1980s

BARNEY MILLER, Jack Soo, Steve Landesberg, Ron Carey, Hal Linden, Max Gail, Ron Glass, 1975-82

Who Is Still Alive From ‘Barney Miller’?

With the death of Barbara Barrie on October 28, 2026 find out who is still alive.

Burt Lancaster TCM November Star of the Month

TCM November 2026 Schedule Celebrates Burt Lancaster as Star of the Month

See Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong and daily movie schedule, and download the full November calendar.

Jane Curtin and Susan Saint James in 'Kate & Allie'

Jane Curtin Breaks Silence on ‘Kate & Allie’ Costar Susan Saint James’ Death

They played divorced best friends who moved in together with their children in the ’80s sitcom.

TALES FROM THE CRYPT, The Cryptkeeper, Tom Hanks in episode 'None But the Lonely Heart' aired 6/27/92 Season 4, 1989-96,

13 Times ‘Tales From the Crypt’ Scared Up Some Seriously Big Stars

The HBO comics-based anthology showed ghastly sagas and had some big named stars attached.

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, Brian Backer, Robert Romanus, 1982. (c) Universal Pictures/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; DAWN OF THE DEAD, (aka ZOMBIE), European lobbycard, 1978. © United Film Distribution /Courtesy Everett Collection; MALLRATS, Shannen Doherty, 1995, (c) Gramercy/courtesy Everett Collection

13 Movies Moments That Made Malls Memorable

From ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ to ‘Chopping Mall,’ revisit memorable mall movies.

ALL MY CHILDREN - 4/10/80 Linda Gibboney (Sybil) and Alan Dysert (Sean) in a scene on Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Daytime's

Actor Alan Dysert Dies: ‘All My Children’ Star Was 75

Dysert had previously opened up about his battle with an aggressive, incurable cancer.

Star Strek Walter Koenig then and now

‘Star Trek’ Actor Walter Koenig Dies at 90

Koenig died of natural causes on Sunday, October 25.

HAPPY DAYS, Marion Ross

‘Happy Days’ Marion Ross Celebrates 98th Birthday as Son Shares Touching Tribute

Henry Winkler also honored the actress who played Marion Cunningham in the ’70s and ’80s sitcom.

SHAZAM, Michael Gray as Billy Batson, 1974-1977

Michael Gray Dies: ‘Shazam!’ Star and Former Teen Idol Was 75

‘Mike was a wonderful man – I don’t think he ever stopped smiling.’

Actor Tom Skerritt Dies: ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun’ Actor Was 93

He was known to TV audiences through ’90s hit ‘Picket Fences.’

John Goodman

‘Roseanne’ Star John Goodman Reveals Unexpected Downside of Losing 200 Pounds

The actor, 74, also shared that he weighed nearly 400 pounds at his heaviest.

Gen-X Kids show collage

13 Classic Kids’ TV Shows That Defined Gen X

Do you remember these shows that spanned rom the late 1960s to early 1980s?

BETTY MCGUIRE, Growing Pains

Betty McGuire Dies at 100 as ‘Growing Pains’ Fans Share Tributes

The actress played Kate Malone, Maggie Seaver’s (Joanna Kerns) mother, in the sitcom.

Merlin Olsen, portrait, date unknown

‘Little House on the Prairie’: Whatever Happened to Merlin Olsen, Who Played Jonathan Garvey?

How the former NFL star and Hall of Famer became a beloved actor on ‘Little House on the Prairie.’

Jason Priestly, Beverly Hills, 90210

Jason Priestley Left ‘90210’ After Begging Aaron Spelling to End the Show

Priestley was ready to call it a day after the ‘crazy stuff’ of Season 8.

Rosalind Chao, 1983. Ph: Gene Trindl.

Whatever Happened to Rosalind Chao, the Actress Who Played Soon-Lee on ‘M*A*S*H’?

She was also on the spinoff, ‘AfterMASH.’

Friday the 13th Cast Now

Who Is Still Alive From the Original ‘Friday the 13th’ Cast?

Find out what the cast members have been doing since they visited Camp Crystal Lake.

CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, as 'the Creature', upper left: Ben Chapman (on land), Ricou Browning (underwater); bottom right, from left: Richard Carlson, Julia Adams (aka 'Julie Adams'), 1954, 6-sheet poster art

How ‘Creature From the Black Lagoon’ Became One of Hollywood’s Most Iconic Monster Movies

Universal’s Gill-Man has had a monstrous Influence on pop culture for over 70 years.

Saturday Night Live, Norm MacDonald, 1999

Norm Macdonald’s Most Controversial Jokes, From O.J. Simpson to #MeToo

Wait. What did he just say?

HOCUS POCUS, Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, 1993,

19 Spellbinding Classic Witch Movies To Conjure Up This Halloween: From ‘Hocus Pocus’ to ‘Suspiria’

From friendly to scary witches, we have you covered!

MASH, (aka M*A*S*H*), from left: Mike Farrell, Loretta Swit, Alan Alda, 'Trick or Treatment', season 11, ep. 2, aired 11/1/1982, (1972–1983).

31 Best Classic TV Halloween Episodes Ever: ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Bewitched,’ ‘Happy Days’ & More

No tricks, just TV treats.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone Shares Arnold Schwarzenegger Rivalry Update

The actors were in a tense box office battle in the ’80s.

The Evil Dead Cabin graphic

Does the Cabin From ‘The Evil Dead’ Still Exist?

Find out where it is and if you can visit it in 2026.

SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS, Melissa Gilbert, 1981

Why ‘Little House’s Melissa Gilbert Regretted Her Remake of a Natalie Wood Classic

Despite her issues with the role, Gilbert credits the role with helping her transition to adult acting.

Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka Dies: NFL Legend & Football Analyst Was 86

‘Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever.’

CARRIE, Piper Laurie, 1976

How ‘Carrie’ Brought Piper Laurie Back to Hollywood After a Decade Away

A look back at the remarkable career behind one of horror’s most unforgettable mothers.

Classic Horror Movie Trivia graphic with Bride of Frankenstein

How Well Do You Know Classic Horror Movies?

With the cool fall wind and Halloween around the corner test your knowledge of these classic chillers.

David Letterman, Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s Late-Night TV Debut Was Totally Unplanned

That first ‘Late Night With David Letterman’ appearance in 1986 happened completely by chance.

CAGNEY AND LACEY, Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, 1982-88,

What Does The Cast of ‘Cagney & Lacey’ Look Like Now 45 Years Later?

See where the stars are now, 45 years after the groundbreaking police drama first premiered.

Jaclyn Smith with her book at book signing

‘Charlie’s Angels’s Jaclyn Smith Reveals Her Biggest Career Regret

Smith recalls her early career in New York and her favorite parts of being an ‘Angel.’