1980s

THERE'S A GIRL IN MY SOUP, Goldie Hawn, 1970

TCM Celebrates Goldie Hawn’s 80th Birthday With a Movie Marathon

Catch five of her most memorable early films.

THE COLBYS, standing from left: Emma Samms, Katharine Ross, Maxwell Caulfield, Claire Yarlett, Stephanie Beacham, seated from left: John James, Barbara Stanwyck Tracy Scoggins (front), Charlton Heston, 1985-1987

The Doomed ‘Dynasty’ Spinoff That You Probably Forgot About

‘Dynasty’ star Joan Collins urged her costars to skip the series.

SISTER, SISTER, Tamera Mowry, Jackee Harry, Tia Mowry, 1994-99

Whatever Happened To ‘Sister, Sister’ Star Jackée Harry?

The sitcom legend appears in the new season of Netflix’s ‘A Man on the Inside.”

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?, Shirley MacLaine, 1977

Shirley MacLaine Makes Rare Appearance in LA — What Has She Been Up to Recently?

The 91-year-old actress left a lasting imprint on Hollywood.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, Scott Schwartz, R.D. Robb, Peter Billingsley, 1983

What Happened to Flick From ‘A Christmas Story’? The Answer Will Shock You

His career took a somewhat drastic pivot in the ’90s.

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES, John Candy, Steve Martin, 1987,

Check Out AMC’s John Candy Marathon Full Schedule

The legendary comedian would have turned 75 this year.

PADDOCK WOOD, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 05: Gary Numan performs live on stage during The Mighty Boosh Festival at The Hop Farm on July 5, 2008 in Paddock Wood, Kent, England. 30,000 people attended the one day comedy and music festival, with The Charlatans, The Kills, Gary Numan and stars from TV comedy, The Mighty Boosh performing live.

Gary Numan Reveals Brother’s Death Caused ‘Breaking Down on Stage’

“The last two days have been the hardest of my life,” the New Wave legend wrote on Facebook.

Valerie Bertinelli

Valerie Bertinelli Sends Bold Political Message After Megyn Kelly’s Epstein Comments

The ‘One Day at a Time’ and ‘Hot in Cleveland’ actress didn’t mince words with her blunt declaration.

Acapulco H.E.A.T Fabio 1993

Remember Harlequin Romance Novels? CW to Adapt 6 Books This Holiday Season

In the ’70s and ’80s, the legendary romance novel publisher was everywhere.

SUPERMAN, Christopher Reeve, 1978. ©Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection

Christopher Reeve Was Set for ‘The Running Man’ Until a Sudden Change Forced Him Out

Why did Superman exit the original movie?

David Coverdale of Whitesnake

Whitesnake Frontman David Coverdale Announces Retirement

‘It’s time,’ said the rock legend, 74, who was also a lead singer for Deep Purple.

'Little House on the Prairie' cast

‘Little House on the Prairie’: Dean Butler Claims Michael Landon Threw Him on Set

Butler played Almanzo Wilder, while Landon played Charles “Pa” Ingalls in the historical drama series.

FLAMINGO ROAD, Morgan Fairchild, 1981-82, © NBC / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Morgan Fairchild Revealed How Jerry Falwell Boosted Her Career

In the ’80s, the religious right tried to topple the actress, but it backfired spectacularly.

A DIFFERENT WORLD, front from left: Jada Pinkett-Smith, Karen Malina White, Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer, Ajai Sanders, rear from left: Bumper Robinson, Lou Myers, Kadeem Hardison, Patrick Malone, Darryl M. Bell, 'Occupational Hazards,' (season 6, episode 12, aired December 3, 1992), 1987-1993

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘A Different World’?

A sequel is in the works from Netflix.

Eddie Murphy. Cr. Mark Seliger

Eddie Murphy Breaks Down the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Scene That Almost Everyone Got Wrong

The comedian breaks down one of the most misunderstood scenes in the 1984 comedy.

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton Makes Bold Declaration About Aging Ahead of 80th Birthday

The Queen of Country also reflected on her legacy while promoting her new book, ‘Star of the Show: My Life on Stage.’

SILVER SPOONS, Alfonso Ribeiro, 1982-87,

When ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Host Alfonso Ribeiro Moonwalked with Michael Jackson

Many viewers believed an urban legend that Ribeiro had died on set.

NBC FOLLIES, Sammy Davis, Jr., 1973. ph: Sherman Weisburd / TV Guide / ©NBC / courtesy Everett Collection; NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses curtain call during the

How a Wild Night Out Made ‘Little House’s Melissa Gilbert a Friend to Sammy Davis Jr.

Her retelling of the bizarre night out was called ‘the most amazing Hollywood story you will ever hear.’

Alison Arngrim and Melissa Gilbert in 'Little House on the Prairie'

‘Little House on the Prairie’: Alison Arngrim Calls Out Historically Inaccurate Detail

She specifically name-dropped Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO, Danny Trejo, 2003

Do You Remember ‘Mysteries Unearthed’ Star Danny Trejo’s First Role?

A chance encounter changed his life forever.

LOS ANGELES - 1997: Actress Sally Kirkland poses for a portrait in 1997 in Los Angeles, California.

Sally Kirkland Dead: ‘Anna’ Actress Was 84

More recently, she appeared in ‘Bruce Almighty’ and ’80 for Brady.’

Veterans Day Pop Culture Quiz image with an American Flag and Saving Private Ryan image

How Well Do You Know Veterans in TV & Film?

Test your knowledge of classic war movies and TV shows — and stars who served their country.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, Estelle Getty, Mickey Rooney, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, Bea Arthur, 'Larceny and Old Lace' (Season 3, epis. #321, aired February 27, 1988) 1985-92

7 Surprising ‘Golden Girls’ Guest Stars You Probably Forgot

George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Burt Reynolds and many others made a trip down to Miami.

Sally Kirkland now and then split photo as she enters Hospice for dementia.

Sally Kirkland Enters Hospice at 84 Amid Dementia Battle

She more recently appeared in ‘Bruce Almighty’ and ’80 for Brady.’

Mary Frann from Newhart photo still

Remembering ‘Newhart’s Mary Frann

The actress had a long career before landing with Dick Loudon at the Stratford Inn.

THE FACTS OF LIFE, Nancy McKeon, (ca. early 1980s), 1979-1988,

Nancy McKeon’s Terrifying Fan Encounter: Details Behind Her Real Life Scare

The actress was only 17 at the time.

Little House on the Prairie Alison Arngrim, 1974-1983

Why Did Alison Arngrim Really Quit ‘Little House on the Prairie’?

She had a similar experience to costar Karen Grassle.

Being Eddie. Eddie Murphy in Being Eddie. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix ©2025

New Documentary Reveals Eddie Murphy Secretly Paid for Hero’s Funeral

Murphy’s acts of generosity were revealed in Netflix’s ‘Being Eddie.’

'Michael' movie from Lionsgate

‘Michael’: See the Michael Jackson Biopic Cast vs. Their Real-Life Counterparts

How well do the actors match the real people they’re playing?

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, Phoebe Cates, 1982

Whatever Happened to ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ and ‘Gremlins’ Star Phoebe Cates?

She was the ‘It’ girl of the ’80s, then she disappeared. Why?