Great Scott, Slackers!

Travel back to 1985, the absolute sweet spot of Gen X goodness. Holy cow, 1985 was pretty freaking good when it comes to TV, movies, and music!

• Television: Who ruled Thursday nights? Which new shows instantly became appointment viewing, and which now-iconic series launched that year?
• Box Office: The highest-grossing films of 1985 delivered time-traveling DeLoreans, Saturday detention, and one very Italian stallion with not one, but two huge hits. 
• Billboard Hot 100: From synth-pop anthems to power ballads and surprising one-hit wonders, these are songs that I can clearly remember blasting from my transistor radio while mowing the lawn.

Looking back it was a pretty glorious year. Anyone else have their first "official" date in 1985? I know I did!