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1985 | Eddie Murphy released his hit single "Party All the Time". It was the lead single from Murphy's debut album "How Could It Be".

1984 | "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" debuted in theatres. It is the second installment in the Indiana Jones franchise and a prequel to the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark.

1980 | "The Shining" is released in theatres. Notable for being the first "epic" horror film, it has since become one of the most referenced and popular films of all time.

1986 | "Look What the Cat Dragged In", the debut studio album by glam metal band Poison was released. The album went 3x platinum & featured hit singles "Talk Dirty to Me", "I Want Action" and "I Won't Forget You.”

1999 | The series finale of “Melrose Place” aired.

1986 | “The Love Boat” aired its final episode as a weekly Saturday night series on ABC.

1990 | "Back to the Future Part III", the final installment in the trilogy was released in theaters.

1986 | "The Final Countdown,” the 3rd studio album by Swedish band Europe was released. The album was a huge success around the world selling more than 15M copies and included hit singles "The Final Countdown"

1994 | Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie Presley were secretly married in the Dominican Republic.

1982 | The series finale of “Mork & Mindy” aired.

1995 | Actor Christopher Reeve was paralyzed from the neck down after his horse abruptly stopped before a jump during an equestrian event

1982 | Survivor released their hit single "Eye of the Tiger.”

The rain hammered against the windshield of the Ford Explorer, its rhythmic pounding the only sound in the suffocating darkness of Isla Nublar. Inside the vehicle, the air felt heavy, charged with an unnatural tension.

Suddenly, the water in a plastic cup on the dashboard rippled. Once. Twice. Each concentric circle timed perfectly to a low, rhythmic thud that vibrated deep within the passengers' chests. The ground was shaking. This was Jurassic Park.

Through the rain-streaked glass, the towering electrified fence loomed—its cables snapped and hanging uselessly in the mud. Then, the foliage parted. A massive, reptilian foot slammed into the earth, crushing the foliage beneath four tons of prehistoric fury. The Tyrannosaurus rex had breached containment.

Her amber eye caught the beam of a stray flashlight. She threw her head back, unleashing a deafening, metallic roar that echoed through the prehistoric jungle, a terrifying reminder that nature cannot be selected, packaged, or controlled.

In that singular, breathless moment, John Hammond’s magnificent dream of a theme park evaporated. Man and dinosaur were sharing the earth once again, and the island’s new guests were no longer tourists—they were prey.

The twin suns of Tatooine dipped below the desert horizon, painting the endless sands in deep shades of amber and violet. Luke Skywalker stood on the ridge, his eyes fixed on the fading light. He was just a farm boy, trapped on a desolate world, but his spirit belonged among the stars. He yearned for adventure, completely unaware that his destiny was already hurtling toward him.

Everything changed with a hidden message inside a desperate little droid: “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.”

Suddenly, the dusty plains vanished, replaced by the cold steel of the Death Star and the roaring engines of the Millennium Falcon. Alongside a cynical smuggler, a fearless princess, and a wise old hermit, Luke was thrust into a galactic civil war against a tyrannical Empire and the terrifying, masked shadow of Darth Vader.

When Luke finally climbed into the cockpit of his X-wing, guiding his fighter down the narrow trench of the battle station, he wasn't just fighting for the Rebellion. He was stepping into a larger world. Trusting an unseen Force, he let go of his targeting computer and took the shot that echoed across the galaxy, igniting a spark of hope in the darkness.

The neon lights of the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas hummed to life, casting a vibrant pink and purple glow over a ring unlike any other in wrestling history. It was the mid-1980s, and the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling were about to take center stage.

Behind the curtain, a whirlwind of hairspray, glitter, and spandex filled the locker room. Actresses, models, and dancers—many of whom had never taken a bump a year prior—were now transforming into larger-than-life characters. There was Americana, the ultimate girl next door, practicing her promos, while the villainous tag team, Hollywood and Vine, plotted their next underhanded move in the ring.

They weren't just executing body slams and suplexes; they were delivering synchronized sketches, cheesy rap tracks, and high-energy melodrama that captured the campy spirit of the decade.

When the synthesizer-heavy theme song blasted through the speakers, the crowd erupted. The women charged down the aisle, ready to give the audience a spectacle of pure, unadulterated entertainment. They proved that wrestling wasn't just a man's game. With a mix of athleticism and theatrical brilliance, the women of GLOW created an unforgettable, neon-soaked phenomenon that broke the mold and left a permanent mark on pop culture.

🎧 Retro Picks of the Week

💎Long Lost Musical Gem: Let's Hear It for the Boy | Deniece Williams delivered an quintessential 1980s anthem with this bright, infectious track that shot to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Best known for soundtracking Kevin Bacon's iconic dance montage in Footloose, the song remains a permanent staple of decade nostalgia.

📼 Movie: Summer School | This quirky 1987 cult-classic comedy stars Mark Harmon as a laid-back gym teacher forced to teach a remedial English class full of misfit students over the summer. Blending standard teen rebellion with classic 80s charm, it features memorable horror-loving goofs, beach excursions, and a surprisingly heartfelt underdog story.

🎵 Song: Private Dancer | Written by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, this sultry and melancholic title track cemented Tina Turner's legendary 1984 solo comeback. The song paints a haunting, soulful portrait of isolation and resilience, backed by an iconic music video that showcased her unmatched dramatic presence.

🕹️ Video Game: Rampage | This beloved 1986 Bally Midway arcade hit let players control giant mutated monsters—a gorilla, a lizard, and a werewolf—with the sole objective of smashing skyscrapers and dodging military forces. It became a quarter-eating classic of the era, celebrated for its addictive, pixelated destruction and dark sense of humor.

👾 Cartoon: Mighty Orbots | This short-lived but visually stunning 1984 Saturday morning cartoon followed a team of five sentient robots who combined to form a singular, massive cosmic defender. Produced as a collaboration between American and Japanese creators, the series is still remembered by animation fans for its incredibly fluid, high-quality anime style.