Vintage StarTracks: This Time in 1981, See Farrah Fawcett and Burt Reynolds, Plus More
Find out what the biggest stars of the '80s were up to with throwback photos from Hollywood's bygone era
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Farrah Fawcett and Burt Reynolds in 1981Hollywood's biggest names were out and about at this time 43 years ago.
Back in May 1981, Farrah Fawcett and Burt Reynolds were on set, while Cher made time for a celebrity softball game and to celebrate her 35th birthday. Bruce Springsteen played London while U2 rocked New York City, where Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda also got together for a 9 to 5 reunion.
Travel back in time to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to during the peak of spring in 1981.
Play Ball
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Joan Rivers and Cher in 1981Joan Rivers and Cher hit it out of the park at the Riviera hotel and casino's ninth annual Celebrity Softball Game in Las Vegas.
Keeping It Casual
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Meryl Streep in 1981Meryl Streep looked laid-back even as her star continued to rise with her Oscar-nominated performance in 1981's The French Lieutenant's Woman.
Louder, Please
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Henry Gibson, Gary Owens and Jenilee Harrison in 1981Actors Henry Gibson and Jenilee Harrison were all ears as they flanked radio personality Gary Owens, who received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Veep Show
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Joan Mondale and Walter Mondale in 1981Vice President Walter Mondale and wife Joan smiled for the cameras at Regency Hotel in New York City.
Wild Bunch
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Phil Taylor, Lemmy Kilmister and Eddie Clarke of Mot?rhead in 1981Mot?rhead drummer Phil Taylor, singer/bassist Lemmy Kilmister and guitarist Eddie Clarke were partying hard backstage at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.
Beauty and the Brawn
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Morgan Fairchild and Dar Robinson in 1981Morgan Fairchild posed with stuntman Dar Robinson at an NBC party in Los Angeles.
Beat Goes On
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Levon Helm of The Band in 1981Drummer and vocalist Levon Helm pounded the skins with The Band at the Memphis Fairgrounds.
Lady in Black
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Liza Minelli in 1981Photographers caught a mischievous grin from Liza Minnelli outside the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles.
Pitch Perfect
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Beverly Todd and Louis Gossett Jr. in 1981Beverly Todd and Louis Gossett Jr. starred in ABC's made-for-TV biopic Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige, based on the famed MLB pitcher's autobiography.
Country Girl
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Juice Newton in 1981"Angel of the Morning" singer Juice Newton posed for a backstage photos in Memphis while promoting her self-titled 1981 album.
American Invasion
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Goldie Hawn in 1981Arriving at London's Heathrow Airport, Goldie Hawn looked effortlessly glamorous.
Satiny Smooth
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Lionel Richie in 1981A year before launching his solo career, Lionel Richie performed onstage with the Commodores.
French Connection
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Isabelle Huppert and Kris Kristofferson in 1981French actress Isabelle Huppert cozied up to her Heaven's Gate co-star Kris Kristofferson at the Cannes Film Festival.
Come Hither
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Jessica Lange in 1981Jessica Lange was also at the Cannes Film Festival, promoting the 1981 remake of The Postman Always Rings Twice.
Cake Walk
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Cher and Mark Hudson in 1981Ahead of the premiere of her first-ever solo concert residency at the Sahara Reno Opera House Theatre in Reno, Nevada, Cher celebrated her 35th birthday with record producer and songwriter Mark Hudson.
Party Favor
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Kate Jackson in 1981Also at Cher's 35th birthday party: Charlie's Angels star Kate Jackson, who managed to nabbed a pink ballon.
Dressed to the Nines
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Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda in 19819 to 5 co-stars Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda all looked fabulous as they reunited in New York.
Bear Hug
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Farrah Fawcett and Burt Reynolds in 1981Farrah Fawcett appeared thrilled to get her arms around leading man Burt Reynolds on the set of The Cannonball Run.
All-American Boss
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Bruce Springsteen in 1981Bruce Springsteen's The River Tour took the Jersey boy and his E Street Band all the way to London's Wembley Arena.
'Sweatest' Thing
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U2 frontman Bono in 1981A young Bono worked up a sweat performing with U2 at New York City club Palladium.
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