On This Day August 9 1980 – That’s My Line Premiered on CBS | We Love the Eighties – 80s Radio, Forums, and Pop Culture Community

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.

Overview Discussion

Aug 9, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 9 1980 – That’s My Line Premiered on CBS.

On this day August 9 1980, That’s My Line premiered on CBS. Created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman as a spin on their classic game show What’s My Line, this short lived series ditched the quiz format and embraced real people with fascinating stories, odd professions, and unique talents.

Hosted by Bob Barker, the show explored human interest stories in an era before reality TV took over the airwaves. Each...

Read the full story here...