The Eighties

2016 TV-14 42m 8.2

A documentary series focusing on the Reagan presidency, the AIDS crisis, the end of the Cold War, Wall Street corruption, the tech boom, the expansion of television, and the evolving music industry.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Raised on Television

1. Raised on Television

Aired: Mar 31, 2016

VCRs, remote controls, family sitcoms, adult dramas, and prime-time soaps all...

Episode 2 The Reagan Revolution

2. The Reagan Revolution

Aired: Apr 7, 2016

Actor turned politician, Ronald Reagan is elected 40th President of the Unite...

Episode 4 Tear Down This Wall

4. Tear Down This Wall

Aired: May 12, 2016

Junk bonds, bailouts and Wall Street corruption set the tone for a decade of ...

Episode 6 Greed Is Good

6. Greed Is Good

Aired: Jun 30, 2016

A look at the innovations and inventions of the Digital Revolution, including...

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Info about The Eighties

Current Status: Ended

Network: CNN

Genres: Documentary, History