I’m back! And just in time too! Another actor from the 1980s has died. This time, it’s former teen heartthrob Corey Haim; he was 38. Long plagued by drug addition, Haim’s death does not come as a total shock, but it’s sad just the same. The suspected cause of death – surprise, surprise – is accidental prescription drug overdose. No official cause of death has been stated yet, but the L.A. coroner’s office has confirmed that... 

On this day in 1984, singer/songwriter extraordinaire, Michael Jackson, won a record 8 Grammy Awards. Album of the Year — Thriller Record of the Year — Beat It Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male — Thriller Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male — Billie Jean Best R&B Song (awarded to songwriter) — Billie Jean Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male — Beat It Best Video Album — Thriller Best Recording for... 

On this day in 1985 radio shock jock Howard Stern was inexplicitly fired from his job at WNBC AM in New York. The next day, the following article was published. WNBC Shuts Up Howard Stern By Wayne Robins October 1, 1985 Newsday CITY Off-the-wall Howard Stern is off the air. Stern, WNBC radio’s top-rated on-air personality, was fired yesterday and his controversial program was abruptly canceled. “Conceptual differences exist between... 

On this day in 1986, Michael Jackson’s 3D movie “Captain EO” premiered at Disney theme parks. The 17-minute film was directed by Frances Ford Coppola, executive produced by George Lucas, and starred Michael Jackson as Captain EO. Captain EO and his ragtag crew are on a mission to deliver a gift to the wicked alien leader Witch Queen, played by Anjelica Huston, on her planet of rotting, twisted metal and steaming vents. Captain... 

I’m sure you know by now that movie director John Hughes died today of a heart attack at the age of 59. Since so many people are writing about John Hughes the man and director, I’ve decided to make my memorial post a collection of my favorite John Hughes movie quotes from my three most favorite John Hughes movies. As I was going through all the quotes for each movie however, it occurred to me that the whole dang movie is my favorite... 

On this day in 1984, the song on the top of the pop charts was “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins. The song holds a special place in my heart. I have very cherished memories of my friend and I dancing around in her back room, kicking off our Sunday shoes. The movie is special to me too, but not as much as the song. -“Footloose” was the biggest hit and only #1 song for Kenny Loggins. Two year later Loggins contributed to the song “Danger... 

On this day in 1984….. Kate & Allie, a sitcom starring Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin premiered on CBS as a midseason replacement. The innovative show revolved around two divorced single mothers, Saint James and Curtin, dealing with the day-to-day issues of parenting, dating after divorce, and getting along with their exes. Susan Saint James played free-spirited Kate McArdle and Jane Curtin played her more traditional friend from...