The Eighties
Series Overview
The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its predecessors, THE EIGHTIES intersperses rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, painting a perspective-rich picture of a vibrant decade. Episodes examine the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the evolving TV and music scene, and everything in between.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
60 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Thu, Mar 31, 2016
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Tech Boom”
A look at the innovations and inventions of the Digital Revolution, including the personal computer and the Internet, which have defined life as we know it today.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CNN's "The Eighties" Open
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2018-07-30
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Mark Herzog
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Hanks
Producer
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Mark Herzog
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Eighties about?
The third installment from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog, following in the footsteps of critically-acclaimed series THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, tackles 10 years shaped by exceptionalism and excess. Like its predecessors, THE EIGHTIES intersperses rare archival newsreel footage, interviews, and comments by historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities and others, painting a perspective-rich picture of a vibrant decade. Episodes examine the age of Reagan, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the evolving TV and music scene, and everything in between.
How many seasons does The Eighties have?
The Eighties comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Eighties?
Key cast members in The Eighties include H.W. Brands.
Who created or directed The Eighties?
The Eighties was developed and directed by Not specified.