Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The nation was glued to their TVs for the Captain EO Grand Opening special on NBC in 1986. Here are some highlights featuring hosts Patrick Duffy and Justine Bateman and the weirdest assortment of celebrities you’ll ever see in one place.

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