GB Items Related to Tag - 80s
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Leo DeanLeo Dean boldly jumps where few his age have dared -- out of a soaring airplane.
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Love, Loss and Life LessonsBabette Williams married her soulmate in her 60s, published a series of books in her 70s, and is looking forward to breaking more new ground in her 80s. She is proof that it's all about attitude, not age.
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Rachel RosenthalWorld-famous performance artist Rachel Rosenthal is proving that creativity has no age limits.
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Stan LeeThe man who gave the world Spiderman and the Fantastic Four says he's more creative than ever.
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Gert BoyleColumbia Sportswear's "one tough mother" is still taking names and vibrant as she enjoys her 80s.
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Best Floor Exercise EverThere were some incredible moments at the Beijing Olympics. But there was nothing like this. Gymnast Paul Hunt performed this floor exercise routine 20 years ago. You'll see why no one has come close ever since!
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Harry Wayne CaseyFor a man whose music literally defined the 1970s, it's surprising that Harry Wayne Casey is just as popular today. Known for hits like "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way I Like It," he's the man behind K.C. and The Sunshine Band.
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Super Groovy 70sWas there ever a more chaotic decade than the 60's? I mean, it's like the '70's never had a chance!!! Imagine being squeezed in between the '60's and the '80's! It's no wonder the '70's wandered around like a lost little puppy looking for a place to call...
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A Death Blow in the Format War?I''m a big movie buff, with 300 or so DVDs, as well as a very well-used Netflix subscription. I love High-Def TV and movies, but hesitated to buy into Blu-Ray or HD-DVD for fear of picking the wrong side in a format war. My family sided with BetaMax in...
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My Work with WomenOne of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my...
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Can You Live to 100?Would You Want to Live to 100?
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No Patch, But Great Film!It's been a wild couple of weeks for me -- on the job, and off! Here are some of the highlights.First, let me deal with some "business." In last Thursday's Insider newsletter, the bottom of the page previewed a story we hoped to bring you...
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Fast Forwards - Where and When to Buy GasThis is making the rounds on the internet... Definitely some things to think about to squeeze the most you can out of the pumps!
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Silver SurfersWe learned at the recent Surf Expo that riding the waves isn't just for kids. It 's becoming a sport for life. That had us wondering, who are the pioneers, the role models for senior surfing? We knew there had to be some -- and we weren't disappointed.
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Back From Death's DoorstepI saw a 109-year-old woman brought back to life. It was stunning. Humbling. I’m still trying to process it all. I’ll tell you about it in a moment. But first, a little background. Ruth1898 is not only the oldest member of our growing bolder...
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Violet SescoEighty-year-old Violet Sesco is a great-great-grandmother and a member of the Professional Women's Bassmaster Tour
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Jim McKayJim McKay, the esteemed sportscaster who hosted ABC's popular Wide World of Sports for over 40 years died Saturday of natural causes at his farm in Monkton, Maryland. He was 86.
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Fast Forward: Something to Think AboutThe story of Rose. How an 87-year-old college student became the greatest teacher on campus.
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William BellFor Dr. William Bell, breaking one pole-vaulting world record wasn’t enough – so he broke 11 all at once!
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Dortha KingHitting a hole-in-one is hard, but it’s even harder for Dortha King, a legally blind 84-year-old.
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Norma MillerWorld-famous choreographer Norma Miller has been dancing for more than seven decades and her career is still going strong.
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Kenneth SmithTo celebrate his 80th birthday, Kenneth Smith decided to hike across the state of Florida. His companions? Other hikers over 80.
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Ora RakestrawFor nearly 30 years, Ora Rakestraw has been bringing books alive for schoolchildren.
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Robert Gralley81-year-old Robert Gralley has completed more than 40 marathons and is not slowing down any time soon.
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Leo LukenGolfer Leo Luken, 88, has shot his age for the 600th time.
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Never Too Late For LoveMore than five decades after falling in love, activist couple Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin finally joined each other at the end of the aisle to say their vows. The women, both over 80, pushed and pulled their way to equal rights for gays.
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Laurent GaudreauInstead of throwing a big 80th birthday party, Laurent Gaudreau decided to hike across the Grand Canyon -- 106 times!
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Cyd Charisse, Dance Legend, Dies at 87Cyd Charisse, the last great Hollywood dancer, died Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering an apparent heart attack Monday.
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Leo Luken
One of the toughest feats in golf is to shoot your age. Not only has one 88-year-old golfer done it at least six times, he beat golfing greats Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player in the process.