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In 1980, On The Edge of Night, the Clown Puppet lurked outside the law Offices of Karr & Scott with a knife.
In 1980, “Aerosmithʹs Greatest Hits” album by Aerosmith was released
In 1980, “Iʹm A Big Girl Now”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC. Itʹs a sitcom starring Danny Thomas and Diana Canova about a dentist and his grown daughter who find that living together is like pulling teeth. Also in the cast is a young comic named Martin Short.
In 1980, ABC-TVʹS FRIDAYS Musical guests: CHEAP TRICK
In 1981, First live radio drama in 25 years (Halloween Story on NBC Radio).
In 1981, R.C., “Promises In The Dark” by Pat Benetar peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Start Me Up” by Rolling Stones peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1983, Liverpool group Frankie Goes to Hollywood released their debut single, “Relax,” which was the first release on ZTT Records, the label launched by record producer Trevor Horn in the U.K.
In 1983, Paul McCartney releases “Pipes of Peace” album.
In 1983, Ron Grant completes a 217 day, 8,316 mile run around Australia.
In 1983, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Undercover”/“All The Way Down” 45 was released.
In 1983, Winning contestants on “The Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour” get to blank for the first half, and block for the rest of the show. “Sha Na Na” singer Jon “Bowser” Bauman was a panelist for Gene Rayburnʹs “Match Game” segment, then the two switched places for the “Squares.” Rayburn loathed this version (which lasted less than a year and was replaced by the soap opera “Santa Barbara”), thoroughly disliked his greaser cohost and insisted this edition never be rerun.
In 1983, “Eyes That See In The Dark” album by Kenny Rogers was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1983, “Greatest Hits” album by Dolly Parton was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, “Say Say Say” single by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson was released
In 1984, John Reilly debuted as Sean Donely on General Hospital.
In 1984, Novelty act Tiny Tim marries his second wife, 23-year-old Miss Jan, where else but on “The Tonight Show.” This sacred union lasts a whopping 27 days before the two beat the tulips out of one another in a nightclub.
In 1984, “Born In The U.S.A.” single by Bruce Springsteen was released
In 1984, “Caribbean Queen” single by Billy Ocean was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, “Like A Virgin” single by Madonna was released. Like a virgin, hey, selling for the very first time!
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Gina (Linda Gibboney) plotted to pull the plug on CC's life support and frame Eden.
In 1986, For the first time, Universal Studios in Hollywood opened at night — to give fans a scare. Halloween Horror Night included Dracula, the Mummy, King Kong, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, the Wolfman, and Rick Dees. Scary…and that was just the Dees part!
In 1986, On Another World, Mary (Denise Alexander) left Reginald and the Love Estate, and Reginald only Victoria (Rhonda Lewin) understood. "You will die for this, Michael Hudson!" Reginald screamed.
In 1986, Pink Floyd guitarist Roger Waters filed suit in London to dissolve Pink Floyd and retain the rights to the name. The other members of the band were granted temporariy rights to the name and later full rights.
In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “Courtney Cox and Michael J. Fox of Family Ties”. Other Articles: Cagney and Lacey, 20/20
In 1987, R.C., “Casanova” by Levert peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Learning To Fly” by Pink Floyd peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Nothingʹs Gonna Stop Us Now” by Samantha Fox peaked at #80 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Satellite” by Hooters peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Ray Bradbury Theater” TV Sci-fi Anthology debut on USA.
In 1988, At her Halloween party, Debbie Gibson held a seance to contact Liberace and Sid Vicious. Why, I donʹt know. Why couldnʹt she try to contact Elvis and ask him if he really was dead?
In 1988, IBM OS/2 1.1 shipped
In 1988, In the first Monday Night NFL game in Indianapolis played, Eric Dickerson scored four TDs as the Indianapolis Colts blew out the Denver Broncos 55 — 23; The game put Dickerson over 1,000 yards for the sixth time in his six seasons as a pro, the first running back to accomplish this feat.
In 1988, On General Hospital, after Anna (Finola Hughes) overheard Robert (Tristan Rogers) tell Duke (Ian Buchanan) that Olivia Jerome (Tonja Walker) caused her accident, she left the hospital and showed up at Olivia's...with a gun.
In 1989, On Another World, Cecile (Nancy Frangione) made her return to Bay City by helicopter. Cecile told Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) she came to honor Mac's memory by funding a charity in his name, and managed to weasel her way into staying at the Cory mansion.
In 1980, "The Awakening" was released by Orion Pictures / EMI Films; Mike Newell (director); Chris Bryant, Allan Scott, Clive Exton (screenplay); Charlton Heston, Susannah York, Jill Townsend, Stephanie Zimbalist, Patrick Drury, Bruce Myers, Nadim Sawalha, Ian McDiarmid, Ahmed Osman, Miriam Margoyles, Michael Mellinger, Leonard Maguire, Ishia Bennison, Madhav Sharma, Chris Fairbanks, Michael Halphie; Horror; Live action
In 1980, "Borderline" was released by Associated Film Distribution / ITC Entertainment / Marble Arch Productions; Jerrold Freedman (director/screenplay); Steve Kline (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Ed Harris, Bruno Kirby, Wilford Brimley, Michael Lerner, Bert Remsen, Kenneth McMillan, Karmin Murcelo, Norman Alden, John Ashton, Charles Cyphers, Enrique Castillo; Action, Crime, Drama; Live action
In 1980, "Sunday Lovers" was released by United Artists / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Bryan Forbes, Édouard Molinaro, Gene Wilder, Dino Risi (directors); Leslie Bricusse, Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli, Francis Veber, Gene Wilder (screenplay); Gene Wilder, Roger Moore, Kathleen Quinlan, Lino Ventura, Ugo Tognazzi, Priscilla Barnes, Lynn Redgrave, Liù Bosisio, Denholm Elliott, Sylva Koscina, Beba Lončar, Rossana Podestà, Milena Vukotic, Robert Webber, Madeleine Barbulée, Lory Del Santo, Luis Ávalos, Catherine Spaak, Francesco D'Adda, Catherine Salviat, George Hillsden, Adelita Requena, Tommy Duggan, Pierre Douglas, Michèle Montel, Gino Da Ronch, Gianfilippo Carcano, Vittorio Zarfati, María Teresa Lombardo, Dianne Crittenden, Randolph Dobbs; Romance, Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "Touched by Love" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Gus Trikonis (director); Hesper Anderson (screenplay); Diane Lane, Deborah Raffin, Michael Learned, John Amos, Cristina Raines, Mary Wickes, Clu Gulager; Drama; Live action
In 1980, "Witches' Brew" was released by United Artists; Richard Shorr (director/screenplay); Syd Dutton (screenplay); Teri Garr, Richard Benjamin, Lana Turner, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Jordan Charney, Angus Scrimm, James Winkler, Bill Sorrells, Kelly Jean Peters, Nathan Roth, Bonnie Gondel; Comedy, Horror; Live action
In 1986, "Let's Get Harry" was released by TriStar Pictures; Stuart Rosenberg (director); Charles Robert Carner (screenplay); Michael Schoeffling, Thomas F. Wilson, Glenn Frey, Rick Rossovich, Gary Busey, Mark Harmon, Robert Duvall, Ben Johnson, Elpidia Carrillo, Matt Clark, Bruce Gray, Jerry Hardin, David Hess, Pierrino Mascarino, Gregory Sierra, John Wesley, Eusebio Dominguez; Action; Live Action
In 1986, "The Mission" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Roland Joffé (director); Robert Bolt (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn, Cherie Lunghi, Ronald Pickup, Chuck Low, Liam Neeson, Daniel Berrigan, Álvaro Guerrero, Fred Melamed, Monirak Sisowath, Bercelio Moya, Sigifredo Ismare, Asuncion Ontiveros, Alejandrino Moya, Rolf Gray
In 1987, “Crazy Crazy Nights” by KISS peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Eagles Fly” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hard To Say” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Learning To Fly” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let Me Be The One” by Exposé peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Promises In The Dark” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Run To Me” by Savoy Brown peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Satellite” by The Hooters peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “So The Story Goes” by Living In A Box Featuring Bobby Womack peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Special Way” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Start Me Up” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Last Of The Red Hot Fools” by The Jitters peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let Me Be The One” by Exposé peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let's Work” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mony Mony” by Billy Idol peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Only In My Dreams” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Paper In Fire” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Say Goodbye To Hollywood” by Billy Joel peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Beach Boys Medley” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Are The Girl” by The Cars peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Last Of The Red Hot Fools” by The Jitters peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let Me Be The One” by Exposé peaked at number 47 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let's Work” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 62 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mony Mony” by Billy Idol peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Only In My Dreams” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Paper In Fire” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Are The Girl” by The Cars peaked at number 33 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Beethoven (I Love To Listen To)” by Eurythmics peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bury Me Deep In Love” by The Triffids peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Charlotte Sometimes” by The Cure peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Come On, Let's Go” by Los Lobos peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dance Little Sister” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dead Cities” by Exploited peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Do You Know” by Secret Affair peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Faith” by George Michael peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Flame Trees Of Thika” by Video Symphonic peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Git Down” by Gaye Bykers On Acid peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Happy Birthday” by Altered Images peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hooked On A Can Can” by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Want To Be Your Man” by Roger (U.S.) peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'm Not Afraid” by Black peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “If I Can't Have You” by This Way Up peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Irresistible” by Audrey Wheeler peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Island In The Rain” by The Men They Couldn't Hang peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Kiss” by Total Contrast peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Let's Hang On” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Little Lies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Looking Out For You” by Rick Clarke peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love In The First Degree” by Bananarama peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Maybe Tomorrow” by UB40 peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mony Mony” by Billy Idol peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mr. Manic and Sister Cool” by Shakatak peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Never Again” by Discharge peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Never My Love” by Sugar Minott peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Nightmare” by Gillan peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Platinum Pop” by This Year's Blonde peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Rent” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Skeletons” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “So The Story Goes” by Living In A Box Featuring Bobby Womack peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Steel Monkey” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tears From Heaven” by Heartbeat peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Circus” by Erasure peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Right Stuff” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Time Stand Still” by Rush and Aimee Mann peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “Star Turn On 45 (Pints)” by Star Turn On 45 (Pints) peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪✪ “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Want To Wait Anymore / Think About Me” by The Tubes peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Dreamy Island (I Will Return) / Devils Dance” by Mike Korb and The Highland Pipes peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Fire and Ice / Hard To Believe” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hold Your Head Up” by The Party Boys peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lady (You Bring Me Up) / Gettin' It” by The Commodores peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Little Lies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Paper In Fire” by John Cougar Mellencamp peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Piece Of The Action / Took It To The Limit” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Prince Charming / Christian d'Or” by Adam and The Ants peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Rock and Roll Is King / I Had You First” by Rose Tattoo peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Rock On” by John Justin peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Night Owls / Suicide Boulevard” by Little River Band peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Too Fast For You / Sisters” by The Church peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “What Have I Done To Deserve This?” by Pet Shop Boys Featuring Dusty Springfield peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Where The Streets Have No Name” by U2 peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “You Make My Dreams / Gotta Lotta Nerve (Perfect Perfect)” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪✪ “Die Yuppie Die” by Painters and Dockers peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Backfired” by Debbie Harry peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Broadcast OR” by The Newmatics peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “F.L.M.” by Mel and Kim peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Home Is Where You Hang Your Head” by Duesenberg peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Jane's Getting Serious” by Jon Astley peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “One Day In Your Life” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 48 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Say I Love You” by Renée Geyer peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Step By Step” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Surrender” by Swing Out Sister peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We Are What We Are” by The Other Ones peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “The Colonel Put The Lickin' In The Chicken But Who Put The 'Roo In The Stew” by The Webb Brothers peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪✪ “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys and The Beach Boys peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Ain't No Mountain High Enough/Remember Me” by Boys Town Gang peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bella Maria” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Da gebemoei” by Tineke Schouten peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “De Kwakkeldans” by Sonja [NL] peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “He's A Liar” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Hurt” by Timi Yuro peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Need Love” by LL Cool J peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “It's Over” by Level 42 peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lovin', Understandin' Man” by Telly Savalas peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Mano” by Maywood peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Smoking Gun” by The Robert Cray Band peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Stars On Frankie” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Toy Boy” by Sinitta peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Vlieg nooit te hoog” by Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Welkom in Utopia 2” by Frank Boeijen Groep peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “You Win Again” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, ⏺ “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Like They Do In The Movies” by Anna (1980s) peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Raising My Family” by Steve Kekana peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪✪ “There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis” by Kirsty MacColl peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Brilliant Disguise” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Everlasting Love” by Sandra peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Islands” by Mike Oldfield and Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Japanese Boy” by Aneka peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You” by Glenn Medeiros peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Si si...” by Dorados peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tomorrow” by The Communards peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Unchain My Heart” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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