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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 7 1987 - The Final Episode of Too Close For Comfort Aired

    On This Day February 7 1987 - The Final Episode of Too Close For Comfort Aired

    On this day February 7 1987, the final episode of Too Close For Comfort aired, bringing an end to the long running sitcom that had been part of 1980s television for several years. The series focused on family life, workplace dynamics, and everyday situations, using character driven humor that...
  2. On This Day February 7 1988 - America’s Most Wanted Premiered on Fox

    On This Day February 7 1988 - America’s Most Wanted Premiered on Fox

    On this day February 7 1988, America’s Most Wanted premiered on Fox, introducing a new kind of crime focused television that blended real cases with public participation. The show invited viewers to help identify and locate fugitives, turning television into an active tool for law enforcement...
  3. On This Day February 6 1981 - The Brady Brides Premiered on NBC

    On This Day February 6 1981 - The Brady Brides Premiered on NBC

    On this day February 6 1981, The Brady Brides premiered on NBC, continuing the story of the beloved Brady family as it moved into a new decade. The sitcom followed the married lives of Jan and Marcia Brady, shifting focus from the original family household to adulthood, relationships, and...
  4. On This Day February 6 1986 - Final Episode of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Aired

    On This Day February 6 1986 - Final Episode of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Aired

    On this day February 6 1986, the final episode of Ripley’s Believe It or Not aired, bringing an end to a long running television series built around strange facts, unusual stories, and incredible real life curiosities. The show became a staple of American television by presenting the bizarre and...
  5. On This Day February 6 1988 - Count Duckula Animation Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On This Day February 6 1988 - Count Duckula Animation Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On this day February 6 1988, Count Duckula premiered on Nickelodeon, introducing American audiences to a quirky animated series that blended comedy, adventure, and supernatural parody. Featuring a vegetarian vampire duck with a gentle personality, the show stood out for flipping classic horror...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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