Television Finale
May 10 TV sitcom "Laverne & Shirley" last airs on ABC-TV
- May 12 Julie Lynne Hayek representing California crowned 32nd Miss USA
Music History
May 16 NBC broadcasts "Motown 25", a concert celebrating the anniversary of Motown Record held in Pasadena, California in March; performers include: The Miracles; The Temptations; The Four Tops; Diana Ross and the Supremes; The Jackson 5; and Michael Jackson, who unveils his "moonwalk" dance move
- May 19 36th Cannes Film Festival: "Narayama Bushiko" directed by Shohei Imamura wins the Palme d'Or
Music History
May 19 Weird Al Yankovic gives live performance at Wax Museum in Washington, D.C.
Return of the Jedi
May 25 "Return of the Jedi" (Star Wars Episode VI), produced by George Lucas first released
- May 28 "Ricky", parody song by Weird Al Yankovic hits #63
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