On This Day During the 80s
Travel back through the 1980s and discover what happened on this day in music, movies, television, pop culture and more.
631 On This Day Articles
On This Day September 16 1985 – Break the Bank Game Show Premiered
On this day September 16 1985, the game show Break the Bank premiered in syndication. Hosted by Gene Rayburn in its initial run and later by Joe Farago, the show challenged contestants to uncover hidden prizes and cash amounts on a large game board while
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On This Day September 16 1985 – The Jetsons Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 16 1985, The Jetsons returned to television in syndication with brand new episodes, bringing back the futuristic family first introduced in the early 1960s. George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, Astro, and Rosie the Robot once again took viewers into a high tech
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On This Day September 16 1985 – Asylum by Kiss Thirteenth Album Released
On this day September 16 1985, Kiss released their thirteenth studio album Asylum . With glam metal at its peak, the record embraced the flashy, high energy style of the era while keeping the band’s hard rock roots intact. The album featured the hit single
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On This Day September 16 1985 – Alabama Christmas Album Released
On this day September 16 1985, country supergroup Alabama released their holiday record Alabama Christmas . The album blended the band’s signature harmonies and Southern style with a mix of traditional carols and original songs, giving fans a festive soundtrack for the season. Highlights included
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On This Day September 16 1985 – Hounds of Love Album by Kate Bush Released
On this day September 16 1985, Kate Bush released her fifth studio album Hounds of Love . Widely considered her masterpiece, the album balanced art pop ambition with commercial success, cementing her as one of the most innovative artists of the decade. The record’s first
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On This Day September 14 1985 – Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Premiered on CBS
On this day September 14 1985, Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling premiered on CBS. Riding on the popularity of professional wrestling in the 1980s, the animated series brought larger than life wrestling stars into the world of Saturday morning cartoons. Although Hulk Hogan lent his
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On This Day September 14 1985 – It’s Punky Brewster Animation Premiered on NBC
On this day September 14 1985, It's Punky Brewster premiered on NBC as an animated spinoff of the popular live action sitcom Punky Brewster. The cartoon carried over Punky’s charm and energy while adding a new magical twist with the character Glomer, whose powers often
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On This Day September 14 1985 – The Berenstain Bears Animation Premiered on CBS
On this day September 14 1985, The Berenstain Bears premiered on CBS as an animated adaptation of the beloved children’s book series by Stan and Jan Berenstain. The show brought the Bear family Papa, Mama, Brother, and Sister to life, teaching moral lessons and family
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On This Day September 14 1985 – Jim Hensons Little Muppet Monsters Animation Premiered on CBS
On this day September 14 1985, Jim Hensons Little Muppet Monsters premiered on CBS. Intended as a companion to Muppet Babies, the show featured new Muppet characters including Tug, Molly, and Boo who produced their own television programs from the basement. The format blended live
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On This Day September 14 1985 – The Wuzzles Animation Premiered on CBS
On this day September 14 1985, The Wuzzles premiered on CBS. Created by Disney, the show introduced viewers to a whimsical world where every character was a mix of two different animals, resulting in colorful and imaginative creatures like Bumblelion, Eleroo, and Butterbear. The series
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On This Day September 14 1985 – The Care Bears Animation Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 14 1985, The Care Bears premiered in syndication. Based on the popular greeting card characters created by American Greetings, the animated series followed the colorful bears of the Kingdom of Caring as they spread kindness, love, and friendship while battling villains
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On This Day September 14 1985 – 227 Premiered on NBC
On this day September 14 1985, 227 premiered on NBC. Set in a Washington, D.C. apartment building, the sitcom focused on the lives of its residents, with much of the humor and heart centered around Mary Jenkins, played by Marla Gibbs. The show also featured
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On This Day September 14 1985 – Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears Premiered on NBC
On this day September 14 1985, Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears premiered on NBC. As Disney’s first major animated television series, it marked a turning point in Saturday morning cartoons, blending high quality animation with adventurous storytelling. The series followed a group of magical
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On This Day September 13 1985 – In Square Circle Stevie Wonder 20th Album
On this day September 13 1985, In Square Circle was released by Stevie Wonder, marking his 20th studio album. The record featured the smash hit Part-Time Lover, which soared to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Wonder’s continued dominance in the music world.
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On This Day September 14 1985 – The Golden Girls Premiered on NBC
On this day September 14 1985, The Golden Girls premiered on NBC. The sitcom followed the lives of four older women sharing a home in Miami—Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia—and quickly became one of the most beloved shows of the decade. With sharp writing, witty
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On This Day September 13 1985 – Super Mario Bros Was Released in Japan
On this day September 13 1985, Nintendo released Super Mario Bros in Japan for the Famicom. This groundbreaking video game became one of the most influential titles in history, setting the standard for platform gaming and revitalizing the home video game market after the crash
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On This Day September 10 1985 – Starship Released Their Debut Album Knee Deep in the Hoopla
On this day September 10 1985, Starship released their debut album Knee Deep in the Hoopla . Emerging from the breakup of Jefferson Starship, the newly formed band embraced a polished pop rock sound that was in step with the mid 1980s music scene. The
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On This Day September 9 1985 – A Cappella by Todd Rundgren Twelfth Album Released
On this day September 9 1985, Todd Rundgren released his twelfth studio album A Cappella . Known for his innovative approach to music, Rundgren pushed boundaries once again with this record by creating an entire album using only his voice, processed through early digital sampling
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On This Day September 9 1985 – She-Ra Princess of Power Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 9 1985, She-Ra Princess of Power premiered in syndication, introducing audiences to a powerful new heroine in the Masters of the Universe universe. Created as a sister series to He Man, She Ra was designed to appeal to both boys and
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On This Day September 7 1985 – Whats Happening Now Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 7 1985, Whats Happening Now premiered in syndication as a sequel to the popular 70s sitcom Whats Happening. The show picked up years after the original series, reuniting viewers with familiar characters while showing how their lives had changed in adulthood.
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On This Day September 7 1985 – Small Wonder Premiered in Syndication
On this day September 7 1985, the family sitcom Small Wonder premiered in syndication. The show centered on the Lawson family and their unusual secret, a robot child named Vicki created by engineer Ted Lawson who lived with the family as their daughter. Small Wonder
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On This Day September 7 1985 – The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo Premiered on ABC
On this day September 7 1985, The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo premiered on ABC, giving fans a fresh spin on the long running mystery cartoon. This series brought Scooby Doo, Shaggy, and Daphne into new adventures with a supernatural twist, as they accidentally released
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On This Day September 7 1985 – St Elmos Fire Man in Motion by John Parr Hit Number 1 on the US Billboard Charts
On this day September 7 1985, John Parr’s powerhouse single St Elmos Fire Man in Motion climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Written for the film St Elmos Fire, the song was more than just a movie theme. Inspired by Canadian athlete
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On This Day September 7 1985 – Star Wars Droids Premiered on ABC
On this day September 7 1985, Star Wars Droids premiered on ABC as part of the Saturday morning cartoon lineup. The animated series followed the adventures of C 3PO and R2 D2 before the events of the original Star Wars film, giving younger audiences a
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