Rick Loves The 80’s

03/25/2026

Happy 40th!!!

It was on this day in 1986 that the TV show ‘Perfect Strangers’ made its debut…

“Don't be ridiculous!”

03/19/2026

'Porky's' opened in movie theaters on this day in 1982

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Will you be celebrating with a Shamrock Shake?

A classic commercial advertising McDonald’s Shamrock Shake from the 80’s. Do you remember this one? I sure do!Disclaimer:All copyrights and trademarks belong...

03/10/2026

Remembering actor Corey Haim, who passed away on this day in 2010. May he continue to Rest in Peace.

Which movie of Corey’s is your favorite? For me it’s ‘The Lost Boys.’

03/07/2026

01/31/2026

39 years ago…

On this day in 1987 “Skin Trade”, the second single from Duran Duran’s fourth studio album ‘Notorious’, debuted at No. 83 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song would eventually peak at No. 39. The single had better chart success in Italy, where it peaked at No. 8.

IMHO, I think “American Science” would have been the better choice for the second single. Do you agree?

01/29/2026

Wishing a Happy 81st Birthday to Tom Selleck, aka “Thomas Magnum”, who was born on this day in 1945.

01/28/2026

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy.

I still have crystal clear memories of this day, as we were sitting in English class (8th grade) watching the liftoff. We watched as the tragic accident unfolded before our very eyes, and sat there wondering what had just happened…such a great loss.

Please take a moment to remember those we lost on that day, as well as the family members and friends they left behind.

01/26/2026

Andrew Ridgeley of WHAM! was born on this day in 1963.

Happy Birthday Andrew!

01/24/2026

37 years ago…

Debbie Gibson released her second studio album ‘Electric Youth’ on this day in 1989.

The album topped the album chart for FIVE WEEKS, and it has sold over 4 Million copies worldwide.

Four singles were released from the album, and all made the Billboard Hot 100 (three made the Top 20): “Lost In Your Eyes” (US No. 1), “Electric Youth” (US No. 11), “No More Rhyme” (US No. 17) and “We Could Be Together” (US No. 71).

01/22/2026

Wishing a “BIG 80’s” Happy Birthday to Steve Perry, who was born on this day in 1949.