Watch I Love the '80s: 3D

2005
1 Season
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I Love the '80s: 3D is a television show produced by VH1 that aired in 2005. The show, hosted by various celebrities including Cassandra Peterson, Harry Anderson, and Alan Thicke, examines popular culture of the 1980s. The show is presented in a documentary style and is comprised of clips from popular movies, television shows, music videos, and commercials. Each episode focuses on a specific year of the decade and the celebrities offer their insights on the year's events and trends.

One of the unique aspects of the show is the use of 3D graphics to enhance the viewing experience. The celebrities appearing on the show are shown wearing 3D glasses, creating an interactive experience for viewers at home.

Throughout the series, viewers are taken back to the decade that brought us the rise of MTV, the video game revolution, neon fashion, and the birth of the blockbuster movie. With pop culture icons such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Tom Cruise dominating the media, I Love the '80s: 3D explores the cultural impact of these individuals and events.

In addition to examining major events, the show also looks at lesser-known cultural references from the 1980s. Viewers are reminded of popular toys such as Rubik's Cube and Cabbage Patch Kids, as well as quirky television shows such as Pee-wee's Playhouse and Square Pegs.

The series features a wide range of celebrity guests who offer their thoughts and memories of the decade. Some of the guests include comedian Michael Ian Black, actress Molly Ringwald, and musician Debbie Gibson. Their personal experiences and perspectives on the decade provide unique insights for viewers.

Overall, I Love the '80s: 3D is a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who grew up in the decade and an informative look for those who didn't. The combination of celebrity commentary, 3D graphics, and archived footage creates an entertaining viewing experience for all.

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Seasons

10. 1989

October 28, 2005

The 1989 edition reviews television's Rescue 911 and Mr. Bean, the cinema's Steel Magnolias and The Little Mermaid, Paula Abdul's rise to stardom, Salman Rushdie's book, The Satanic Verses, Leona Helmsley's tax evasion, and the Domino's pizza 'Noid.

9. 1988

October 28, 2005

The 1988 edition looks at television's It's Garry Shandling's Show and Morton Downey, Jr., the movies Cocktail and Midnight Run, singers Lita Ford and Buster Poindexter, Jimmy the Greek's racist comments, Micro Machines cars, and Nintendo's Mike Tyson's Punch-Out videogame.

8. 1987

October 27, 2005

The 1987 edition looks at television's Spenser: For Hire and Star Trek: The Next Generation, the movies Predator and Throw Momma from the Train, Billy Idol's "Mony, Mony" remake, the Black Monday stock market crash, and baby Jessica falling into a well.

7. 1986

October 27, 2005

The 1986 edition focuses on television's Murder, She Wrote and Love Connection, the cinema's Back to School and Short Circuit, music group Heart, and the excitement surrounding the return of Halley's Comet.

6. 1985

October 26, 2005

The 1985 edition features television's Bob Ross, Obsession commercials, and Joe Theissman's leg break on Monday Night Football, the movies The Legend of Billie Jean and Just One of the Guys, Weird Al Yankovic's rise to stardom, and the My Buddy doll.

5. 1984

October 26, 2005

The 1984 edition looks at television's Snorks and TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes, the movies Police Academy and Children of the Corn, Doug Flutie's football miracles, and the overuse of hair mousse.

4. 1983

October 25, 2005

In 1982, movie theaters featured First Blood and Tron, Ripley's Believe It or Not was on our TV sets, and BMX biking, Betamax vs. VHS, and EPCOT were pop culture highlights.

3. 1982

November 4, 2005

1982 saw a battle brewing between VHS and Betamax, Disney opening EPCOT, and BMX biking becoming all the rage. Ripley's Believe It or Not was one of the top television shows of the year while Tron and First Blood were the top movies.

2. 1981

October 24, 2005

1981 saw Blazing Saddles, Chariots of Fire and Escape From New York being some of the most popular movies of the year while You Can't Do That On Television was one of the popular shows. Loverboy's 'Working for the Weekend' and .38 Special's 'Hold On Loosely' was some of the most played songs on the radio. Personal computers saw a rise in popularity thanks to the Osborne Computer. Some popular gadgets of 1981 include Erasermate's erasable pens and Penny Racers.

1. 1980

October 24, 2005

1980 saw AC/DC rocking the radio waves with 'Back in Black' while Christopher Cross found popularity with his hit 'Sailing.' Buck Rodgers and the 25th Century was the popular television show while Little Darlings, The Jazz Singer, My Bodyguard, and The Elephant Man were the popular movies of the year. Intellivison introduced its games in an attempt to dethrone Atari as the most popular video game console and Mattel's Fashion Plates was a popular toy among American girls.

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