Daily Archives: September 20, 2025

‘The Phil Silvers Show’ sitcom television series premieres on CBS 70 years ago this hour (Sep 20 1955)

1950s, Television 1950s


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(Tuesday, September 20, 1955, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT) — The Phil Silvers Show (originally titled You’ll Never Get Rich ), a sitcom television series starring Phil Silvers, debuted tonight on CBS-TV.

‘Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell’ series debuts on ABC-TV 50 years ago this hour (Sep 20 1975)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Saturday Night Live 1975 Mark Wilson, Nani & Greg do Allakazam Train Illusion' (Nov. 15, 1975)

(Saturday, September 20, 1975, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell, a comedy-variety television series hosted by Howard Cosell, debuted tonight on ABC.

‘Cheyenne’ Western television series debuts on ABC 70 years ago this hour (Sep 20 1955)

1950s, Television 1950s


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(Tuesday, September 20, 1955, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT) — Cheyenne, an American western television series starring Clint Walker, premiered tonight on ABC

Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland 50 years ago tonight (Sep 20 1975)

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

(Saturday, September 20, 1975, 8:00 p.m. 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 brass section led by Howie Casey) performed the tenth of 65 shows tonight for the Wings Over the World tour, at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings perform at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland 50 years ago tonight (Sep 20 1975) →

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ biographical crime drama film premieres at San Sebastián International Film Festival 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)

1970s, Movies 1970s


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(Saturday, September 20, 1975) — Dog Day Afternoon, a crime drama film about a man who robs a bank to pay for his lover’s operation, opened today at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. Continue reading ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ biographical crime drama film premieres at San Sebastián International Film Festival 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975) →

‘Fame’ by David Bowie peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)

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


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(Saturday, September 20, 1975) — “Fame” by David Bowie (with former Beatle John Lennon on backing vocals) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks (Sep. 20, Oct. 4, 1975). Continue reading ‘Fame’ by David Bowie peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975) →

‘Could It Be Magic’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, September 20, 1975) — “Could It Be Magic” by Barry Manilow peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Could It Be Magic’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #6 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975) →

‘You’ by George Harrison debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975)

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

(Saturday, September 20, 1975) — “You” by George Harrison debuts at #75 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’ by George Harrison debuts at #75 in USA 50 years ago today (Sep 20 1975) →