On This Day September 19 1980 – Melvin and Howard Premiered in Theaters | We Love the Eighties – 80s Radio, Forums, and Pop Culture Community

Welcome to the We Love the Eighties Community

This community is dedicated to the music, movies, television, games, radio, and pop culture that defined the 1980s. It is a place for people who lived the decade, as well as those who appreciate what made it unforgettable. Members use this forum to check in during live radio blocks, share weekly listening memories, and talk about what the music, shows, and moments of the 80s bring back for them. Guests are welcome to browse selected discussions, while full participation requires registration. If you would like to understand the intent behind this community and how it is curated, you can read more here: About This Community. Explore current conversations, share your memories, and take part in a community built around real 80s experiences.

Join the discussion

See what members are talking about right now

Free registration. Facebook and Google login available.

Overview Discussion

Sep 19, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 19 1980 – Melvin and Howard Premiered in Theaters.

On this day September 19 1980, Melvin and Howard premiered in theaters. Directed by Jonathan Demme, the film told the quirky story of Melvin Dummar, a down on his luck man who claimed to have given eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes a ride before being named in Hughes’s contested will.

The film blended humor and pathos, offering a slice of Americana that resonated with critics. It went on to win two Academy...

Read the full story here...