‘Dynasty’ Is Already Being Compared to the Original
Dynasty has yet to premiere on The CW but that hasn’t stopped critics from already jumping into comparing it to the original 1981 show. So, what exactly is the word that these critics are using? “Trashy.” ‘Dynasty’ Is Already Being Compared to the Original “If you’re remembering any of the above, you never saw the original ‘Dynasty,’ one of the great trashy nighttime soaps of the ’80s,...
This Week In 1981 ‘Bette Davis Eyes’ Ruled Billboard’s Hot 100
Do you remember Kim Carnes? If you do, it’s probably due to her huge hit “Bette Davis Eyes,” which ruled Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for a few weeks in 1981. The song “Bette Davis Eyes” referred to one of the most famous American actors to live. “Bette Davis, ‘The First Lady of American Screen,’ was born on April 5, 1908,” according to Biography. “Though she stood tall at...
Like Totally 1981- What Life Was Like 36 Years Ago
It was 36 years ago when it was 1981. It cost you under $3.00 to see Stripes when it came out and you were probably watching shows like Happy Days and The Jeffersons. Here’s more for a nostalgic look at like in 1981. Like Totally 1981- What Life Was (Like 36 Years Ago?) Best TV shows: Magnum, P.I. Three’s Company The Jeffersons 60 Minutes Duke’s of Hazzard M*A*S*H* Little House on the Prairie Happy Days Diff’rent Strokes CHiPs...
Burt Reynolds To Celebrate Cannonball Run At Barrett-Jackson
Burt Reynolds will attend the upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction in Palm Beach on April 7, joined on stage with a 1974 Chevy Chevelle 454 Laguna S3 that is currently registered to Bandit Movie Cars Florida LLC. Fans will remember the awesome ride from the 1981 film, Cannonball Run. This car has been assigned Lot #449.2 – designating it as a featured car that will be auctioned during Prime Time April 7, 2017 at the Barrett-Jackson...
What Happened in 1981?
The glamour and excitement typified by the 80s really kicks into gear in 1981. Charles and Diana marry, MTV launches and IBM releases the original 5150 IBM PC. Music and technology are changing at a rapid pace. The American hostages in Iran are finally released after 14 months of captivity, the first heart-lung transplant is performed an the first female Supreme Court Justice is appointed. Amid so much progress and change, however,...
