'80s headlines for 2009
The new year is barely a week old and already I'm thinking of 2010, when I can write up a brilliant (and largely unappreciated) summary of the '80s-related news of 2009. Here are just some of the headlines I'm hoping for:
- MTV returns to pre-1985 programming schedule
- Oingo Boingo reunites for annual Halloween show in Tampa Bay
- Martha Quinn joins as full-time co-host of Stuck in the '80s podcast
- Police burn stash of Members Only jackets found in Detroit suburb
- Members Only fan club burns stash of Police albums found in Detroit suburb
- John Cusack agrees to sequels for Say Anything, Better Off Dead, The Sure Thing
- Annabeth Gish becomes assistant '80s blogger for tampabay.com
- Vegas Girlfriend becomes Vegas Roommate
- Brat Pack to star in modern remake of Chariots of Fire
- Ione Skye agrees to become assistant to assistant '80s blogger for tampabay.com
- ZZ Top members wake up in Clearwater hotel and find beards shaved
- Times pop music critic survives miracle beard transplant surgery; thanks ZZ Top
- Madonna calls it quits from music career; 'I suck now' she confesses
- Bryan Adams releases box set of '80s hits, tentatively called "I'm sorry, Steve. I do love the '80s."
Anybody else have an '80s wish for 2009?
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21 Jump Street: The New Generation and Johnny Depp retunrs to star as Captain Hanson.
Posted by: Emily | January 11, 2009 at 11:09 PM
SIT80s gets an offer by VH1 for a weekly show - Sean refuses to appear though, as the themesong will be written by Pet Shop Boys...
Posted by: Dennis | January 07, 2009 at 06:31 AM
• Prince releases new song "2999"
• Steve's buddy Pete Byrne becomes a regular fixture on the show
• George Michael gets busted in another toilet
• Johnny Deep becomes a regular character on 2 and a half Men
• Andrew Dice Clay begins crank calling Pete Byrne during the show
• SIT80s racks up the 3rd interview with ACDC
I could go on...
Posted by: Richard | January 06, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Sean Daly discovers the brilliance of The Smiths, burns his entire Bryan Adams collection.
Nahhh! Not gonna happen.
Posted by: Dr. Dim | January 06, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Hi Steve,
I am not real savvy with the keyboard, the "aaaarrrgghhhh" is the ultimate combo of crying, yelping, whining and dry heaving for the loves lost in the 80's!
Posted by: Mike in Austin | January 06, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Hey Mike -- is "aaarrgghhh" your shorthand for yakking?
Posted by: Spears | January 06, 2009 at 08:56 AM
- There really is a time machine made from a Delorean for which I can go back to the 80's and undo all the girlfriends that I thought I loved.
"Laura, open your window, I love Youuuuuuuu, arrrgghhhhhh, I love you......4EVA" What on gods earth was I thinking.
Posted by: Mike in Austin | January 05, 2009 at 10:44 PM
well vh1 classic is pretty close to the proposed 80s channel. by the way, did anyone catch their 2009 for 2009 this weekend. they were running contionious videos, mostly 80s. saw a few i hadnt seen in eons. greg kihn-jeopardy, billy ocean-loverboy anyone.
Posted by: CHAD | January 05, 2009 at 09:25 PM
Father Guido Sarducci is named Pope.
Posted by: sparky | January 05, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Good one, Kevy
Posted by: Spears | January 05, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Frankie finally arrives in Hollywood, band changes name to "Frankie Returns To Liverpool".
Posted by: Kevy Metal | January 05, 2009 at 07:26 PM
"The 80s Channel is announced for all major cable and satellite TV companies and features retro programming and commercials 24/7 including Saturday morning cartoons, classic sports broadcasts, and evening sitcoms and action dramas."
BRILLIANT!
Posted by: julie in nc | January 05, 2009 at 06:12 PM
was that a not-so-subtle hint asking her to move in with you?
Posted by: julie in nc | January 05, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Lyle,
I LOVED Mystery Science Theater!
Posted by: Angela | January 05, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Sean Daley gets through one podcast without any boner jokes.
I kid because I love.
I just finished the One-Hit Wonders of 1989. You two are comedy gold. :-)
Posted by: John | January 05, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Cusack also agrees to a One Crazy Summer sequel. Hoops Dreams.
Posted by: Bates | January 05, 2009 at 03:00 PM
-The 80s Channel is announced for all major cable and satellite TV companies and features retro programming and commercials 24/7 including Saturday morning cartoons, classic sports broadcasts, and evening sitcoms and action dramas.
-The Far Side returns to papers nationwide
-Mysterious Cities of Gold series released on DVD and Blu-Ray
-Mystery Science Theater 3000 back on the air!
Posted by: Lyle | January 05, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Peter Gabriel does an in studio SIT80's podcast, and Steve has Bassnote fly in to be co-host.
Posted by: Bassnote | January 05, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Why not Hot Vegas Wife?
Reason enough to return to Vegas.
Posted by: Al | January 05, 2009 at 01:14 PM
With the way the Michigan real estate market is right now, 2010 is looking more realistic. Anyone want to buy an 80-year-old house in the Detroit burbs?
Posted by: Vegasgirlfriend | January 05, 2009 at 01:12 PM
I have a feeling that the Vegas Live-In GIRLFRIEND might be the most likely of all to happen.
Posted by: Angela | January 05, 2009 at 12:46 PM
I prefer Vegas Live-In Girlfriend.
Posted by: Vegasgirlfriend | January 05, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Spielberg and Lucas start working on Indiana Jones 5,because Indy needs a better ending.That church scene can`t be the Indy finale.
Miguel visits the SIT80s staff in Florida but refuses to co-host a SIT80s podacst.
Sting puts an end to his music career(thank God),to dedicate himself to tantric sex as a full time job.
Porky`s Revenge is acclaimed as the greatest third part of a trilogy in the history of cinema.
Posted by: Miguel | January 05, 2009 at 12:33 PM