The 1980s Blog
A Blog on the 1980s from a UK perspective. Nostalgia, news and fun things from the decade that transformed a nation. Music, Sport, TV, Movies, Books, Events and popular icons. A nostalgic trip to the past and the links with the present.
Legendary Star Wars Producer Gary Kurtz dies at 78
Gary Kurtz, the acclaimed Producer of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back has died at the age of 78 of cancer. Kurtz also produced American Graffiti .
Rest in Peace Denis Norden
Former “It’ll Alright On the Night” host Denis Norden has passed away at the ripe old age of 96.
Top Gun 2 Filming Put Back
Paramount Pictures is delaying the release of the long-awaited Top Gun 2 from 2019 to 2020.
The official reason for the change relates to the time required to produce the flight action sequences.
Did You Know Michael Ball Appeared In Coronation Street?
Welsh crooner Michael Ball played a character called Malcom Nuttall, the tennis coach and boyfriend of character Michelle Robinson. Ball’s scenes were shot in May 1985
Iconic Hollywood Star Burt Reynolds Dies At 82
Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds has passed away at the age of 82. Reynolds was a huge star back in the day – the most bankable and arguably the biggest name in Hollywood around the 1978-1982 period.
Remembering The Hitman and Her!
Who remembers the Hitman and Her? We look back at the iconic show hosted Pete Waterman and Michaela Strachan from the various northern night clubs.
Rest in Peace Barry Chuckle
It’s a day of sadness as we hear that Barry Chuckle, one half of the “Chuckle Brothers” act has passed away at the age of 73.
Remembering the 1981 Riots
Riots erupted in many of the UK inner cities during the summer of 1981. Brixton in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester… and Toxteth, Liverpool.
