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Oh, boy, the 1980s. It was a time often remembered for its bouts of intensified consumerism and materialism. It was during the ’80s that we also saw the rapid popularity climb of cable networks such as CNN and MTV. If you were around in the ’80s, you no doubt saw your fair share of music videos as well. With all of that being said, we’ll take a look at some iconic photos that were captured during the ’80s.

1. Diane Lane as she was busy skyrocketing to fame.

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2. There he is, the Nicolas Cage.

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3. RIP to an unforgettable legend, Robin Williams.

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4. George Michael and Andrew Ridgley.

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5. Cher, that’s it.

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6. Raquel Welch and Andre Weinfeld.

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7. Jeremy Irons and Michael Caine just hanging out.

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8. Lisa Hartman.

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9. Diane Lane, Fred Gynn, and their guest.

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10. Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant.

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11. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

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12. Levar Burton.

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13. Eddie Murphy and David Letterman.

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14. Michael Jordan squaring up against a couple of fans.

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15. Vincent D’Onofrio styling for the camera.

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16. Christopher Reeve just being a real-life superhero.

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17. Pamela Anderson back in the ’80s.

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18. Paul Newman cruising around Central Park.

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19. Jeremy Clarkson in the ’80s.

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20. Robert Palmer in the ’80s.

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21. Sylvester Stallone with a fan at the Kahala Hilton Hotel.

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22. Richard Pryor spotted his long lost twin.

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23. A young Michelle Pfeiffer in the 1980’s.

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24. Jim Varney and Robin Williams in Las Vegas in the 1980’s.

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Meet the Writer

Matt has spent over the last 8 years as both a writer and editor, working in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally maniacal, pigeons. They always have a lot to say. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a new book and/or some friends, or just as easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.

These days Matt’s caught up in trying to provide folks as many vivid glimpses into the days long since passed as he can, through fun and engaging collections of hand-picked vintage photos.