1980s

Bionic Woman Lindsay Wagner, 1976-1978

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Lindsay Wagner, TV’s Beloved ‘Bionic Woman’

She appeared on ‘The Dating Game’ … where she took a pass on going out with a ‘Gunsmoke’ actor.

Too Close for Comfort, Lydia Cornell, Ted Knight

The Truth About Lydia Cornell’s Relationship With Ted Knight

Knight needed the show to be successful, and working with a relative newcomer like Lydia Cornell was a bit risky.

COCOON, Steve Guttenberg, 1985,

5 Immortal Facts About ‘Cocoon,’ Ron Howard’s Sci-Fi Classic

Wilford Brimley was only 49 years old when he shot the film!

RETURN TO OZ, from left: Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Dorothy (Fairuza Balk), Bellina the hen, Jack Pumpkinhead, Scarecrow & Tik Tok, 1985.

5 Things You Never Knew About 1985’s ‘Return to Oz’

The fantasy film was very different from ‘The Wizard of Oz.’

ARCHIE BUNKER'S PLACE, Carroll O'Connor, 1979-83.

Who Was Carroll O’Connor’s Greatest TV Character? The Answer Might Surprise You

And which role did the opinionated actor prefer?

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, from left: Estelle Getty, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, Bea Arthur, Leslie Nielsen at the taping of the show's final episode 'One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest,' (season 7, episode 23, aired May 9, 1992), 1985-1992, Ph: J. Del Valle, © Touchstone Television/courtesy Everett Collection

‘Golden Girls’ Producer Details Betty White & Bea Arthur’s Infamous Feud

Though the show’s producers couldn’t agree on the source of the feud, they did agree that it was vicious.

CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC, The Village People, Steve Guttenberg, 1980

5 Funky Facts about 1980’s ‘Can’t Stop the Music‘

This Village People biopic actually led to the birth of the Razzies.

Actor Michael Landon and son Michael Landon, Jr. attend the Third Annual Moonlight Roundup Extravaganza to Benefit Free Arts for Abused Children on July 29, 1989 at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California

Who Is Michael Landon Jr.? The ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star’s Son Turns 61

Find out how he paid tribute to his late father.

Robert Fuller and Jennifer Savidge have been married since 2001.

Jennifer Savidge on Falling for ‘Laramie’ Star Robert Fuller

“The truth is I picked him up in a bar! … I kid you not.” 

Delta Burke and John Belushi in ‘The Blue Lagoon’?! Find Out Who Else Was Almost Cast

The film was released 45 years ago today!

Jayne Mansfield, ca. 1957

Classic Hollywood Stars Heat Up Summer in These Vintage Swimsuit Photos

From the Golden Age of Hollywood through the early ’60s, studio-shot swimsuit photos were a big deal.

Hal Linden, Hollywood Show, Barney Miller

Hal Linden Breaks Down the Secret Formula That Made ‘Barney Miller’ a Hit

“I was coming from Broadway and I thought I’ll be at home in front of an audience. It’d be easier. I was quickly dissuaded of that.”

THE JAYNE MANSFIELD STORY, (from left): Loni Anderson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1980

Do You Remember When Loni Anderson Played Jayne Mansfield?

The performance wasn’t exactly well-received.

STAR WARS Mark Hamill now and then graphic

Luke Lives On? Mark Hamill Clarifies He Didn’t Quit ‘Star Wars’ Franchise

‘I don’t want to make a big pronouncement,’ the actor said, before sharing his thoughts on a potential Luke Skywalker return.

THE MATCH GAME, (aka MATCH GAME 76), Host Gene Rayburn, 1973-82

The Sad but True Story of Gene Rayburn, the Host of ‘Match Game’

He was on his way to reviving the series, until this surprising moment killed the deal.

The Blues Brothers Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, poster art, 1980

Where’s the Bluesmobile From ‘The Blues Brothers’ Now?

Many, many cars were harmed in the making of this film.

Sean Astin in Goonies and John Astin as Gomez

The Life-Changing Advice Sean Astin Got From Dad John Astin Before His ‘Goonies’ Audition

The ‘Addams Family’ star’s wise words have “carried me through my acting career.”

Matlock collage, Andy Griffith and Kathy Bates

‘Matlock’ Star Kathy Bates Reveals She Hasn’t Seen Andy Griffith Version: ‘I Didn’t Watch It’

The new series was initially planned as a direct sequel to the original show.

How Well Do You Remember the Classic TV Sitcom ‘M*A*S*H’?

Take our ‘M*A*S*H’ quiz and find out how well you remember the show.

HEE HAW, Buck Owens, Roy Clark, 1969-1993

What Happened on the First Episode of ‘Hee Haw’?

America’s favorite countrified variety show began its quarter-century run 56 years ago today

THE STUFF, US poster art, 1985.

‘The Stuff’ Turns 40: 6 Surprising Facts About the Cult Classic Film

Star Garrett Morris said the film’s popularity made him “question the taste of a lot of these American moviegoers.”

THE JEFFERSONS, Sherman Hemsley, 1975-85

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Jeffersons’ Star Sherman Hemsley

Did you know he was a big fan of the band YES?

Roger C. Carmel as Star Trek’s Harry Mudd

Whatever Happened to Roger C. Carmel, Harry Mudd From ‘Star Trek’?

Whether he was scamming the Enterprise or trying to turn Batman into a giant postage stamp, he was ALWAYS the master of mischievous charm.

TV Dad collage with Andy Griffith, Charles Ingles and Howard Cunningham

How Well Do You Know These Classic TV Dads From ‘Happy Days,’ ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ & More?

What TV Western did Lorne Greene play a rancher with three sons? Take our quiz and find out!

SPACEBALLS, Rick Moranis, 1987

Why Did Rick Moranis Leave Hollywood? Actor Returns in ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel

He’s been out of the public eye for years, with one tragic exception.

SCARECROW AND MRS. KING, from left: Kate Jackson, Bruce Boxleitner, 1983-87.

‘Scarecrow and Mrs. King’ Star Bruce Boxleitner Recalls the Time a ‘CIA Agent Tried to Recruit Me’

“And she said, ‘Here’s my card. We have a field office here …'”

FINAL ANALYSIS, Harris Yulin, 1992,

Harris Yulin, Actor in ‘Scarface,’ ‘Ozark’ & ‘Frasier,’ Dies at 87

He also appeared in ’24,’ ‘Ghostbusters II,’ and many more TV shows and movies.

GENERAL HOSPITAL, Chris Robinson, (1980s), 1963-.

Remembering ‘General Hospital’ Star Chris Robinson: His 6 Best Dr. Rick Webber Storylines

The soap legend passed away at age 86.

E.T., (aka E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL), from left: Henry Thomas, E.T., 1982,

5 Fun Facts About ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ landed into theaters on June 11, 1982, cementing its place as a summer blockbuster with a whopping $359 million box office gross.

Exclusive Scarecrow and Mrs. King cast reunion, Kate Jackson reunites with Bruce Boxleitner, Greg Morton (Jamie King). Credit: Mike Pingel DO NOT STEAL IMAGE, please contact for permission

Kate Jackson Makes Rare Appearance and Teases Potential ‘Scarecrow and Mrs. King’ Revival (Exclusive Photos)

Plus: where Jackson thinks the characters would be today.