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‘Sanford and Son’ sitcom television series debuts on NBC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1972)

1970s, Television 1970s

Video: 'SANFORD AND SON S1E01 Crossed Swords'

(Friday, January 14, 1972, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Sanford and Son an American sitcom television series based on the British sitcom Steptoe and Son and known for its edgy racial humor, running gags, and catchphrases, debuted tonight on NBC.

The series, based on the British sitcom Steptoe and Son and adapted by Norman Lear, was considered NBC’s answer to CBS’s All in the Family and has been hailed as the precursor to many other African-American sitcoms

It stared Redd Foxx as Fred G. Sanford, known for his bigotry and cantankerousness, and Demond Wilson in the role of Lamont Sanford, Fred’s long-suffering, conscientious, peacemaker son.

John Lennon & Yoko Ono tape first of five shows as co-hosts for ‘The Mike Douglas Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1972)

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


Video: 'john lennon at mike douglas show 1972 full' (Feb. 14, 1972, at 0:00-1:07:01)

(Friday, January 14, 1972, afternoon EST) — Former Beatle John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, taped the first of five programs as co-hosts today on the prestigious Emmy award-winning WBC (Westinghouse Broadcasting Corporation) afternoon talk show The Mike Douglas Show at KYW-TV, 1619 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Continue reading John Lennon & Yoko Ono tape first of five shows as co-hosts for ‘The Mike Douglas Show’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1972) →

‘Today’ news and talk morning television show debuts on NBC 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1952)

1950s, Television 1950s


Video: 'TODAY's First Broadcast: Jan. 14, 1952 | Archives | TODAY'

(Monday, January 14, 1952, 7:00 a.m. EST) — Today, the first news and talk morning television show in the world, debuted this morning on NBC with Dave Garroway as the host. Continue reading ‘Today’ news and talk morning television show debuts on NBC 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1952) →

78 people killed as jetliner crashes into crowded D.C. bridge and falls into icy Potomac River 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1982)

1980s


Video: 'WLS Channel 7 - The 3:00 Movie - "Air Florida Flight 90 Bulletins" (1982)' (times are Central Standard Time)

(Wednesday, January 13, 1982, 4:01:01 p.m. EST; during Air Florida Flight 90) — An Air Florida jetliner taking off from Washington National Airport (now Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) in a snowstorm crashed into a crowded bridge this afternoon and broke as it plunged into the frigid Potomac River, killing 78 people and injuring another nine. Continue reading 78 people killed as jetliner crashes into crowded D.C. bridge and falls into icy Potomac River 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1982) →

Japan admits forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1992)

1990s, World War II


Video: 'Japan's wartime sex slaves' fight for justice | Unreported World'

(Monday, January 13, 1992) — Three days before Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa takes his first official trip to South Korea, the government admitted today that the Japanese Army forced tens of thousands of Korean women to have sex with Japanese soldiers during World War II, and hinted that women who are still alive might receive some kind of compensation. Continue reading Japan admits forcing Korean women into sexual slavery during World War II 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1992) →

‘The Twist’ by Chubby Checker peaks at #1 in USA for an unprecedented second time 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, January 13, 1962) — “The Twist” by Chubby Checker returned to #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks (Jan. 13/20, 1962), becoming the first single to reach number one in two different chart runs (the first peaked on Sept. 19, 1960). Continue reading ‘The Twist’ by Chubby Checker peaks at #1 in USA for an unprecedented second time 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1962) →

‘Unchain My Heart’ by Ray Charles peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1962)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, January 13, 1962) — “Unchain My Heart” by Ray Charles peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Unchain My Heart’ by Ray Charles peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1962) →

Comedian Ernie Kovacs, 42, killed in Beverly Hills traffic accident 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1962)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Ernie Kovacs' Biography'

(Saturday, January 13, 1962, shortly before 2:00 a.m. PST) — American comedian, actor, and writer Ernie Kovacs, 42, was killed in a car accident early this morning when he lost control of his Chevrolet Corvair station wagon while turning quickly and crashed into a power pole in Beverly Hills, about a half-block from the Beverly Hilton hotel. Continue reading Comedian Ernie Kovacs, 42, killed in Beverly Hills traffic accident 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 13 1962) →

‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ by Nirvana peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1992)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s

(Saturday, January 11, 1992) — “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two non-consecutive weeks. Continue reading ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ by Nirvana peaks at #6 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 11 1992) →

‘Under Pressure’ by Queen and David Bowie peaks at #29 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1982)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, January 9, 1982) — “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Under Pressure’ by Queen and David Bowie peaks at #29 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1982) →