Series synopsis
The '80s Greatest is a documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on August 13, 2018. It ended on September 10, 2018. It stars Huey Morgan.
A challenging and stimulating view of one of history's most enigmatic periods, shining a light on the people and events that shaped the decade while illuminating the trends that helped design our future.
Premise
A challenging and stimulating view of one of history's most enigmatic periods, shining a light on the people and events that shaped the decade while illuminating the trends that helped design our future.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Huey Morgan as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | August 13, 2018 | September 10, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Miracle on Ice The 1980s begins with an Olympic Hockey game that lifts America's spirits; Ronald Reagan battles Bruce Springsteen; and a sitcom helps invent the yuppie. |
August 13, 2018 |
| 2 |
Passion for Profit In the '80s, doing what you love can turn your passion into profit; new technology creates new opportunities; and capitalism gets a conscience. |
August 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Family Values In the '80s, family values undergo a huge makeover, as depicted in films and sitcoms, despite President Reagan's best attempts to stop it. |
August 20, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 13, 2018 |
| Last aired | September 10, 2018 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |