“The Five Flickering Stars: Celebs Who Fizzled Out during ’84”

1984! A year packed with asymmetric hairdos, leg warmers, and, yeah, that unforgettable Apple Macintosh ad! But while these icons have remained timeless, some of the year’s celebrities, well… didn’t. Here’s a rundown of some of the actors, musicians, and personalities who left us feeling… less than thrilled bedazzled. Let’s take a rewind ride, shall we?

1. “Money for Nothing: The Slippery Slope of Glenn Frey”

There’s a lot to say about Glenn Frey, one of the founding members of the Eagles, especially during 1984. His solo career, to put it mildly, was not flying as high as he might have hoped 🎵. Burdened with catchy (or should we say, cloying?), overly-radio friendly tunes like “Smuggler’s Blues,” Frey was turning into a caricature of the ’80s Rockstar and sliding right down the popularity scale.

2. “Magnum, Who? Tom Selleck’s Stalled Stardom”

Tom Selleck and his enviable mustache were riding high in ’83 with the success of “Magnum, P.I”. But by ’84, things were starting to get a bit dicey. Tom’s charm was on the wane, ratings were dwindling, and, folks, let’s face it—he was becoming a bit of a one-mustache, er, one-trick pony, and the audiences were noticing. 😵

3. “The Unappealing Vanity of Vanity”

Denise Matthews, aka Vanity, had it all the looks, the talent, and Prince by her side. But she went from rising star to flickering comet in 1984. The proved to be the beginning of her descent with her debut album “Wild Animal” not faring as well as was expected. Her over-the-top sexuality seemed more desperate than daring, leaving fans more turned off than turned on. 🙄

4. “Frustratingly Fading: The Tale of Tim Conway”

remember the hilarious Tim Conway of “The Carol Burnett Show”? Yeah, those were good times. But by 1984, Tim and his goofy grin have sailed into more troubled waters. His solo show, “The Tim Conway Show,” turned out to be a prime-time flop. The funnyman seemed to have lost his touch, and the audience quite frankly, missed the old Tim. 😔

5. “Linda Evans: The Contrived Charm of Krystle Carrington”

In the world of big hair and bigger egos that was Dynasty, Linda Evans seemed to take the cake. As Krystle Carrington, the wife without a purpose, Evans charmed us mindlessly in 1984. But her elegance was starting to crack under its own weight. The perception was she was insipid and more wooden than the grand piano in the Carrington mansion. Evans was losing her appeal, even as Dynasty was at its height. 💔

So there you have it, folks. Our illustrious list of celebs whose stars lost their sparkle in 1984. The starry landscape of ’84 wasn’t all doom and gloom, but these folks certainly didn’t help. It just goes to show you, fame’s really as fickle as a feline—cuddling up one minute, clawing your face off the next!

1. Billboard Chart Archive 1984