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Season 1 – The '80s Greatest

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A period in recent history is examined closely and discussed by experts in order to develop a broader awareness of meaningful events and individuals that had a direct impact on the way in which society developed afterwards.

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The '80s Greatest — Season 1

The '80s Greatest — Season 1

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Huey Morgan

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 13, 2018 Miracle on Ice The decade begins with a miraculous hockey game at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y., during which the United States wins the game in a major upset against the Soviet Union. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 13, 2018 Passion for Profit In the 1980s, entrepreneurs do what they love, turning passion into profit. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 20, 2018 Family Values In the 1980s, family values undergo a huge makeover, despite the protestations of President Reagan. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 20, 2018 The Culture Clash A generation of young people, determined to express themselves by breaking all the rules, takes on conservative America in the ultimate pop culture clash. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 27, 2018 America Gets Wired In the 1980s, a stratospheric rise of cable TV is helped by game changers MTV and CNN. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 27, 2018 I Want It All A boom in credit cards sparks a spending frenzy; brands battle to appeal to a new breed of shopper, and they'll stop at nothing to make a sale. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 27, 2018 New Dynasty Life's not easy for women in the 1980s; with help from some famous faces, they start to fight back. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 27, 2018 Greed Is Good In the era of big hair and big bonuses, nothing succeeds like excess. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 10, 2018 It's a Small World In the 1980s, shrinking technology brings the world together in unexpected ways. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 10, 2018 Walls Come Down The 1980s go out with a bang, as the push for freedom brings down the Berlin Wall in 1989. Details
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Season Info

Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 13, 2018