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In 1980, The “Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Olʹ Boys)” earns a gold single from the RIAA for Waylon Jennings
In 1980, “The Tomorrow Show” re-airs Tom Snyderʹs interview with John Lennon, a day after Lennonʹs assassination.
In 1981, On General Hospital, Bobbie (Jackie Zeman) told Noah (Rick Springield) that she was once a hooker.
In 1982, On Knots Landing, Karen (Michele Lee) asked Abby (Donna Mills) to be tested as a possible kidney donor match for Diana.
In 1982, TV Guide Listing: 9:30 p.m./ET “Taxi” (NBC): Louie (Danny DeVito) thinks his ex-girlfriend Zena (Rhea Perlman, Dannyʹs real-life wife) is finally crawling back to him, but sheʹs actually come to announce her wedding plans. Alex: Judd Hirsch. Tom: Peter Jurasik. Elaine: Marilu Henner.
In 1983, Brian DePalmaʹs “Scarface” starring Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1983, On Dallas, Cliff (Ken Kercheval) forced J.R.'s secretary, Sly (Deborah Rennard), into spying for him. Once J.R. (Larry Hagman) realized what was happening, he had Sly transmit false information back to Cliff.
In 1983, “Live From Earth” album by Pat Benatar was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1985, On Days of our Lives, Hope (Kristian Alfonso) visited Larry (Andrew Masset) in jail. Masset ended a two year run as Larry Welch, but would return to the show in 2002.
In 1985, Phoenix Arizona, gets three inches of snow.
In 1986, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, The 360-degree show. “Paul was in top form selecting very appropriate songs for lead ins and outs. Alas, the only one I remember now was the Yardbirdsʹ 'Over, Under, Sideways, Down.'” (Neil Wagner) Don Giller remembered another: Chuck Berryʹs “Around And Around.”
In 1986, “The Way It Is” album by Bruce Hornsby And The Range was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1986, “Word Up” album by Cameo was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1987, Micorsoft Windows 2.0 was shipped using overlapping windows instead of tiled windows
In 1987, Microsoft Windows 386 was released; it was really Windows 2.0 optimized for Intelʹs chips
In 1987, Steven Spielbergʹs “Empire Of The Sun” starring Christian Bale and John Malkovich opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1988, “Twins” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Alf, Roseanne, Hulk Hogan, etc”. Other Articles: The 80's Special Issue
In 1989, R.C., “I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson” by D.J. Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince peaked at #58 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Leave A Light On” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “We Didnʹt Start The Fire” by Billy Joel peaked at number one on the pop singles chart, a song parodied into “We Love Barney Fife” by Guns ʹn Moses.
In 1983, "Christine" was released by Columbia Pictures / Delphi Premier Productions / Polar Film; John Carpenter (director); Bill Phillips (screenplay); Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton, Christine Belford, Robert Darnell, Roberts Blossom, Kelly Preston, William Ostrander, Steven Tash, Stuart Charno, Malcolm Danare, David Spielberg; Horror; Live action
In 1983, "Scarface" was released by Universal Pictures; Brian De Palma (director); Oliver Stone (screenplay); Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia, Miriam Colon, F. Murray Abraham, Paul Shenar, Harris Yulin, Angel Salazar, Arnaldo Santana, Pepe Serna, Michael P. Moran, Al Israel, Dennis Holahan, Mark Margolis, Michael Alldredge, Ted Beniades, Geno Silva, Richard Belzer, Lana Clarkson, Charles Durning, Dennis Franz; Crime, Drama; Live action
In 1983, "Sudden Impact" was released by Warner Bros.; Clint Eastwood (director); Joseph Stinson (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Pat Hingle, Bradford Dillman, Paul Drake, Albert Popwell, Audrie J. Neenan, Jack Thibeau, Michael Currie, Michael V. Gazzo, Mark Keyloun, Kevyn Major Howard, Bette Ford, Nancy Parsons; Action, Thriller; Live action
In 1983, "Terms of Endearment" was released by Paramount Pictures; James L. Brooks (director/screenplay); Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels, John Lithgow, Huckleberry Fox, Albert Brooks, Lisa Hart Carroll, Troy Bishop, Shane Sherwin, Megan Morris, Tara Yeakey, Kate Charleson; Family, Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1983, "Yentl" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company / United Artists / Barwood Films / Ladbroke Entertainment; Barbra Streisand (director/screenplay); Jack Rosenthal (screenplay); Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving, Nehemiah Persoff, Steven Hill, Allan Corduner, Miriam Margoyles, Doreen Mantle; Romance, Musical, Drama; Live action
In 1985, "Alice in Wonderland" was released by CBS / Sony Pictures Television / Columbia Pictures Television / Irwin Allen Productions; Harry Harris (director); Lewis Carroll, Paul Zindel (screenplay); Natalie Gregory, Red Buttons, Anthony Newley, Jayne Meadows, Carol Channing, Roddy McDowall, Ann Jillian, Pat Morita, Robert Morley, Sheila Allen, Sherman Hemsley, Donald O'Connor, Shelley Winters, Scott Baio, Sammy Davis Jr., Robert Axelrod, Martha Raye, Imogene Coca, Telly Savalas, Arte Johnson, Selma Archerd, George Savalas, Sid Caesar, Ringo Starr, Tom McLoughlin, Harvey Korman, Jack Warden, Sally Struthers, Donna Mills, Merv Griffin, Patrick Duffy, Steve Allen, George Gobel, Eydie Gormé, Steve Lawrence, Karl Malden, Louis Nye, Jonathan Winters, John Stamos, Ernest Borgnine, Beau Bridges, Don Matheson, Lloyd Bridges, Sharee Gregory, Charles Dougherty, Billy Braver, Ernie F. Orsatti, Scotch Byerley, Lana Beeson, Michael Chieffo, Jeffrey Winner, John Walter Davis, James Joseph Galante, Candance Savalas, Troy Jordan, Patrick Culliton, Laura Carlson, Kristi Lynes, Desiree Sbazo, Barbie Alison, Janie Walton, Dee Brantlinger; Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical; Live Action
In 1988, "Mississippi Burning" was released by Orion Pictures; Alan Parker (director); Chris Gerolmo (screenplay); Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif, R. Lee Ermey, Gailard Sartain, Stephen Tobolowsky, Michael Rooker, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Badja Djola, Kevin Dunn, Frankie Faison, Geoffrey Nauffts, Park Overall, Darius McCrary, Tobin Bell, Bob Glaudini; Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1988, "My Stepmother Is an Alien" was released by Columbia Pictures; Richard Benjamin (director); Herschel Weingrod, Timothy Harris, Jonathan Reynolds (screenplay); Dan Aykroyd, Kim Basinger, Jon Lovitz, Alyson Hannigan, Joseph Maher, Seth Green, Ann Prentiss, Wesley Mann, Tony Jay, Harry Shearer, Juliette Lewis, Peter Bromilow; Sci-Fi; Live Action
In 1988, "Twins" was released by Universal Pictures; Ivan Reitman (director); William Davies, Timothy Harris, William Osborne, Herschel Weingrod (screenplay); Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Kelly Preston, Chloe Webb, Bonnie Bartlett, Tony Jay, David Caruso, Trey Wilson, Marvin J. McIntyre, Marshall Bell, Hugh O'Brian, Jason Reitman, Catherine Reitman, Nehemiah Persoff, Maury Chaykin, Tom McCleister, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Richard Portnow, Frances Bay, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Elizabeth Kaitan, Joe Medjuck, Nicolette Larson, Jeff Beck, Terry Bozzio, Robert Harper; Buddy, Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, ✪ “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Leave A Light On” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Over And Over” by Pajama Party peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Last Worthless Evening” by Don Henley peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Leave A Light On” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “500 Miles” by The Hooters peaked at number 60 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Angelia” by Richard Marx peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Bring It All Back” by Grayson Hugh peaked at number 86 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Crossroads” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 32 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Foolish Heart” by Grateful Dead peaked at number 72 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Get On Your Feet” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 16 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Giving Away A Miracle” by Luba peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Let Love Rule” by Lenny Kravitz peaked at number 41 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Licence To Chill” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 68 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rocklandwonderland” by Kim Mitchell peaked at number 10 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Too Hot” by Loverboy peaked at number 71 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Blame It On The Rain” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Can't Shake The Feeling” by Big Fun peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's Over Now” by Ultra Naté peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lambada” by Kaoma peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Little Dreamer” by Status Quo peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “My Love” by London Boys peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Peaceful Face” by Hue And Cry peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Right Before My Eyes” by Patti Day peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Amsterdam EP” by Simple Minds peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Food Christmas EP” by Jesus Jones/Crazyhead/Diesel Park West peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Miracle” by Queen peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This Woman's Work” by Kate Bush peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Uninvited Guest” by Marillion peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Blame It On The Boogie” by Big Fun peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's Alright” by Gyan peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rock The Rock” by Craig McLachlan And Check 1-2 peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When The River Runs Dry” by Hunters And Collectors peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Girl I'm Gonna Miss You” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Leave A Light On” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sometimes” by Max Q peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Ask Me Why” by Eurythmics peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Make Me Over” by Sybil peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Eye Know” by De La Soul peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Glamour Boys” by Living Colour peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Laat je gaan” by Petra And Co peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Leave A Light On” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This Side Of Love” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When I Looked At Him” by Exposé peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hélène” by Roch Voisine peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Jamais nous” by Elsa peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Megarama '89” by Bananarama peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “On se calme!” by Bassline Boys peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Ride On Time” by Black Box peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Girl I'm Gonna Miss You” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1989, “With Every Beat Of My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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