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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sept 27, 1986: 40 years ago, The Beatles "Twist and Shout" re-entered the U.S. singles chart over 25 years after it 1st appeared due to being featured in films Ferris Bueller's Day Off & Back to School. #80s

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sept 13, 1986: 40 years ago, Pee-wee's Playhouse debuted on CBS. #80s Ran 5 seasons & 45 episodes. Find out about the show's theme song here > 80sxchange.com/post/tv-them...

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Pee-wee's Playhouse: Secret Word 'AHH!'

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Finally visited the #DirtyDancing film locations at Kellerman’s (really Mountain Lake Lodge in Virginia) and you can check out this video here… instagram.com/p/DchFnWUBvss/

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Aug 8, 1986: 40 years ago, One Crazy Summer was released in theaters. #80s See where it ranks on this list > theretronetwork.com/singing-scen... and revisit my interview with Mr. Beckerstead himself here > www.rediscoverthe80s.com/2018/10/inte...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Aug 8, 1986: 40 years ago, Stand By Me was released in limited theaters. #80s See my recent visit to some of the film locations from one of my all-time favorite movies here > instagram.com/p/DZYlMQJuu_U/

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

July 2, 1986: 40 years ago, Big Trouble in Little China was released in theaters. #80s

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

June 27, 1986: 40 years ago, the underrated film Running Scared was released in theaters. #80s Find out about the music video for the Michael McDonald song featured on the soundtrack > www.80sxchange.com/post/flashba...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

June 13, 1986: 40 years ago, Back to School was released in theaters. #80s See where it ranks on this list > theretronetwork.com/singing-scen... and revisit my interview with director Alan Metter > www.rediscoverthe80s.com/2020/07/inte...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

June 11, 1986: 40 years ago, Ferris Bueller's Day Off was released in theaters. #80s To celebrate, see where it ranks on this list > theretronetwork.com/singing-scen... as well as this list > theretronetwork.com/cars-trucks-...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

May 16, 1986: 40 years ago, the film Top Gun was released in theaters. #80s Revisit my interview with one of the screenwriters here > www.rediscoverthe80s.com/2019/05/inte...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

May 15, 1986: 40 years ago, Run-DMC released their 3rd studio album, Raising Hell. #80s

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

May 9, 1986: 40 years ago, the film Short Circuit opened in theaters. #80s See where it ranks on this list > theretronetwork.com/dancing-scen... & remember the music video for this song from the soundtrack > www.80sxchange.com/post/flashba...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Mar 21, 1986: 40 years ago, the film Rad was released in theaters. #80s See where it ranks on this list > theretronetwork.com/dancing-scen...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Feb 28, 1986: 40 years ago, Pretty in Pink was released in theaters. #80s See where it ranks here > theretronetwork.com/singing-scen...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Feb 14, 1986: 40 years ago, the film Wildcats was released in theaters. #80s Film debut for Woody Harrelson & Wesley Snipes

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Memorable Super Bowl commercials of the #80s - Michael J. Fox appeared in his 1st Diet Pepsi commercial during the Super Bowl in 1986. Then returned each year from 1987-1990. You can find out more & watch all of them here > theretronetwork.com/retro-commer...

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Retro Commercials: Michael J. Fox for Diet Pepsi

After gaining popularity as Alex P. Keaton & Marty McFly, remembering the #80s Diet Pepsi commercials starring Michael J. Fox from 1986-1990.

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Jan 17, 1986: 40 years ago, the film Iron Eagle was released in theaters. #80s

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Enjoy these awesome Happy New Year wishes from CBS television shows in 1985 > youtube.com/watch?v=kWcI... > Includes Dukes of Hazzard, Jeffersons, Alice, Magnum PI, Airwolf and more!

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CBS stars Happy New Years greetings 1985

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Nov 27, 1986: episode of Cheers titled "Thanksgiving Orphans" aired for 1st time. #80s Find out all about one of my all-time favorite TV episodes here > theretronetwork.com/cheers-thank...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Oct 25, 1985: 40 years ago, Krush Groove was released in theaters. #80s My 1st Rated R movie I saw in actual theater.

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Oct 19, 1985: 40 years ago, the 1st Blockbuster Video opened in Dallas, TX with over 8,000 VHS tapes. #80s By 1988 there were 400 stores and the franchise peaked at over 9,000 locations. It wasn't our first VHS rental store, but I can't even count how many movies I rented there over the years.

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Oct 18, 1985: 40 years ago, the Nintendo Entertainment System was released in North America to test markets. #80s

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Oct 10, 1980: 45 years ago, Midway released Pac-Man arcade game in the U.S. #80s Pac-Man fever was not far behind...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Aug 23, 1985: 40 years ago, Better Off Dead was released in theaters. #80s Revisit my interview with the $2 Paperboy Demian Slade here > www.rediscoverthe80s.com/2018/06/inte...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Aug 9, 1985: the film Summer Rental was released in theaters. #80s Under-rated gem has become an annual summer watch along with The Great Outdoors (both starring the great John Candy).

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Aug 2, 1985: 40 years ago, Weird Science was released in theaters. #80s

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

July 25, 1980: 45 years ago, Caddyshack was released in theaters. #80s

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

July 13, 1985: 40 years ago, Live Aid was held. #80s Iconic event took place on 2 continents at Wembley Stadium in London & JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

July 12, 1985: 40 years ago, the film Explorers was released in theaters. #80s Film debuts of both Ethan Hawke & River Phoenix

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

June 28, 1985: 40 years ago, St. Elmo's Fire was released in theaters. #80s Includes one of my favorite instrumental songs of all time (not to mention a really awesome pop song as well)

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

June 21, 1985: 40 years ago, the film Cocoon was released in theaters. #80s Wilford Brimley was only 50 years old when this was filmed.

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

June 20, 1980: 45 years ago, The Blues Brothers was released in theaters. #80s

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

June 8, 1985: 40 years ago, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. #80s Held the top spot for 2 weeks. Find out about the song's music video here > 80sxchange.com/post/flashba...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

June 7, 1985: 40 years ago, The Goonies was released in theaters. #80s #gooniesneversaydie

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

May 31, 1985: 40 years ago, the film Fletch was released in theaters. #80s Do you have a favorite line?

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

April 26, 1985: 40 years ago, Just One of the Guys was released in theaters. #80s One of my under-rated favorites. You can revisit my interview with the awesome Joyce Hyser here > rediscoverthe80s.com/2020/12/inte...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Happy Easter! Here is one of my favorite #80s #Easter pictures of all time, John Candy in Muppet Magazine circa 1986...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

April 13, 1985: 40 years ago, "We Are the World" by USA for Africa hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. #80s Held the top spot for 4 weeks. Find out all about this iconic charity single here > theretronetwork.com/we-are-the-w...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Mar 31, 1985: 40 years ago, the very first WrestleMania was held in New York's Madison Square Garden. #80s Main Event featured Hulk Hogan & Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff.

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Mar 22, 1985: 40 years ago, Tears for Fears released "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" as the 3rd single from Songs from the Big Chair. #80s Find about the song's music video here > 80sxchange.com/post/flashba...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Mar 22, 1985: 40 years ago, The Last Dragon was released in theaters. #80s Has always been a guilty pleasure favorite of mine.

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Mar 3, 1980: 45 years ago, the 1st ShowBiz Pizza Place opened in Kansas City, Missouri. #80s Had a memorable birthday party at ShowBiz.

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Feb 25, 1985: 40 years ago, Tears for Fears released their 2nd studio album, Songs From the Big Chair. #80s

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

To celebrate 40 years of The Breakfast Club, revisit my interview with 'Carl the Janitor' John Kapelos here > rediscoverthe80s.com/2019/06/inte...

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OldSchool 80s @oldschool80s.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day! Check out our Top 80 Songs of the #80s with #LOVE in the Title > theretronetwork.com/top-songs-of... Even includes a link to a Spotify playlist!

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