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 28, 1987 – Hall of the Mountain King by Savatage Was Released
On this day September 28, 1987 Hall of the Mountain King by Savatage was released. The band’s fourth studio album marked a major turning point in their career, pushing their sound toward a more sophisticated blend of heavy metal and progressive elements that would come
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On This Day September 28, 1987 – Star Trek: The Next Generation Premiered
On this day September 28, 1987 Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered, launching a new era for one of science fiction’s most iconic franchises. Set nearly a century after the original series, the show introduced a new crew aboard the USS Enterprise-D as they embarked
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On This Day September 27, 1987 – Dolly Premiered on ABC
On this day September 27, 1987 the variety series Dolly premiered on ABC. Hosted by country music legend Dolly Parton, the show blended music, comedy, celebrity interviews, and heartfelt storytelling into a weekly celebration of entertainment and Americana. Each episode featured Dolly performing her hit
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On This Day September 27, 1987 – The Law and Harry McGraw Premiered on CBS
On this day September 27, 1987 the crime drama The Law and Harry McGraw premiered on CBS. The series starred Jerry Orbach as Harry McGraw, a rough around the edges private investigator who frequently teamed up with attorney Ellie Maginnis, played by Barbara Babcock, to
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On This Day September 26, 1987 – Jake and the Fatman Premiered on CBS
On this day September 26, 1987 the crime drama series Jake and the Fatman premiered on CBS. The show paired veteran prosecutor J.L. McCabe, known as "the Fatman," with detective Jake Styles as they worked together to solve complex criminal cases. The series stood out
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On This Day September 26, 1987 – Second Chance Premiered on Fox
On this day September 26, 1987 the sitcom Second Chance premiered on Fox. The series followed Charles Russell, a man who dies in the future and is sent back to the 1980s to guide his younger self toward making better life choices. Blending comedy with
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On This Day September 26, 1987 – Didn’t We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston Became the Number One Song in America
On this day September 26, 1987 Whitney Houston’s powerful ballad Didn't We Almost Have It All reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, continuing her record breaking dominance of the charts in the 1980s. The song was the second single from her multi platinum
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On This Day September 26, 1987 – ALF: The Animated Series Premiered on NBC
On this day September 26, 1987 the animated series ALF: The Animated Series premiered on NBC. Expanding the universe of the popular live action sitcom, the show took fans back to ALF’s home planet of Melmac, exploring his life before crash landing on Earth. The
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On This Day September 26, 1987 – J.J. Starbuck Premiered on NBC
On this day September 26, 1987 the drama series J.J. Starbuck premiered on NBC. The show starred Dale Robertson as a wealthy Texas businessman who, after a personal tragedy, dedicated his life to traveling the country and solving crimes using his money, wisdom, and unconventional
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On This Day September 25, 1987 – Best Seller Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 25, 1987 the crime thriller Best Seller premiered in theaters. The film starred James Woods and Brian Dennehy in a gripping story of revenge, betrayal, and unlikely partnership that blended action with psychological tension. The plot followed a professional hitman who
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On This Day September 25, 1987 – The Big Town Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 25, 1987 the drama film The Big Town premiered in theaters. Set in the 1950s, the movie followed a small town dice player who moves to Chicago to make a name for himself in the high stakes world of gambling, ambition,
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On This Day September 25, 1987 – Real Men Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 25, 1987 the action comedy film Real Men premiered in theaters. Starring James Belushi and John Ritter, the movie combined spy action with offbeat humor in a story about saving the world from an alien threat. The plot followed a mild
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On This Day September 25, 1987 – The Princess Bride Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 25, 1987 the fantasy adventure film The Princess Bride premiered in theaters. Blending romance, comedy, swashbuckling action, and fairy tale charm, the film became one of the most beloved movies of the decade. The story followed Westley, a farm boy turned
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On This Day September 25, 1987 – Beauty and the Beast Premiered on CBS
On this day September 25, 1987 the fantasy drama series Beauty and the Beast premiered on CBS. Blending romance, mystery, and adventure, the show quickly became one of the most unique and memorable series of the late 1980s. The story followed Catherine Chandler, an assistant
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On This Day September 25, 1987 – Final Episode of My Little Pony Aired
On this day September 25, 1987 the final episode of the animated series My Little Pony aired, marking the end of a beloved show that became a staple of 80s Saturday morning television. Based on the popular toy line, the series brought the magical world
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On This Day September 24, 1987 – Barry White Released The Right Night & Barry White
On this day September 24, 1987 Barry White released his sixteenth studio album, The Right Night & Barry White . Known for his deep, soulful voice and romantic style, White continued his legacy with a record that blended smooth R&B, funk grooves, and heartfelt ballads.
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On This Day September 24, 1987 – Tour of Duty Premiered on CBS
On this day September 24, 1987 the drama Tour of Duty premiered. The series followed a platoon of American soldiers during the Vietnam War, offering a gritty and emotional look at the experiences of those who served. Tour of Duty stood out for its realistic
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On This Day September 24, 1987 – A Different World Premiered on NBC
On this day September 24, 1987 the sitcom A Different World premiered. Originally created as a spin off of The Cosby Show, the series followed Denise Huxtable as she enrolled at Hillman College, a fictional historically black college. While the first season centered on Denise,
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On This Day September 24, 1987 – Wendy and Lisa Released Their Debut Album
On this day September 24, 1987 Wendy & Lisa released their self titled debut album, Wendy and Lisa . After departing from Prince’s band The Revolution, the duo struck out on their own with a record that showcased their talents as songwriters, vocalists, and multi
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On This Day September 23, 1987 – Hooperman Premiered on ABC
On this day September 23, 1987 the comedy drama Hooperman premiered. The series starred John Ritter as Inspector Harry Hooperman, a San Francisco cop whose life changes after he inherits an apartment building from his late landlady. Hooperman mixed police work with personal struggles, showing
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On This Day September 23, 1987 – The Slap Maxwell Story Premiered on ABC
On this day September 23, 1987 the sitcom The Slap Maxwell Story premiered. The series starred Dabney Coleman as Slap Maxwell, a brash sportswriter whose old fashioned approach and stubborn personality constantly clashed with the modern world around him. Slap was portrayed as arrogant and
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On This Day September 22, 1987 – Michael Bolton Released The Hunger
On this day September 22, 1987 Michael Bolton released his fifth studio album The Hunger. This record marked a turning point in his career as it began to showcase the powerful ballad style that would later make him a household name. The Hunger included songs
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On This Day September 22, 1987 – I Married Dora Premiered on ABC
On this day September 22, 1987 the sitcom I Married Dora premiered. The series told the unusual story of Peter Farrell, a widowed architect, who marries his housekeeper Dora Calderon so she can avoid deportation. What began as a marriage of convenience quickly developed into
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On This Day September 22, 1987 – Icehouse Released Man of Colours
On this day September 22, 1987 Icehouse released their sixth studio album, Man of Colours . The Australian band, led by Iva Davies, achieved their greatest international success with this release, which became their most commercially successful album. Man of Colours featured hits such as
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