Video: 'Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (Michael Jackson's Vision)'
(Tuesday, October 4, 1983) — Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson began filming the music video for “Say Say Say” today at various locations in Los Alamos, California, working with the director Bob Giraldi. Filming will continue through Oct. 6, 1983.
Video: 'After MASH S1E1'
(Monday, September 26, 1983, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — AfterMASH, a situation comedy series that chronicled the adventures of three characters (Colonel Potter, Klinger and Father Mulcahy) from the TV series M*A*S*H (1972-1983), debuted tonight on CBS-TV.
It starred Harry Morgan, Jamie Farr, William Christopher, Rosalind Chao, John Chappell, Jay O. Sanders, Barbara Townsend, David Ackroyd, Anne Pitoniak, Peter Michael Goetz and Brandis Kemp.
Video: 'BARBARA STANWYCK 1983 EMMY AWARD for The THORN BIRDS'
(Sunday, September 25, 1983, 8 p.m. EDT) — Cheers, a situation comedy set in Boston about a group of locals who meet to drink, relax, chat and have fun, captured top honors tonight at the 35th Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four Emmys including Outstanding Comedy Series.
Hill Street Blues, a serial police drama about a staff of a single police precinct in an unnamed American city, was hailed as the Outstanding Drama Series for the third year in a row.
Tonight’s ceremonies at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, were hosted by Eddie Murphy and Joan Rivers.
Video: 'Richard Chamberlain Emmy Awards 1983'
Video: 'MTV Special: KISS Unmasking - September 18, 1983'
(Sunday, September 18, 1983) — The rock band Kiss officially appeared in public without makeup for the first time during an appearance today on MTV, which coincided with the release of the band’s new album, Lick It Up.
(Monday, September 12, 1983) — An interview with ex-Beatle George Harrison was aired today on the BBC1 show Film ’83, shot on location in Henley about his new Handmade movie Bullshot starring Billy Connolly (click here to download and watch).
Video: 'JAMES BOND OO7: The First 21 Years - Part 1 of 5'
(Friday, May 27, 1983) — James Bond: The First 21 Years, a documentary designed to promote the upcoming release of the film Octopussy, premiered today on ITV in the UK. The program featured many celebrities, including former Beatle Paul McCartney (on part 3 at 7:30). Continue reading ‘James Bond: The First 21 Years’ debuts on ITV 30 years ago today (1983)
Video: 'Moonwalk - Michael Jackson - Billie Jean - The First Moonwalk King Of Pop'
(Monday, May 16, 1983, 9:00 p.m. EST) — Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was broadcast tonight on NBC. The highlight was Michael Jackson lip syncing and dancing to his song “Billie Jean” and performing for the first time his “moonwalk” dance. In 2004, TV Guide rated it as the 27th most memorable TV moment of all time. Continue reading Michael Jackson introduces ‘moonwalk’ dance on Motown special 30 years ago this hour (1983)
Video: '1982 Oscar Winners'
(Monday, April 11, 1983, 9:00 p.m. EST) — Gandhi won eight Oscars tonight at the 55th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Richard Attenborough for Best Director and Ben Kingsley for Best Actor. Meryl Streep won Best Actress for Sophie’s Choice. Continue reading ‘Gandhi’ wins Best Picture at 55th Academy Awards 30 years ago this hour (1983)
Video: 'A-Team Intro High Quality'
(Sunday, January 23, 1983, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — The A-Team, an action-adventure television series about a fictional group of ex–United States Army Special Forces personnel who work as soldiers of fortune, while on the run from the Army after being branded as war criminals for a “crime they didn’t commit,” debuted tonight on NBC-TV.
It starred George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, Mr. T, Melinda Culea, Marla Heasley, Eddie Velez and Robert Vaughn.
Video: 'Dragnet - Joe Friday Being a Cop Speech'
(Thursday, December 23, 1982) — Actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter Jack Webb, probably best known for his role as Sergeant Joe Friday in TV’s Dragnet, died today of a heart attack in West Hollywood, California. He was 62.
