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• Ed Begley had a habit of showing up in a bunch of mid-level 1980’s movies. Well, on November 8, 1985 he did it again starring in the flick Transylvania 6-5000.

• If in our face, gritty music was your thing, the album Ace of Spades by Motorhead was a gem. Released November 8, 1985, the album went gold.

• An underrated band of the ‘80s, Men at Work released their debut album “Business as Usual” on November 9, 1981. The album spent 15 weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts.

• Michael Jackson released his single “The Way You Make Me Feel” November 9, 1987 as the third single from his album Bad.

• Motley Crue blasted boom boxes around the world with the release of their debut album (Nov. 10, 1981), “Too Fast for Love". The platinum album featured one of their best singles "Live Wire".

• The sports world was rocked on November 11, 1985 when Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) goalie Pelle Lindbergh died from injuries sustained the day before from a car crash.

• Duran Duran released (Nov. 12, 1984) one of the best album’s of all-time in my opinion, “Arena”. The album featured hit singles Wild Boys, Rio and a personal favorite Hungry Like the Wolf.

• November 12, 1955 at 10:04 pm lightning struck the Hill Valley clock tower, sending Marty McFly "Back To The Future"! What a moment in ‘80s movie history.

• The CBS hit sitcom "Murphy Brown" starring Candice Bergen debuted November 14, 1988. The series ran for a total of 11 seasons and aired 260 episodes.

• "Touch", the third studio album by the Eurythmics (an ‘80s gem), was released November 14, 1983. The platinum album featured the hit singles "Who's That Girl?", "Right by Your Side" and "Here Comes the Rain Again".

If there’s one album that truly captures the electric, rebellious spirit of the 1980s, it’s Madonna’s Like a Virgin. Released in 1984, this record wasn’t just an album — it was a pop culture earthquake. The moment you heard those opening synths, you knew Madonna wasn’t just aiming for the charts… she was aiming to take over the world. And honestly? She pretty much did.

Like a Virgin delivered hit after hit, with songs that completely reshaped what pop music could sound like. The title track became an instant sensation — playful, provocative, and impossible to ignore — while “Material Girl” cemented Madonna as the decade’s ultimate trendsetter. Every music video felt like a mini movie, packed with attitude, fashion, and that unmistakable ‘80s energy.

What made the album so unforgettable is that Madonna didn’t just sing the songs — she embodied them. Her mix of confidence, vulnerability, and boldness gave the record a personality all its own. By the time the album hit its stride, it was clear: Madonna wasn’t just making music, she was rewriting the rules.

Like a Virgin isn’t just an ‘80s classic — it’s one of the albums that defined the entire decade.

If you grew up flipping through channels in the early ’80s, chances are Too Close for Comfort was one of those shows that always seemed to be on — and always good for a laugh. Premiering on November 11, 1980, the sitcom starred the unforgettable Ted Knight as Henry Rush, a grumpy but lovable cartoonist who suddenly finds his quiet San Francisco home turned upside down when his two grown daughters move into the apartment downstairs.

Right from the start, the show had that perfect “1980s sitcom comfort food” vibe — cozy sets, quick one-liners, and a whole lot of family chaos. Knight’s delivery was classic: flustered, dramatic, and somehow both stern and softhearted at the same time. And the daughters, Jackie and Sara, brought that fun mix of sibling rivalry and heartfelt moments that kept the show grounded. Add in Monroe, the well-meaning but hilariously clueless friend who became a fan favorite, and you had the perfect recipe for weeknight comedy.

Too Close for Comfort wasn’t flashy — it didn’t need to be. It was warm, familiar, and funny in that effortless, totally ’80s way. It’s one of those shows that instantly transports you back to a simpler time of big laughs, bright sweaters, and classic sitcom charm.

If you were a teenager in the early ’80s — or even just wished you were — Porky’s was the movie everyone whispered about at school. Released in 1981 (November 13), this outrageous teen comedy took place in 1950s Florida, but everything about it screamed early ’80s boldness. It followed a group of high school buddies determined to get revenge on Porky, the shady owner of a backwoods nightclub who humiliates them — and from that moment on, the chaos only gets bigger, louder, and funnier.

What made Porky’s such a sensation wasn’t subtlety (because there wasn’t any). It was the mix of slapstick humor, over-the-top pranks, and the kind of risqué situations that had teens sneaking into theaters just to see what all the fuss was about. The locker-room scenes, the legendary pranks, the wild characters — it all added up to a comedy that felt rebellious and totally unlike anything else at the time.

Porky’s may not have been high art, but it nailed the goofy, mischievous spirit of early ’80s youth culture. It became a rite of passage, a sleepover staple, and one of those movies that defined an era where comedy was loud, outrageous, and proudly unapologetic.

🎧 Retro Picks of the Week

📺 T.V. Show: Miami Vice exploded onto 1980s television with neon-drenched style, high-octane action, and a soundtrack that defined the decade. Detectives Crockett and Tubbs brought a cool, edgy vibe to the Miami underworld, turning every episode into a stylish crime thriller.

📼 Movie: A Nightmare on Elm Street brought a new kind of terror to the 1980s, introducing the world to Freddy Krueger and his deadly dreamscape. Blurring the line between sleep and survival, it became an instant horror classic that redefined fear for a generation.

🎵 Song: “Down Under” by Men at Work swept through the 1980s like a breezy Aussie anthem, blending catchy hooks with quirky charm. Its irresistible rhythm and unforgettable lyrics made it a global feel-good hit that still brings instant smiles and sing-alongs.

🕹️ Video Game: Dragon’s Lair dazzled arcade-goers in the 1980s with its groundbreaking animation and cinematic feel, making every player feel like they were inside a living cartoon. Its mix of fast-twitch reactions and stunning visuals turned it into an instant classic that still stands out as one of the decade’s boldest gaming experiments.

👾 Cartoon: The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang took the beloved sitcom crew on a wild animated twist, sending Fonzie, Richie, and Ralph on time-traveling adventures with a futuristic girl and her quirky dog. It blended ‘50s cool with Saturday-morning cartoon chaos, making it one of the decade’s most delightfully oddball animated spinoffs. Even if it only lasted for two seasons.