Watch I Love the '80s

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2002
1 Season
8.5 (1,787)

In 2002, VH1 released a new show called I Love the '80s. The show was a nostalgic and humorous look back at the pop culture of the 1980s. The show premiered on January 10, 2002, and ran for ten consecutive nights. Each episode took a year from the 1980s and explored the music, movies, television shows, fashions, and fads from that year.

The show was hosted by a variety of celebrities, including Traci Lords, Soleil Moon Frye, and 'Weird Al' Yankovic, who provided funny commentary and reminisced about their favorite moments from the '80s. The show also featured interviews with other celebrities, who shared their memories and thoughts on the pop culture of the decade.

Some of the topics covered in the show included the rise of MTV, the popularity of Pac-Man, the rise of hair metal, the emergence of hip hop and rap music, and the debut of iconic movies such as Ghostbusters and The Breakfast Club. The show also explored the fashions of the decade, including leg warmers, neon colors, and big hair, as well as the popular toys and games of the time, such as Rubik's Cubes and Cabbage Patch Kids.

One of the most memorable segments of the show was the "I Love the '80s" yearbook, which featured photos of celebrities from the decade and their hilarious yearbook quotes. The yearbook included everyone from John Stamos and Corey Hart to Joe Piscopo and Hulk Hogan.

Overall, I Love the '80s was a fun and entertaining look back at one of the most iconic decades in pop culture history. The show appealed to both fans of the decade who remembered it fondly and younger viewers who were fascinated by the fashion, music, and movies of the time. It was a nostalgic trip down memory lane that left viewers feeling happy and uplifted.

Though the show was released nearly 20 years ago, it remains iconic among those who grew up in the 1980s. Fans still tune in to VH1's replays of I Love the '80s to this day, proving that the show's appeal is timeless and universal. The show spawned various spin-offs, such as I Love the '90s, and paved the way for a whole new genre of nostalgic pop culture programming. If you're a fan of the '80s or just looking for a good laugh, I Love the '80s is definitely worth checking out.

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Seasons

10. I Love The 80's: 1989

December 20, 2002

Bad boys, bad boys what you gonna do, what you gonna do when they come for you? Here she is 1989 and the theme song to one of her babies COPS. CHIPS had become like a distant cousin and Adam 12 a weird uncle, or something. No more Jon and Ponch for us. 1989 is like the clever baby sister. The last of ten and she came of age with Reality TV and big fake boobs. And like a kid cleaning out her CD collection, she Bust A Move, gave the bands all haircuts, and cleared out some shelf space for the grunge to come no matter how hard Cher tried to Turn Back Time. She witnessed San Francisco shake, the Chinese stand up, the Berlin Wall fall down, and Zsa Zsa slap a Beverly Hills Cop. She carried us to the summit of Mount 1980's with all of it's new found silicone, TV cheese, movie fluff, and musical dirty laundry.

9. I Love The 80's: 1988

December 20, 2002

Don't Worry, Be Happy. In 1988, everyone was whistling that tune. It's no wonder it was the year of dancing raisins and the debut of Prozac. 1988 was the feel good year of the decade. Whether you saw Rainman and Die Hard at the box office, gathered around your TV to catch Who's the Boss and The Wonder Years, or played Pictionary in your living room, you were looking for a good time.

8. I Love The 80's: 1987

December 19, 2002

You remember 1987. Glenn Close refused to be ignored, the Stock Market bubble burst, and the Beastie Boys fought to keep the party going. It was the year we realized what the 80's were all about - and we reveled in the excess, extravagance and bigness of it all!

7. I Love The 80's: 1986

December 19, 2002

1986 was a year of breaking out, and breaking the rules. From a triumvirate of rebellious teens taking a day off to a hairy cat-eating alien taking over a family's garage, there were plenty of rules that were broken in `86. And as far as break-outs go, there was a wheel-spinning game show hottie, an Australian with a rather large knife, and - of course - a teddy bear with a tape deck for a stomach. How futuristic!

6. I Love The 80's: 1985

December 18, 2002

You really can't even begin to discuss the year 1985 without the Brat Pack. Demi, Andrew, Rob, Emilio, Judd, Anthony Michael, Molly, Ally. I could go on all day. Oh wait, there's one more brat packer, the chick from St Elmo's Fire who ate the PB&J with Rob Lowe. Don't you remember?

5. I Love The 80's: 1984

December 18, 2002

So..."Where's the beef?" In 1984. Arguably the greatest pop culture year of the decade, and maybe ever! From Film, to TV, to Music, 1984 delivered. Not only did it introduce us to some of music's most enduring artists (Madonna & Prince), but a few endearing one hit wonders (Corey Hart ring a bell?) as well as some surprise classics (Footloose, Miami Vice, "Girls Just Want To Have Fun").

4. I Love The 80's: 1983

December 17, 2002

The "like, totally gnarly". I mean "tubular" year that let us know that Michael Jackson was "not like other guys" introduced us to Tony Montana's (Al Pacino) "little friend" finally let us know that it was ok to be black and Miss America but not ok to get naked for Bob Guccione at the same time. There were those who just had to "adopt" the latest dolly.those who begged us to "Just Say No" and those who simply wanted to be "gagged with a spoon". 1983 also helped us to finally bury the disco, I mean Travolta's Stayin' Alive was the coffin's final nail.No? Disco R.I.P. We made fun of the preppie, gave up the 3D movie, cross-dressed on TV, started falling for Madonna.and her publicity stunts, and all the while we had the pleasure of looking down the road to what some thought might be the future according to George Orwell, 1984.

3. I Love The 80's: 1982

December 17, 2002

No year epitomized the 80's more than 1982, and yes, you did dress like that. Fast, plugged in, and embarrassing, this is a year you can't forget; no matter how hard you try. As the third episode of the series, I Love The 80's 1982 will saturate the audience with vivid flashbacks of colorful people, defining moments, and mortifying fads that make people fondly remember their youth, and sometimes even blush.

2. I Love The 80's: 1981

December 16, 2002

While 1980 kicked off a brand new decade, 1981 was truly the year of birth. Everything from a new presidency to music television took shape within the twelve months that made 1981 a year featuring romance, transition, and a White House full of jellybeans.

1. I Love The 80's: 1980

December 16, 2002

Ahhh.1980. On the cusp between the 70's and the 80's, the year 1980 sometimes feels like the odd man out. Not a disco queen, not yet a yuppie. But don't be fooled - 1980 has a lot to offer. What other year gave birth to Post-It Notes, CNN and today's diva in training Christina Aguilera? Not 1984, I can tell you that. 1980, do that to me one more time. Once is never enough. With a.oh, you get the picture.

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