Category Archives: Television 1980s

George Harrison interviewed about new album 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1987)


Video: 'George Harrison WEA Promo Interview 1987'

(Tuesday, September 22, 1987) — Former Beatle George Harrison was interviewed today in the U.S. to promote his forthcoming (11th solo studio) album Cloud Nine, his first in five years.


Video: 'George Harrison Tries To Sell Paul McCartney's Underpants!'

‘L.A. Law,’ ‘The Golden Girls’ big winners at Emmy Awards 30 years ago this hour (Sep 20 1987)


Video: 'Bruce Willis wins an Emmy for Moonlighting (1987)'

(Sunday, September 20, 1987, 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. EDT)L.A. Law picked up four awards at the 39th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California, including Outstanding Drama Series. Continue reading ‘L.A. Law,’ ‘The Golden Girls’ big winners at Emmy Awards 30 years ago this hour (Sep 20 1987)

George Harrison interviewed to promote new album 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1987)


Video: 'George Harrison interview 1987 Part 1'

(Wednesday, September 16, 1987) — Former Beatle George Harrison was interviewed today in the U.S. to promote his forthcoming (11th solo studio) album Cloud Nine, his first in five years.


Video: 'George Harrison interview 1987 Part 2'

First ‘Got My Mind Set On You’ promo video mastered 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1987)


Video: 'George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You (Version I)'

(Thursday, September 10, 1987) — The first of two videos to promote “Got My Mind Set On You”, the first single (released Oct. 12, 1987) off former Beatle George Harrison’s forthcoming album Cloud Nine, was mastered today. Continue reading First ‘Got My Mind Set On You’ promo video mastered 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1987)

FCC votes down Fairness Doctrine in unanimous decision 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1987)


Video: 'WHAT IS THE FAIRNESS DOCTRINE?'

(Tuesday, August 4, 1987) — The Federal Communications Commission voted 4-0 today to abolish its Fairness Doctrine, which required radio and television stations to present balanced coverage of controversial issues, on the ground that it unconstitutionally restricts the free-speech rights of broadcast journalists. Continue reading FCC votes down Fairness Doctrine in unanimous decision 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 4 1987)

‘The Simpsons’ debut on ‘The Tracey Ullman Show’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1987)


Video: 'The Simpsons Shorts Episode 1 - Good Night'

(Sunday, April 19, 1987, 8:30 p.m. EDT)The Simpsons, an animated satirical depiction of working-class life epitomized by the Simpson family, first appeared tonight as a series of shorts on the Fox network’s television variety show The Tracey Ullman Show, starting with “Good Night.” Continue reading ‘The Simpsons’ debut on ‘The Tracey Ullman Show’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 19 1987)

Nike launches advertising campaign using The Beatles’ ‘Revolution’ 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1987)


Video: '1987 Nike Revolution'

(Friday, March 27, 1987) — In America, the footwear manufacturers Nike began using The Beatles’ 1968 recording of “Revolution” today in a highly publicized television advertising campaign. Continue reading Nike launches advertising campaign using The Beatles’ ‘Revolution’ 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1987)

‘A, My Name is Alex’ episode airs on ‘Family Ties’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1987)


Video: 'Family Ties - S05 E22 A, My Name Is Alex (Part 1)'

(Thursday, March 12, 1987, 8:30-9:30 p.m. EST) — Alex begins seeing a therapist following the death of a close friend in a car accident on tonight’s episode of the NBC-TV sitcom series Family Ties. Continue reading ‘A, My Name is Alex’ episode airs on ‘Family Ties’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 12 1987)

Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ wins Grammy’s ‘Album of the Year’ award 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1987)


Video: '(1987) Grammy's After Parties'

(Tuesday, February 24, 1987, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — Paul Simon’s controversial Graceland was named Album of the Year tonight at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards at Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles (click here to watch 12 videos from tonight’s ceremonies). Continue reading Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ wins Grammy’s ‘Album of the Year’ award 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1987)