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This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

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  1. On This Day December 18 1987 – Batteries Not Included Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1987 – Batteries Not Included Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1987 Batteries Not Included premiered in theaters and delivered a heartwarming sci fi fantasy about a group of residents in a small apartment building whose lives change when tiny mechanical creatures from space arrive to help them in their time of need. The film blended...
  2. On This Day December 18 1981 – Taps Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 18 1981 – Taps Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 18 1981 Taps premiered in theaters and told a powerful story about a group of cadets who take control of their military academy after learning it is set to be closed. Their decision leads to rising tension, internal conflict, and a dangerous standoff as the young men...
  3. On This Day December 19 1980 – Raging Bull Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 19 1980 – Raging Bull Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 19 1980 Raging Bull premiered in theaters and delivered a powerful biographical drama centered on the turbulent life of boxer Jake LaMotta. The film followed his rise in the ring, his battles with jealousy and anger, and the destructive impact his personal struggles had on...
  4. On This Day December 17 1982 – The Dark Crystal Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1982 – The Dark Crystal Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1982 The Dark Crystal premiered in theaters and introduced audiences to a richly imagined fantasy world brought to life through groundbreaking puppetry and detailed practical effects. The film followed a young hero on a quest to restore balance by healing the powerful...
  5. On This Day December 17 1982 – The Year of Living Dangerously Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1982 – The Year of Living Dangerously Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1982 The Year of Living Dangerously premiered in theaters and presented a gripping political drama set in Indonesia during a period of rising tension and unrest. The film followed a foreign correspondent navigating danger, complex alliances, and moral challenges as he...
  6. On This Day December 17 1982 – Best Friends Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1982 – Best Friends Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1982 Best Friends premiered in theaters and presented a romantic comedy about a successful Hollywood writing duo whose comfortable partnership becomes complicated when they decide to get married. The story followed the couple as they navigated the realities of blending...
  7. On This Day December 17 1982 – Six Weeks Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1982 – Six Weeks Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1982 Six Weeks premiered in theaters and delivered an emotional drama about a young girl battling illness and the unexpected bond that forms between her, her mother, and a compassionate politician. The film followed their heartfelt journey as they shared meaningful...
  8. On This Day December 17 1982 – Tootsie Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1982 – Tootsie Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1982 Tootsie premiered in theaters and delivered a sharp comedy about a talented but difficult actor who reinvented himself under a new identity to land a role on a popular soap opera. The film blended humor, social observation, and heartfelt character moments as the lead...
  9. On This Day December 17 1980 – Any Which Way You Can Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 17 1980 – Any Which Way You Can Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 17 1980 Any Which Way You Can premiered in theaters and continued the story of a laid back brawler and his unforgettable orangutan companion as they found themselves wrapped up in new fights, road adventures, and unexpected trouble. The film blended comedy, action, and...
  10. On This Day December 16 1981 – Quest for Fire Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 16 1981 – Quest for Fire Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 16 1981 Quest for Fire premiered in theaters and delivered a unique prehistoric adventure that followed a small tribe on a desperate journey to find and protect the fire they depended on for survival. The film used a physical storytelling style without spoken language...
  11. On This Day December 16 1983 – D.C. Cab Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 16 1983 – D.C. Cab Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 16 1983 D.C. Cab premiered in theaters and delivered a fast moving comedy about a group of misfit taxi drivers working for a rundown cab company in Washington D.C. The film followed their chaotic adventures, wild personalities, and determined efforts to revive their...
  12. On This Day December 16 1987 – Broadcast News Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 16 1987 – Broadcast News Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 16 1987 Broadcast News premiered in theaters and delivered a sharp, engaging look at the fast paced world of television journalism. The film followed three coworkers whose personal relationships and professional ambitions became tangled as they navigated the pressures of...
  13. On This Day December 16 1988 – Dangerous Liaisons Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 16 1988 – Dangerous Liaisons Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 16 1988 Dangerous Liaisons premiered in theaters and presented a gripping period drama centered on manipulation, seduction, and power within the French aristocracy. The film followed two scheming nobles who used charm and deceit to control the lives and emotions of those...
  14. On This Day December 16 1988 – Purple People Eater Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 16 1988 – Purple People Eater Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 16 1988 Purple People Eater premiered in theaters and brought a lighthearted family comedy inspired by the novelty song of the same name. The film followed a young boy whose world is turned upside down when a friendly purple creature arrives on Earth, leading to playful...
  15. On This Day December 16 1983 – Two of a Kind Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 16 1983 – Two of a Kind Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 16 1983 Two of a Kind premiered in theaters and delivered a romantic fantasy comedy that paired two unlikely characters brought together by a celestial twist. The film followed a struggling inventor and a bank teller whose lives became entangled in a heavenly wager, leading...
  16. On This Day December 16 1988 – Rain Man Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 16 1988 – Rain Man Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 16 1988 Rain Man premiered in theaters and delivered a powerful drama about two brothers who reconnect during an unexpected cross country journey. The film followed a self centered businessman who discovers that his estranged brother is an autistic savant whose unique...
  17. On This Day December 14 1983 – Silkwood Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 14 1983 – Silkwood Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 14 1983 Silkwood premiered in theaters and delivered a powerful drama based on the real life story of Karen Silkwood, a worker at a nuclear facility who raised concerns about safety violations and contamination risks. The film followed her growing alarm, the personal cost of...
  18. On This Day December 15 1989 – The Wizard Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 15 1989 – The Wizard Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 15 1989 The Wizard premiered in theaters and delivered an adventure centered on a young boy with an extraordinary talent for video games as he travels across the country with his brother and a new friend. Their journey leads them to a major gaming competition where they face...
  19. On This Day December 15 1989 – We’re No Angels Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 15 1989 – We’re No Angels Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 15 1989 We’re No Angels premiered in theaters and delivered a comedic adventure about two escaped convicts who find themselves mistaken for priests in a small border town. As they try to avoid capture, the pair becomes unexpectedly involved in the community, leading to a mix...
  20. On This Day December 15 1982 – Honkytonk Man Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day December 15 1982 – Honkytonk Man Premiered in Theaters

    On this day December 15 1982 Honkytonk Man premiered in theaters and told the heartfelt story of a struggling country singer who sets out on a journey to follow his dreams despite mounting personal challenges. The film followed his road trip across the American South, accompanied by his young...
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