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In 1980, The film Nine to Five, with Dolly Parton in one of the leading roles opened across America grossing over $3.9 million in its opening weekend. The movie's theme song, "9 to 5", became one of Parton's biggest hits of the decade and went to #1 for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 1980, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts THE POINTER SISTERS (“Fire,” “Heʹs So Shy”), plus SUPERTRAMP (“Dreamer”) and HARRY CHAPIN
In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Merry Christmas”. Other Articles: John Forsythe, Far-Out Programs
In 1981, R.C., “Donʹt Stop Believin'” by Journey peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Letʹs Groove” by Earth Wind and Fire peaked at number three on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.
In 1981, R.C., “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” by Diana Ross peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, R.C., “Young Turks” by Rod Stewart peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1981, The Rolling Stones played the last show of their 1981 U.S. tour in Hampton, Virginia. This show was televised via closed-circuit cable and viewed by thousands across the country.
In 1982, “Nebraska” album by Bruce Springsteen was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1983, On Guiding Light, Phillip (Grant Aleksander) threw a chair through the window of Annabelle's classroom when Bradley showed up so he could escape with Beth (Judi Evans). The young couple then headed for New York City.
In 1983, Paul Shaffer performs his second impression of Cher singing “O Holy Night” on “Late Night With David Letterman.”
In 1983, “Colour By Numbers” album by Culture Club was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1983, “Genesis” album by Genesis was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1984, Britain and China signed an accord returning the British colony of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty on July 1, 1997.
In 1985, The first broadcast of the famous commercial where the elderly woman told a dispatcher, “Iʹve fallen, and I canʹt get up” aired on television. It was no laughing matter, but for some reason, it took on a life of its own.
In 1986, Oliver Stoneʹs “Platoon” starring Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen and Forest Whitaker opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1986, On Another World, Brittany Love (Sharon Gabet) awaited the verdict in her trial for the attempted murder of her husband, Peter Love (Marcus Smythe).
In 1986, On The Young and the Restless, Jack Abbott (Terry Lester) was concerned that his sister, Ashley (Eileen Davidson), was under too much pressure. Elsewhere, Evan Sanderson (John Shearin) showed up in Genoa City demanding answers from Lauren Fenmore (Tracey Bregman).
In 1986, “Double Talk”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC.
In 1987, Both Paul Simon the musician, and Paul Simon, the presidential candidate, host “Saturday Night Live.”
In 1987, R.C., “Always On My Mind” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Catch Me (Iʹm Falling)” by Pretty Poison peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Donʹt You Want Me” by Jody Watley peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Is This Love” by Whitesnake peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Motortown” by The Kane Gang peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Shake Your Love” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “System Of Survival” by Earth Wind and Fire peaked at #60 on the pop singles chart.
In 1987, R.C., “Valerie” (new version) by Steve Winwood peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1980, "9 to 5" was released by 20th Century Fox / IPC Films; Colin Higgins (director/screenplay); Patricia Resnick (screenplay); Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Elizabeth Wilson, Sterling Hayden, Henry Jones, Lawrence Pressman, Marian Mercer, Renn Woods, Norma Donaldson, Roxanna Bonilla-Giannini, Peggy Pope, Richard Stahl, Ray Vitte; Comedy; Live action
In 1980, "The Aristocats (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Wolfgang Reitherman (director); Ken Anderson, Larry Clemmons, Eric Cleworth, Vance Gerry, Julius Svendsen, Ralph Thomas, Ralph Wright (screenplay); Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Sterling Holloway, Scatman Crothers, Paul Winchell, Lord Tim Hudson, Thurl Ravenscroft, Dean Clark, Liz English, Gary Dubin, Roddy Maude-Roxby, Vito Scotti, Pat Buttram, George Lindsey, Hermione Baddeley, Charles Lane, Nancy Kulp, Monica Evans, Carole Shelley, Bill Thompson, Peter Renaday, Mel Blanc, Ruth Buzzi, Robie Lester; Romance, Musical, Comedy; Animation
In 1980, "The Formula" was released by United Artists / CIP Filmproduktion; John G. Avildsen (director); Steve Shagan (screenplay); Marlon Brando, George C. Scott, Marthe Keller, John Gielgud, G.D. Spradlin, Beatrice Straight, Richard Lynch, John van Dreelen, Robin Clarke, Ike Eisenmann, Marshall Thompson, Dieter Schidor, Werner Kreindl, Jan Niklas, Wolfgang Preiss, David Byrd, Ferdy Mayne, Alan North, Calvin Jung, Louis Basile, Gerry Murphy, Craig T. Nelson, Herb Voland; Mystery; Live action
In 1980, "Inside Moves" was released by Associated Film Distribution / ITC Entertainment; Richard Donner (director); Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson (screenplay); John Savage, David Morse, Diana Scarwid, Amy Wright, Tony Burton, Bill Henderson, Steve Kahan, Jack O'Leary, Bert Remsen, Harold Russell, Pepe Serna, Harold Sylvester, William Frankfather, Arnold Williams, George Brenlin, Gerri Dean; Drama; Live action
In 1980, "The Jazz Singer" was released by Associated Film Distribution / EMI Films; Richard Fleischer (director); Herbert Baker, Stephen H. Foreman (screenplay); Neil Diamond, Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams, Franklin Ajaye, Paul Nicholas, Sully Boyar, Mike Kellin, James Booth; Musical, Drama; Live action
In 1980, "The Mirror Crack'd" was released by Columbia-Warner Distributors / EMI Films / GW Films; Guy Hamilton (director); Jonathan Hales, Barry Sandler (screenplay); Angela Lansbury, Elizabeth Taylor, Kim Novak, Rock Hudson, Edward Fox, Geraldine Chaplin, Tony Curtis, Charles Gray, Richard Pearson, Wendy Morgan, Margaret Courtenay, Carolyn Pickles, Charles Lloyd-Pack, Pat Nye, Norman Wooland, Richard Leech, Sam Kydd, Pierce Brosnan, Anthony Steel, Dinah Sheridan, Nigel Stock, Hildegard Neil, John Bennett, Allan Cuthbertson, Marella Oppenheim, Maureen Bennett, Eric Dodson, Thick Wilson, Peter Woodthorpe; Mystery; Live action
In 1980, "Seems Like Old Times" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Jay Sandrich (director); Neil Simon (screenplay); Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn, Charles Grodin, Robert Guillaume, Yvonne Wilder, Harold Gould, George Grizzard, T.K. Carter, Judd Omen, Marc Alaimo, Chris Lemmon; Comedy; Live action
In 1984, "The River" was released by Universal Pictures; Mark Rydell (director); Robert Dillon, Julian Barry (screenplay); Sissy Spacek, Mel Gibson, Scott Glenn, Shane Bailey, Becky Jo Lynch, Don Hood, Billy "Green" Bush, James Tolkan; Drama; Live Action
In 1986, "Babes in Toyland" was released by NBC / MGM Television / Sony Pictures Television; Clive Donner (director); Glen MacDonough, Paul Zindel (screenplay); Drew Barrymore, Richard Mulligan, Eileen Brennan, Keanu Reeves, Jill Schoelen, Pat Morita, Rolf Knie, Googy Gress, Walter Buschhoff, Shari Weiser, Gaston Haeni, Pipo Sosman, Chad Carlson, Jean Moake, Bill Marcus; Musical, Adventure, Family, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1986, "King Kong Lives" was released by De Laurentiis Entertainment Group; John Guillermin (director); Ronald Shusett, Steven Pressfield (screenplay); Brian Kerwin, Linda Hamilton, John Ashton, Peter Michael Goetz, Michael Forest, Leon Rippy, Herschel Sparber, Peter Elliott, George Yiasoumi, Benjamin Kechley, Frank Maraden, Jimmie Ray Weeks, Wallace Merck, Dean Whitworth, Robin Cahall, Matt Totty; Monster; Live Action
In 1986, "Lady and the Tramp (re-issue)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske (director); Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright, Don DaGradi (screenplay); Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Bill Thompson, Dallas McKennon, Bill Baucom, Verna Felton, Peggy Lee, George Givot, Lee Millar, Stan Freberg, Alan Reed, Thurl Ravenscroft, Bill Lee, Max Smith, Bob Hamlin, Bob Stevens; Musical, Romance; Animation
In 1986, "Little Shop of Horrors" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / The Geffen Film Company; Frank Oz (director); Howard Ashman (screenplay); Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Steve Martin, Jim Belushi, John Candy, Christopher Guest, Bill Murray, Tichina Arnold, Michelle Weeks, Tisha Campbell, Levi Stubbs, Miriam Margoyles, Stanley Jones, Mak Wilson, Danny John-Jules, Heather Henson, Vincent Wong, Kerry Shale, Anthony Asbury, Brian Henson, Mak Wilson, David Barclay, Marcus Clarke, Toby Philpott, Don Austen, William Todd-Jones, Michael Quinn, James Barton, Ronnie Le Drew, Danny Cunningham, Gary Palmer, Paul Swaby, Robert Tygner, Sue Dacre, Paul Springer, David Greenaway, Michael Bayliss, Michael Barclay, Chris Leith, Terry Lee, Ian Tregonning, John Alexander, James Barton, Graham Fletcher; Musical, Horror, Black Comedy; Live Action / Puppetry
In 1986, "No Mercy" was released by TriStar Pictures; Richard Pearce (director); Jim Carabatsos (screenplay); Richard Gere, Kim Basinger, Jeroen Krabbé, George Dzundza, Gary Basaraba, William Atherton, Terry Kinney, Ely Pouget, Bruce McGill, Ray Sharkey, Marita Geraghty, Aleta Mitchell, Fred Gratton, Dionisio, Kim Chan, George Dickerson; Crime; Live Action
In 1986, "Platoon" was released by Orion Pictures / Hemdale Film Corporation; Oliver Stone (director/screenplay); Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, John C. McGinley, Kevin Dillon, Keith David, Mark Moses, Francesco Quinn, Forest Whitaker, Tony Todd, Richard Edson, Johnny Depp, Corey Glover, Chris Pedersen, Dale Dye, Reggie Johnson, Corkey Ford, David Neidorf, Paul Sanchez, Bob Orwig; War; Live Action
In 1987, “Catch Me (I'm Falling)” by Pretty Poison peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Cherokee” by Europe peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Criticize” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Don't Stop Believin'” by Journey peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Don't You Want Me” by Jody Watley peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Is This Love” by Whitesnake peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Let's Groove” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Motortown” by The Kane Gang peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Runaway Rita” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Shake Your Love” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Someone To Love Me For Me” by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “System Of Survival” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Throwaway” by Mick Jagger peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Valerie [1987]” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “We've Only Just Begun” by Glenn Jones peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” by Diana Ross peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Young Turks” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Faith” by George Michael peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Do You” by The Jets peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'm Beggin' You” by Supertramp peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Is This Love” by Whitesnake peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let The Light (Shine On Me)” by Triumph peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “More Stars On 45 II” by Stars On 45 peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Old Songs” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Working For The Weekend” by Loverboy peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Young Turks” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Do You” by The Jets peaked at number 68 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I'm Beggin' You” by Supertramp peaked at number 73 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Is This Love” by Whitesnake peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Let The Light (Shine On Me)” by Triumph peaked at number 61 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1981, ✪ “Jingle Bells (Laughing All The Way)” by Hysterics peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Agent 88 EP” by The Style Council peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “All Hung Up” by Gaye Bykers On Acid peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “All Right Now” by Pepsi And Shirlie peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Always On My Mind” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Children Say” by Level 42 peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Donna” by Los Lobos peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Holy Mother” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Dream Of Christmas” by Anita Dobson peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Love Letters” by Alison Moyet peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “My Own Way” by Duran Duran peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “One Of Us” by ABBA peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Packjammed (With The Party Posse)” by Stock Aitken Waterman peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Rescue Me” by The Alarm peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Say You Will” by Foreigner peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Christmas Mix” by Various Artists peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Equalizer Is Busy Equalizing” by Stewart Copeland peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Look Of Love” by Madonna peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “The Old Songs” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tubbs And Valerie” by Jan Hammer peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tunnel Of Love” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Waiting On A Friend” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Who Found Who” by Jellybean Featuring Elisa Fiorillo peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1987, ✪ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Bad News peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Animal” by Def Leppard peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Bridge To Your Heart” by Wax peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Dance Little Sister” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Good Luck / Make You Cry” by The Stockings peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Private Eyes / Tell Me What You Want” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Should I Do It / Sweet Lover Man” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Stay Young / Lacovocal” by INXS peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Step By Step / My Only Wish” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Summer Of '81 / Mona Lisa (She Smiles) (Live) / The Fugitive Kind (Live)” by Mondo Rock peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Under Pressure / Soul Brother” by Queen And David Bowie peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “What A Bitch Is Love / It Don't Take Much” by Marcia Hines peaked at number 51 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Wired For Sound / Hold On” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Come On, Let's Go” by Los Lobos peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Heatwave” by 80 In The Shade peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “How Great Thou Art” by Sir Howard Morrison peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Lighthearted” by Jenny Morris peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Meet Me By The Water” by Hayden Wood peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Need You Tonight” by INXS peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Rust In Dust” by Herbs peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Sho' You Right” by Barry White peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “So Emotional” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Sunday Boys” by Screaming Mee Mees peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Night You Murdered Love” by ABC peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Right Stuff” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1981, “When She Was My Girl” by The Four Tops peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1987, “China In Your Hand” by T'Pau peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hot Girl” by Sabrina peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man” by Prince peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “It's Raining” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Living Eyes” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lobo's Gospel Show” by Lobo [NL] peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love Is The Sweetest Rose” by George Baker peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mr. Manic And Sister Cool” by Shakatak peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “My Baby Just Cares For Me” by Nina Simone peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Op een onbewoond eiland” by Kinderen Voor Kinderen peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Peace Maker” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Should I Do It” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” by Diana Ross peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Biggest Fool Of All” by Cock Robin peaked at number 47 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tout est pardonné” by Marie Myriam peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Take It Away” by Drama [NO] peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Under Pressure” by Queen And David Bowie peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Little Lies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lo devo solo a te” by Pupo peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Pump Up ... Jack Mix IV” by Mirage peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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