1980s

‘The Outsiders’ 40 Years Later: Where Is the Cast Now?
On March 25, 1983 a relatively unknown cast came together to shoot Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Outsiders,’ all of them would go on to become enormous stars. Catch up on the cast, including Ponyboy’s new Nashville gig in May!

Pay Tribute to an Icon: It Is Steve McQueen’s Birthday
Let’s celebrate the “King of Cool,” Steve McQueen and his birthday on March 24.

Rewind TV & Antenna TV Celebrate Earth Day With Two Far-Out Classic Sitcoms
Spend Earth Day with quirky visitors to our planet — Robin Williams’ Mork from Ork and Ray Walston’s ‘Uncle Martin’ from Mars — in daylong marathons of ‘Mork & Mindy’ and ‘My Favorite Martian.’

Hey Hey It’s ‘The Monkees’ on AXS TV!
The classic sitcom starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith is one highlight of the network’s new Friday ‘Retro Night’ block celebrating ’60s, ’70s & ’80s pop culture.

‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Returns to Theaters for Its 35th Anniversary
An animated family classic from Japan returns to select theaters for a limited time!

Let Us Love You, Chaka Khan: The Queen of Funk Turns 70!
Let us wish you a happy birthday, Chaka Khan! It’s all we want to do!

The Ropers Leave Jack, Janet & Chrissy For Their Own Series
Classic TV On March 22: The Ropers leave Three’s Company for their self-titled spinoff, Dick Loudon fills in for “Pirate Pete” and a chilling ‘Night Call’ arrives from the Twilight Zone.

“Oooh-Ooooh-Oooh” It’s the Very First Episode of ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’!
It’s Mr. Kotter’s first day meeting the Sweathogs, and a debate is in store.

Beloved Singer Bobby Caldwell Dies at 71
Bobby Caldwell, an R&B musician most well-known for his 1978 hit “What You Won’t Do for Love,” died on Tuesday, March 14.

Catching Up With Brat Pack Alum Ally Sheedy
Would the current star of Freeform’s ‘Single Drunk Female’ ever return to her role as Allison from ‘The Breakfast Club’?

‘Scanners’ Horror Movie Master David Cronenberg Turns 80
For you late night horror junkies we take a look at some of the famed directors films, ‘Videodrome’, ‘The Fly’, ‘The Naked Lunch’ and more!

Happy 60th Birthday to Rocker Bret Michaels of Poison
Is that Bret Michaels or Lita Ford? Celebrate Bret Michaels 60th birthday by taking our quiz!

’80s & ’90s Stars Cleaned Up at the Oscars
‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Encino Man’ stars struck major Oscar gold this year as all had a very happy reunion at the 95th Academy Awards.

Test Your Knowledge of ’80s & ’90s Stars at the 2023 Oscars
With the Oscars coming up, test your knowledge of the ’80s and ’90s stars up for an award this year.

13 TV Themes Composed By Movie Maestro John Williams
He’s received his 53rd Oscar nomination this year for his Fabelmans score, but the legendary big-screen composer has also created memorable TV themes, including Lost in Space, Great Performances and Sunday Night Football.

Steven Spielberg on the Small Screen
The filmmaker, who might win his third directing Oscar for The Fabelmans, has had a legendary movie career, but don’t overlook his impact on television.

40 Years Ago Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ Music Video Debuted
Can you believe MTV was going to “ban” this video? It’s not what you might think, find out why!

Andrew McCarthy & James Spader Still Hang Out
‘Pretty in Pink’ stars Andrew McCarthy and James Spader were seen recently hanging out. Find out what they’re working on now!

Celebrate International Women’s Day By Saluting Philanthropic Women
Who do you think of when you think ‘Wonder Woman?’

Where Is ’80s Sensation Adam Ant Now?
Find out what ’80s star Adam Ant is up to in recent years.

Celebrate TV Dinners on National Frozen Food Day
Did you eat the peas? It’s a celebration for all of us who grew up on TV dinners. Happy National Frozen Food Day!

Crazy About Collecting: Barbies, Cabbage Patch Kids, Beanie Babies & Beer Cans?
From Barbies and Cabbage Patch dolls to Beanie Babies and beer cans, we look at the most valuable, largest and rarest items in these collections.

Bryan Cranston hyping Preparation H in the ’80s?
Never underestimate that unknown actor you see cutting his or her teeth with roles in television commercials — that person might be a star of tomorrow.