Top 9 Cool Kids (Groups & Duo’s) from the 80s
December 22, 2007
Corey Haim & Corey Feldman
The Corey’s were perhaps the coolest kids of the 80’s. With movies like Dream a Little Dream, License to Drive, and the Lost Boys how can you NOT be cool. Their string of successful movies in the 80’s put them on the top of the list. These movies are not only a success, they are classics. Feldman even hung out with Micheal Jackson. This was an instant coolness factor in the 80s.
Alex P. Keaton (Micheal J. Fox)
Alex P. Keaton was a young business minded conservative (baby neo-con). He was always trying to find a new angle to make money and slip in a political view or two.
While this doesn’t sound like a cool character, Micheal J. Fox made it work. He was a bit of a scheming master mind like Ferris Bueller. The Alex P. Keaton character went on to become a Congressman… Republican of course.
Ricky Shroder (Silver Spoons) & Alberto Ribeiro
Ricky Shroder had the looks & Alfonso Ribeiro had the moves. As 80’s kids we wanted to be both of them. We wanted to be rich like Ricky Statton and be able to break dance like Alfonso Spears. Aside from the “lap of luxury” house, I remember all of Ricky’s cool toys.
Molly Ringwald
Breakfast Club, Breakfast Club, Breakfast club. Sure she was hot (IS HOT) in everything she has been in but Molly is eclipsed by the Breakfast Club. Its a cult classic. It will never die. It will be here after you me and Molly are gone. In the 80’s Molly usually played the cute and/or popular teen trying to over come basic teenage problems.
Mike Seaver (Kirk Cameron)
Kirk Cameron used to symbolize the coolest of the cool. Now he symbolizes Evangelical Christian fundamentalism. In the 80’s Kirk Cameron was Mike Seaver a handsome, sly teen who always had very good looking girls after him.
Tony Hawk
Tony Hawk was born ’68 which means he was a teen in the 80’s. Even back then he was a house hold name.
Menudo
People seem to have forgotten how cool these kids were. I guess some 90’s one hit wonder named “Ricky Martin” used to be in Menudo, but his temporary success pales in comparison to the fame these kids had (sarcasm). I recall the little train dance they used to do that drove the girls crazy. I used to think it was cool but now it looks slightly disturbing.
New Edition
They were the closest thing to the Jackson 5 that the 80’s could produce. Instead of Micheal Jackson they had Bobby Brown. It was Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, and Ricky Bell and rappers Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe — “Coolness Confirmed”. They also started the wave of modern boy bands… The Terminator might have to travel back and take them out for that.
Ferris Bueller
What kid wouldn’t want to hack into the schools computers and change their grades, skip school and sing in a parade.
Honorable mention:
Joey Lawerence
Debbie Gibson
Ernie Reyes Jr.
Things the cool 80’s kids do:
Push your sleeves up, break dance, meet Micheal Jackson, imitate Micheal Jackson, star in a classic movie, star in a hit 80’s TV show, be a successful 80’s music group, be attractive, wear your collar flipped up, where a cool hat.
Popularity: 38% [?]
Mr. Belvedere as King Koopa in Mario on Ice
April 19, 2006
You have to see this to believe it!
Also featuring Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano as the biggest Nintendo fans ever. This came out right when the Nintendo and Mario 1 hit in the mid-80s and it's a laugh a minute.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Watch McGuyver Pilot online for $1.99
January 27, 2006
McGuyver Pilot Here. –> 1985… Damn, I'm old
Popularity: 4% [?]
Watch McGuyver Pilot online for $1.99
January 27, 2006
McGuyver Pilot Here. –> 1985… Damn, I'm old
Popularity: 4% [?]
Rock of Ages - 80s Musical
January 23, 2006
Rock of Ages is a musical set in the time of big hair band glam rock and is written by Kristin Hanggi (bare, Pussycat Dolls Live).
Premise: “Rock of Ages” is a sort of 80s CBGB. The man seeks to tear it down to make way for a High-class, yuppie scum project. Amidst the struggle between cool and greedy, it features drugs, strippers and (or course) rock n' roll.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Rock of Ages - 80s Musical
January 23, 2006
Rock of Ages is a musical set in the time of big hair band glam rock and is written by Kristin Hanggi (bare, Pussycat Dolls Live).
Premise: “Rock of Ages” is a sort of 80s CBGB. The man seeks to tear it down to make way for a High-class, yuppie scum project. Amidst the struggle between cool and greedy, it features drugs, strippers and (or course) rock n' roll.
Popularity: 5% [?]
The Great Space Coaster
January 19, 2006
The Great Space Coaster get on board
The Great Space Coaster!
I had completely forgotten about the Great Space Coaster until I saw in on http://del.icio.us/tag/80s. According to IMDB.com The Great Space Coaster was:
day in their 'Space Coaster'. Each episode featured several musical
numbers (usually dealing with the various issues and problems kids face
every day), plus news reports from Gary Gnu and book reviews from Speed
Reader.”
The only thing I remember is part of the theme song and “Gary Gnu” for some reason.
Popularity: 3% [?]
The Great Space Coaster
January 19, 2006
The Great Space Coaster get on board
The Great Space Coaster!
I had completely forgot about the Great Space Coaster until I saw in on Del.icio.us/tag/80s. Appearently, according to IMDB.com is was:
day in their 'Space Coaster'. Each episode featured several musical
numbers (usually dealing with the various issues and problems kids face
every day), plus news reports from Gary Gnu and book reviews from Speed
Reader.”
I kind of remember how the theme song went and I do remember “Gary Gnu” for some reason.
Popularity: 3% [?]
New Release: Miami Vice Trailer
January 10, 2006
Fan of ole skool Miami Vice? Like the movie Collateral and Heat? You will sure to love this.
Collin Farel and Jamie Fox as Tubs and Crokett…
Popularity: 3% [?]
New Release: Miami Vice Trailer
January 10, 2006
Fan of ole skool Miami Vice? Like the movie Collateral and Heat? You will sure to love this.
Collin Farel and Jamie Fox as Tubs and Crokett…
Popularity: 3% [?]
