Week of June 15, 1984

The Supreme Court rules that the government generally may not be sued for

negligence in commercial air disasters.

216-210 vote - The House barely passes passed the Simpson-Mazzoli

immigration bill and it must now before a conference committee of House and

Senate negotiators. The bill grants amnesty to millions of aliens living illegally in

the United States.

The gross national product is growing at a strong 5.7% annual rate after roaring

ahead far beyond expectations in the first quarter.

President Reagan opens the 1984

disabled, being held in the U.S. for

the first time. “You’re proving that a

disability doesn’t have to stand in

the way of a full and active life,” said

the President.

House and Senate tax writers agree

to limit the tax breaks for luxury cars

used in business and tighten

business deductions allowed for the

home use of personal computers and other items.

President and Mrs. Reagan announce that their daughter, Patti Davis will marry

yoga instructor Paul Grilley on Aug. 14 at the Bel-Air Hotel in Los Angeles.

Medical -

The government has granted approval for the world’s second implant of a

permanent artificial heart.

Festival 200 at Portland, OR - his first Indy-car

victory. He’s the 22-year-old son of 37-time Indy

car winner Al Unser.

Swale, winner of the 1984 Kentucky Derby and

the Belmont stakes, collapses and dies

suddenly in his stall after a workout at Belmont

park racetrack.

Week of June 15, 1984

Entertainment news -

skater in “Flashdance.” Apparently, a blood vessel in her

brain burst. She was only 30.

A made-for-TV movie is coming - “The Ewok Movie,” George

Lucas will serve as executive producer.

Television news -

Martin Short of SCTV will join the cast of “Saturday Night

Live” next season.

New to ABC-TV daytime - “The Love Report.” It’s produced

by KABC-TV Los Angeles with anchors Chuck Henry and Tawny Schneider.

Gina Lollobrigida has signed to be a regular on CBS’ “Falcon Crest” next season.

into a contract for the manufacture and distribution of designer nurses clothing

under the name of the TV series “Trapper John, M.D.” The outfits will retail for

between $26 and $52.

after selling cocaine to an undercover narcotics officer. The 42-year-old actor

sold an officer about a half an ounce on one occasion and approximately an

eighth of an ounce another time.

Sunday night television -

CBS - 60 Minutes, AfterMASH, Four Seasons, The

Jeffersons, Alice, Trapper John, MD

NBC - Father Murphy, Knight Rider, Movie

ABC - Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, Hardcastle &

McCormick, Movie

PBS - Living Wild, Masterpiece Theatre

ESPN - Superbouts of the ‘70’s

USA - Don Drysdale

CNN - Style With Elsa Klensch

MTV - I.R.S. Records presents “The Cutting Edge.”

Week of June 15, 1984

AfterMASH - Radar is getting married!

Week of June 15, 1984

Music news -

Dates for the first leg of Bruce Springsteen’s tour are set. It all begins June 29 in

St. Paul.

On MTV this week - The Pretenders in concert.

The Jacksons’ tour has announced that ticket prices will be $30.

While in Chicago - don’t miss “Music Video 60” over WPWR Channel 60. It airs

two hours each weekday afternoon and is tops in the ratings among teenagers.

CBS, RCA, MCA and Geffen have reached agreement with MTV for exclusive

broadcast rights to selected video clips for periods ranging from one week to 30

days. One record company, Elektra, says there will no such deal.

smash - “The Music Man.” He was 82.

Radio news -

KHJ AM Los Angeles is gearing to go what it calls “Car

Radio.” Look for a lot of traffic along with music.

host at KOA radio in Denver dies of

multiple gunshot wounds after being ambushed outside his

condominium. Berg (50) had reported death threats to police

several times.

doing mornings. Jim Lang is now doing mornings at Morgan’s

former station - KMPC.

KIQQ (100.3) was heard to play “State of Shock” for 23 hours straight. - It’s the

first single off of Michael Jackson’s new unreleased album - “Victory.” Michael

Jackson shares vocal with Mick Jagger.

Top Hits In Britain -

Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - Wham!

Two Tribes - Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Only When You Leave - Spandou Ballet

Week of June 15, 1984

Pearl in the Shell - Howard Jones

Dancing With Tears In My - Ult

High Energy - Evrnes

Top Albums This Week -

Born in the U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen

Sports - Huey Lewis & The News

Can’t Slow Down - Lionel Richie

Footloose - Soundtrack

1984- Van Halen

Heartbeat City - The Cars

Street Talk - Steve Perry

Thriller - Michael Jackson

Love At First Sting - Scorpions

Rebel Yell - Bill Idol

Colour By Numbers - culture Club

Seven and the Ragged Tiger - Duran

Duran

Breakin’ - Soundtrack

She’s So Unusual - Cyndi Lauper

Eliminator - ZZ Top

Grace Under Pressure - Rush

Madonna - Madonna

An Innocent Man - Billy Joel

Break Out - Pointer Sisters

Jermaine Jackson - Jermaine Jackson

Hot Country -

When We Make Love - Alabama

You’ve still got A Place In My Heart - George Jones

I Don’t Wanna Be A Memory - Exile

I Can Tell By The Way You Dance (You’re Gonna Love Me Tonight) - Vern

Gosdin

I Got Mexico - Eddy Raven

Somebody’s Needin’ Somebody - Conway Twity

Between Two Fires - Gary Morris

Just Another Woman in Love - Anne Murray

I’m Not Through Loving You Yet - Louise Mandrell

Week of June 15, 1984

Hot Hits -

Oh, Sherrie - Steve Parry

The Reflex - Duran Duran

Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper

Let’s Heart If For The Boy - Denise Williams

Self Control - Laura Branigan

Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen

The Heart of Rock and Roll - Huey Lewis & The News

Borderline - Madonna

It’s A Miracle - Culture Club

Hello - Lionel Richie

Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol

Jump (For My Love) - Pointer Sisters

Sister Christian - Night Ranger

Almost Paradise… Love Theme From

Footloose - Mike Reno & Ann Wilson

Who’s That Girl - Eurythmics

Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen

Against All Odds - Phil Collins

Run Runaway - Slade

Breakdance - Irene Cara

Legs - ZZ Top

Stay the Night - Chicago

Magic - The Cars

Modern Day Delilah - Van Stephenson

Doctor! Doctor! - Thompson Twins

Infatuation - Rod Stewart

At the movies -

Gemlins

Ghostbusters

Beat Street

Splash

Romancing the stone

Footloose

Star Trek II - The Search For Spock

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Week of June 15, 1984

Week of June 15, 1984