80’s Film And TV

For lifelong fans of Star Trek, dating back to the original series, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” became a shining beacon on an alien hill and validated the years of letter-writing campaigns to the studio. The push to revive the series from fans attending Star Trek conventions across the country undoubtedly pushed studios to bring back the famed tv show….

Michelle Marie Pfeiffer was born in 1958 in Santa Ana, California. She graduated from Fountain Valley High School, after which she enrolled at Golden West Community University. After winning the Miss Orange County pageant, she competed for the Miss California pageant but did not win the title. In the early 80’s she got minor roles in TV shows, and her…

Goldie Hawn was destined to be in the entertainment industry, and she paved the way for many actresses to follow in her footsteps, including her own daughter, Kate Hudson. Goldie was born in 1945 in Washington, D.C. and is Hollywood royalty, but she also came from humble beginnings. Her mother owned a dance studio/jewelry shop, and her father worked as…

Considered as one of Hollywood’s A-list stars, Christian Slater has portrayed a variety of characters throughout his forty-year career. His diverse acting and on-screen charisma have made him synonymous with big-budget films throughout the ’80s and ’90s. Despite that, Christian Slater’s acting career actually started during the late ’70s as a child actor. The Best 80s Christian Slater Movies While…

River Phoenix was a child star who became an adult actor of note. He is best known for his iconic roles in several classic 1980 movies, but his career lasted just 12 years before he died tragically at the age of 23. Despite his untimely death, River Phoenix was still able to give us some great performances in some very…

If you grew up in the 1980s, chances are you saw The Joy Of Painting with Bob Ross. It was one of those magical one of a kind shows that always brings us fond memories when we look back on. The show literally taught millions of people that they too could learn how to paint, and it also taught us…

If you were alive in the 1980s, you probably remember Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers from Disney. This animated series became an instant classic and one of the most loved shows of many childhoods. So what makes this cartoon so special? Let’s find out by exploring some key components that ensure its continued popularity among fans! The 80’s were a…

G.I. Joe was one of those cartoons that we all remember as kids. Who could forget our favorite American heroes putting it all on the line every week to save the day? It was American patriotism and pride in a Saturday morning cartoon. The greatest brands are the ones that stand for something. They teach us something about ourselves or…

In the 80s, Magnum PI was one of America’s most popular television shows. It followed a private investigator, Thomas Sullivan Magnum (played by Tom Selleck), who is based in Hawaii and uses his skills to solve crimes. The show ran for 8 seasons with an average viewership of 20 million viewers per week and was rated number 1 program from…

TV viewers in the ’80s loved MacGyver. If you aren’t familiar with the show, it was an action adventure TV series starring Richard Dean Anderson as “Angus MacGyver” who was a secret agent that was remarkably resourceful. It outlasted most successful shows and ran for an impressive seven seasons. If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, a lot of…