah peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Birds Of A Feather” by Killing Joke peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Don't Pay The Ferryman” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Heart Attack” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I Can't Help Myself” by Orange Juice peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “In The Heat Of The Night” by Imagination peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Love Me Do” by The Beatles peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Passion In Dark Rooms” by Mood peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Subdivisions” by Rush peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The Day Before You Came” by ABBA peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “The End Or The Beginning” by Classix Nouveaux peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Through These Walls” by Phil Collins peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Glittering Prize / Glittering Prize (Theme)” by Simple Minds peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Lonely Girls / Living in a Small Town” by Mother Goose peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Spread a Little Happiness / ?” by Sting peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Still in The Game / Dust” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sweet Little Woman / Marie” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Should Hear How She Talks About You / Long Goodbyes” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Genius Of Love” by Tom Tom Club peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Hold On” by Santana peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “I'm A Wonderful Thing, Baby” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “You Should Hear How She Talks About You” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Amor” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Back On The Chain Gang” by The Pretenders peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Idaho” by Anita Meyer peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Muscles” by Diana Ross peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Now That We're Together” by Desire [NL] peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “To Turn The Stone” by Frida peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “We hebben allemaal een neus” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Sista kortet från Berlin” by Hasse C. peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Words” by F.R. David peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Un'estate al mare” by Giuni Russo peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1982, “Weil i di mog” by Relax peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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