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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 February 5 1989 - Six Members of The Brady Bunch Reunited on Day by Day

    On This Day February 5 1989 - Six Members of The Brady Bunch Reunited on Day by Day

    On this day February 5 1989, six members of The Brady Bunch reunited on the sitcom Day by Day, creating a nostalgic television moment that connected two different TV eras. The appearance brought together familiar faces from one of the most beloved family shows in television history, delighting...
  2. On This Day February 5 1980 - Mystery! Premiered on PBS

    On This Day February 5 1980 - Mystery! Premiered on PBS

    On this day February 5 1980, Mystery! premiered on PBS, bringing classic and literary mystery storytelling to American television audiences. The series introduced viewers to carefully crafted adaptations of renowned detective and suspense stories, presented with a level of sophistication and...
  3. On This Day February 5 1983 - The Dukes Animation Premiered on CBS

    On This Day February 5 1983 - The Dukes Animation Premiered on CBS

    On this day February 5 1983, The Dukes animated series premiered on CBS, bringing a cartoon adaptation of the popular prime time show into Saturday morning television. The animated format allowed the series to lean into exaggerated action, humor, and family friendly storytelling aimed at younger...
  4. On This Day February 4 1983 - Without a Trace Premiered on Television

    On This Day February 4 1983 - Without a Trace Premiered on Television

    On this day February 4 1983, Without a Trace premiered on television, adding to the growing wave of dramatic programming that defined early 1980s network TV. The series focused on suspense driven storytelling, using mystery and emotional tension to draw viewers into stories centered on...
  5. On This Day February 4 1980 - The Young and the Restless Aired Its First 1 Hour Episode

    On This Day February 4 1980 - The Young and the Restless Aired Its First 1 Hour Episode

    On this day February 4 1980, The Young and the Restless aired its first one hour episode, marking a major shift in daytime television during the early 1980s. Expanding from a half hour format allowed the series to deepen its storytelling, develop longer character arcs, and increase dramatic...
  6. On This Day February 3 1983 - The Final Episode of The Greatest American Hero Aired

    On This Day February 3 1983 - The Final Episode of The Greatest American Hero Aired

    On this day February 3 1983, the final episode of The Greatest American Hero aired, bringing an end to the offbeat superhero series that blended comedy action and heartfelt storytelling. The show stood out for its unconventional lead character and lighthearted tone, offering a very different...
  7. On This Day February 3 1980 - Bob Hope’s Overseas Christmas Tours Aired on NBC

    On This Day February 3 1980 - Bob Hope’s Overseas Christmas Tours Aired on NBC

    On this day February 3 1980, Bob Hope’s Overseas Christmas Tours aired on NBC, bringing his long running holiday tradition to a national television audience. The special featured Hope entertaining U.S. troops stationed overseas, blending comedy music and gratitude into a program that had become...
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  8. On This Day February 3 1982 - Jermaine Jackson Appeared on The Facts of Life

    On This Day February 3 1982 - Jermaine Jackson Appeared on The Facts of Life

    On this day February 3 1982, Jermaine Jackson appeared on The Facts of Life in the episode Starstruck. In the storyline, Tootie is the president of Jermaine Jackson’s fan club and tearfully begs Mrs. Garrett to take her to his concert, capturing the intensity of early 1980s teen idol fandom...
  9. On This Day February 2 1981 - The Gangster Chronicles Premiered on NBC

    On This Day February 2 1981 - The Gangster Chronicles Premiered on NBC

    On this day February 2 1981, The Gangster Chronicles premiered on NBC, bringing a sweeping crime drama to prime time television. The series explored the rise of organized crime in America, focusing on power ambition and the underworld figures who shaped an era of criminal history. The Gangster...
  10. On This Day February 1 1982 - Late Night With David Letterman Premiered on NBC

    On This Day February 1 1982 - Late Night With David Letterman Premiered on NBC

    On this day February 1 1982, Late Night With David Letterman premiered on NBC, introducing a sharp unconventional approach to late night television. The show broke away from traditional talk show formats with offbeat humor unexpected segments and a self aware style that often played with the...
  11. On This Day February 1 1980 - Final Episode of Love of Life Aired

    On This Day February 1 1980 - Final Episode of Love of Life Aired

    On this day February 1 1980, the final episode of Love of Life aired, bringing an end to one of the longest running soap operas in television history. The series had been a daytime staple for decades, following the evolving lives relationships and struggles of its characters and becoming part of...
  12. On This Day February 1 1984 - The Lifetime Network Channel Was Launched

    On This Day February 1 1984 - The Lifetime Network Channel Was Launched

    On this day February 1 1984, the Lifetime Network channel was launched, introducing a cable network focused on programming aimed primarily at women. The channel began by offering talk shows movies and informational content, gradually building an identity centered on relationships real life...
  13. On This Day January 31 1988 - The Wonder Years Premiered on ABC

    On This Day January 31 1988 - The Wonder Years Premiered on ABC

    On this day January 31 1988, The Wonder Years premiered on ABC, introducing a nostalgic coming of age series that looked back at growing up through a reflective and emotional lens. The show balanced humor and sincerity, focusing on everyday family life friendships and the small moments that...
  14. On This Day January 29 1989 - Shining Time Station Premiered on PBS

    On This Day January 29 1989 - Shining Time Station Premiered on PBS

    On this day January 29 1989, Shining Time Station premiered on PBS, introducing American audiences to a children’s series built around storytelling imagination and gentle life lessons. The show incorporated segments featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, helping bring the popular British characters...
  15. On This Day January 29 1982 - Final Episode of Tomorrow With Tom Snyder Aired

    On This Day January 29 1982 - Final Episode of Tomorrow With Tom Snyder Aired

    On this day January 29 1982, the final episode of Tomorrow With Tom Snyder aired, bringing an end to one of television’s most distinctive late night talk shows. Known for its long form interviews and thoughtful conversation, the program stood apart from traditional talk shows by favoring...
  16. On This Day January 28 1989 - Long Ago and Far Away Premiered on PBS

    On This Day January 28 1989 - Long Ago and Far Away Premiered on PBS

    On this day January 28 1989, Long Ago and Far Away premiered on PBS, introducing a children’s educational series built around classic folk tales and storytelling traditions from around the world. The show focused on imagination moral lessons and cultural heritage, using simple presentation to...
  17. On This Day January 28 1989 - A Man Called Hawk Premiered on ABC

    On This Day January 28 1989 - A Man Called Hawk Premiered on ABC

    On this day January 28 1989, A Man Called Hawk premiered on ABC, spinning off from the popular series Spenser For Hire. The show centered on the lone wolf character Hawk, focusing on his personal code justice driven outlook and more intense action oriented storytelling. A Man Called Hawk...
  18. On This Day January 28 1986 - Melba Premiered on CBS

    On This Day January 28 1986 - Melba Premiered on CBS

    On this day January 28 1986, Melba premiered on CBS, introducing a sitcom centered on an outspoken divorcee navigating life relationships and independence. The series focused on adult themes and strong personality driven humor, reflecting a mid 1980s interest in sitcoms built around assertive...
  19. On This Day January 28 1984 - Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer Premiered on CBS

    On This Day January 28 1984 - Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer Premiered on CBS

    On this day January 28 1984, Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer premiered on CBS, bringing the classic hard boiled detective character to television in a modernized form. The series blended traditional noir elements with 1980s style, focusing on gritty crime stories tough dialogue and a darker tone...
  20. On This Day January 27 1985 - Code Name: Foxfire Premiered on NBC

    On This Day January 27 1985 - Code Name: Foxfire Premiered on NBC

    On this day January 27 1985, Code Name: Foxfire premiered on NBC, introducing a made for television action drama centered on espionage danger and international intrigue. The film leaned into Cold War era tension, blending covert operations with high stakes storytelling suited to mid 1980s prime...
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