Nostalgia for entertainment, moments, figures, sports, crises, disasters, and the overall history of a decade that is wonderfully remembered.
Films
Films like "Ghostbusters," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "The Breakfast Club" and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" kept crowds captivated. Many John Hughes classics.
"Beverly Hills Cop" and huge films like the Indiana Jones, Back to the Futures and Star Wars series. All engaged moviegoers of any age, making huge revenue in the U.S. and Internationally.
TV
At home, millions watched family sitcoms like "The Cosby Show," "The Simpsons," "Thirtysomething" "Family Ties," "Roseanne", "Married...with Children, and "Cheers." To name a few! MTV, made its presentation and exploded.
Music emerged in the forms of Pop, Hip Hop, 80s Rock, and Heavy Metal. A diverse array of music!
Too many moments to name, including disasters, The Aids Crisis, famous figures, epical moments, Legendary sports stars rivalries, and many more!