Daily Archives: September 9, 2025

‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ sitcom television series debuts on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1975)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Welcome Back, Kotter Theme (Intro & Outro)'

(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 in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, 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’ sitcom television series debuts on ABC 50 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1975) →

Paul McCartney launches massive Wings Over the World tour in Southampton, England 50 years ago tonight (Sep 9 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'Paul McCartney Boarding Wings Tour Bus - Cavendish Ave, London (MPL Footage) - 9 September 1975'

(Tuesday, September 9, 1975, evening British Summer Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings (consisting of his wife Linda, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch and Joe English, together with a 4-piece horn section led by Howie Casey) began a world tour tonight at the Gaumont theatre in Southampton, England. Continue reading Paul McCartney launches massive Wings Over the World tour in Southampton, England 50 years ago tonight (Sep 9 1975) →