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In 1982, On General Hospital, a hearing was held to determine if Holly Sutton (Emma Samms) would stand trial on charges she was very closely linked to the murders of Frank Van Geldin and Albert Barker, and the attempted murder of Dan Rooney.
In 1983, Post- “Birds” Rod Taylor, post- “B.J. and the Bear” Greg Evigan and pre- “Cheers” Kirstie Alley star in ABCʹs “Masquerade,” about a top government spy agency that recruits regular Americans every week for dangerous and exotic missions. If only they could recruit some regular Americans to watch.
In 1983, “Automan” makes its debut on ABC, starring Desi Arnaz Jr. as a geeky police officer who creates a computerized alter ego that can walk through walls, protect his creator from gunfire, and of course network with other machines in times of need. This credulity-straining series is deleted in April.
In 1984, R.C., “Do They Know Itʹs Christmas” by Band Aid peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed ther for five weeks.
In 1984, R.C., “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” by U2 peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “The Belle Of Saint Mark” by Sheila E. peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, R.C., “The Wild Boys” by Duran Duran peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Beverly Hills Cop” starring Eddie Murphy opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1984, “The Buckwheat Saga” continues on “Saturday Night Live,” when Alfalfa magnifies a newspaper photo and discovers Buckwheat is still alive. Later, itʹs revealed that Buckwheat staged his death to evade “the real killer,” who turns out to be…Alfalfa.
In 1985, “Sportsbeat”, TV Sports; last aired on ABC.
In 1986, “Some Great Reward” album by Depeche Mode was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1986, “Speaking In Tongues” album by Talking Heads was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1986, “The Best Of 'Skeletons From The Closet'” album by Grateful Dead was certified Platinum
In 1987, On Days of our Lives, Kim (Patsy Pease) and Shane (Charles Shaughnessy) brought Eve (Charlotte Ross) home to live with them permanently.
In 1987, Paul Shafferʹs fifth impression of Cher singing “O Holy Night” on “Late Night With David Letterman.” It now includes disco lighting.
In 1987, “A Very Special Christmas” album by Various was certified Gold and Platinum
In 1987, “Nothing Like The Sun” album by Sting was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1988, On Guiding Light, Ben Reade asked his father, Fletcher (Jay Hammer), if Maureen Bauer (Ellen Parker) was his new mommy.
In 1989, During a commercial break on “Late Night With David Letterman,” Doctor John and his backup singers including Darlene Love break into “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” Loveʹs second time performing the number for Letterman. A new tradition would be born when Love would sing her said song on the last late night show of David Letterman for each year through 2014. (Letterman retired his show in 2015).
In 1989, President Bush sent U.S. troops into Panama to battle Panamanian forces supporting General Manuel Noreiga. Panama named Noriega head of government and declared a state of war with the United States.
In 1982, "Honkytonk Man" was released by Warner Bros. / The Malpaso Company; Clint Eastwood (director); Clancy Carlile (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Kyle Eastwood, John McIntire, Alexa Kenin, Verna Bloom, Matt Clark, Barry Corbin, Jerry Hardin, Tim Thomerson, Macon McCalman, Joe Regalbuto, Gary Grubbs, Marty Robbins, Tracey Walter; Musical, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, "The Ratings Game" was released by Showtime Networks / Imagination Productions / New Street Productions / Viacom Productions; Danny DeVito (director); Michael Barrie, Jim Mulholland (screenplay); Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Gerrit Graham, Barry Corbin, Louis Giambalvo, Ronny Graham, Huntz Hall, Basil Hoffman, Kevin McCarthy, John Megna, Michael Richards, Ron Rifkin, Joe Santos, Vincent Schiavelli, Daniel Stern, Fred Scialla, Frank Sivero, Mark L. Taylor, George Wendt, Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Cisse Cameron, Army Archerd, Allyce Beasley, Peter Brocco, Robert Costanzo, Selma Diamond, Michael Ensign, Jason Hervey, Kenneth Kimmins, James Le Gros, Russ Marin, Randall Miller, Susan Peretz, Hal Riddle, Jerry Seinfeld, Lisle Wilson, Lee Ving, Alan Alda, Bernie Brillstein, Roy Firestone, Ed. Weinberger; Comedy; Live Action
In 1984, "The Return of Godzilla" was released in movie theaters in Japan
In 1989, "Blaze" was released by Touchstone Pictures / A&M Films; Ron Shelton (director/screenplay); Paul Newman, Lolita Davidovich, Jerry Hardin, Gailard Sartain, Jeffrey DeMunn, Richard Jenkins, Jay Chevalier, Robert Wuhl, Eloy Casados, James Harper, Blaze Starr, Gilbert Lewis, Gary Anthony Sturgis, Emily Warfield, King Cotton, Brad Leland, Garland Bunting, Brandon Smith, Michael Brockman, Teresa Gilmore, Dianne Brill, Louanne Stephens, Harlan Jordan; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "Driving Miss Daisy" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / The Zanuck Company; Bruce Beresford (director); Alfred Uhry (screenplay); Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle, Jo Ann Havrilla, William Hall Jr., Ray McKinnon, Alvin M. Sugarman, Clarice F. Geigerman, Muriel Moore, Sylvia Kaler, Crystal R. Fox, Bob Hannah; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "Glory" was released by TriStar Pictures; Edward Zwick (director); Kevin Jarre (screenplay); Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman, Cliff DeYoung, Andre Braugher, Jihmi Kennedy, Alan North, John Finn, RonReaco Lee, Donovan Leitch, Bob Gunton, Jay O. Sanders, Raymond St. Jacques, Richard Riehle, JD Cullum, Christian Baskous, Peter Michael Goetz, Jane Alexander; Epic, War; Live Action
In 1989, "We're No Angels" was released by Paramount Pictures; Neil Jordan (director); David Mamet (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Demi Moore, Hoyt Axton, Bruno Kirby, Ray McAnally, James Russo, Wallace Shawn, John C. Reilly; Comedy; Live Action
In 1989, "The Wizard" was released by Universal Pictures; Todd Holland (director); David Chisholm (screenplay); Fred Savage, Luke Edwards, Jenny Lewis, Beau Bridges, Christian Slater, Will Seltzer, Jackey Vinson, Wendy Phillips, Sam McMurray, Frank McRae, Vincent Leahr, Beth Grant, Lee Arenberg, Tobey Maguire, Dante Basco; Comedy, Adventure, Drama; Live Action
In 1984, “I Wanna Go Back” by Billy Satellite peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Pride (In The Name Of Love)” by U2 peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Belle Of St. Mark” by Sheila E. peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Wild Boys” by Duran Duran peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Thief Of Hearts” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Ti Amo” by Laura Branigan peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Two Tribes” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “We Are The Young” by Dan Hartman peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “All Through The Night” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Edge Of A Dream” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Heaven's On Fire” by KISS peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Do'Wanna Know” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “No More Lonely Nights” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Penny Lover” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Wild Boys” by Duran Duran peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Walking On A Thin Line” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1984, ✪ “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Fresh” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Last Christmas / Everything She Wants” by Wham! peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “No Mercy” by The Stranglers peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Thank God It's Christmas” by Queen peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Touch” by Kim Wilde peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tonight” by David Bowie Featuring Tina Turner peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “You Used To Hold Me So Tight” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1984, “If This Is It” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Like A Virgin” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Dr. Beat” by Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Forever Tuesday Morning” by The Mockers peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Sea Of Love” by The Honeydrippers peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tonight (Live)” by David Bowie Featuring Tina Turner peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Why?” by Bronski Beat peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Everybody Join Hands '84” by Debbie peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Gisteren heeft zij mij verlaten” by Koos Alberts peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Give The Girl A Break” by Dolly Dots peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Should Have Known Better” by Jim Diamond peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Ik verscheurde je foto” by Koos Alberts peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Riddle” by Nik Kershaw peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Tonight” by David Bowie Featuring Tina Turner peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1984, “I Feel For You” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Move Your Body Close To Me” by Dana Gillespie peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “No More Lonely Nights” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Purple Rain” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Shine On Dance” by Carrara peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Slice Me Nice” by Fancy peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1984, “Last Christmas” by Wham! peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Wild Boys” by Duran Duran peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1984, “The Wild Boys” by Duran Duran peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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