In the ‘80s, a resurgent America lived, worked and played harder than ever before, spawning a cultural revolution that spread worldwide like wildfire.
The 80s Greatest
DETAILS
We revisit the greatest moments from America’s decade of decadence when everything went big… from shoulder pads to bank balances. Huge passion led to huge profit, and amidst an explosion of luxury brands and unbridled credit, we splashed the cash like there was no tomorrow. Ronald Reagan fought for conservative values, Madonna didn’t, we all wanted to know who shot J.R. and we watched it all play out on brand new cable networks MTV and CNN.
- Release Date:
- 2018
- Genre:
- Docuseries
- Rating:
- Starring:
- Huey Morgan
EPISODES
S1:E1 Miracle on Ice
The ’80s begin with a miraculous ice hockey game that helps lift the spirits of America.
S1:E2 Passion for Profit
The ’80s, when doing what you love can turn your passion into a profit.
S1:E3 Family Values
In the ’80s, family values undergo a huge makeover, despite President Reagan’s protest.
S1:E4 The Culture Clash
The greatest pop culture clash of the 20th century changed the aesthetic of the world.
S1:E5 America Gets Wired
In the ’80s, a stratospheric rise of cable TV is helped by game changers MTV and CNN.
S1:E6 I Want it All
In the age of conspicuous consumption, advertisers use shock and awe to gain attention.
S1:E7 New Dynasty
Life’s not easy for ’80s women. With help from some famous faces, they start to fight back.
S1:E8 Greed is Good
The ’80s, an era of big hair and big bonuses, when nothing succeeds like excess.
S1:E9 It's a Small World
In the ’80s, shrinking technology brings the world together in unexpected ways.
S1:E10 Walls Come Down
The 80s go out with a bang as the push for freedom brings down the Berlin Wall.
