KXEL@80–1983

The Year Was 1983–new television shows premiering included “The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross” and “The A Team”…topping the pop music charts were “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson, “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler, and Dexy’s Midnight Runners with “Come On, Eileen”…moviegoers enjoyed “Mr. Mom,” “Tootsie” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation”…and in the news, the U.S. led a force invading Grenada, Benino Aquino was assassinated upon his return to the Philippines, and Sally Ride became the first U.S. female astronaut.