admin On this day July 20, 1984, Electric Dreams premiered in theaters and gave audiences a strange and charming story that blended romance, comedy, and early computer culture. Directed by Steve Barron in his feature film debut, the movie explored what happens when a man, a
On this day July 20, 1984, Best Defense premiered in theaters with high expectations thanks to its big name cast, but the movie quickly fell short. Directed by Willard Huyck, the film starred Dudley Moore as a nervous engineer caught in a military project and
On this day July 20, 1985, How Could It Be by Eddie Murphy was released, marking the comedy star’s debut as a recording artist. Known for his explosive success on Saturday Night Live and in blockbuster films like Beverly Hills Cop and Trading Places, Murphy
On this day July 19, 1986, Invisible Touch by Genesis became the number one song in the United States, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of July 19 through July 25. It also reached number one in Canada, making it one of the
On this day July 19, 1982, Donna Summer released her self titled tenth studio album, marking a bold transition in sound and image for the former Queen of Disco. Coming off the massive success of her 1970s dance hits, this 1982 release saw her move
On this day July 19, 1985, The Legend of Billie Jean premiered in theaters and brought a fierce story of teen justice and empowerment to the big screen. Directed by Matthew Robbins, the film starred Helen Slater as Billie Jean Davy, a young woman who
On this day July 19, 1985, the final episode of Matt Houston aired on ABC, wrapping up a three season run that blended private eye storytelling with oil money flash and cowboy charm. Starring Lee Horsley in the title role, the series followed a wealthy
On this day July 19, 1980, It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for two straight weeks through August 1. It also topped the charts in Canada and became one
On this day July 19, 1985, The Man with One Red Shoe premiered in theaters, bringing a mix of mistaken identity, espionage, and offbeat humor to the big screen. Directed by Stan Dragoti, the film starred Tom Hanks as an unsuspecting concert violinist who becomes
On this day July 18, 1986, Vamp premiered in theaters and brought a unique blend of horror, comedy, and neon soaked style to the screen. Directed by Richard Wenk, the film followed two college students who venture into a gritty part of town looking to