AXS TV CELEBRATES THE BIG HAIR, BIG HITS, & BIG STARS THAT DEFINED A DECADE IN THE VERY VERY BEST OF THE 80S - AN ALL-NEW SERIES HOSTED BY FAN-FAVORITE KELLY OSBOURNE, PREMIERING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 8:30 P.M. ET
Highlights Include Breakdowns of 'TV Theme Songs,' '80s 'Action Movie Stars' & 'Amazing Toys', and All-Star Retro-tastic Experts such as Chris Kirkpatrick, Todd Bridges, Tia Carrere, Morgan Fairchild, Anson Williams, Susan Olsen, and More
LOS ANGELES (September 8, 2022) - AXS TV presents the ultimate trip down memory lane in the all-new pop culture series The Very VERY Best Of The 80s - a star-studded look at the big names, big hits, and big moments that defined a generation, hosted by acclaimed actress, singer, designer, and TV personality, Kelly Osbourne. The Very VERY Best Of The 80s premieres on Tuesday, October 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT, and is executive produced by Katie Daryl, the executive producer and host of the hit AXS TV music countdown series The Top Ten Revealed.
The Very VERY Best Of The 80s takes viewers on a nostalgia-fueled journey through the bodacious popular culture that made the decade most triumphant - and continues to captivate fans both old and new to this day. The inaugural season puts the spotlight on retro-packed episodes, kicking off on October 4 with a breakdown of the small screen's catchiest TV Theme Songs. Other highlights include a hard-hitting look at the '80s' top Action Movie Stars (Oct. 11); the Celebrity Couples that had the nation swooning (Oct. 18); the Scary Movies that helped make the '80s a Golden Age for Horror (Oct. 25); the famous Rad Rides that revved our engines (Nov. 1); and the Amazing Toys that every '80s kid had to have (Nov. 8).
Joining Osbourne each week is a rotating panel of all-star celebrity guests, who will be on-hand to share their thoughts on the featured topics. The radical roster includes Diff'rent Strokes legend Todd Bridges, *NSYNC standout Chris Kirkpatrick, Happy Days favorite Anson Williams, film and TV star Morgan Fairchild, beloved Brady Bunch icon Susan Olsen, three-time NBA Champion John Salley, GRAMMY(R)-winning entertainer Tia Carrere, Kid 'N Play rapper Chris Reid, Growing Pains Seaver sibling Tracey Gold, prolific actor and former host of the classic competition series MTV Sports Dan Cortese, The Wonder Years actress Olivia d'Abo, celebrity blogger and media personality Perez Hilton, Golden Globe(R)-nominated actress and singer Joely Fisher, and many more.
"Having been born in the '80s, this decade has always been close to my heart, and I know so many people around the world feel the same way," Osbourne said. "Whether you lived through it, just missed it, or barely remember it, the '80s gave us some of the greatest music, movies, TV, toys, and more that are still impacting and influencing pop culture today. It has been so much fun to be a part of this series, and getting to relive the magic of this one-of-a-kind era. I cannot wait to share it with AXS TV's audience as we celebrate The Very VERY Best Of The 80s!"
"The '80s have an almost mythic aura around them that has continued to captivate people of all ages," said Katie Daryl, Executive Producer and Vice President of Programming for AXS TV. "TV, movies, and music were constantly breaking new ground, and the eclectic assortment of stars and entertainers were in a league of their own. We are excited to share this fun, nostalgic new series that shines a light on the iconic pop culture our viewers love, and we are so thrilled to have Kelly Osbourne onboard to help bring The Very VERY Best Of The 80s to life."
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