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In 1980, R.C., “Theme From The Dukes Of Hazzard (Good Olʹ Boys)” by Waylon Jennings peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart. Donʹt laugh. This show was really big in those days.
In 1980, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guest: JAMES BROWN (“I GOT YOU (I FEEL GOOD)”)
In 1983, Penn and Teller levitate Alan Thicke on “Thicke of the Night.”
In 1984, The Edge of Night cast and crew taped the show's final episode, which aired on December 28.
In 1985, An episode of “Miami Vice” entitled “Phil the Shill” couldʹve been called, “Who Wants To Be A Drug Dealing Game Show Host?” Pop star Phil Collins is tracked down tonight by Crockett and Tubbs, with time to spare for a Collins song (“Life Is A Rat Race”).
In 1985, In a movie first, the murder mystery, “Clue” opened nationally. The film featured three different endings. Newspaper ads indicated which ending was playing at which theatre. Ten years later, Alicia Silverstone starred in “Clueless”. I guess she wasnʹt old enough to see the movie so she didnʹt have a clue!
In 1985, On Dallas, J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) convinced his ex-wife, Sue Ellen (Linda Gray), to move back to Southfork, which meant she gave up her custody of their son, John Ross. Note: This story ended up being a dream after Bobby turned up alive in Pam's shower in the season finale.
In 1985, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, the futuristic group formed by Tony James, previously a member of the Billy Idol-fronted punk band Generation X, played a concert at EMIʹs Abbey Road Studios.
In 1986, Penn and Teller performed “The Worldʹs Most Expensive Card Trick” on “Saturday Night Live.”
In 1986, R.C., “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby and The Range peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. NOT Bruce Springsteen!
In 1988, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, Last episode of Larryʹs Latin American goodwill tour. A defeated and unintentionally Melman begs Dave over the phone to let him turn the Winnebago around and come home thousands of miles short of his destination, Tierra del Fuego.
In 1988, Three men end 29-hr all-466-station subway ride in New York City.
In 1989, Born on this day in Reading, Pennsylvania, was Taylor Alison Swift, singer, songwriter, musicican, named by Billboard as most financially successful music artist of 2011, with net earnings of more than $35 million. Her debut single 'Tim McGraw' released in June 2006, peaked at #6 on the US Country chart. Swift moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of fourteen to pursue a career in country music and became the youngest songwriter ever hired by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house.
In 1989, The film “Driving Miss Daisy,” starring Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy, was put into limited release by Warner Bros.
In 1989, “Pump Up The Jam” single by Technotronic was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1989, “Storm Front” album by Billy Joel was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1985, "A Chorus Line" was released by Columbia Pictures; Richard Attenborough (director); Arnold Schulman (screenplay); Michael Douglas, Alyson Reed, Terrence Mann, Sharon Brown, Jan Gan Boyd, Gregg Burge, Tony Fields, Audrey Landers, Nicole Fosse, Vicki Frederick, Janet Jones, Matt West, Michael Blevins, Yamil Borges, Cameron English, Michelle Johnston, Pam Klinger, Charles McGowan, Justin Ross, Blane Savage; Drama, Musical; Live Action
In 1985, "Clue" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jonathan Lynn (director/screenplay); John Landis (screenplay); Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren, Colleen Camp, Lee Ving, Bill Henderson, Jane Wiedlin, Jeffrey Kramer, Kellye Nakahara, Howard Hesseman; Black Comedy, Mystery; Live Action
In 1985, "Legend" was released by Universal Pictures; Ridley Scott (director); William Hjortsberg (screenplay); Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent, Alice Playten, Billy Barty, Cork Hubbert, Kiran Shah, Robert Picardo, Peter O'Farrell, Annabelle Lanyon, Tina Martin; Epic, Fantasy, Adventure; Live Action
In 1985, "Trouble in Mind" was released by Alive Films; Alan Rudolph (director/screenplay); Kris Kristofferson, Keith Carradine, Lori Singer, Geneviève Bujold, Joe Morton, Dirk Blocker, George Kirby, Divine, John Considine, Albert Hall, Gailard Sartain, Robert Gould; Neo-noir; Live Action
In 1989, "Enemies, A Love Story" was released by 20th Century Fox; Paul Mazursky, (director/screenplay); Roger L. Simon (screenplay); Ron Silver, Anjelica Huston, Lena Olin, Margaret Sophie Stein, Alan King, Judith Malina, Elya Baskin, Paul Mazursky, Phil Leeds, Rita Karin, Zypora Spaisman; Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "New Year's Day" was released by Rainbow Releasing; Henry Jaglom (director/screenplay); David Duchovny, Maggie Wheeler, Gwen Welles, Melanie Winter, Henry Jaglom, Miloš Forman, Tracy Reiner, Michael Emil; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1980, “Easy Love” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Girls Can Get It” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “It's Not You, It's Not Me” by KBC Band peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Sequel” by Harry Chapin peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Some People” by Paul Young peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Switchin' To Glide” by The Kings peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Horizontal Bop” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby and The Range peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Don't Stand So Close To Me” by The Police peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Dreamin'” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Foolish Pride” by Daryl Hall peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Jesse” by Carly Simon peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Miami” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “The Kid Is Hot Tonite” by Loverboy peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Next Time I Fall” by Peter Cetera With Amy Grant peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Theme From 'Caddyshack' (I'm Alright)” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Foolish Pride” by Daryl Hall peaked at number 65 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Miami” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 94 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Next Time I Fall” by Peter Cetera With Amy Grant peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Boom Boom” by Black Slate peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Chillin' Out” by Curtis Hairston peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Die Young” by Black Sabbath peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Do You Feel My Love?” by Eddy Grant peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “In My Life” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Lady” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Miller Light” by Fission peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Nights Of Pleasure” by Loose Ends peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Radio Musicola” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution” by AC/DC peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Shake You Down” by Gregory Abbott peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Shiver” by George Benson peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Slip and Dip” by Coffee peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sometimes” by Erasure peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Strong Arm Of The Law” by Saxon peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Next Time I Fall” by Peter Cetera With Amy Grant peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Peel Sessions” by Joy Division peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “The Rain” by Oran "Juice" Jones peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, “What A Fool Believes” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, 🎄 “December Will Be Magic Again” by Kate Bush peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1980, 🎄🤣 “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, ⏺ “Celebration Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Brand New Lover” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Don't Stand So Close To Me / Friends” by The Police peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Hawks and Doves / Union Man” by Neil Young peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Jumpin' Jack Flash” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “No Lies” by Noiseworks peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “On The Road Again / Jumpin' Cotton Eyed Joe” by Willie Nelson / Johnny Gimble peaked at number 64 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Thorn In My Side” by Eurythmics peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Through The Barricades” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Two Of Hearts” by Stacey Q peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “You Better Run / Out-A-Touch” by Pat Benatar peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You're Gonna Get Hurt” by Jenny Morris peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Kiss Army / Normdrum” by Norman Gunston peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, ✪✪ “Psycho Chicken” by The Fools peaked at number 51 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Culture?” by The Knobz peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Don't Leave Me This Way” by The Communards With Sarah Jane Morris peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Happy Hour” by The Housemartins peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Love X Love” by George Benson peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Musique Non Stop” by Kraftwerk peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1986, “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Come Closer” by Renée [NL] peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Dromenland” by Mieke peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Jij bent alles” by André Hazes peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Mi Amor” by Sommerset peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Santa Maria” by Roland Kaiser peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “This Is The World Calling” by Bob Geldof peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Tunnel Of Love” by Dire Straits peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Warriors (Of The Wasteland)” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, “When You Ask About Love” by Matchbox peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1980, ⏺ “De vogeltjesdans (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Lady Of Ice” by Fancy peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Notorious” by Duran Duran peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Sometimes” by Erasure peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Suburbia” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, ⏺ “War (Live)” by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Fourth Rendez-vous” by Jean-Michel Jarre peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Love Theme From 'Top Gun' (Take My Breath Away)” by Berlin peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Thought You Were On My Side” by Cock Robin peaked at number 39 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Through The Barricades” by Spandau Ballet peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Heaven and Hell” by C.C. Catch peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1980, “Super Trouper” by ABBA peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1986, “Two People” by Tina Turner peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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