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The 80's Datebook for December 4

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In 1980, An end of an era: two months after the death of drummer John Bonham, the remaining members of Led Zeppelin announced the end of the group, explaining that after the loss of their friend, and out of respect for his family, they could no longer carry on as the group Led Zeppelin. Fifteen years later, Page and Plant get together for a highly successful tour.

In 1981, Falcon Crest premiered on CBS. The show's original cast included Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, Billy R. Moses, Jamie Rose, Abby Dalton and Susan Sullivan. Dallas moved to the Friday 9 p.m. ET timeslot (one hour earlier) to provide a strong lead-in for the new primetime soap.

In 1981, Warren Beattyʹs “Reds” starring Beatty, Diane Keaton, Maureen Stephenson and Jack Nicholson opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1981, “You Canʹt Do That on Television” began airing on Nickelodeon. This introduced the world of future alternative rock star Alanis Morissette who was seven at that time playing a featured regular sketch player.

In 1982, On the cover of TV Guide: “1982's Best Video Games”. Other Articles: Roger Mudd, Fitness Shows

In 1982, R.C., “Beat Surrender” by The Jam peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1982, R.C., “Goodbye To You” by Scandal peaked at #65 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, Special guests on this week's syndicated US music television series The Glen Campbell Music Show included B.J. Thomas who performed "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and then with Glen Campbell played "Hang On Baby (Ease My Mind)" and "Amazing Grace".

In 1982, Tommy Smothers does a Carson impersonation on “SNL.”

In 1986, Shannon Tweed aired for the final time as Savannah Wilder on Days of our Lives.

In 1987, The movie “Deathrow Gameshow” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1988, Roy Orbison played his final gig in Cleveland, Ohio, two days before his untimely death, appropriately the future home of the Rock ʹnʹ Roll Hall of Fame.

In 1989, “Poison” single by Alice Cooper was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1980, "Superman II" (in Australia only opens worldwide on June 19, 1981) was released by Warner Bros. / Dovemead Ltd. / International Film Production; Richard Lester (director); Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman (screenplay); Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Susannah York, Clifton James, E.G. Marshall, Marc McClure, Terence Stamp, Leueen Willoughby, Robin Pappas, Richard Griffiths, John Ratzenberger, Shane Rimmer, John Morton, Angus MacInnes, Antony Sher, Elva Mai Hoover, Hadley Kay, John Hollis, Gordon Rollings, Bill Bailey, Marcus D'Amico, Richard LeParmentier, Don Fellows, Michael J. Shannon, Pepper Martin, Eugene Lipinski, Peter Brace, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Tony Clarkin, Peter Diamond, Richard Donner, Harry Fielder; Superhero, Action; Live action

In 1981, "On Golden Pond" was released by Universal Pictures / Associated Film Distribution / IPC Films / ITC Entertainment; Mark Rydell (director); Ernest Thompson (screenplay); Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon, Dabney Coleman, William Lanteau, Chris Rydell; Drama; Live Action

In 1981, "Reds" was released by Paramount Pictures / Barclays Mercantile / Industrial Finance / JRS Productions; Warren Beatty (director/screenplay); Trevor Griffiths (screenplay); Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann, Jerzy Kosinski, Jack Nicholson, Gene Hackman, Paul Sorvino, Maureen Stapleton, Nicolas Coster, William Daniels, M. Emmet Walsh, Ian Wolfe, Bessie Love, Max Wright, George Plimpton, Kathryn Grody, Dolph Sweet, Dave King, Roger Sloman, Jan Triska, Harry Ditson, Leigh Curran, Nancy Duiguid, Stuart Richman, Oleg Kerensky, John J. Hooker; Epic, Historical, Drama; Live Action

In 1985, "Young Sherlock Holmes" was released by Paramount Pictures / Amblin Entertainment; Barry Levinson (director); Chris Columbus (screenplay); Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Anthony Higgins, Sophie Ward, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Freddie Jones, Nigel Stock, Brian Oulton, Susan Fleetwood, Earl Rhodes, Patrick Newell, Donald Eccles, Walter Sparrow, Nadim Sawalha, Roger Brierley, Vivienne Chandler, Lockwood West, John Scott Martin, Willoughby Goddard, Ralph Tabakin, Nancy Nevinson, Michael Hordern; Mystery, Adventure; Live Action

In 1987, "Walker" was released by Universal Pictures; Alex Cox (director); Rudy Wurlitzer (screenplay); Ed Harris, Richard Masur, René Auberjonois, Peter Boyle, Miguel Sandoval, Marlee Matlin, Keith Szarabajka, Sy Richardson, Xander Berkeley, John Diehl, Alfonso Arau, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Gerrit Graham, William O'Leary, Kathy Burke, Blanca Guerra, Rick Barker, Karl Braun, Richard Edson, Bennet Guillory, David Hayman, Dick Rude, Zander Schloss, Milton Selzer, Edward Tudor-Pole, Norbert Weisser, Biff Yeager, Richard Zobel, Joe Strummer, Del Zamora, Fox Harris; Historical; Live Action

U.S. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Bad Boy/Having A Party” by Luther Vandross peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Forever Mine” by The Motels peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Goodbye To You” by Scandal peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love Me Tomorrow” by Chicago peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Missing You” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Used To Be” by Stevie Wonder With Charlene peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Wake Up My Love” by George Harrison peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Whatcha Gonna Do (When I'm Gone)” by Chilliwack peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Atlantic City” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Baby, I Need Your Lovin'” by Carl Carlton peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I Did It For Love” by Harlequin peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Da Da Da I Don't Love You You Don't Love Me Aha Aha Aha” by Trio peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “(And Now: The Waltz) C'est la vie” by Slade peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Beat Surrender” by The Jam peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Desperate But Not Serious” by Adam Ant peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Give Me Fire” by GBH peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “I'm Alright” by Young Steve and The Afternoon Boys peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “It's You It's Only You” by Lene Lovich peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Let's Go To Bed” by The Cure peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Louise” by Phil Everly peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Love” by John Lennon peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Night Porter” by Japan peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Talk Talk” by Talk Talk peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Thank You” by Pale Fountains peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Truly” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Young Guns (Go For It)” by Wham! peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Youth Of Today” by Musical Youth peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh, Yeah!) / Victim Of Circumstance” by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Get Closer / Sometimes You Just Can't Win” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Rock and Roll Soldier / The Duchess is Returning” by Glenn Shorrock peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Tears Of Emotion / In Your Life” by Vertical Hold peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Girl Is Mine / Can't Get Outta The Rain” by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney / Michael Jackson peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Think I'm In Love / Drivin' Me Crazy” by Eddie Money peaked at number 54 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Winners / Pay The Piper (Live)” by Moving Pictures peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, “You Can Do Magic / Even The Score” by America peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “Rock The Casbah / Long Time Jerk” by The Clash peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “It's Gonna Take A Miracle” by Deniece Williams peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Stool Pigeon” by Kid Creole and The Coconuts peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Spirit Of NZ” by Nigel Lee peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, ⏺🤣 “Pass The Dutchie” by Musical Youth peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1982, ✪✪ “The Clapping Song” by The Belle Stars peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy” by Kid Creole and The Coconuts peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “De bom” by Doe Maar peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Hey! Little Girl” by Icehouse peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)” by Kevin Rowland and Dexy's Midnight Runners peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Liefde is als een sigaret” by Benny Neyman peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Nasty Girl” by Vanity 6 peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Who Cares” by Doris D and The Pins peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going” by Jennifer Holliday peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Var ska vi sova i natt” by Perikles peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Var ska vo sova i natt” by Mighty Band peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Raising My Family” by Steve Kekana peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Maneater” by Daryl Hall and John Oates peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Getaway” by Chris de Burgh peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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

In 1982, ✪✪ “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1980s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1982, “Child Come Away” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Come On Eileen” by Dexy's Midnight Runners and The Emerald Express peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “Nur geträumt” by Nena peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1982, “The Day Before You Came” by ABBA peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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