• 2002
  • TV-14
  • 1h
I Love the '80s

Summary 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. View more details

  • 2002
  • TV-14
  • 1h

I Love the '80s

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Andrew Dice Clay Traci Lords 'Weird Al' Yankovic Soleil Moon Frye

All cast & crew

8.5

Details

Genres : Comedy History Music Documentary

Release date : Dec 15, 2002

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : VH1.com

Language : English

Production companies : MTV Networks VH1 Television

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy History Music Documentary

Release date : Dec 15, 2002

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : VH1.com

Language : English

Production companies : MTV Networks VH1 Television

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I Love the '80s (2002)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Dec 15, 2002
1980
1980 gave birth to Post-It Notes, CNN and Christina Aguilera while its movie fare included Caddyshack, Airplane. and The Blue Lagoon.
Episode 2 • Dec 15, 2002
1981
President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II survive assassination attempts; MTV is launched; the Delorean rolls off the assembly line; Princes Charles marries Lady Diana.
Episode 3 • Dec 16, 2002
1982
1982 brought the world the Flock of Seagulls, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," Rubik's Cube, Mr. T, the mullet and "The Dukes of Hazzard.".
Episode 4 • Dec 16, 2002
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.
Episode 5 • Dec 17, 2002
1984
"Where's the beef?" became an advertising mantra in 1984, the year that introduced Madonna and Prince, "Ghostbusters," "Footloose," and Wham.
Episode 6 • Dec 17, 2002
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.
Episode 7 • Dec 18, 2002
1986
In 1986 Ferris Bueller skips a school day, Alf takes over television, and Run DMC teams up with Aerosmith.
Episode 8 • Dec 18, 2002
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.
Episode 9 • Dec 19, 2002
1988
"Don't Worry, Be Happy," Pictionary, "The Wonder Years," George Michael and the comeback of hippie style defines 1988.
Episode 10 • Dec 19, 2002
1989
Reality TV hit home, the Berlin Wall came down, Zsa Zsa Gabor slapped a police officer and Cher tried to "Turn Back Time" in 1989.
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