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Film and TV History in December 1984

Beverly Hills Cop

Dec 1 "Beverly Hills Cop" directed by Martin Brest and starring Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold premieres in Los Angeles

Music History

Dec 4 6th ACE Cable Awards: "David Bowie: Serious Moonlight" by Anthony Eaton and HBO win

Ringo Starr Hosts SNL

Dec 8 Ringo Starr hosts "Saturday Night Live"; Herbie Hancock is the musical guest

A Christmas Carol

Dec 18 "A Christmas Carol" directed by Clive Donner starring George C. Scott premieres in the US