SHOT. J R EWING played by actor Larry Hagman on the wildly successful TV show Dallas. Now, the entire world wants to know "Who shot JR?" Was it brother Bobby? Or maybe Sue Ellen? Bets on which character did the dastardly deed — adding up to millions of dollars — are being taken in Las Vegas as Dallas fever leaves no one untouched.

CAUGHT. OLIVER NORTH for allegedly helping the US to arm the Contras. Facing twelve felony charges, North has named Vice President Bush as one of his superiors who aided in sending weapons to Nicaragua. North's riveting testimony in 1986 before the Iran-Contra committee created a sort of "Ollie-mania" that swept the country. President Reagan continues to provide only vague detail about what he knew was happening.

1982 was the year of Thriller. Michael Jackson's album sold more than 45,000,000 copies — more than any other record. Below is the signature walk — the Moonwalk — that helped make Michael famous.

1. Stand up.
2. Keep your left leg straight.
3. Bend your right knee. Keep the toes of your right foot on the ground, but lift your right heel two inches.
4. Slide your left foot backward across the floor for about 12 inches.
5. Stop.
6. While making your right foot flat on the floor, bend your left knee. Keep your left toes on the ground, but lift your left heel two inches.
7. Slide your right foot backward across the floor for about 12 inches.
8. Repeat the above steps.
9. Congratulations! You're Moonwalking!