I Love the '80s

Season

2002

USA

8.5

TV-14

A humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments dedicated to the film, music, fashion and big headlines of the 1980s, with commentary from comedians, musicians and others who lived through it and saw the insanity with their own eyes. Offshoot of the very successful "I Love The 70s!" special, and preceded the "I Love The 90s!" special.

Episode List

S1 • E1

1980

1980 gave birth to Post-It Notes, CNN and Christina Aguilera while its movie fare included Caddyshack, Airplane. and The Blue Lagoon.

S1 • E2

1981

President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II survive assassination attempts; MTV is launched; the Delorean rolls off the assembly line; Prince Charles marries Lady Diana.

S1 • E3

1982

1982 brought the world the A Flock of Seagulls, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," Rubik's Cube, Mr. T, the mullet and "The Dukes of Hazzard.".

S1 • E4

1983

Life got totally gnarly and tubular in 1983 as Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album topped the charts, CDs were introduced, people went gaga over Cabbage Patch Kids and the Hacky Sack was introduced.

S1 • E5

1984

"Where's the beef?" became an advertising mantra in 1984, the year that introduced Madonna and Prince, "Ghostbusters," "Footloose," and Wham.

S1 • E6

1985

The Brat Pack held sway in 1985 while hair got bigger, Pound Puppies dogged parents, Eddie Murphy sang "Party All the Time" and "Back to the Future" hit theaters.

S1 • E7

1986

In 1986 Ferris Bueller skips a school day, Alf takes over television, and Run-D.M.C. teams up with Aerosmith.

S1 • E8

1987

Girl power ruled the music world, the stock market bubble burst, the Beastie Boys fought to keep the party going and scandals erupted involving Jessica Hahn, Donna Rice and Fawn Hall during 1987.