1980s

HAWAII FIVE-O, Jack Lord, 1968-1980

5 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Hawaii Five-O’

Which series star was also a cop in real life?

Geri Jewell now and then collage

‘Facts of Life’ Star Geri Jewell Talks Health Updates & Admits She Has the ‘Neck of a 12-Year-Old’

She appeared on ‘Steve Kmetko’s Still Here Hollywood’ podcast.

Who is Scott Glenn, Walton Goggins’ Nemesis on ‘The White Lotus’ — And Will He Be Back for the Season Finale?

Before he was an aging real estate magnate, he was a hero firefighter, an astronaut, and a cowboy in the city.

THE THING, 1982, Kurt Russell and John Carpenter collage

‘The Thing’ Co-Stars Kurt Russell & Keith David Reunite for First Time in 40 Years at John Carpenter’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

Plus: David finally weighs in on the ending of ‘The Thing.’

Dallas Steve Kanaly, Linda Gray, Charlene Tilton, Larry Hagman, Jim Davis, Barbara Bel Geddes, Victoria Principal, Patrick Duffy, 1978-1991

Do You Remember What Happened on the First Episode of ‘Dallas’?

The series premiere set up one character to be the show’s focus … and it wasn’t J.R.!

TV Doctor collage with Marcus Welby, MASH Alan Alda and ER George Clooney

TV’s Top Doctors That Have Had Our Hearts Racing Since the 1960s

Is there a doctor in the house?

DALLAS, Charlene Tilton, 1978-1991

‘Dallas’ Turns 47! Charlene Tilton Opens Up About Life as Lucy Ewing (Exclusive)

The actress once snuck onto the Warner Bros. backlot in pursuit of her big break.

CHEERS, Woody Harrelson, Ted Danson (1985-1993), 1982-1993

Ted Danson Reveals Woody Harrelson Rivalry on the Set of ‘Cheers’

It wasn’t always easy when Harrelson joined the cast in the fourth season.

Val Kilmer movie collage with Batman Forever, the Doors and Top Gun

Where to Watch Val Kilmer’s Films: ‘Batman Forever,’ ‘The Doors,’ ‘Top Gun’ & More!

Plus: where to watch ‘Val,’ the 2021 documentary about his life.

Val Kilmer Dies: ‘Batman’ Actor & Star of ‘Top Gun’ Was 65

The star was also known for his turn as Jim Morrison in ‘The Doors.’

Drew Struzan poster artist with 2 of his posters in backgrond

Poster Artist Drew Struzan Known for ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Harry Potter’ Art Battling Alzheimer’s

You have definitely seen at least one of his movie posters over the years.

Shogun Richard Chamberlain, 1980

Richard Chamberlain’s 17 Miniseries and TV Movies Ranked — And Where to Watch Them

From ‘The Thorn Birds’ to a remake of ‘Night of the Hunter,’ the star truly was “king of the miniseries.”

GENERAL HOSPITAL, Kristina Malandro Wagner, 1963 - ,

‘General Hospital’ Is 62: Kristina Wagner Looks Back at Four Decades of Felicia (Exclusive)

“I thought it was going to be six weeks … and we just kept going and going and going and going.”

How Well Do You Remember the Classic TV Sitcom ‘Laverne & Shirley?’

Take our ‘Laverne & Shirley’ quiz and find out how well you remember the show.

Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye Was Tragically Killed By His Own Father 41 Years Ago on April Fools Day

On April 1, 1984, the Motown icon was murdered just one day before his 45th birthday.

Taco Bell with the Liberty Bell April Fools Day

Taco Bell Purchases the Liberty Bell & Burger King Is Making Left-Handed Whoppers

Do you remember these classic April Fools’ Day ads?

Daredevil: Born Again Image (Charlie Cox), Rex Smith, Lou Ferrigno

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Daredevil’s First Live-Action Appearance

Before ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ there was ‘The Trial of the Incredible Hulk.’

‘General Hospital’ Star Genie Francis Remembers Bursting Into Tears with Leslie Charleston: “We Were Both Shaking”

Which co-star did she call her “favorite person to work with”?

DUKES OF HAZZARD, John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Tom Wopat, 1979-85,

‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Stars Reunite & Talk Memories of the Famous General Lee Car

Original ‘Dukes’ stars Tom Wopat, John Schneider and Catherine Bach gathered together at L.A.’s Hollywood Museum to honor the show’s famous wheels.

DR. KILDARE, Richard Chamberlain, (Season 2, September 1962), 1961-1966. Custom Graphic

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Dr. Kildare’ & ‘The Thorn Birds’ Star Richard Chamberlain

Way back in 1963, he recorded a song that would go on to be one of the biggest hits of the ’70s.

BONNIE AND CLYDE, from left: Faye Dunaway, Warren Beatty, 1967

Gangster Love: Top Mob Rom-Con Movies

From ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ to ‘Scarface,’ these gangland romances had us on the edge of our seats.

DR. KILDARE, Richard Chamberlain, 1961-66.

Richard Chamberlain Dies: ‘Dr. Kildare’ & ‘The Thorn Birds’ Star Was 90

The actor also earned acclaim for his work on stage and in the first ‘Shogun’ adaptation.

THE THORN BIRDS, Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, 1983.

Richard Chamberlain from ‘The Thorn Birds’ Dies at 90: Who Is Still Alive From the Classic Miniseries?

It was the second most-watched miniseries of all time.

DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN, Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, 1985.

‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ Turns 40! Get Into the Groove with These 6 Little-Known Facts

Bruce Willis actually thanked the director for not casting him.

EIGHT IS ENOUGH, Lani O'Grady, Dianne Kay, Willie Aames, Betty Buckley, Adam Rich, Grant Goodeve, Dick Van Patten, Connie Newton, Laurie Walters, Susan Richardson, 1977-1981

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Eight Is Enough’

The popular series was based on the actual life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden and his experiences raising his eight children.

Genie Francis from General Hospital now and then composite photo

‘General Hospital’ Star Genie Francis Looks Back on Four Decades of Roles, From ‘North and South’ to ‘Days of Our Lives’ (Exclusive)

What show’s cancellation actually made her happy?

James Garner from Rockford Files custom graphic

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Rockford Files’

The character of Jim Rockford was created long before he got his own files (or show).

ROSEANNE, Roseanne, Laurie Metcalf, 1988-1997,

Where Are the Couch and Afghan From ‘Roseanne’ Today?

They are not, as John Goodman once claimed, in the Smithsonian.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, Beth Maitland, 1973-

‘The Young and the Restless’: Beth Maitland Looks Back at 43 Years of Traci Abbott

The actress picks her favorite storylines — which did she call a “highlight of my career”?

Jennifer Grey then and now

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Dirty Dancing’ Star Jennifer Grey

She has one massive regret.