Crossword puzzle clue "sequence whose first numbers are hidden in the starred answers"

Sequence whose first numbers are hidden in the starred answers

1987 market crash, and this puzzle's title, whose first word can precede each word in the starred answers

Entertainer (1938-2007) whose first name is hidden in eight puzzle answers including this one

Feature hidden in the starred answers (and suggested by the grid's center)

"Anyone agree with me?" and a hint to what's hidden in the starred answers

All the time, as well as a hint to the abbreviations hidden in the starred answers

Play along, or what's hidden in the starred answers

Meets expectations, and a hint to words hidden in the starred answers