Forbidden Planet New York City Opening Day (1981) | Launches and Openings | Apr 18, 1981
Forbidden Planet NYC – one of the largest retailers of comic books, graphic novels, collectible toys and pop culture memorabilia in the world – opened for business on April 18, 1981. As of 2024, Forbidden Planet NYC is located at 832 Broadway in Manhattan.
Nighthawks (1981) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Apr 10, 1981
An American Werewolf in London (1981) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Aug 21, 1981
The Fall Guy TV Series First Premieres (1981) | Season 1 TV/Streaming Premiere, Television/Streaming Premiere | Nov 4, 1981
The Fall Guy follows the adventures of a movie stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter when work from his day job is slow. Glen A. Larson created The Fall Guy, which starred Lee Majors as Colt Seavers. The Fall Guy cast also included Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post, Jo Ann Pflug, William Bryant, ….
Just Before Dawn (1981) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | Nov 27, 1981
The Jeff Lieberman-directed film Just Before Dawn centers on five young people that venture into the backwoods of Oregon to claim a property. Once they are deep into the woods, the group find themselves being stalked by a hulking, machete-wielding psychopath (John Hunsaker). Just Before Dawn also stars George Kennedy, Mike Kellin, Chris Lemmon, Gregg ….