I Love the '80s

I Love the '80s (2002)

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Each one-hour episode takes viewers on a stream-of-consciousness tour of one year of the Eighties with vivid flashbacks of the people, music, movies, TV shows, products, fashions, fads, trends and major events that defined pop culture that year. I Love the 80s is MTV, Rubik's Cube, Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Michael Jackson jackets, "What you talkin' bout, Willis?", Donkey Kong, Purple Rain, "Don't Worry Be Happy," Baby on Board, Who's the Boss?, Milli Vanilli, yuppies, preppies and of course, the Coreys (Haim, Feldman, Hart). I Love the 80s brings a cast of characters together for each show-rock stars, actors, writers, comics and other celebs past and present-to celebrate the decade's good, bad and ugly. They'll reminisce about having their whole belief systems shattered when Darth Vader uttered those fateful words, "I'm your father." They'll weigh in on important top...

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) (60 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E101989Dec 20, 2002
S01E091988Dec 20, 2002
S01E081987Dec 19, 2002
S01E071986Dec 19, 2002
S01E061985Dec 18, 2002
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'I Love the '80s' premiere?

'I Love the '80s' premiered on December 16, 2002.

Who hosted 'I Love the '80s'?

'I Love the '80s' was hosted by Hal Sparks.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'I Love the '80s'?

The first season of 'I Love the '80s' consisted of 10 episodes.

Which popular movie from the '80s was featured in the first episode of 'I Love the '80s'?

The first episode of 'I Love the '80s' featured the movie 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'.

Who were the special guests in the episode dedicated to the year 1984?

The special guests in the episode dedicated to the year 1984 were Nia Vardalos and Greg Grunberg.

Which '80s fashion trend was discussed in the episode dedicated to the year 1985?

The '80s fashion trend discussed in the episode dedicated to the year 1985 was leg warmers.

What iconic '80s music video was featured in the episode dedicated to the year 1986?

The iconic '80s music video featured in the episode dedicated to the year 1986 was "Take On Me" by A-ha.

Which famous actor made an appearance in the episode dedicated to the year 1987?

The famous actor who made an appearance in the episode dedicated to the year 1987 was Emilio Estevez.

In the episode dedicated to the year 1988, which popular video game was highlighted?

The popular video game highlighted in the episode dedicated to the year 1988 was 'Super Mario Bros.'

Which '80s toy was discussed in the episode dedicated to the year 1989?

The '80s toy discussed in the episode dedicated to the year 1989 was the Game Boy.

In the episode dedicated to the year 1982, which iconic TV show was featured?

The iconic TV show featured in the episode dedicated to the year 1982 was 'Knight Rider'.

Which famous musician made an appearance in the episode dedicated to the year 1983?

The famous musician who made an appearance in the episode dedicated to the year 1983 was Debbie Gibson.

What popular dance move from the '80s was discussed in the episode dedicated to the year 1984?

The popular dance move discussed in the episode dedicated to the year 1984 was the Moonwalk.

In the episode dedicated to the year 1985, which influential '80s band was featured?

The influential '80s band featured in the episode dedicated to the year 1985 was Duran Duran.

Which classic '80s TV show was discussed in the episode dedicated to the year 1986?

The classic '80s TV show discussed in the episode dedicated to the year 1986 was 'ALF'.

In the episode dedicated to the year 1987, which blockbuster movie was highlighted?

The blockbuster movie highlighted in the episode dedicated to the year 1987 was 'Dirty Dancing'.

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