Nobel Peace Prize Winner

Lech Walesa Poland
Founder of Solidarity, campaigner for human rights

Singer Karen Carpenter died of complications from anorexia nervosa at age 32.

Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys died from a drowning accident while diving off his friends 52 foot yacht Emerald in Marina Del Ray, California. By special dispensation of the United States government he was buried at sea.

The Last Deloreans were produced in 1983.

Vanessa Williams becomes first African-American Miss America

The final episode of M.A.S.H. aired with more than 125 million viewers tuned in to watch.

The “Just Say No’ anti-drug campaign debuts

People Magazine’s most intriguing people for 1983 were: Debra Winger, Mr. T., Joan Rivers, Matthew Brodrick, Michael Jackson, & Jennifer Beals.

Things have changed over the years, but one thing remains the same “Legends In Concert” is still entertaining fans

My #1 Reason 1983 was a very good year, my Daughter Megan was born! 

She continues to bring energy to life for her parents, family, friends, community and students.

She is making a difference in our world.

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1983 STATS

US President

Ronald Reagan

US Vice President

George Bush

US Population

234,721,000

World Population

4,690,570,217

Life Expectancy Male

71

Life Expectancy Female

78.1

Average Income

$12,133.00

Unemployment Rate

9.6

Price House

$36,000 One Story Two Bedroom

$85,000 Two Story Four Bedroom

Price Car

$6,900 Ford Escort

$9,350 Buick Skylark

Price Milk

$1.89 Gallon

Price Gas

$1.29 per gallon

Price Bread

$0.66

Price of Postage

$0.20

 

Tomorrow: A year filled with news breaking events some of which we shall never forget!

 

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Camcorders are introduced

 

The CD is introduced to the general public

 

The FCC authorizes Motorola to begin testing cellular phone service in Chicago

 

The Apple Lisa (the prototype of the Macintosh) was released

 

Mike Muuss writes Ping while at the US Army Ballistics Research Laboratory

 

The Internet becomes a reality when the ARPANET is split into Military and Civilian sections

 

Berkely releases Unix 4.2BSD, including TCP/IP

 

Internet Activities Board (IAB) established, replacing the Internet Configuration Control Board

 

Compaq computer Corp. introduced first PC clone that used the same software as the IBM PC

 

Microsoft announced word, originally called Multi-Tool word, and windows

 

Mitch Kapor introduced Lotus 1-2-3

 

The Musical Instrument digital Interface (MIDI) was introduced

 

Atari replaces the 400/800/1200XL line of home computers with the 600XL and the 800XL

 

Nintendo started selling the home video game console “Family Computer”

 

Texas Instruments released the Compact Computer 40[tm] (CC40) A BASIC-language notebook computer that measured 9.5 by 5.75 by 1.00 inch, weighed just 22 ounces and operated from four AA batteries or an optional AC adapter

 

Tomorrow is Stats Day!

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Super Bowl XVII

Washington Redskins over Miami 27-17

NCAA Football

Miami over Florida

Heisman Trophy Winner

Mike Rozier, Nebraska RB points 1801

NBA Championship

Philadelphia 76er’s over LA Lakers (4 – 0)

NCAA Basketball Championship

NC State over Houston (54-52)

Stanley Cup Championship

NY Islanders over Edmonton Oilers (4 – 0)

World Series Championship

Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies (4 – 1)

Wimbledon Tennis Champions

Martina Navratilova over A. Jaeger (6 – 0 , 6-3)

John McEnroe over C. Lewis (6 – 2, 6 – 2, 6 – 2)

US Open Golf Championship

Larry Nelson (Score 280)

Kentucky Derby Championship

Sunny’s Halo

World Cup Soccer Championship

Italy beats Germany (Score 3-1)

CHECK BACK TOMORROW FOR 1983 TECHNOLOGY

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TV SHOWS

Dallas

60 Minutes

Dynasty

MOVIES

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Terms of Endearment

Flashdance

MUSIC

Every Breath You Take (The Police)

Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)

Say, Say, Say (Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney)

BOOKS

Fiction

“The Return of the Jedi Storybook” Joan Vinge

“Poland”  James Michener

“Pet Sematary”  Stephen King

Nonfiction

“In Search of Excellence”  Tom Peters

“Megatrends”  John Naisbitt

“Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession”  Erma Bombeck

PULITZER PRIZES

Marsha Norman “Night Mother” (Drama)

Alice Walker “The Color Purple” (Fiction)

Rhyls L. Issac “The Transformation of Virginia, 1740-1790″ (History)

 

1983 NOBEL PRIZE WINNER FOR LITERATURE

Sir William Golding, Great Britain b. 1911, d. 1993

“for his novels which, with the perspicuity of realistic narrative art and for the diversity and universality of myth, illuminate the human condition in the world today”

TOYS

Cabbage Patch Kids

Rubik’s Cube

Hacky Sack

 

BREAKFAST FOODS

General Mills Pac-Man Cereal

Post Smurf-Berry Crunch

Ralston Donkey Kong Junior Cereal

 

HAIRSTYLES

Feathered

Side Pony Tails

Crimped

 

FASHION ACCESSORIES

Friendship Stuff

Slouch Sock

Jellies

 

CLOTHES

Parachute Pants

Tight Stoned Wash Jeans

Crop Top

Thick Belts

 

SLANG

“Whatever”

“To the Max”

“Goober”

TOMORROW VISIT US FOR 1983 SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIPS!

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Welcome to the Legends In Concert Blog,

The blog was established to support community-networking for friends, fans, and Legends entertainers.  It gives a friendly, informative opportunity for all to share and exchange.

Since Legends In Concert is celebrating its 25^th Anniversary this year, it seems fitting to begin our blog with memories and trivia of that first year. 

I will kick it off here with the basics, but hope that past and current performers, cast, crew and employees will share their memories with comments, stories and photos.

OPENING

May 5, 1983 at the Imperial Palace Hotel in Las Vegas

ORIGINAL CAST

George Trullinger as Buddy Holly

Sherie Rae as Janis Joplin

Dana MacKay as Elvis Presley

Susan Griffith as Marilyn Monroe

Phill Sadalla as Bobby Darin

TICKET PRICE

$9.95 including two cocktails

For the next few days, take a journey back with us through time to the year 1983!

Tomorrow: 1983 TV SHOWS – MOVIES – MUSIC – BOOKS – TOYS & MORE

Author: C.M. Beattie (General Manager Legends In Concert Myrtle Beach)

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