I Love the '80s (2002– )

A humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments ... See full summary »

Stars:

Andrew Dice Clay, Soleil Moon Frye, Traci Lords

Cast

Series cast summary:
Andrew Dice Clay	...	Himself (10 episodes, 2002)
Soleil Moon Frye	...	Herself (10 episodes, 2002)
Traci Lords	...	Herself (10 episodes, 2002)
Bret Michaels	...	Himself (10 episodes, 2002)
Lionel Richie	...	Himself (10 episodes, 2002)
'Weird Al' Yankovic	...	Himself (10 episodes, 2002)
Michael Ian Black	...	Himself (9 episodes, 2002)
Hal Sparks	...	Himself (9 episodes, 2002)

Storyline

A humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments dedicated to the film, music, fashion and big headlines of the 1980s, with commentary from comedians, musicians and others who lived through it and saw the insanity with their own eyes. Offshoot of the very successful "I Love The 70s!" special, and preceded the "I Love The 90s!" special.

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Plot Keywords:

comedian | 1980s | apostrophe in title | four word title | tiffany | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Documentary

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

VH1.com

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 December 2002 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

MTV Networks, VH1 Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (10 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

The song "Addicted To Love" by Robert Palmer was featured in a segment for the 1987 episode, but it was actually released in the spring of 1986 and was one of the biggest songs of that year. 1987 was when he won the Grammy for it.

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Quotes

Michael Ian Black: Give me short skirts, give me roller skates, give me "Xanadu." I'm a happy man.

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Connections

Features Poltergeist (1982)

User Reviews

A hilarious ride through early memories

I LOVE this series. I've seen every episode several times, but they never fail to leave me in stitches. For me, the '80s are just vague memories of Hall and Oates LP's, Care Bear dolls, and early cable TV. But that doesn't stop me from loving the '80s and fondly remembering the culture. Some of the panelists were annoying (particularly Hal Sparks at times), but the series is still nothing short of sweet, cheesy perfection.

My favorite episodes are probably 1980-82, but I loved them all. I'm just praying that acid wash denim will never, ever make a comeback.