Category: TV 1980s

Thundarr the Barbarian, a post-apocalyptic animated television series Thundarr the Barbarian debuted in 1980. Set in a future where civilization… read more Thundarr the Barbarian

The Wizard: A Journey of Magic and Adventure The Wizard, a television series that aired from 1986 to 1987, captivated… read more The Wizard

Amerika (1987): A Reflection of Cold War Anxieties Amerika, the mini series was created during the Cold War. Back when… read more Amerika

Shogun 1980 captivated the small screen audience In 1980, the 5 part, 10 hour mini-series “Shogun” captivated audiences.  Based on… read more Shogun 1980

Fame the series was iconic Fame the series was an iconic show that aired from 1982 to 1987. It remains… read more Fame the Series

“V” The Final Battle miniseries is the conclusion to the original “V” The Final Battle is a three part series… read more “V” The Final Battle

“V” the Original miniseries was released 1983 in two parts. “V” the Original miniseries is a story is of a… read more “V” the Original miniseries

This sci-fi police drama, Alien Nation, was cancelled too soon after only a single season. The setting is Los Angeles when refuge aliens are trying to integrate into society.

Otherworld- Was a short lived sci-fi fantasy released in 1985. It is true family entertainment where a family visiting the… read more Otherworld

The Girl the Gold Watch & Everything (1980) is a made for TV movie starring Pam Dawber (Mindy of Mork… read more The girl, gold watch and everything

British television series, based on the legend of Robin Hood. Created by Richard Carpenter, it was produced by HTV in… read more Robin of Sherwood 1984

Wiseguy is a show that aired from 1987 to 1990 and it followed Vinnie Terranova, an undercover FBI agent. He… read more Wiseguy

A comedy TV series that aired between 1978 and 1980 A man named Billie Joe (aka. “B.J.” McKay) is a… read more BJ and the bear

In the early 80s everyone had Indiana Jones mania and Tales of the Gold Monkey was an obvious attempt to… read more Tales of the Golden Monkey