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Welcome to the summer, 80s friends. It's time for a little sun, outdoor frivolity and sunsets at the beach. Or in the case of Stuck in the 80s co-host Sean Daly and myself, a lot of staying indoors in the air-conditioning, swilling 40-ounce beverages and making Gretzky's head bleed on Sega Genesis.

But if you'd like to summon the spirit of the season, look no further than the latest podcast: the Stuck in the 80s salute to summer! Click here to listen or click here to get all our shows for free via iTunes.

In this week's show, you'll hear our top 5 lists of summer movies and summer songs. Sean will explain his totally irrational and probably actionable hatred of "Summer School" star Mark Harmon. And finally, you'll want to dive into a pool afterward to drown your sorrow after hearing stories from two fans who had summers even sorrier than your's truly.

In the meantime, give a wave to Wonder Mutt, open up another cold one and pass the joystick.

Why Peter Gallagher is my hero

Ah yes, "Summer Lovers." The 1982 flick starred Mr. Gallagher as ... I believe he's listed as "Luckiest Man on Earth" in the credits after basically spending a summer in the Greek isles having sex with Daryl Hannah and Valérie Quennessen.

While I work feverishly on editing our "Summer in the 80s" podcast, please enjoy the cheese-tastic trailer of one of my favorite summer movies.

"Why do they call you 'Lassie'?"

In all the celebration and media blitz over the new "Sex and the City" flick, fans tend to forget that Kim Cattrall, everyone's favorite sex-crazed cougar, got her start in the 80s in movies like Mannequin, Police Academy and Turk 182.

And also a little 1982 gem called "Porky's."

I know I carry the banner for the 80s nation, but I'll confess I didn't really think the movie was all that funny. Except for that one glorious scene with Cattrall in the boy's locker room. Turn down the volume on your computer first, then click here to relive the horny teenage magic.

Could Peter Gabriel replace Phil Collins?

The remaining members of the legendary prog-pop act Genesis made it all but official in an interview a few months ago with the Telegraph newspaper of London: Without Phil Collins, who recently said he's out of the music biz for good, the band is pretty much in retirement mode.

"After the final show in Los Angeles, I just wanted to tell these guys, 'Thank you, and I love you.' It felt like an emotional closure," Collins told the Telegraph. "I don't think we'll do any more."

Keyboardist Tony Banks and guitarist Mike Rutherford both admit they're never really comfortable being live performers on stage and would prefer to focus their free time on other passions. In Banks' case, he's an avid gardener while Rutherford prefers polo. (Collins says his young children and model railroading hobby will keep him busy.)

Funny thing is, there's one former member of Genesis still out there who might be interested in a brief reunion: Former lead singer Peter Gabriel.

According to the Telegraph, the band has long pondered the idea of taking to the road to perform "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" -- their seminal 1974 album and the last record to feature Gabriel, who continues to make his solo music career a full-time pursuit.

Stay tuned. According to Rutherford, "It's still out there as an idea. Visually, you could do so much with it."

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"Don't get saucy with me, Bernaise!"

Harvey Korman, who dazzled comedy fans for decades with his dead-on straight man roles, passed away Thursday in Los Angeles at age 81.

According to the Associated Press, Korman had been suffering complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm several months ago.

Though probably best known for his work on the "Carol Burnett Show" in the 70s and his role as "Hedley Lamarr" in 1974's "Blazing Saddles," Korman had a score of roles on television and film in the 80s, including parts in "Herbie Goes Bananas," "Trail of the Pink Panther," "Mama's Family" and "The Love Boat."

But to the hardcore movie 80s fans, he'll always be the "Count de Monet" in Mel Brooks' "History of the World Part 1." Click here to see his classic scene with Andréas Voutsinas.

Still not falling for the banana in the tailpipe

Tell the fans that Mr. Achmed Foley ... Achnell? ... Achwell? ... that Mr. Axel Foley is coming back to movie screens soon.

Yes, it's now confirmed that Eddie Murphy has agreed to return for a fourth installment of the "Beverly Hills Cop" series. Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour") is the top pick to direct the latest episode, according to the Reuters news service. The flick would begin filming next year for a summer 2010 release by Paramount.

It's hard to ignore the Indiana Jones parallels here. Both Harrison Ford and Murphy have suffered through a string of box office disappointments before agreeing to breathe live back into 20-year-old signature roles. And while Ford's "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" has done well in ticket sales, many critics and movie-goers are less than impressed.

Now consider neither "Beverly Hills Cop" sequel was as good as the two "Indiana Jones" follow-ups, and you really start to fear for what we might see in 2010. Good luck, Axel. You'll need all you can get ... along with an obligatory list.

TOP 5 LINES FROM BEVERLY HILLS COP:

5. "Tell Victor that Ramon -- the fella he met about a week ago? -- tell him that Ramon went to the clinic today, and I found out that I have, um, herpes simplex 10."

4. "Is this the gentleman who ruined the buffet at the Harrow club this morning?"

3. "Disturbing the peace? I got thrown out of a window! What's the f---ing charge for getting pushed out of a moving car, huh? Jaywalking?"

2. "Before I go, I just want you two to know something, alright? The supercop story ... was working."

1. " 'You're not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe?' It should be more natural, brother. It should flow out, like this -- 'Look, man, I ain't fallin' for no banana in my tailpipe!' See, that's more natural for us."

Elfman's 55? Why, he's only a lad!

Everyone's favorite eclectic 80s new-wave band leader turned Hollywood movie score composer has a birthday today. But I don't want to imagine what flavor cake a guy like Danny Elfman would request for his big day. Can anyone say "rutabaga?"

I'd expect nothing less strange for the man behind tunes like "Grey Matter," "Insects" and "No Spill Blood."

The former Oingo Boingo front-man turns 55 years old today. And while the California-bred band has been in retirement since their final Halloween show in 1995, Elfman continues to compose movie scores at a phenomenal pace. What began as a side-job with 1980's "Forbidden Zone" has continued with dozens of additional themes including the catchy tunes to "Batman,"  "Beetlejuice" and "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure."

And don't expect Elfman to resurrect Oingo Boingo anytime soon. The long years of touring have left him with substantial hearing problems, thanks to a bad case of tinnitus.

"The last five or six years I was in the band, my instincts were telling me I was doing myself a lot of harm - and I was right," Elfman told the Orange County Register in 2005.

To that end, he won't jump back in if the band decides to reunite one day: "I'm happy to see that music live on, and it really doesn't bother me - as long as I'm not asked to participate. To me, it's the past, and the past should stay the past."

Not a chance, Danny. Here at the Stuck in the 80s, the past never dies. Click here to listen to our Oingo Boingo podcast from 2006.

Journey live! ... on the Ellen DeGeneres show

Anyone catch Journey and new lead singer Arnel Pineda performing live on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Wednesday? Here's a clip:

Pretty amazing voice, Arnel. I've heard from those who caught the performance on TV that the band played one of their new songs after "Separate Ways." If anyone can find the clip, send me a link. Otherwise, here's a snippet of one of the new songs from the upcoming CD "Revelations." It's set for release on June 3.

A poll on Ellen's official website -- www.ellentv.com -- asks fans if they like Journey's new frontman. With more than 7,000 votes, 94 percent of respondents said yes.

Jesse's got nothing on Rick Springfield

Everyone's favorite Aussie- turned-teen- popstar-turned- soapstar-then popstar again is coming back to Tampa Bay this weekend.

Rick Springfield is playing Taste of Pinellas at St. Petersburg's Vinoy Park on Friday, May 30. The show is free and begins at 8:30. (Two other bands - Motel Funk and The Greg Billings Band - perform sets beforehand.) Eddie Money also performs on Sunday at 5:30.

Normally I'd feel a little insecure for the shameless gushing I'm about to exhibit, but here goes: If you're even a casual fans of '80s music and can name a Springfield song or two, do NOT miss this show. I've seen Springfield twice now at Clearwater's Ruth Eckerd Hall, and he puts on what is easily the best live show of any '80s act I've seen. (Click here to listen to our podcast interview with Rick prior to his 2006 show.)

Aside from his trademark tune "Jesse's Girl," fans can expect hit after hit from our man from "General Hospital." And trust me, Rick's got more hits than you think. How do I know? Try this playlist on for size. Just don't blame me if you can't get "Love Somebody" out of your head the rest of the week.

Of simple and similar minds again

(If they really were simple-minded, they'd have come up with this idea years ago ...)

Pay no attention to the New Kids on the Block reunion. They'll soon be revealed for the weak soup they always were.

Instead, focus on this bit of bright news: The original members of Simple Minds have announced they'll reunite for the first time in 27 years and head off to the studio in June to record new material. Brian McGee, Derek Forbes, Mick McNeil, Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill made the announcement this week on the band's official website.

The reunion is described as a "nice experiment" by Kerr and Burchill, with the goal being to release at least two new tracks later this year. Good timing, considering the band's 30-year anniversary is around the corner.

"Of course I am excited with the prospect of working with the original line - up once more. I had always believed that the day would come when we would get the opportunity to do so," Kerr said. "We have a lot to live up to, but we intend to have some fun attempting to do just that."