Best of my 80s childhood!
by EndeavoursGirl | created - 25 Aug 2016 | updated - 26 Aug 2016 | PublicCartoons, action/adventure, and comedies of the 80s.
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1. Willow (1988)
PG | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A young farmer is chosen to undertake a perilous journey in order to protect a special baby from an evil queen.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, Jean Marsh
Votes: 129,817 | Gross: $57.27M
2. The Transformers (1984–1987)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Two opposing factions of transforming alien robots engage in a battle that has the fate of Earth in the balance.
Stars: Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Corey Burton, Christopher Collins
Votes: 23,534
3. Jem (1985–1988)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Jerrica Benton is secretly the leader of the glamorous and exciting music group, Jem and the Holograms.
Stars: Samantha Newark, Patricia Alice Albrecht, Cathianne Blore, Cindy McGee
Votes: 3,053
4. The Goonies (1985)
PG | 114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.
Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman
Votes: 298,213 | Gross: $61.50M
5. The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
G | 94 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Kermit and his friends go to New York City to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated.
Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 22,704 | Gross: $25.53M
6. Street Hawk (1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
A desk bound cop secretly fights crime as the test pilot for a prototype combat motorcycle.
Stars: Rex Smith, Richard Venture, Joe Regalbuto, Jeannie Wilson
Votes: 3,584
7. Sixteen Candles (1984)
PG | 93 min | Comedy, Romance
A girl's "sweet" sixteenth birthday is anything but special: her family forgets about it, and she suffers from every embarrassment possible.
Director: John Hughes | Stars: Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Justin Henry, Michael Schoeffling
Votes: 126,254 | Gross: $23.69M
8. She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1987)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Princess Adora raises her magic sword and becomes She-Ra, the most powerful woman in the universe, to aid her friends in defeating the Evil Horde so their planet Etheria can be free.
Stars: Melendy Britt, George DiCenzo, John Erwin, Linda Gary
Votes: 6,718
9. The Secret of the Sword (1985)
G | 100 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Prince Adam is sent to the world of Etheria to find his long abducted sister, Adora, and awaken her to her own destiny.
Directors: Ed Friedman, Lou Kachivas, Marsh Lamore, Bill Reed, Gwen Wetzler | Stars: John Erwin, Melendy Britt, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary
Votes: 3,290 | Gross: $7.66M
10. Kidd Video (1984–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A teen rock band is abducted to a cartoon fantasy world where music is the key to defeating their enemies and finding their way home.
Stars: Bryan Scott, Gabriela Nelson, Robbie Rist, Steve Alterman
Votes: 335
11. Reading Rainbow (1983–2006)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.
Stars: LeVar Burton, Jennifer Betit Yen, Arnold Stang, Fred Newman
Votes: 5,143
12. Today's Special (1981–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
The night staff of a major department store explore topics for young viewers.
Stars: Jeff Hyslop, Nerene Virgin, Bob Dermer, Nina Keogh
Votes: 866
13. Popples (1986–1988)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of Billy and Bonnie Wagner and their mischievous (though helpful) Popples.
Stars: Stevie Vallance, Len Carlson, Linda Sorensen, Dan Hennessey
Votes: 255
14. Rainbow Brite (1984–1986)
TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Family
The adventures of the color protector and her friends (sidekick Twink, the color kids, her horse Starlite, and her human friend Brian).
Stars: Bettina Bush, Peter Cullen, Pat Fraley, Robbie Lee
Votes: 1,487
15. Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.
Stars: Karen Prell, Gerard Parkes, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 8,328
16. Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A group of kids are thrown into a fantasy world where they must search for a way home, armed with magic weapons that an evil tyrant wants.
Stars: Willie Aames, Don Most, Adam Rich, Peter Cullen
Votes: 6,151
17. Pole Position (1984–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
A teen stunt car team secretly fights crime with the help of their artificially intelligent cars.
Stars: Lisa Lindgren, Kaleena Kiff, David Coburn, Jack Angel
Votes: 359
18. The Wuzzles (1985)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
This cartoon series followed the adventure of the Wuzzles, colorful and playful creatures that were part one animal, part another.
Stars: Stan Freberg, Brian Cummings, Henry Gibson, Kathleen Helppie-Shipley
Votes: 839
19. MASK (1985–1986)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Matt Trakker leads a special team of masked crime fighters with a fleet of hidden function vehicles against Miles Mayhem and his criminal organization known as V.E.N.O.M.
Stars: Doug Stone, Mark Halloran, Brendan McKane, Graeme McKenna
Votes: 4,546
20. Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Young Punky Brewster is abandoned with her dog, Brandon, in a supermarket. When she befriends Henry Warnimont, her new family life begins.
Stars: Soleil Moon Frye, George Gaynes, Cherie Johnson, Sandy
Votes: 6,104
21. The Littles (1983–1985)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A 13-year-old boy named Henry Bigg, who is going on vacation, finds some mouse-like creatures called diminutives in his suitcase.
Stars: Jimmy Keegan, Bettina Bush, Alvy Moore, Robert David Hall
Votes: 1,095
22. Thundercats (1985–1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A team of humanoid cats fight evil in their adopted home world.
Stars: Bob McFadden, Larry Kenney, Earl Hammond, Lynne Lipton
Votes: 19,037
23. My Little Pony (1986–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The story of a human named Megan in a world of magical ponies and their adventures together in Pony Land.
Stars: Sherry Lynn, Bettina Bush, Susan Blu, Nancy Cartwright
Votes: 1,382
24. Muppet Babies (1984–1991)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets, as babies, have adventures with their imaginations inside their nursery.
Stars: Greg Berg, Katie Leigh, Laurie O'Brien, Russi Taylor
Votes: 5,599
25. The Princess Bride (1987)
PG | 98 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon
Votes: 450,803 | Gross: $30.86M
26. Knight Rider (1982–1986)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A lone crimefighter battles the forces of evil with the help of a virtually indestructible and artificially intelligent supercar.
Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Richard Basehart, Patricia McPherson
Votes: 37,567
27. The NeverEnding Story (1984)
PG | 102 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.
Director: Wolfgang Petersen | Stars: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Gerald McRaney
Votes: 156,873 | Gross: $20.16M
28. Misfits of Science (1985–1986)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The adventures of a team of misfit superheroes who fight crime for a scientific think tank.
Stars: Dean Paul Martin, Kevin Peter Hall, Mark Thomas Miller, Courteney Cox
Votes: 1,254
29. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
-Resplendent with authentic 1980s music, fashion, and vibe, "Miami Vice" follows two undercover detectives and their extended team through the mean streets of Miami, Florida.
Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown
Votes: 30,163
30. Kids Incorporated (1984–1993)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A group of kids sing songs at a club for kids. They solve problems in-between performances.
Stars: Fergie, Moosie Drier, Rahsaan Patterson, Renee Sandstrom
Votes: 1,109
31. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, goes against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.
Stars: John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 20,022
32. Conan the Destroyer (1984)
PG | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Conan leads a ragtag group of adventurers on a quest for a princess.
Director: Richard Fleischer | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones, Olivia d'Abo, Wilt Chamberlain
Votes: 85,319 | Gross: $31.04M
33.
ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)
Episode:
The Secret World of Og
(1983)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Five siblings named Penny, Pamela, Peter, Patsy, and Pollywog have one thing in common: They like to spend their free time getting lost in their imaginations. One day, several items in ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Lumley | Stars: Fred Travalena, Janet Waldo, Noelle North, Josh Rodine
Votes: 88
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