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Geraldo in the 1980s

Geraldo shows in the 1980s

Geraldo in front of foreign troops

The 1980s saw America tuning in to Geraldo. His fearless investigative news style as seen in American Vice: Doping of a Nation was appreciated by more than 15 million viewers when it aired in 1986. Shortly thereafter, in 1987, The Geraldo Talk show hit the air.

Watch some of America’s favourite 1980s news specials and programs below.

Marilyn Monroe waving from window, 1950s
November 12, 1986

Marilyn Monroe

  1986   A brief overview of Marilyn Monroe’s life. A larger than life performer, potential presidential lover, America’s sex goddess as she was and with her journey cut short. Towards the end of this clip we have Shelly Winter...
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Philadelphia bombing, 1985
November 21, 1985

M.O.V.E., Philadelphia bombing

  1985   The story of M.O.V.E., originally called the ‘Christian Movement for Life’, based in Philadelphia. This group advocates turning away from civilization, openly admitting to fighting the government and fighting cops. From their early rallies protesting police brutality...
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Philippines graphic, 1985
August 22, 1985

Unrest in the Philippines

  1985   Geraldo Rivera is in the Philippines for Eyewitness News, investigating the unrest then rocking President Ferdinand Marcos’ government. The country is a vital outpost for the U.S. military hosting 16,000 troops at the time. What will happen...
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Police with a recovered firearm, 1985
July 15, 1985

Dive cops, underwater

  1985   In this clip we see the inner workings of police divers and how the real life detective work is different from what’s seen on the big screen. A brief clip from the ‘Sea Hunt’ television show is...
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Curse of the Subway Vigilante, graphic, 1984
March 21, 1985

Subway vigilante Bernhard Goetz

  1985   Eyewitness News, Geraldo Rivera covers the story of Bernhard Goetz in detail with a re-creation of the crime scene on that fateful subway car. We hear audio from Mr. Goetz shortly after his surrender to police, as...
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Geraldo Rivera in Haiti, 1985
February 14, 1985

Haiti, Voodoo & zombies

  1985   Haiti for ABC news, this time investigating reports of zombies in real life. We learn that 90% of the population still practices voodoo, the ancient folk religion originally brought from Africa. The clip begins with footage of...
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Geraldo Rivera in Lebanon, 1983
November 10, 1983

The front lines in Lebanon

  1983   Geraldo Rivera, reporting for Eyewitness News in 1983, takes us to the front lines outside Tripoli where Yassir Arafat’s forces are fighting against Syrian-backed PLO rebels. We then go to Beirut, Lebanon and see the conditions of...
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Geraldo Rivera in Korea, 1983
November 3, 1983

Visit to Korea

  1983   1983, Geraldo Rivera for Eyewitness News gives us an update on North Korea, while America protects the South Korean front line with 40,000 troops stationed there. This clip is 10 days prior to Ronald Reagan’s visit to...
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Geraldo Rivera, 1983
October 28, 1983

Revolving door, military defense

  1983   Geraldo Rivera for Eyewitness News, takes us to Tucson Arizona, home of the Hughes aircraft company. Why are the rates of defense contractors so much higher than industry standard? We interview A Ernest Fitzgerald of USAF management...
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Marines with rifles, 1983
October 27, 1983

Marine Corps mystique

  1983   A brief history of the Marine Corps. How did the leathernecks earn their reputation as the toughest of the tough guys? We start with a recruiter’s conversation, some history of the Marine Corp since it’s creation as...
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