On This Day August 1 1980 – Cinemax Made Its Debut

Where the 80s are still on the air and still being talked about.

This is where the 80s are still on the air and still being talked about.

This community is part of a live 80s radio experience built around We Love the Eighties Radio. Every day the music, movies, television, and moments of the decade are brought back to life, and this is where listeners come to talk about it.

Check in during live radio blocks, share memories, and connect with others who still remember what it felt like when these songs and shows were part of everyday life. Whether you are tuning in right now or just discovering the station, you are in the right place.

Listen Live

Join the discussion

About This Community
Free registration. Facebook and Google login available.

Register Log in

Overview Discussion

Pete

Pete

Mr. Eighties
Joined
Apr 29, 2023
Messages
14,099
Reaction score
551
Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 1 1980 – Cinemax Made Its Debut.

On this day August 1 1980, Cinemax made its official debut as a premium cable channel in the United States. Launched by Home Box Office Inc, Cinemax was created to complement HBO by offering more movies, fewer interruptions, and a wider rotation of genre films and international releases.

In its early years, Cinemax quickly gained a reputation for being the go to channel for late night action, horror, science fiction, and cult classics. It also became known for its after hours programming...
Click to expand...

Read the full story here...
 
Back
Top