Flashback to 1980

Our old friend McGruff stepped into the limelight way back in 1980. But what else was happening then? Check out Catalyst's journey back to the time when the country was listening to KC and the Sunshine Band, the Blues Brothers were popular, and Dallas was the nation's top-rated television show.

What Were the News Headlines?

• Iran-Iraq War broke out.
• Ronald Reagan defeated Jimmy Carter for President.
• Ted Turner launched CNN, the first all-news network.

What Was Happening in Sports?

• The Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl.
• The New York Islanders won the Stanley Cup.
• The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Championship.
• The Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series.

What Was Going On in the Entertainment World?

• Ordinary People received the Academy Award for Best Picture.
• Christopher Cross won a Grammy for Record of the Year with the song "Sailing."
• John Lennon was murdered in New York City.