Tag: 80s
Do They Know It’s Christmas? — The 1984 Band Aid Charity Anthem That Changed Music
Explore the story behind Band Aid’s 1984 hit “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, the star-studded charity single that united music legends to raise funds for famine relief and sparked a global wave of benefit songs.
Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981)
Former Disney child star Hayley Mills returns to the Walt Disney Studio for a look at the techniques of animated film production, with various veteran Disney animators illustrating said techniques.
The Puff the Magic Dragon Animated Trilogy Explained
Explore the three classic Puff the Magic Dragon animated TV specials from 1978 to 1982, starring Burgess Meredith as Puff, and why they form a beloved trilogy.
Anita Baker One Night of Rapture: The Concert That Defined a Generation (1987)
Experience Anita Baker: One Night of Rapture (1987), the iconic live concert that captured her velvet vocals, quiet power, and the peak of sophisticated R&B’s golden era.
Irene Cara: Early Years, Stardom and Legacy of the Fame and Flashdance Icon
Explore the remarkable life of Irene Cara, from her early TV debut in 1967 to her iconic performances in Fame and “Flashdance… What a Feeling.” A full look at the singer-actress who defined a generation.
How the Cabbage Patch Kids Became One of the Most Popular Toys of the 1980s
Xavier Roberts' cuddly-toy business grew into a billion-dollar empire in the space of a few years. Why did these dolls have Christmas shoppers scrambling to buy them in the 1980s?
The Christmas Tree Train (1983)
Bear cub, Buttons, and his fox companion, Rusty, take a ride on a freight train bound for the city. Now they're lost and must get home before Christmas but first they gotta dodge people, cars, and other dangers.
The 10 Best Episodes of The Ray Bradbury Theater
From 1985 - 1992 the noted science-fiction author hosts dramatizations of his own short stories over 6 seasons and 65 episodes.
Donna Summer Performs “She Works Hard for the Money” at the 1984 Grammy Awards
Revisit Donna Summer’s electrifying 1984 Grammy Awards performance of “She Works Hard for the Money.” This powerhouse moment blends diva flair, unstoppable vocals, and pure ’80s energy, reminding the world why Donna remains the queen of dance-pop enduranc...
Motown Merry Christmas (1987): A Soulful Holiday TV Special
Discover Motown Merry Christmas (1987), the festive TV special featuring Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and Motown greats performing soulful holiday classics with timeless holiday cheer.
The Smurfs' Christmas Special (1982)
At Christmas, the Smurfs and Gargamel cross paths with two children and a stranger out to kidnap them. Can the magic of Christmas prevail?
Pebbles vs Karyn White
Dive into our fun music poll pitting Pebbles against Karyn White—two powerhouse voices of late-80s and early-90s R&B. Cast your vote, celebrate their biggest hits, and see which legend readers crown the favorite.
Disco Diva's: The Queens of Disco
This documentary about the women who made it as a Queen in the Disco Music was previously aired by BBC Four in March 2012.
Garfield's Thanksgiving (1989)
Jon falls for Garfield's veterinarian--who puts Garfield on a diet--and invites her to Thanksgiving dinner.
Disney's Haunted Halloween (1983)
A spooky jack-o'-lantern explains to Goofy the origin of various aspects of Halloween and also warns kids who go trick-or-treating of stranger danger. Very short clips from various Disney shorts are used to illustrate his narration. Educational film with...