1980s

CHips TV Show composite Erik Estrad Larry Wilcox

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘CHiPs’

Throughout the course of TV history, there have been plenty of shows centering on law enforcement offers … but have any of them ever been as downright cool as CHiPS? Showcasing the exciting adventures of California Highway Patrol officers Ponch (played by Erik Estrada) and Jon (Larry Wilcox), this popular series gave us everything from […]

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Hail the Queen! 9 Fun & Funky Facts About Chaka Kahn — and Her Upcoming New Tour

Happy Birthday Chaka Kahn! She is hitting the road this summer on “The Queens” Tour along with Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle and Stephanie Mills.

19 Apr 1991: George Foreman raises his arms as he weighs in before the fight against Evander Holyfield at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mandatory

George Foreman Dies: Heavyweight Boxing Champion Was 76

A former colleague remembers the Olympic gold medalist as ‘a great fighter and a far, far greater human being.’

William Katt from Greatest American Hero and now

8 Fun Facts About ‘The Greatest American Hero’ William Katt

We first fell in love with him as Sissy Spacek’s prom date in ‘Carrie.’

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45 Years After “Who Shot J.R.?,” ‘Dallas’ Star Patrick Duffy Still Has a Lot to Say (Exclusive)

“We just thought it would be a hell of a cliffhanger to end the season on.”  

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Ultimate Trivia: 1980 Pop Culture

Do you remember who shot J.R. 45 years ago? Take our quiz and find out how well you remember the year 1980.

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Props From ‘Back to the Future’ & Other Sci-Fi Faves Up for Auction

Among the screen-used and -matched items from sci-fi and fantasy movies up for bid at Propstore’s Spring 2025 Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction will be the ghost trap from ‘Ghostbusters,’ the Mr. Fusion reactor from ‘BTTF’ and more.

Lesley Ann Warren, February 1990.

Whatever Happened to Lesley Ann Warren? Here’s What the ‘9-1-1’ Guest Star Has Been Up to

The actress — whose credits range from ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ to ‘Desperate Housewives’ — returns to TV for the first time in three years tonight.

Guitarist Brian Setzer performs during the CMA 2015 Country Christmas on November 7, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee

Brian Setzer Gives Health Update Following Autoimmune Diagnosis: “Getting Better Day by Day”

Last month, he told fans he had developed symptoms which left him unable to play guitar.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, from left: Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, Bea Arthur, Betty White, 1985-1992, © Touchstone Television/courtesy Everett Collection

Love on the Lanai! Who Did ‘The Golden Girls’ End Up With?

Did Rose, Blanche, Sophia, and Dorothy find love by the show’s conclusion?

ALICE, Polly Holliday, Vic Tayback, Linda Lavin, Beth Howland, 1976-85

Well, Kiss Our Grits! Here Are 10 Delicious Facts About TV Series ‘Alice’

The groundbreaking series ended 40 years ago today!

DIE HARD: WITH A VENGEANCE, Bruce Willis, 1995

5 Things You Actually Didn’t Know About Bruce Willis

The legendary action star’s heroes were better known for poking each other in the eyes than leaping from burning buildings.

UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Photo of QUEEN and Freddie MERCURY and Brian MAY; Freddie Mercury and Brian May performing live on stage

Queen’s Brian May Talks Freddie Mercury’s Shy Side & Teases New Music

He reminisced about his late band mate and the final song they worked on together.

ANNE MURRAY: SOUNDS OF LONDON, Anne Murray, 1983,

7 Fun Facts About Country Pop Star Anne Murray

Ann Murray is about to receive her 26th Juno award over the course of her 50 year career.

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‘A Rad Documentary’ Coming to Celebrate Rad Day 2025; Plus, Fun Facts About ‘Rad’

The ’80s film is a cult classic and starred Lori Loughlin pre-‘Full House.’

THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO, Robert Culp, William Katt, 1981-1983,

Remembering ‘The Greatest American Hero’: 8 High-Flying Fun Facts About the Show

44 years ago, the theme song almost hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts.

THE MOSQUITO COAST, from left: Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford, 1986

Are ‘1923’ Stars Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford Related?

They may play a couple on TV, but could they be family in real life?

DALLAS, Patrick Duffy, 1978-1991

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Dallas’ and ‘Step by Step’ Star Patrick Duffy

The TV icon has experienced great success, unbelievable tragedy and some uncomfortable contact lenses.

Michael Fishman and Jeremy Miller Hollywood Show 2025

‘Roseanne’ and ‘The Conners’ Star Michael Fishman Talks Life After Child Stardom (Exclusive)

The ‘Roseanne’ star started out when he was 6 years old.

CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, Gary Sinise, (Season 1, 2016).

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Forrest Gump’ Star Gary Sinise

He is in a band named after his ‘Forrest Gump’ character and is a big advocate for military veterans.

THE LOVE BOAT, from left: Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, Jill Whelan, Bernie Kopell, Lauren Tewes, Fred Grandy, 1977-1986. Composite image

Exciting & New! 7 Fun Facts You Might Not Know About ‘The Love Boat’

Come aboard! We’re expecting you!

View of American Rock musician Nancy Wilson, of the group Heart, as she plays a Fender Telecaster electric guitar, seated on a stereo speaker, during an interview on MTV at Teletronic Studios, New York, New York, April 22, 1982.

5 Fun Facts About Heart’s Nancy Wilson That You Will Love

From Tom Cruise to Van Halen, Nancy Wilson has some incredible showbiz stories.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Irish-Themed Movies All Day Including ‘The Quiet Man’

Check out all the Irish-themed films being played on St. Patrick’s Day 2025.

WKRP IN CINCINNATI, Loni Anderson, Howard Hesseman, Jan Smithers, 1978-82

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’

The Doctor is in!

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Mr. Belvedere’ — Trivia Is Served!

The show premiered 40 years ago and was a home run thanks to budding actor and Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker.

Columbo, Babe Ruth

‘Jeopardy!’ March 14, 1986: Could You Get These 10 Questions Right?

Mike Douglas & Phil Donahue both began their talk shows in this state.

Tim Matheson, 1993. and now composite.

Tim Matheson Reflects on Lucille Ball’s Advice, ‘Indiana Jones’ & ‘Moonlighting’ Near-Misses

These days he is known as Doc on ‘Virgin River’ but can you see Tim Matheson as Indiana Jones or David Addison? It almost happened!

In this photo illustration, marshmallows from General Mills Lucky Charms cereal are displayed on a box on April 18, 2022 in San Anselmo, California.

St Patrick’s Day Commercial Delights, A Roundup of Some of Your Favorite Commercials

Wash off with some Irish Spring after spilling your shamrock shake on you while you were chasing after Lucky to get his charms.

T.J. HOOKER, Heather Locklear, James Darren, Adrian Zmed, William Shatner, 1982-86, Custom graphic

6 Arresting Facts About ‘T.J. Hooker’

Did you know Heather Locklear filmed ‘T.J. Hooker’ and ‘Dynasty’ at the same time?

Facts of Life Cast composite

How Did ‘The Facts of Life’ End?

It was set up perfectly for a new spinoff with Lisa Whelchel taking over Eastland, but NBC passed on it.