Video: 'SAMURAI DELICATESSEN'
(Saturday, January 17, 1976, 11:50 p.m.-1:20 a.m. EST) — A samurai (John Belushi) runs a late-night deli, where a customer (Buck Henry) is impressed with his unique way of slicing sandwiches on tonight’s episode of the NBC late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show NBC’s Saturday Night. Continue reading ‘Samurai Deli’ sketch featured on ‘Saturday Night’ 50 years ago this hour (Jan 17 1976)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “I Write the Songs” by Barry Manilow peaks at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Write the Songs’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 17 1976)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Fox on the Run” by Sweet peaks at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Fox on the Run’ by Sweet peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 17 1976)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)” by Glen Campbell peaks at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #11 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 17 1976)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Over My Head” by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Over My Head’ by Fleetwood Mac peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 17 1976)
Video: 'Ringo Starr-Blast from Your Past (1975)' (10 videos)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — Blast from Your Past, the first compilation album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, featuring eight singles, one B-side and one album track released between 1970 and 1975, peaked at #30 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart for two consecutive weeks.
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Let It Shine” by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #30 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Let It Shine’ by Olivia Newton-John peaks at #30 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 17 1976)
(Saturday, January 17, 1976) — “Woman Tonight” by America peaks at #44 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Woman Tonight’ by America peaks at #44 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 17 1976)
Video: 'Sounds of Silence (Full Album)' (11 videos)
(Monday, January 17, 1966) — Sounds of Silence, the second studio album by Simon & Garfunkel , was released today on Columbia records.
Video: 'First Filming Of UN In Session (1946)'
(Thursday, January 17, 1946, 3:10 p.m. GMT) — The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), charged with the maintenance of international peace and security as well as accepting new members to the United Nations and approving any changes to its United Nations Charter, held its first session today at Church House, Westminster, in London, England. Continue reading First United Nations Security Council session held in London 80 years ago this hour (Jan 17 1946)
