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In 1981, “Physical” album by Olivia Newton-John was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1981, “Upside Down” single by Diana Ross was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1982, “H 2 O” album by Hall and Oates was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1982, “Sexual Healing” single by Marvin Gaye was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, Lori Loughlin made her final appearance as Jody Travis on The Edge of Night. Jody left to attend Wellington College.
In 1983, Mel Brooksʹ remake of Ernst Lubitschʹs “To Be or Not To Be” becomes the first studio production to not only acknowledge the Nazi persecution of homosexuals but also make it a key plot element. In the broad farce, openly gay dresser Sasha Kinski (James Haake) is arrested, forced to wear a pink triangle, and threatened with deportation to a concentration camp.
In 1983, Members of Iron Maiden and Def Leppard played each other in a heavy-metal SOCCER match. No word on who won.
In 1983, On Days of our Lives, Chris Kositchek (Josh Taylor) let Hope Williams (Kristian Alfonso) leave work early for her date night with Bo Brady (Peter Reckell). Unfortunately, Bo was helping his brother, Roman (Wayne Northrop), and didn't show up.
In 1983, On Falcon Crest, Chase Gioberti (Robert Foxworth) found a clause in his grandfather's will that gave him the legal right to get rid of Angela Channing from Falcon Crest.
In 1983, On General Hospital, Luke Spencer (Anthony Geary) held a press conference to make a statement about the death of Stavros Cassadine, who raped Luke's wife Laura earlier that year. Or so we thought he was dead. He was supposedly killed in 2014 and, like Francisco Franco, we think he is still dead as of 2021.
In 1983, Pete Townshend was quoted in the London Sun saying The Who had broken up. The band had never recovered from the death of Keith Moon five years earlier.
In 1983, “Genesis” album by Genesis was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1983, “Mr. Smith”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC. Why it was put on TV, weʹll never know.
In 1983, “Uh-huh” album by John Mellencamp was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1985, David Letterman gets off to a promising start with his networkʹs new corporate owner when he offers his “Peace Through Dramatization Players” lovely G.E. appliances…that quickly burn down the Playersʹ house due to poor wiring.
In 1985, On Days of our Lives, Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves, then Melissa Brennan) was attacked at the hospital.
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Eden Capwell (Marcy Walker) told Cruz Castillo (A Martinez) that she pulled the plug on her father, C.C., but didn't remember doing it.
In 1986, Darlene Love performs “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” for the first time on “Late Night With David Letterman,” the one modern Christmas song Letterman can stand hearing again and again.
In 1986, On All My Children, Palmer Cortlandt (James Mitchell) accused Adam Chandler (David Canary) of having a big hand in Natalie Hunter's misfortune. Meanwhile, Cliff Warner (Peter Bergman) surprised his ex-wife, Nina (Taylor Miller), with a room full of flowers, and told her he wanted to marry her and be a family again.
In 1986, On Santa Barbara, Kirk Cranston doused Eden Capwell (Marcy Walker) and Cruz Castillo (A Martinez) with gasoline. Cruz broke free and picked up a chair to battle Kirk, who was holding a sword. Meanwhile, Brian Bradford (Kyle Secor) discovered Courtney Capwell (Julia Campbell) was Madeline Laurent's killer.
In 1986, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Walk Like an Egyptian,” Bangles.
In 1986, “Different Light” album by Bangles was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1987, On “Late Night with David Letterman”, Paul Shafferʹs annual impression of Cher singing “O Holy Night” *now* includes disco lighting.
In 1987, “Broadcast News” starring William Hurt, Holly Hunter, and Albert Brooks opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1987, “Moonstruck” starring Cher, Nicholas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, and Danny Aiello opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1988, Barry Levinsonʹs “Rain Man” starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1988, On The Bold and the Beautiful, the Logan sisters ("the three most fabulous girls in the Valley") prepared for Brooke's (Katherine Kelly Lang) dinner with Ridge Forrester (Ronn Moss) at their house.
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lucyʹs Christmas Episode, Doogie Houser”. Other Articles: Lost Lucy Episode, William Shatner
In 1989, R.C., “Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)” by Soul II Soul peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Letʹs Party” by Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Lullaby” by The Cure peaked at #74 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Owwww!” by Chunky A peaked at #77 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “Pretending” by Eric Clapton peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.
In 1989, R.C., “With Every Beat Of My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1982, "The Grey Fox" was released by United Artists Classics / Zoetrope Studios; Phillip Borsos (director); John Hunter (screenplay); Richard Farnsworth, Jackie Burroughs, Wayne Robson, Ken Pogue, Timothy Webber, Gary Reineke, Sean Sullivan; Biography, Western; Live Action
In 1982, "The Year of Living Dangerously" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company / Freddie Fields Productions / McElroy and McElroy; Peter Weir (director/screenplay); David Williamson, C.J. Koch (screenplay); Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver, Bill Kerr, Michael Murphy, Linda Hunt, Noel Ferrier, Bembol Roco, Paul Sonkkila, Kuh Ledesma, Ali Nur, Dominador Robridillo, Joel Agona, Mike Emperio, Bernardo Nacilla, Domingo Landicho, Hermino De Guzman; Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1983, "D.C. Cab" was released by Universal Pictures / The Guber-Peters Company / RKO Pictures; Joel Schumacher (director/screenplay); Adam Baldwin, Charlie Barnett, Irene Cara, Anne De Salvo, Max Gail, Mr. T, José Pérez, Paul Rodriguez, Gary Busey, Gloria Gifford, Marsha Warfield, Bill Maher, DeWayne Jessie, Whitman Mayo, Peter Barbarian, David Barbarian, Diana Bellamy, John Diehl, Newton D. Arnold, Dennis Stewart, Jim Moody, Bob Zmuda, Jill Schoelen, Timothy Carey; Comedy; Live action
In 1983, "Reuben, Reuben" was released by 20th Century Fox / Saltair Productions / TAFT Entertainment Pictures; Robert Ellis Miller (director); Julius J. Epstein (screenplay); Tom Conti, Kelly McGillis, Roberts Blossom, Cynthia Harris, Joel Fabiani, Lois Smith, Rex Robbins, Kara Wilson, Robert Nichols, Ed Grady, Scott Coffey, E. Katherine Kerr, Jack Davidson, Damon Douglas, Dan Doby; Comedy, Drama; Live action
In 1983, "The Keep" was released by Paramount Pictures; Michael Mann (director/screenplay); Scott Glenn, Alberta Watson, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, Gabriel Byrne, Ian McKellen, W. Morgan Sheppard, Royston Tickner, Michael Carter, Rosalie Crutchley, Wolf Kahler, Bruce Payne; Horror; Live action
In 1983, "The Plague Dogs" was released by Embassy Pictures / United Artists / Nepenthe Productions / Goldcrest Films; Martin Rosen (director/screenplay); John Hurt, Christopher Benjamin, James Bolam, Nigel Hawthorne, Warren Mitchell, Bernard Hepton, Brian Stirner, Penelope Lee, Geoffrey Matthews, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, John Bennett, John Franklyn-Robbins, Bill Maynard, Malcolm Terris, Judy Geeson, Philip Locke, Brian Spink, Tony Church, Anthony Valentine, William Lucas, Dandy Nichols, Rosemary Leach, Patrick Stewart, Percy Edwards; Adventure; Animation
In 1983, "The Man Who Loved Women" was released by Columbia Pictures; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Milton Wexler, Geoffrey Edwards (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Julie Andrews, Kim Basinger, Marilu Henner, Cynthia Sikes, Jennifer Edwards, Sela Ward, Ellen Bauer, Denise Crosby, Tracy Vaccaro, Barry Corbin, Roger Rose; Comedy; Live action
In 1983, "To Be or Not to Be" was released by 20th Century Fox / Brooksfilms; Alan Johnson (director); Ronny Graham, Thomas Meehan (screenplay); Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Tim Matheson, Charles Durning, José Ferrer, George Gaynes, Christopher Lloyd, George Wyner, Lewis J. Stadlen, Jack Riley; War, Comedy; Live action
In 1983, "Two of a Kind" was released by 20th Century Fox; John Herzfeld (director/screenplay); John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Charles Durning, Oliver Reed, Beatrice Straight, Scatman Crothers, Richard Bright, Toni Kalem, Ernie Hudson, Jack Kehoe, Robert Costanzo, Castulo Guerra, Gene Hackman; Romance, Fantasy, Comedy; Live action
In 1983, "Uncommon Valor" was released by Paramount Pictures; Ted Kotcheff (director); Joe Gayton (screenplay); Gene Hackman, Fred Ward, Reb Brown, Randall "Tex" Cobb, Patrick Swayze, Harold Sylvester, Tim Thomerson, Robert Stack, Michael Dudikoff, Kwan Hi Lim, Lau Nga Lai, Gail Strickland, Jane Kaczmarek, Gloria Stroock, Todd Allen; Action, War; Live action
In 1988, "Dangerous Liaisons" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Lorimar Motion Pictures; Stephen Frears (director); Christopher Hampton (screenplay); Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Swoosie Kurtz, Keanu Reeves, Mildred Natwick, Uma Thurman, Peter Capaldi, Valerie Gogan; Period, Romance, Drama; Live Action
In 1988, "Purple People Eater" was released by Motion Picture Corporation of America; Linda Shayne (director/screenplay); Neil Patrick Harris, Ned Beatty, Shelley Winters, Thora Birch, Dustin Diamond, Peggy Lipton, Linda Talcott, Bobby Porter, Jimmy Locust, Tim Lawrence, Chubby Checker, Little Richard, James Houghton, John Brumfield, Molly Cheek, Kimberly McCullough, Sheb Wooley, Shonda Whipple, Lindsay Price, Katie Gonzalez, Nikki Cox; Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action
In 1988, "Rain Man" was released by United Artists / MGM/UA Communications Co.; Barry Levinson (director); Barry Morrow, Ronald Bass (screenplay); Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Jerry Molen, Jack Murdock, Michael D. Roberts, Lucinda Jenney, Bonnie Hunt, Beth Grant, Ray Baker, Jake Hoffman, Royce D. Applegate, Anna Mathias, Archie Hahn, Luisa Leschin, Ira Miller, Chris Mulkey, Tracy Newman, Julie Payne, Reni Santoni, Jonathan Stark, Lynne Marie Stewart, Gigi Vorgan, Barry Levinson, Ralph Seymour, June Christopher, Bridget Sienna, Ruth Silveira, Arnold F. Turner; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1989, "Age-Old Friends" was released by HBO Pictures / Granger Productions; Allan Kroeker (director); Bob Larbey (screenplay); Hume Cronyn, Vincent Gardenia, Tandy Cronyn, Barry Flatman, Michele Scarabelli, Esther Rolle, Aaron Schwartz, Murray Westgate; Drama; Live Action
In 1989, ✪ “Owwww!” by Chunky A (Arsenio Hall) peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “500 Miles” by The Hooters peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) Featuring Caron Wheeler” by Soul II Soul peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Close Your Eyes” by Kix peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Foolish Heart” by Sharon Bryant peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hide Your Heart” by KISS peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Didn't Mean To Stay All Night” by Starship peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Don't Know” by Michael Morales peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Live By The Groove” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Living In Sin” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Pretending” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Arms Of Orion” by Prince Featuring Sheena Easton peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “With Every Beat Of My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hey Men” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, ✪ “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Another Day In Paradise” by Phil Collins peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Blame It On The Rain” by Milli Vanilli peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dancing On A Wing” by The Works peaked at number 56 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Don't Make Me Over” by Sybil peaked at number 58 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Hey Men” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I'm Not The Man I Used To Be” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 35 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Love Shack” by The B-52's peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “So Hard” by Sass Jordan peaked at number 39 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Still Lovin' You” by Honeymoon Suite peaked at number 33 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Brite Side” by Deborah Harry peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Catwoman” by The Cat peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Coldcut's Christmas Break” by Coldcut peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Get A Life” by Soul II Soul peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Don't Wanna Lose You” by Tina Turner peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “In Private” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Lay Me Down Easy” by Sinitta peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Let's Party” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Magic Atto” by DJ Lelewel peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sit And Wait” by Sydney Youngblood peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “That's What They Always Say” by Chris Rea peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky” by The Jeff Healey Band peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When You Come Back To Me” by Jason Donovan peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “White Christmas” by Max Bygraves peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “With God On Our Side” by The Neville Brothers peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “You Surround Me” by Erasure peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “French Kiss” by Lil Louis peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Can't Believe” by Girl Overboard peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Infinite Dreams (Live)” by Iron Maiden peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Last Night In The City” by Knightshade peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “New Jack Swing” by Wreckx-N-Effect peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Say No Go” by De La Soul peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “She Has To Be Loved” by Jenny Morris peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Get Busy” by Mr. Lee peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Keep Smiling / C'Countdown” by Confetti's peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Oh Well” by Oh Well peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Pretending” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Steamy Windows” by Tina Turner peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Just Don't Have The Heart” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Pump Up The Jam” by Technotronic Featuring Felly peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sweet Surrender” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “That's What I Like” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wenn nachts die Sonne scheint” by Thomas Forstner peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I Will Wait” by Avalanche peaked at number 43 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tears In The Rain” by Robin Beck peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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