A totally rad journey through the music, movies, television, technology, fashion and culture of the 1980s.https://vicecityvibe80s.com/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/murder-she-wrote/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/murder-she-wrote/Discover how Murder, She Wrote became one of the most beloved television shows of the 1980s, why Jessica Fletcher was television's greatest amateur detective, and why you should probably leave town if she comes to visit.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTTelevisionhttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/20-greatest-80s-music-videos/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/20-greatest-80s-music-videos/From Michael Jackson's Thriller and a-ha's Take on Me to Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer, we count down our pick of the 20 greatest music videos of the 1980s.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTMusichttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/is-die-hard-a-christmas-movie/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/is-die-hard-a-christmas-movie/Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? We make the case for both sides of the great debate before looking at the Christmas setting, music, romance, humour and feel-good ending that make this 1988 action classic a festive favourite.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTMovieshttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/50-greatest-80s-movies/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/50-greatest-80s-movies/From Aliens and Raiders of the Lost Ark to The Goonies, The Thing and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, we rank the 50 greatest movies of the 1980s.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTMovieshttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/mickey/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/mickey/In late 1982, a 38-year-old dance veteran took an obscure UK pop track, grabbed a megaphone, and created one of the most iconic, hyper-energetic music videos of the 1980s.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTMusichttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/scarecrow-and-mrs-king/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/scarecrow-and-mrs-king/Discover how Scarecrow and Mrs. King mixed Cold War espionage, suburban family life, comedy, and romance to create one of the most memorable television series of the 1980s.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTTelevisionhttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/motorola-dynatac-8000x/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/motorola-dynatac-8000x/Discover the ultimate story of the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X—the world's first commercial handheld cellular phone that redefined communication and became an iconic 1980s status symbol.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTTechnologyhttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/cabbage-patch-kids/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/cabbage-patch-kids/Discover the incredible story of the Cabbage Patch Kids, the unique dolls that sparked one of the biggest toy crazes of the 1980s.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTToyshttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/arcades/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/arcades/Before online gaming and home consoles took over, arcades were the beating heart of gaming culture. Discover how they rose to dominate the 1980s—and why they eventually disappeared.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTGaminghttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/back-to-the-future/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/back-to-the-future/Discover the fascinating journey of how 'Back to the Future' went from rejected script to iconic 80s masterpiece. Explore behind-the-scenes secrets, casting twists, and its lasting legacy.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTMovieshttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/knight-rider/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/knight-rider/Discover how Knight Rider became one of the biggest television shows of the 1980s and why KITT remains one of TV's most iconic cars.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTelevisionhttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/manimal/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/manimal/The Shape-Shifting TV Series That Became an 80s Cult Classic.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTelevisionhttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/pretty-in-pink/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/pretty-in-pink/Discover the story behind Pretty in Pink, the beloved 1986 John Hughes classic. Explore the cast, soundtrack, behind-the-scenes secrets, unforgettable fashion and why this iconic 80s film still captures hearts today.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTMovieshttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/why-the-goonies-never-gets-old/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/why-the-goonies-never-gets-old/Discover why 'The Goonies' remains a beloved classic decades after its release. Explore behind-the-scenes stories, cultural impact, and the upcoming Goonies sequel in development.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTMovieshttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/mtv/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/mtv/On August 1, 1981, a television channel launched with the words 'Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.' It would go on to change music, fashion, television and pop culture forever.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTMusichttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/vhs-vs-betamax/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/vhs-vs-betamax/Discover the incredible story of the VHS vs Betamax format war and how one decision changed home entertainment forever.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTechnologyhttps://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/walkman/https://vicecityvibe80s.com/articles/walkman/Discover how Sony's Walkman changed music forever and became one of the defining icons of the 1980s.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTechnology