Daily Archives: September 9, 2015

‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1975)


Video: 'WBK 1X01 PART 1' (Sept. 9, 1975)

(Tuesday, September 9, 1975, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT)Welcome Back, Kotter, a sitcom television series about a wisecracking teacher who returns to his alma mater to teach an eclectic crew of remedial loafers, starring Gabe Kaplan and featuring a young John Travolta, premiered tonight on ABC-TV. Continue reading ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1975)

Paul McCartney and Wings launch world tour 40 years ago tonight (Sep 9 1975)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live In Elstree Studio, London, UK (Saturday 6th September 1975)'

(Tuesday, September 9, 1975) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a brass section led by Howie Casey) began a world tour tonight at the Gaumont theatre in Southampton, England.

The Wings Over the World tour would continue through Oct. 21, 1976, and eventually include 66 shows in North America, Europe and Australia.


Video: 'Wings: September 1975 Elstree Studios Rehearsals'

‘Twice in a Lifetime’ premieres at Toronto Film Festival 30 years ago today (Sep 9 1985)


Video: 'Twice In A Lifetime 1985 TV Spot'

(Monday, September 9, 1985)Twice in a Lifetime, a film about a middle-aged steelworker who is content with his job and his family, but feels that something is missing in his life, premiered today at the Toronto Film Festival. Continue reading ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ premieres at Toronto Film Festival 30 years ago today (Sep 9 1985)