the 80s

Rubiks Cube

25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

There are exactly 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 permutations. To put this into perspective, if every permutation of a 57-millimeter Rubiks Cube were lined up end to end, it would stretch out approximately 261 light years

Webster

18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

The show, set in Chicago, revolves around Webster Long, a 7 yr old African-American orphan (Emmanuel Lewis) whose biological parents were killed in a car accident and is then taken in by retired football star George Papadapolis.

Jumpsuits

15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

My own 80s jumpsuit was white, zipped up the back, and had super-tapered ankles and batwing sleeves that started at the waist. When I spread my arms I looked like a human triangle. It was undeniably cringe-worthy; I see that now. But I loved that white bat-wing human-triangle.

Mary Lou Retton

10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

At the age of 16, Mary Lou Retton captured the hearts of millions as she competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics. Her skills won her the All-Around gold medal against Rumanian dynamo Ecaterina Szabo -- Mary scored a perfect ten in the vault to clinch her victory.

Joanie Loves Chachi

6 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

an American television spin-off of the popular American sitcom Happy Days that was originally broadcast on ABC from March 23, 1982 to September 13, 1983. It stars Scott Baio and Erin Moran as the titular Chachi Arcola and Joanie Cunningham.

Whip It by Devo

27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Whip it, whip it good - Devo

Mario Bros

18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

an arcade game published and developed by Nintendo. It is a follow-up to Donkey Kong and stars Mario, a plumber who was previously named Jumpman. It has been rereleased 20+ times across more than a dozen platforms.

the Muppet Show

14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

a tv program produced by puppeteer Jim Henson featuring a cast of Muppets. The series shows a vaudeville variety show, as well as glimpses behind the scenes of such a show. Kermit the Frog stars as a ring leader who tries to keep control of the antics of the other Muppet characters.

Forever Your Girl

10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

The debut album from singer Paula Abdul. Included 4 number one Hot100 singles - Straight Up, Forever Your Girl, Cold Hearted, and Opposites Attract. This ties for second most #1 songs from a single album, and is tied for the most number ones in a debut album.

Curley Shoe Laces

7 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

End the shoelace struggle. If your child is not ready to learn how to tie shoelaces, this is the perfect middle step. The laces are so easy to use and keep the shoe snug on a foot. From kids to adults - one size fits all. They look cute too!

Ghostbusters

28 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

science fiction comedy film written by co-stars Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis about three eccentric New York City parapsychologists-turned-ghost exterminators. It was followed by a sequel and two animated television series. A script for a potential third film is being developed.

Blondie: Call Me

25 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Blondie, an American rock band started by and guitarist Chris Stein and lead singer Debbie Harry. The band was a pioneer in the early American new wave and punk rock scenes. Call Me topped the singles charts in both the US (where it became the bands biggest selling single), Canada, and the UK.

Dallas

20 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

an American prime-time television soap opera that originally ran from 1978 to 1991. It revolved around the Ewings, a wealthy Texas family in the oil and cattle-ranching industries. Dallas was listed as one of Time magazine's "100 Best TV Shows of All-TIME."

Nintendo

18 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. Nintendo soon developed into a video game company, becoming one of the most influential in the industry and Japan's third most valuable listed company.

The Cassette Tape

14 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Perfect Strangers

11 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

It chronicles the rocky coexistence of Larry Appleton (Mark Linn-Baker) and his distant cousin Balki Bartokomous (Bronson Pinchot). It produced a spin-off, Family Matters, in 1989.

The Sweatband

3 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Worn around the forehead during physical activity to absorb sweat and keep it from reaching the eyes. Sweatbands are often made of a continuous loop of terrycloth.

SWATCH

1 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Conceived and it was introduced to the market in Switzerland in March 1983. Such '80s fads included scented bands, wearing two Swatches and using a Swatch as a ponytail band.

Strawberry Shortcake

27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

a licensed character owned by American Greetings, originally used in greeting cards and expanded to include dolls, posters, and other products. The Strawberry Shortcake properties also include a toy line of the character's friends and pets.

I pity the fool

22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

known for his roles in The A-Team, Rocky III, and for his appearances as a professional wrestler. Mr. T is also well-known for his distinctive mohawk hairstyle and for wearing large amounts of gold jewelry.

Which actor played the father of the infant in the film Three Men And A Baby?

19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Three bachelors find themselves forced to take care of a baby left by one of their girlfriends.They changed her diapers. She changed their lives.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a fictional team of four mutant turtles, who were trained by an anthropomorphic, talking rat sensei in the art of Ninj. The characters initially appeared in comic books before being licensed for toys, cartoons, video games, films, and other merchandise.

Frogger

12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

developed by Konami, and licensed for worldwide distribution by Sega/Gremlin. The object of the game is to direct frogs to their homes one by one. To do this, each frog must avoid cars while crossing a busy road and navigate a river full of hazards.

Michael Jordan bursts onto the scene.

5 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

One of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world. After a standout career at UNC, he joined the Chicago Bulls in 84. A major spokesman for such brands as Nike, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, Gatorade, McDonalds, Wheaties, Hanes...

Fraggle Rock

1 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

4 seasons and 96 episodes created by Jim Henson. The setting depicts a world with a relatively complex system of symbiotic relationships between different races of creatures. The "Fraggle Rock Theme" reached number 33 in the British music charts during the phenomenon.