Retro Minutes A-Z

September 1, 1979

The Lone Ranger is forced to give up his mask. Gabriel Ferrer lights up Debby Boone's life. Guess what one-hit wonder is #1 on the charts?

September 10, 1990

Will Smith's Fresh Prince hits Bel-Air. Ellis Island honors immigrants. Which Aerosmith member celebrates a birthday?

September 11, 1983

Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl battle at the U.S. Open. Donna Karan gets hitched. Guess which "Sideways" star turns 22.

September 12 - Back To School Fashion Friday

BACK TO SCHOOL FASHIONS: Teens get tips from the movies as Molly Ringwald shows a little shoulder • Sean Penn makes stoner-chic hip • James Spader dresses with pretty-boy flair

September 12 Retro Minute Back to School Fashion Fashion Fashion

BACK TO SCHOOL FASHIONS: Teens get fashion tips from the movies as Molly Ringwald shows a little shoulder, Sean Penn makes stoner chic hip, and James Spader dresses with Pretty Boy flair.

September 13, 1974

Jim Rockford solves crimes on NBC. The Phillies use 27 players in one game. Guess which Eric Clapton song is #1.

September 14, 1984

The Nerds get revenge • The MTV Video Music Awards lift off • What Tina Turner song tops the Pop chart?

September 15, 1968

Barbra Streisand's "Happening" in Central Park. Sonny Jurgenson throws a record pass. Guess which old-school comedian turns 41 today.

September 16 - Bill Cosby

EMMY WEEK: 6-Time Emmy winner Bill Cosby snubbed for The Cosby Show

September 16 - Michael J. Fox

EMMY CELEBRATION: 4-time Emmy winner Michael J. Fox takes home his first statue

September 16, 1983

Webster (Emmanuel Lewis) moves in with George and Ma'am. The future Governator becomes a citizen. Which illusionist turns 27?

September 17 – Kirstie Alley

EMMY CELEBRATION: 2-Time Emmy winner Kirstie Alley wins for Best Actress in a Comedy

September 17, 1977

"Starsky & Hutch" is on CBS. Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" attack. Guess which "Planet Of The Apes" star is 49.

September 18 - Alan Alda

EMMY CELEBRATION: 5-Time Emmy winner Alan Alda flips when he wins for Best Writing

September 18, 1979

Monty Python look on the bright side in The Life Of Brian. The Who play the Garden without Moonie. Which Fernwood Tonight star turns 40?

September 19 - Ted Danson

EMMY CELEBRATION: 2-Time Emmy winner Ted Danson breaks the Susan Lucci curse

September 19, 1981

Simon & Garfunkel reunite in Central Park. The Flintstones introduce Captain Caveman. Which "Star Wars"star heads "Under The Rainbow"?

September 2, 1985

Susan Sarandon compromises her position. "Titanic" is found after 73 years. What movie theme song is #1?

September 20 - Lucille Ball

EMMY CELEBRATION: 4-Time Emmy winner Lucille Ball presents the award for Best Comedy

September 20, 1973

Jesus Christ Superstar rocks movie theaters. Billie Jean beats Bobby's butt on the court. Which advice columnist celebrates a birthday?

September 21 - Lily Tomlin

EMMY CELEBRATION: 6-Time Emmy winner Lily Tomlin's win was no small potatoes

September 21, 1983

Up-and-coming comic, Jerry Seinfeld, appears on "Letterman." "Glengarry Glen Ross" hits the London stage. Which "Fried Green Tomatoes" author is 39?

September 22, 1985

Michael Spinks takes down Larry Holmes. Farm Aid unites diverse musicians. Which Dire Straits song is #1?

September 23, 1969

Paul Is Dead rumors spread. "Marcus Welby" is on CBS. Guess which of Judy Garland's sidekicks is 49.

September 24, 1968

The clock starts on 60 Minutes. Clint is Hangin' High at the movies. Which Beatles song is #1?

September 25, 1979

The Angels win their first American League Pennant. Barbara Walters is 48. Guess who played Evita before Madonna.

September 26, 1990

Randy Newman writes the songs that make the cops rock. New NC-17 rating keeps the kids out of Showgirls. Which Nelson song tops the charts?

September 27, 1982

Sarah Jessica Parker is a Square Peg. Sean Connery and Roger Moore fight the Battle of the Bonds. Guess which John Cougar Mellencamp song is #1.

September 28, 1984

Crocket and Tubbs make pastel hip on Miami Vice premiere. Carl Reiner's All Of Me is at the movies. Which member of the Zappa family celebrates a birthday?

September 29, 1990

Barbara Bush's dog, Millie, tops the best-seller list. Phil Collins wraps up the But Seriously Tour. Guess which "Blazing Saddles" star is 48!

September 3, 1989

Chris Evert and Monica Seles battle at the U.S. Open. "sex, lies, and videotape" makes big-screen confessions. Which famous Hollywood sibling celebrates a birthday?

September 30, 1972

Karl Malden and Michael Douglas patrol the San Francisco Streets • Roberto Clemente hits 3,000 • Which Rod Stewart song is #1?

September 4, 1972

Olympic swimmer Mark Spitz lugs home seven gold medals. Bob Barker comes on down. What Gene Wilder movie is in theaters?

September 5, 1989

Tom Waddle gets dumped over and over by the Bears. William Devane is 52. Guess who's sharing "Today's" anchor desk with Bryant Gumbel.

September 6, 1976

"$20,000 Pyramid" gets a raise. Martin and Lewis together again. Which "SNL" star is celebrating a birthday?

September 7, 1980

John McEnroe faces Bjorn Borg at the U.S. Open. Striking actors boycott the Emmys. Guess which female rocker turns 29.

September 8, 1986

Oprah starts down path to world domination • Stephen King and Rob Reiner bring Stand By Me to the movies • What's the theme to Top Gun?

September 9 - Talk Like a Pirate

Ahoy, maties. In honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day, here's a look at the swashbucklers of TV and film.

September 9, 1990

Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi face off at the U.S. Open. The A's sweep the Yankees. Guess which supermodel turns 21.

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