1980s

Sam the Olympic Eagle, mascot of the 1984 Summer Olympics during the opening ceremony for the XXIII Olympic Games on 28 July 1984 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, United States.

40 Years Ago the Soviet Union Announced Boycott of 1984 Summer Olympics

They weren’t the only ones to drop out of the Los Angeles games.

HAPPY DAYS, (Back L-R), Scott Baio, Henry Winkler, Erin Moran, (Seated L-R), Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley, Ron Howard, Donny Most, Al Molinaro, 1974-1984

40 Years After ‘Happy Days,’ Do You Remember Its Spinoffs?

The show, the finale of which aired May 8, 1984, spawned seven spinoffs.

DIFF'RENT STROKES, Dana Plato, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, 1978-1986

The Tragic ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Curse: Remembering Dana Plato & Gary Coleman

How “diff’rent” real-life performers can be from the characters they portray on television shows. Plus, where is Todd Bridges now?

Picture taken in 1974 in Stockholm shows the Swedish pop group Abba with its members (L-R) Benny Andersson, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus posing after winning the Swedish branch of the Eurovision Song Contest with their song

Abba Famously Won Eurovision in 1974, Did You Know These Other Major Stars Once Competed?

Take a walk down memory lane before this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Plus see where they are now!

Matlock Andy Griffith, 1985-96, yr. 8

Who is Still Alive From the Original ‘Matlock?’

One of the stars is going to play a horror version of Santa this year.

WELCOME BACK, KOTTER, Ron Palillo, John Travolta, Gabe Kaplan, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Robert Hegyes, 1975-1979

Class Is In Session With TV’s Most Memorable High School Days

Schools almost out! Celebrate with our yearbook of all the best TV had to offer of high-school days in case you miss it over summer.

TV Nurses Collage

We Heart Nurses! Celebrating Classic TV’s Most Beloved Female Medics

From Julia Baker and Margaret Houlihan to ‘Three’s Company’s’ Terri Alden we pay tribute to the best in the field of TV nurses.

SAY ANYTHING, Ione Skye, John Cusack, 1989

Ultimate Trivia: Take Our Graduation Movie Quiz!

Commencement season is here! What George Lucas directed movie did Ron Howard star in? Take the quiz to see if you remember.

Richard Simmons Pauly Shore biopic

Pauly Shore is Determined to Play Richard Simmons in Biopic Despite Simmons’ Objections

The drama between Pauly Shore and Richard Simmons over a potential biopic continues.

‘Wonder Woman’ & ‘Dynasty’ Stuntwoman Jeannie Epper Dies at 83

She was also known for her work in ‘Kill Bill Vol. 2,’ ‘Romancing the Stone,’ and more.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: TWO TOWERS, Bernard Hill, 2002,

Bernard Hill Dies: ‘Titanic’ & ‘Lord of the Rings’ Star Was 79

The actor’s death came hours before the second-season premiere of his BBC series ‘The Responder.’

FAMILY, Kristy McNichol, 1976-80

Kristy McNichol to Make Rare Appearance at Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention

A new venue, new dates and big-time celebrity guests (including Vicki Lawrence) are planned for the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention.

THE DUKES OF HAZZARD, from left, Tom Wopat, John Schneider, 1979-85.

Rev Up the Nostalgia: Iconic TV Cars from Classic Shows

These four-wheeled superstars were just as famous as the stars who drove them.

Drew Barrymore collage with Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares Reboot Will Air Next Year With Drew Barrymore As Host

A reimagined and updated version of Hollywood Squares is set to return to network television in early 2025, with Drew Barrymore as host.

Another World (1980s), 1964-99

Interesting Facts About the Soap Opera ‘Another World’ on 60th Anniversary

This soap opera had a lot of firsts!

Box-Office Bunny Bugs Bunny, 1990

MeTV Launching a Channel For All Of Your Favorite Nostalgic Cartoons

Get ready to feel like a kid again!

The Shining Shelley Duvall, 1980

Why Did ‘The Shining’ Star Shelley Duvall Disappear?

She recently gave a very rare interview and has a new movie coming out.

STAR WARS, (aka STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE), (aka LA GUERRA DE LAS GALAXIAS), left bottom to top: Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, standing center from left: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, 1977

May the 4th Be With You: Special ‘Star Wars’ Quiz

Are you a Master Jedi or just a casual ‘Star Wars’ fan? Take our ultimate quiz and find out!

Lou Gramm performs at the Paradise Artists Party during day 3 of the IEBA 2016 Conference on October 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee

Lou Gramm Shares The One Thing He Doesn’t Like About Foreigner Hit “I Want to Know What Love Is”

Although he did say he loves the song…

Kathy Bates Is Leading a New ‘Matlock’ Series

In the legal drama inspired by the classic Andy Griffith-led series of the same name, Bates plays brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock, who rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm and uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases.

Darius Rucker performs at Ascend Amphitheater on October 14, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Darius Rucker Part of Free Concert Celebrating ‘From Where I Stand: Black Experience in Country Music’ Release

The expanded release of the 1998 box set “From Where I Stand: The Black Experience in Country Music” features over 80 songs.

Rock musicians Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen (1955 - 2020), both of the group Van Halen, performs onstage at the Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, March 15, 1986

How Eddie Van Halen Stopped Sammy Hagar From Retiring

Can you imagine if Hagar had called it quits in the 1980s?

Richard Tandy, keyboard player from Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) performs on the set of a video shoot to promote singles from the album 'Discovery' in May 1979

Richard Tandy, Keyboardist of ELO Dies at 76

His former bandmate Jeff Lynne confirmed the news on Facebook.

Double Dare Host Marc Summers, (hosted 1986-94), 1986-present

‘Double Dare’ Host Marc Summers Reveals Outrageous Price for His Life-Saving Cancer Medication

He shared more about his cancer diagnosis and how he’s doing now, plus his biggest struggle during ‘Double Dare.’

THE COSBY SHOW, from left, Lisa Bonet, Tempestt Bledsoe, Bill Cosby, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 1984-92. ph:

‘The Cosby Show’ — Where Are They Now?

Forget Bill, here is what the rest of the cast of this classic comedy has been up to.

Seinfeld Michael Richards, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, Season 8. 1990-98

The Cast of ‘Seinfeld’ in 2024

Find out what the main cast members are up to in 2024.

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Billy Joel Serenades Ex Christie Brinkley With a Special Song

What a sweet moment captured on camera!

A still from the 1983 romantic comedy/drama

We Are Still Melting With ‘Valley Girl’ & Its Totally Awesome Soundtrack

The charming and funny Nicolas Cage/Deborah Foreman-led 1983 romantic comedy manages to remain both a product of its punk/New Wave era and still relatable to generations old and new.

Actress Michelle Pfeiffer arrives at the premiere of Paramount Pictures'

Why Did Michelle Pfeiffer Leave Hollywood?

There was a reason she barely worked in the 2000s.

Unspecified - 1993: (L-R) Sarah Michelle Gellar, Susan Lucci, Frances Heflin, Gina Gallagher on 'All My Children'.

Did you Know These ’90s Stars Started on Soaps?

We’ll give you a hint, one did some major slaying.