The Eighties

The Eighties (2016)

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This nostalgic documentary series relives the 1980s from a variety of angles, exploring its impact on the politics, technology and culture of today.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E07Technology gets personaljuin 30, 2016
S01E06The AIDS Crisisjuin 9, 2016
S01E05Video Killed the Radio Starmai 26, 2016
S01E04Greed Is Goodmai 12, 2016
S01E03Tear Down This Wallavr. 28, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'The Eighties' premiere?

'The Eighties' premiered on March 31, 2016.

Who narrated the TV show 'The Eighties'?

The TV show 'The Eighties' was narrated by actor Rob Lowe.

What was the format of 'The Eighties' TV show?

'The Eighties' was a documentary series that explored various aspects of the 1980s.

Which famous musician was featured in an episode of 'The Eighties'?

The TV show 'The Eighties' featured an episode dedicated to the iconic musician Prince.

What was the focus of the episode titled 'Video Killed the Radio Star'?

The episode titled 'Video Killed the Radio Star' focused on the impact of music videos on the music industry during the 1980s.

Which political event was covered in an episode of 'The Eighties'?

'The Eighties' dedicated an episode to the political event known as the Iran-Contra affair.

Which popular TV show from the 1980s was discussed in an episode of 'The Eighties'?

'The Eighties' explored the cultural impact of the TV show 'The Cosby Show' in one of its episodes.

What was the theme of the episode titled 'Raised on Television'?

The episode titled 'Raised on Television' explored the influence of television on the upbringing of children during the 1980s.

Who was the creator of 'The Eighties'?

'The Eighties' was created by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman.

Which iconic sports event was featured in an episode of 'The Eighties'?

'The Eighties' dedicated an episode to the legendary 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey game between the United States and the Soviet Union.

What was the focus of the episode titled 'Greed is Good'?

The episode titled 'Greed is Good' explored the excesses and economic changes of the 1980s, including the rise of Wall Street.

Who directed the episode titled 'Greed is Good'?

The episode titled 'Greed is Good' was directed by Robert Dalva.

Which technological advancement of the 1980s was discussed in an episode of 'The Eighties'?

'The Eighties' explored the impact of the personal computer revolution in one of its episodes.

What was the focus of the episode titled 'The Fight Against AIDS'?

The episode titled 'The Fight Against AIDS' delved into the emergence of the AIDS epidemic and the efforts made to combat it during the 1980s.

Who was the executive producer of 'The Eighties'?

'The Eighties' had Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog as its executive producers.

Also known as

  • A 80-as évek Amerikája (Hungary)

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