Tag Archives: The 1980s

Bruce Bartlett: The 50-Year Republican Plan For Total Victory

“Following is a book proposal I put together last year tracing the historical road to Trump, which I believe began in 1974. He is the culmination of a number of actions, trends, and institutional developments that coincidentally started approximately the … Continue reading

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The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson: Burt Reynolds (June, 1986)

“Burt Reynolds Saws Johnny in Half | Carson Tonight Show. Original Airdate: June 06, 1986” Source:Johnny Carson enjoying Burt Reynolds magical appearance on his show. (Pun intended) From Johnny Carson So Burt comes out and they’re just telling each other “how … Continue reading

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Gary Hart & John Edwards: Two Self-Destructive Populists

“Gary Hart was the presumed Democratic presidential candidate in the spring of 1987 when the Miami Herald reported that rumors of his “womanizing” were true. The ensuing scandal over his extramarital affair with a woman named Donna Rice ended his … Continue reading

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The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson: Burt Reynolds (November, 1986)

“Johnny Carson 1986 11 05 Burt Reynolds” Source:Stand Up Comedy with a look at The Tonight Show With Burt & Johnny. From Stand Up Comedy “JOHNNY CARSON INTERVIEW BURT REYNOLDS Nov 05 1986l” Source:ZANY From ZANY I swear if Burt Reynolds didn’t … Continue reading

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The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson: Jane Badler in 1985

“It was the 1980’s and i was asked to be on the greatest interview show… The Johnny Carson Show. I was thrilled and a nervous wreck . I bought a Versace dress on credit and drank three glasses of champagne … Continue reading

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Hunter: The Beautiful & The Dead (1986)

Source:Apple TV– actress Persis Khambatta as Dhari Ziad. Source:The New Democrat “Hunter and McCall are called to investigate the car bombing of a Middle-Eastern consulate member for which a student terrorist group claims responsibility.” From IMDB “Hunter and McCall are called … Continue reading

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Christina Randall: Should Killers Erik & Lyle Menendez Be Released From Prison?

Source:Christina Randall talking about the Menendez Brothers. Source:The New Democrat “Erik and Lyle Menendez captured national attention in 1989 and beyond after the siblings killed their parents, but the two gained new widespread interest thanks to a Netflix special. In … Continue reading

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Duke Wilson: Ed Too Tall Jones Highlights

Source:Duke Wilson with a look at the great Dallas Cowboys DE Ed Too Tall Jones. Source:The New Democrat “One of the biggest players in NFL history. Standing at 6’9″, Jones was a versatile defender who could run the passer and … Continue reading

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Christina Randall: The Story of Betty Broderick: Victim Or Villain?

Source:Christina Randall with a look at he Elisabeth Broderick story. Source:The New Democrat ” Elisabeth Anne Broderick is an American woman who murdered her ex-husband, Daniel T. Broderick III, and his second wife, Linda Broderick, on November 5, 1989. At … Continue reading

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