Nat Geo's THE '80S: Top 10 Lists of the 1980s -- TV, Movies, Songs, Fashion & Historical Events
Maj Canton - April 14, 2013
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Like, oh my God, Nat Geo's new show, THE '80S, is like so awesome. I'm like totally stoked to relive the raddest decade...ever. So bring out those bitchin' Members Only jackets, wear those totally gnarly pastel polo shirts, and like chill out for a few hours.
So all you headbangers, geeks, wasteoids, and preppies better watch Nat Geo from 8-10pm ET tonight, April 14th, and veg out to the first of three parts of THE '80S: THE DECADE THAT MADE US. Nat Geo debuts the totally tubular second and final installments tomorrow (April 15) and Tuesday (April 16) from 9-11pm ET.
To get you wiggin' out over THE 80S, Nat Geo compiled a series of Top 10 lists that are so wicked -- they cover TV, film, music, fashion and newsworthy events from the 1980s -- and a really awesome fun list of "You Know You're an '80s Kid If..." So check them out before you book to become a mallrat for the day, but make sure you're back home for this fresh series.
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Top 10 TV Series of the '80s |
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2. CHEERS (NBC, 1983–93) 3. FAMILY TIES (NBC, 1982–89) 4. THE COSBY SHOW (NBC, 1984–92) 5. THE DUKES OF HAZZARD (CBS, 1979–-85) 6. MAGNUM, P.I. (CBS, 1980–88) 7. THE A-TEAM (NBC, 1983–86) 8. DALLAS (CBS, 1978–91) 9. THE LOVE BOAT (ABC, 1977–86) 10. MOONLIGHTING (ABC, 1985-89) |
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Top 10 Movies of the '80s |
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2. GOONIES (1985) 3. SIXTEEN CANDLES (1984) 4. BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) 5. FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF (1986) 6. PRETTY IN PINK (1986) 7. STAND BY ME (1986) 8. DIRTY DANCING (1987) 9. TOP GUN (1986) 10. E.T. (1982) |
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Top 10 Songs of the '80s |
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2. Survivor - "Eye of the Tiger" 3. Foreigner - "I Want to Know What Love Is" 4. Van Halen - "Jump" 5. U2 - "With or Without You" 6. Guns N' Roses - "Sweet Child o' Mine" 7. Whitney Houston - "So Emotional" 8. Bonnie Tyler - "Total Eclipse of the Heart" 9. Lionel Richie & Diana Ross - "Endless Love" 10. J. Geils Band - "Centerfold" |
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Top 10 Toys of the '80s |
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2. Trivial Pursuit 3. Care Bears 4. Legos 5. Transformers 6. The Koosh Ball 7. Pictionary 8. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 9. Super Soaker 10. Rubik’s Cube |
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Top 10 Fashion Trends of the '80s |
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2. Miniskirts 3. Leg Warmers 4. Large Earrings 5. Fingerless Gloves 6. Parachute Pants 7. Members Only Jackets 8. Units 9. Stretch Stirrup Pants 10. Oversized Tops |
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Top 10 Historical Events of the '80s |
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2. John Lennon Murdered (December 8, 1980) 3. Anwar Sadat Assassinated (October 6, 1981) 4. Martial Law in Poland (December 13, 1981–July 22, 1983) 5. Israel Invades Lebanon (June 6, 1982) 6. Argentina Invades the Falkland Islands (April 2, 1982) 7. The Challenger Disaster (January 28, 1986) 8. The Chernobyl Disaster (April 26, 1986) 9. The Tiananmen Square Massacre (June 4, 1989) 10. The Fall of the Berlin Wall (November 9, 1989) |
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Looking for even more '80s nostalgia? Then this list from Nat Geo will fit you better than day-glo leg warmers.
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You Know You're a Child of the '80s If... |
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You remember when Michael Jackson was actually considered something of a sex symbol. |
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