Video: 'The Color Purple' trailer
(Monday, December 16, 1985) — The Color Purple, a period drama film about a young African-American woman who fights for independence during the early years of the 20th century, premiered tonight at Cinema 1 in New York City.
Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film starred Danny Glover, Adolph Caesar, Margaret Avery, Rae Dawn Chong and Whoopi Goldberg.
(Saturday, November 30, 1985) — “Separate Lives” by Phil Collins and Marilyn Martin peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was Collins’ fourth of seven number one hits on the chart as a solo artist (1984-1989).
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us'
(Saturday, November 23, 1985) — “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney, from the film of the same name, debuted at #59 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us'
(Sunday, November 17, 1985) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney’s promotional video for “Spies Like Us,” the title song to the motion picture of the same name, premiered in the U.S. today on MTV, more than a month after being filmed at Abbey Road Studios in London.
Video: 'Rock Hudson Dies of AIDS. KNBC news 1985'
(Wednesday, October 2, 1985, 9:00 a.m. PDT) — Rock Hudson, the actor whose handsome looks and flair for comedy made him a romantic idol of the 1950’s and 60’s, died today at his home in Los Angeles.
He was 59 years old and had been suffering for more than a year from AIDS.
(Saturday, September 14, 1985) — “We Don’t Need Another Hero” by Tina Turner peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, September 14, 1985) — “Invincible” by Pat Benatar peaked at #10 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Twice In A Lifetime 1985 TV Spot'
(Monday, September 9, 1985) — Twice in a Lifetime, a film about a middle-aged steelworker who is content with his job and his family, but feels that something is missing in his life, premiered today at the Toronto Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ premieres at Toronto Film Festival 30 years ago today (Sep 9 1985)
(Saturday, September 7, 1985) — “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion)” by John Parr peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Sept. 7/14, 1985)
(Saturday, August 24, 1985) — “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 24/31, 1985).
