Retro Cafe Blog: 1982
Welcome to the latest installment of the Retro Cafe Blog: 1982. Join us every weekday at noon for a full hour of music from the 1980s, the Retro Cafe on KDAT. 1980sflashback.com tells us that in 1982, a new home cost $83, 900, whereas a new car would cost you $7,983 according to the People History website.
Median household income was $20,171. If you had an apartment, average monthly rent was $320. A gallon of gas was $1.30 and a loaf of bread was 50 cents.
60 Minutes, Dallas and M*A*S*H topped the TV rankings in 1982.
In music, Quarterflash had a #1 hit with "Harden My Heart". You could first listen to music on the brand new invention, the CD.
Radio Shack sold its TRS-80 color computer for $399, and the world saw the tragic loss of actor John Belushi at age 33.
All this and more happened in 1982. What are your memories? Share them in the comments!
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