Nov 27, 1986: episode of Cheers titled "Thanksgiving Orphans" aired for 1st time. #80s Find out all about one of my all-time favorite TV episodes here > theretronetwork.com/cheers-thank...

Oct 25, 1985: 40 years ago, Krush Groove was released in theaters. #80s My 1st Rated R movie I saw in actual theater.

Oct 19, 1985: 40 years ago, the 1st Blockbuster Video opened in Dallas, TX with over 8,000 VHS tapes. #80s By 1988 there were 400 stores and the franchise peaked at over 9,000 locations. It wasn't our first VHS rental store, but I can't even count how many movies I rented there over the years.

Oct 18, 1985: 40 years ago, the Nintendo Entertainment System was released in North America to test markets. #80s

Oct 10, 1980: 45 years ago, Midway released Pac-Man arcade game in the U.S. #80s Pac-Man fever was not far behind...

Aug 23, 1985: 40 years ago, Better Off Dead was released in theaters. #80s Revisit my interview with the $2 Paperboy Demian Slade here > www.rediscoverthe80s.com/2018/06/inte...

Aug 9, 1985: the film Summer Rental was released in theaters. #80s Under-rated gem has become an annual summer watch along with The Great Outdoors (both starring the great John Candy).

Aug 7, 1985: 40 years ago, Real Genius was released in theaters. #80s A personal favorite of mine, do you have a favorite quote (it can't just be me that quotes this movie frequently)?

Aug 2, 1985: 40 years ago, Weird Science was released in theaters. #80s

July 25, 1980: 45 years ago, Caddyshack was released in theaters. #80s

July 13, 1985: 40 years ago, Live Aid was held. #80s Iconic event took place on 2 continents at Wembley Stadium in London & JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.

July 12, 1985: 40 years ago, the film Explorers was released in theaters. #80s Film debuts of both Ethan Hawke & River Phoenix

June 28, 1985: 40 years ago, St. Elmo's Fire was released in theaters. #80s Includes one of my favorite instrumental songs of all time (not to mention a really awesome pop song as well)

June 21, 1985: 40 years ago, the film Cocoon was released in theaters. #80s Wilford Brimley was only 50 years old when this was filmed.

June 20, 1980: 45 years ago, The Blues Brothers was released in theaters. #80s

June 8, 1985: 40 years ago, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. #80s Held the top spot for 2 weeks. Find out about the song's music video here > 80sxchange.com/post/flashba...

June 7, 1985: 40 years ago, The Goonies was released in theaters. #80s #gooniesneversaydie

May 31, 1985: 40 years ago, the film Fletch was released in theaters. #80s Do you have a favorite line?

April 26, 1985: 40 years ago, Just One of the Guys was released in theaters. #80s One of my under-rated favorites. You can revisit my interview with the awesome Joyce Hyser here > rediscoverthe80s.com/2020/12/inte...

Happy #Easter, remember & watch the #80s Cadbury commercials here > theretronetwork.com/retro-commer... in this Retro Commercials feature.

Happy Easter! Here is one of my favorite #80s #Easter pictures of all time, John Candy in Muppet Magazine circa 1986...

April 13, 1985: 40 years ago, "We Are the World" by USA for Africa hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. #80s Held the top spot for 4 weeks. Find out all about this iconic charity single here > theretronetwork.com/we-are-the-w...

Mar 31, 1985: 40 years ago, the very first WrestleMania was held in New York's Madison Square Garden. #80s Main Event featured Hulk Hogan & Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff.

Mar 22, 1985: 40 years ago, Tears for Fears released "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" as the 3rd single from Songs from the Big Chair. #80s Find about the song's music video here > 80sxchange.com/post/flashba...

Mar 22, 1985: 40 years ago, The Last Dragon was released in theaters. #80s Has always been a guilty pleasure favorite of mine.

Mar 3, 1980: 45 years ago, the 1st ShowBiz Pizza Place opened in Kansas City, Missouri. #80s Had a memorable birthday party at ShowBiz.

Feb 25, 1985: 40 years ago, Tears for Fears released their 2nd studio album, Songs From the Big Chair. #80s

To celebrate 40 years of The Breakfast Club, remember all of the #80s jerk roles of Paul Gleason, the guy who played Vice Principal Vernon > theretronetwork.com/paul-gleason...

To celebrate 40 years of The Breakfast Club, revisit my interview with 'Carl the Janitor' John Kapelos here > rediscoverthe80s.com/2019/06/inte...

Feb 15, 1985: 40 years ago, The Breakfast Club was released in theaters. #80s Still one of my all time favorites for many reasons.

Happy Valentine's Day! Check out our Top 80 Songs of the #80s with #LOVE in the Title > theretronetwork.com/top-songs-of... Even includes a link to a Spotify playlist!

Feb 8, 1985: 40 years ago, the series finale of The Dukes of Hazzard aired. #80s Began in 1979, ran 7 seasons & 145 episodes. Find out about the show's theme song here > www.80sxchange.com/post/tv-them...

Jan 28, 1985: 40 years ago, "We Are the World" charity single was recorded. #80s Released on March 7th, find out all about it right here > theretronetwork.com/we-are-the-w...

Remembering the great Bob Uecker and his awesome Miller Lite commercials from the #80s > theretronetwork.com/retro-commer... Find out all about them & even watch them there.

Dec 31, 1984: Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his arm in a car crash. #80s The inspiration is still drumming 40 years later!

Dec 23, 1989: 35 years ago, "Another Day in Paradise" by Phil Collins hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Held the top spot for 4 weeks making it the final #1 single of the #80s decade and crossing over into 1990.

Dec 21, 1987: A Garfield Christmas aired for 1st time on CBS. #80s

Dec 21, 1988: Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special aired on CBS. #80s

Dec 17, 1989: 35 years ago, the 1st full-length episode of The Simpsons aired on Fox. #80s "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" was the first of 777 episodes and still going.

Dec 14, 1987: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series debuted in syndication. #80s Ran 10 seasons & 193 episodes. Find out about the show's theme song here > 80sxchange.com/post/tv-them...

Dec 5, 1984: 40 years ago, Beverly Hills Cop was released in theaters. #80s

Dec 3, 1984: 40 years ago, Wham! released "Last Christmas a single in the UK. #80s Find out all about it here > theretronetwork.com/last-christm...

Dec 3, 1984: 40 years ago, Band Aid released "Do They Know It's Christmas" as a charity single. #80s Find out all about it here > theretronetwork.com/do-they-know...

Dec 1, 1982: the #Christmas special Ziggy's Gift aired on ABC for the 1st time. #80s Find out all about it & even watch in this special feature > theretronetwork.com/ziggys-gift-...

Dec 1, 1989: 35 years ago, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation was released in theaters. #80s The gift that keeps on giving...

Nov 30, 1982: 42 years ago, Michael Jackson released his 6th solo studio album, Thriller. #80s The iconic album has sold over 100 million copies worldwide.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all and don't forget... #80s #pta #planestrainsandautomobiles