Daily Archives: January 18, 2025

‘The Jeffersons’ series debuts on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour (Jan 18 1975)


Video: 'The Jeffersons | A Friend In Need | Season 1 Episode 1 | FULL PILOT EPISODE'

(Saturday, January 18, 1975, 8:30 p.m. EST) — The Jeffersons have moved on up and are now enjoying living in their new high-rise apartment on the premiere episode of the situation comedy series The Jeffersons tonight on CBS-TV. Continue reading ‘The Jeffersons’ series debuts on CBS-TV 50 years ago this hour (Jan 18 1975)

‘Water’ featuring partial Beatles reunion opens in London 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1985)


Video: 'Water' trailer

(Friday, January 18, 1985)Water, a comedy film about five criminals who are recruited by a mysterious underworld figure to stop a drug transaction, premiered today at the Odeon Cinema in London. Continue reading ‘Water’ featuring partial Beatles reunion opens in London 40 years ago today (Jan 18 1985)

‘Mandy’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 18 1975)

(Saturday, January 18, 1975)“Mandy” by Barry Manilow peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Mandy’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 18 1975)