The '80s

There was nothing understated about the ’80s—and that included the most popular perfumes of the decade.

MTV launched at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981. Now you can relive the first two hours of the music network's existence.

Although “Careless Whisper” just might be George Michael's most enduring hit, the singer (who also wrote it) wasn’t a huge fan of the song.

Nickelodeon's animated doo-wop segments will look familiar to anyone who grew up on the channel in the 1980s and ‘90s.

Voltron Defender of The Universe | Final victory | Kids Cartoon | Videos for Kids

The cartoon from Japan was perfect for an American audience--so long as producers edited out all the beheadings.

Richard Pryor | Pryor's Place | Episode 1 | High Noon at 5:30 P.M. | 1984

In 1984, the explicit comic turned his attention to Saturday morning kid’s television.

With their fifth and final album, 1983’s 'Synchronicity,' The Police were on the verge of something big.

These 'bots really knew how to throw a party.

Before Chuck E. Cheese was officially a mouse, he was a rat. And the backstabbing around him was epic.

Hoverboard from 'Back to the Future: Part II' (1989).

Mattel hasn't invented real hoverboards yet, but soon you can bid on the next best thing.

Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran rocks a mull—er, bi-level haircut.

Whether you lived through the ‘80s or merely have absorbed some details via 'Stranger Things,' take a look at some of the myths surrounding the "me decade."

Tiffany, Michael, Heather, Josh, and Jessica (or something like that).

Are you a woman born in the 1980s? If so, there’s a pretty good chance your name is Jessica.

With 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' hitting theaters, it's easy to forget the game's controversial past.

Otto, Leslie Nielsen, and Robert Hays in 'Airplane!' (1980).

From Tom Hanks to Leslie Nielsen, you can find some of the most popular comedic stars of the ’80s on the streaming services of the 2020s.

Morton Downey Jr. in a typically subtle attempt at publicity.

In the 1980s, provocative talk show host Morton Downey Jr. traded barbs (and fists) with guests. Then he took it a step too far.

The device that could turn TVs and lights on with a couple of claps became a pop culture sensation, even though its makers worried people would associate it with venereal disease.

In 1973 Wisconsin, two Cub Scout leaders discovered a neat trick involving heated plastic. A classic toy was born.

Original Garbage Pail Kids cards are more valuable than you might think.

The snot-covered Garbage Pail Kids trading cards were all the rage in the 1980s. Once just 25 cents a pack, rare cards can now command thousands of dollars.

You don't have to be a kid to enjoy this.

“Pizza Snotcorn” and “Poop Cookies” promise to taste delicious, even though they sound disgusting.

Spotting the elusive Waldo is an exercise in patience and frustration, even for the most eagle-eyed fans.

An older version of 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.'

'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,' may technically be middle-aged now—the frequently banned pre-teen tale by Judy Blume turned 50 in 2020—but its lessons are for the ages.