Thanks to smooth vocals from easy-listening faves Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams, “Without Us” sha-la-la-laed its way into the hearts of sitcom lovers everywhere when Family Ties made its debut in 1982. The song, which musically asks the question “what…
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Remembering “Growing Pains” Star Alan Thicke
Last night, Growing Pains star Alan Thicke died at the age of 69 in Los Angeles. Although he was best associated with the 1985-92 sitcom that made him a household name in America, he had a decades-spanning career in which…
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Christmas Movie from the 1980s?
Ho Ho Ho! The holiday season is in full swing, and by now you have likely started your seasonal viewing. The 1980s were a great decade for Christmas movies, but which was your favorite? Here’s a place for you to…
Read more →What Movie-Related Pop Song from the First Half of the 1980s Is Your Favorite?
The 1980s were a golden age for pop soundtracks. This week’s poll let’s you sound off about your favorite movie songs from the first half of the decade!
Read more →Movie Music Video: Romancing the Stone
Movie Music Video is a an occasional look at, well, notable music videos from film soundtracks. This debut column examines an obscure (yet totally amazing) clip from the mid-1980s. Eddy Grant’s 1982 hit “Electric Avenue” may have told us all how to…
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