What was there not to like about the 80s???   LOL

WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S.   Better off Dead, Top Gun, Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles - anything with Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG?(unless it was instrumental) Growing Pains.   (Show me that smile again, don't waste another minute on your problems, etc.... - I think that was from the show with Michael J. Fox which I liked too)

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S.  Michael J. Fox, Kirk Cammeron and Ricky Schroeder 

WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM.  New Kids on the Block (Donny), Paula Abdul, Stevie B, Ton Loc, Heart, MC Hammer, Rob Base (remember Milli Vinilli?)  NWA, Public Enemy

WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S?  Loved Jimmy Z clothes (one JimmyZ dress I had was black spandex on top with a hot pink skirt), had to wear Guess jeans of all colors, Espirit, I had a big silver belt with matching shoes I used to wear (I think they were Espirit), definitely the two-toned jeans.  I like Susienews had the zipper at the ankle jeans (probably Jordache or Palmettos).  I wore Reeboks or Converse shoes.  Surfer clothes.  Stir-up pants with long sweaters.   I remember at some point when I was little wearing leg warmers. 

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S - Graduating high school in 1989.  Too many things to list really.  Great family vacations, proms (went 10, 11 & 12th grade) Sr class trip to Disney, ski trips, after prom parties, senior weekend parties.  Cheerleading and doing fun pep rallys, etc...Playing spring sports.  I was 10 in 1980 so I remember those days I was a competitive gymnastic.  I used to practice 5 nights a week and compete on the weekends.  Went to Wildwood to see Rob Base or was it StevieB!  LOL.  I had so many good times in the 80s. 

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Oh brother I forgot about Bon Jovi - loved him - saw him in concert in the 80s - kimipaggz

Molly was the it girl of the 80's! My favorite movie of her's was Sixteen Candles. I did love all those John Hughes movies~amie

Better off Dead is a CLASSIC! ''I want my two dollars!!!!'' --susie

I love Public Enemy! I always crack up at that line from Fear of a Black Planet, ''You got a rip in your couch!'' LOL! ~i&b

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Posted by: ingyandbert
Date posted: Mon Apr 28 17:13:50 2008
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WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S. Brother From Another Planet

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG?(unless it was instrumental) The Bold and The Beautiful -- no words to the theme song

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S. Pee Wee Herman

WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM. The Talking Heads, though I think they started in the 70s they made it big in the 80s.  ''Girlfriend Is Better'' is one of my favorites, along with ''Burning Down the House.''

WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S? No, I'm proud to say!  I skipped all that weird fashion and huge hair.  I dressed in basic, classic outfits and wore my hair long and straight.  Thankfully, when I see photos from back then I look completely normal.  Not everyone can say that!

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S I had a long relationship that was one of the best periods of my life.  The 80s were a happy time for me up until 1989; that year sucked.

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OMG, I LOVED Girlfriend is Better... that entire album... we saw them in NY when they were filming the movie of that era (Stop Making Sense)... the big suit. thanks for the reminder, I must pull out that cd! - kris

That is a classic CD and I really loved the film, too. That big suit just cracked me up! You gotta love David Byrne. ~i&b

You are just to darn cool I&B! Here I am trying to be so clever with my topic, without even thinking of the Talking Heads! I so loved them! Psycho Killer, Take me to the river, We're on a road to nowhere, Letting the days go by. Thanks for reminding me of a great band! And of course the always sensible and cool I&B, would not indulge in the garish 80's fashions! Take care~amie

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Posted by: susienews
Date posted: Mon Apr 28 16:34:16 2008
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My ERA!

WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S.
Princess Bride, Airplane, Beverly Hills Cop, Splash

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG? (unless it was instrumental)
Moonlighting.  I knew most of the words to the theme by Al Jarreau.

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S.
Meg Ryan (LOVED her in Top Gun)

WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM.
"So Lonely" by The Police.  I also loved Sting's first two solo records.  "Sister Moon" from his Nothing Like the Sun album is beautiful! 

WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S?
That should read "Was there a craxy fad you DIDN'T follow?  LOL!  In 8th grade I wore some weird neon stuff, fingerless gloves and black lace scarves in my hair a la Madonna.  In high school I wore stirrup pants, Forenza sweaters, Reeboks, and Guess jeans (the ones tapered so much they required a zipper at the ankle).  I had one pair of acid-washed Guess jeans.   Fortunately, I was a little too young for the enormous shoulder pad fad to affect me.

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S
I graduated from high school (1989).

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loved Moonlighting... I went to England in 86 for about 8 weeks and my friend would mail me handwritten recaps of the episodes I missed each week. Can't believe I forgot to mention that show! - kris

Was Meg Ryan in Top Gun? I don't remember her. - kimipaggz

Sister Moon, what a great song! The 80's were my coming of age too~amie

Kris, you had a VERY good friend! LOL! Kimi, Meg's character in Top Gun was married to Anthony Edwards' ''Goose.'' Her famous line was ''Take me to bed or lose me forever!'' Amie - I had a feeling you and I were pretty close in age. :) --susie

OMG, what were we thinking with the whole stirrup pants thing?~amie

Oh Gosh - yes that's right! Poor Goose - kimipaggz

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Posted by: MamaMia
Date posted: Mon Apr 28 15:50:33 2008
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 WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S. Back to the Future.

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG?(unless it was instrumental) The Wonder Years - ''What would you do if I sang out of tune, would you stand up and walk out on me?''

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S. Can't think of one right now.

WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM. Bon Jovi - he's still a big favorite.

WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S? Were clogs from the 80's. I forgot but I had a few of them.

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S.  We moved into our own home which I had always dreamed of as I lived in an apartment growing up. I always wanted ''my own grass''. 

Thanks, Amie.

 

 

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My son, who is now 10, is so into the Back To the Future movies, it's one thing that we both love and have in common now.~amie

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Posted by: krisa225
Date posted: Mon Apr 28 15:30:18 2008
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fun fun fun... I was single and in my 20's in the 80's... it was a great time!

WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S.   hands down, SAY ANYTHING, close 2nd, VALLEY GIRL and BREAKFAST CLUB

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG? (unless it was instrumental)  I was going out a lot, but on those nights I stayed in, found time for Dynasty and The Cosby Show, Growing Pains (cheesy right)

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S.  John Cusack

WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM.   Howard Jones, No One Is To Blame, Things Can Only Get Better

WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S?  black clothes w/ accents in either bright pink, orange or lime green!  Also, I wore my hair spiky and bleached a streak starting on say my left side and ending underneath on the right side... oh so cool I thought I was!  LOL

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S    I went to England for the first time ... and kept going back!  I loved it and still do!

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Loved Howard Jones! Loved Growing Pains - I watched it ALL the time. / Hill

Love John Cusak and Say Everything! I could see that movie over and over. Same with Breakfast Club. Howard Jones' was quite fab as well~amie

I love Howard Jones - I have that song on my iPod as a matter of fact and John Cusack - loved him too - kimipaggz

Don't worry. I watched Growing Pains, too. I've even watched the horrid reunion shows! LOL! --susie

I also secretly loved Duran Duran in the 80's but because my younger sister was a fan I had to keep the secret. I did admit to it in 1993 when the Wedding Album came out. Just saw them on Bwy last fall, amazing show. My friend just told me they are playing Central Park 5/30. - Kris

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Posted by: katiesbeach
Date posted: Mon Apr 28 14:05:47 2008
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WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S.   I think Dirty Dancing was in the 80's, right?  If so, that's the one!

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG?(unless it was instrumental)   Knots Landing...don't think theme song had any words.

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S.  Heather Locklear

WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM.  Styx, Lady

WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S? Candies (shoes)

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S I had my one and only child.

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Styxx Paradise album was one of my favs! It reminds me of a very cute boy. Dirty Dancing was certainly in the 80's! I loved candies shoes too, I think they may be popular again~amie

Of course! Heather Locklear! And darn her, she still looks the same as she did then.... ah-may-zing! / Hill

We walked out to ''Best of Times'' by Styx for our graduation - kimipaggz

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Posted by: Angela
Date posted: Mon Apr 28 12:33:38 2008
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WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S. Trading Places
WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG?(unless it was instrumental) Happy Days...sit on it!..LOL..
WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S. Tom Hanks
WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM. Bee Gees, Bon Jovi (all of there songs are awesome..LOL)
WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S? jumpsuits. I wore them all the time...LOL
WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S I graduated high school in '86, I changed career (hairdresser to banker-due to back problems, went to Ireland twice('88 & 90) by myself and had a blast.

thanks amie for bringing up such great memories...hope all is well...hope everyone has a great day...

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I forgot about jumpsuits! I had a ton and wore them often! Was Trading Places the show with Balki and his cousin? I always watched that show too. And what was the show with Tom Hanks dressed as a woman? I watched that alot too. He was so funny! / Hill

Trading Spaces was the movie where Dan Akroyd and Eddie Murphy ...traded spaces.. I'm thinking it was a Brokerage firm and the old owners bet a $1 that they could take a street person and make him into a successful broker, they kicked out Dan and took in Eddie... funny movie... the show with Tom Hanks dressing as a female was Bossom Buddies... and the one with Balki was Perfect Strangers /Gma b@s

.....ummm... make that Trading PLACES... LOL/Gma b@s

...Tom Hanks was on Bussom(sp?) Buddies. I LOVED that show..I heard the actress who played Amy on that show died...that was so sad to hear... ./Angela

Trading Places was on the other day..i still laugh just as hard...great movie ...& i think it got 2 stars.../Angela

Wow, thanks for clearing up that mess I started! lol! Trading Places was hilarious. Eddie Murphy was another from the 80's that I enjoyed. Most of the SNL cast from that decade is amazing. I think you are correct about the gal who played Amy on Busom Buddies died. I can't remember the cause of death, but she was too young. / Hill

Tom Hanks took off like a rocket and is still soaring! The Bee Gees were fabulous! ...valleygirl

I graduated in 1985, so the 80's are near and dear to me. Trading Places was a great movie, and Bon Jovi, loved them. Jon Bon Jovi is as hot as ever! My son makes fun of my crush on him. Living on A Prayer, I crank the radio up and sing every time I hear it. Hope all is well with you too Angela~amie

Ohhh I forgot about Tom Hanks and Bossom Buddies - that show was so funny. Look at Tom Hanks now - I think he is an awesome actor. And jumpsuits, I had Guess overalls and of course the Guess jean jacket! LOL - kimipaggz

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Posted by: Hillary
Date posted: Mon Apr 28 12:31:24 2008
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Wow, I LOVE the 80's! valleygirl brought back some fond memories, so lets see what I can come up with:

WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S.   Indiana Jones Series, ET, Somewhere in Time

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG?(unless it was instrumental)   Little House on The Prairie (was that the 80's?), Dallas, Knots Landing, and that is when I started watching All My Children (early 80's)

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S.    Rob Lowe, Kevin Bacon, and I really loved Emilio Estevez.

WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM.   Journey was and is my all time favorite; also Loverboy, Air Supply, STYX.

WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S?   All of them of course: neon clothes, socks and shoes, jelly sandals, huge shoulder pads in my shirts and even bigger hair.

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S   My parents got divorced and I graduated from high school.

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I loved ET...that was an awesome movie...../Angela

I loved those night time soaps, with KL being my fave. Also love all of your groups, and Kevin Bacon was/is yummeh! I did the big hair and padded shoulders, but drew the line at neon clothing and jelly shoes! It was tight bell bottoms and high heeled clogs ...valleygirl

Shoulder pads, I forgot all about those awful things, I wore them too, LOL, they went well with my girl version of a mullet. Good Times~amie

Oh gosh, Kevin Bacon gets sexier as he ages. Yummeh! I never got into a girl mullet. I always had the feathered hair... the goal was to have one large feather from the front of your bangs to the back of your head, so the best styled heads had a line down the back, like a parting of the red sea. LOL!! Those were the days! / Hill

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Posted by: W.E.
Date posted: Mon Apr 28 12:27:02 2008
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WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S. So many - all the Indiana Jones movies...but I'm going with E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial!!

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG?(unless it was instrumental) Even though their second season got a little squinky I never missed The Cosby Show. When Bill was on and not getting heavy handed with a message that show was faboo. doo do duh doooo doo do duh doooo.

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S. Um, who could it be? Who COULD it be??? I don't know....JOHNNY DEPP maybe!!!

WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM. The Police...don't stand...don't stand so...don't stand so close to me. Although Sting can stand by me anytime.

WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S? I dressed really funky when I lived in NYC - I created my own style and fads (seriously, lol).

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S. My career kicked in gear in the early 80s and I had a lot of success throughout the decade.

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I very nearly put Cosby and Sting, but had to reign myself in to just a few answers to each question! Trippin' ...valleygirl

Sting is quite fantastic. I loved him with The Police, and I loved his first solo album too, I can't remember the name of it, but one of the songs was Englishman in New York, it was a jazzy album. Would have love to have seen you on broadway in your heyday W.E~amie

Dream of the Blue Turtles - LOVE that album. I've tix to see the Police at Jones Beach this August, reliving my youth (Shea Stadium, 1983) - kris

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Posted by: Grandma b@s
Date posted: Mon Apr 28 12:04:49 2008
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Wow, the 80s... seems like yesterday...  this is the first decade that I was an adult the whole way through

 

 

 

WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S.  so MANY to choose from http://www.fast-rewind.com/   Footloose is one of my all time favorites, Most of the Star Trek movies...  Back to the Future movies...  How can I pick???? 

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG?(unless it was instrumental)   http://eightiesclub.tripod.com/id167.htm   Again, lots to choose from... Matlock was a favorite, ALF...  21 Jump street.... and it was ME that noticed Johnny Depp first, really, I swear... he looked just like a guy I KNEW (and liked a LOT till I introduced him to my friend and they got married...)

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S.   Besides Johnny Depp, there was Tom Hanks 

WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM.   Twisted Sister  - "I wanna Rock"  and "We're not going to take it" 

WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S?  spandex pants with oversized tshirts or shirts belted ...  BIG POOFY HAIR...

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S   Let's see, I had 2 kids in the 80s, I got out of the AF in 80, I got divorced in the 80s, I went back to college in the 80s, ..... oh, you didn't expect me to name just ONE did you?  Really? 

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In H.S. I dated a guy that looked like a younger version of Josh Duhamel ... so I'll share Johnny with you for reminding me of that little fact! LOL ...valleygirl

Tom Hanks did come into his own in the 80's, who would have thought from crossing dressing on Bosom Buddies to 2 Oscars wins~amie

we must be about the same age, I thought the same thing... an adult the entire decade. - kris

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Posted by: valleygirl
Date posted: Mon Apr 28 11:23:41 2008
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WHAT IS A FAVORITE MOVIE FROM THE 1980'S.  There were so many splendid films, it's hard to choose!  Okay ...  Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom for series, and On Golden Pond and Rainman for a single film.  But I adored E.T., too! 

WHAT IS A FAVORITE TV SHOW FROM THE 1980'S AND DO YOU REMEMBER ANY WORDS FROM IT'S THEME SONG?(unless it was instrumental)  Again, too hard ... I'll name just three;  Family Ties "Bet we've been together for a million years, and I'll bet we'll be together for a million more ...", Hart to Hart and 21 Jump Street (where I met Johnny long before W.E. did!)   

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BREAK OUT STARS FROM THE 1980'S.  See my Johnny above!

WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE BAND/ SINGER, AND WHAT WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS BY THEM.  I loved Michael Jackson's Thriller album.  Bryan Adams "Straight from the Heart", REM "Losing My Religion" ... I could go on all day!

WAS THERE A CRAZY FAD YOU FOLLOWED OR FASHION THAT YOU WORE IN THE 1980'S?  Leggings and long sweaters. 

WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE 1980'S.  The birth of my two children ... 1984 and 1987. 

Thanks for the trip, amie!

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OMG - I did not read your answers before posting mine and look how many match. Are you inside my head again woman??eom/Weeeeee

Yep ... just tripping the light fantastic through your mind! LOL ...valleygirl

I try not to get into it with you 2 W.E and VG, but Johnny is truly mine. He just hasn't met me yet, LOL, thanks for the laughs!~amie

BTW, leggings and long sweaters are still in style on the days when you bloated, right?~amie

I wouldn't know, amie ... I'm post-menopausal. LOL ...valleygirl

For cryin' out loud how could I have forgotten to put Michael Jackson and Bryan Adams in my post. I should had read your posts before I did mine. And I forgot ETand the Indiana Jones movies- how could I forget these things! LOL - kimipaggz

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