National Geographic to Launch 'The 80's: Top Ten' Countdown Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
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National Geographic will bring back the images and sounds of the 1980s with a new countdown series, The 80s: Top Ten, which will stream first on Disney Plus New Year's Eve. 

Rob Lowe will host the six-part series, which will feature countdowns of the memorable moments, gadgets, toys, fast foods, commercials and streetwear made famous during the decade, said the network. 

Disney Plus will stream all six episodes on Dec. 31, with National Geographic launching the series in primetime on New Year's Day, according to the network. 

The 80's: Top Ten will feature interviews with iconic stars and industry mavens including Ridley Scott, Tony Hawk, Amber Riley, Kevin Smith, Joan Collins, Tiffani Thiessen and Meat Loaf, according to the network. ■ 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.