Video: 'NBC Wheel of Fortune Promo 1975'
(Monday, January 6, 1975, 10:30 a.m. EST) — The original version of Wheel of Fortune, an American television game show created by Merv Griffin and hosted by Chuck Woolery and Susan Stafford, premiered today on NBC-TV. Continue reading Original version of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ premieres 50 years ago this hour (Jan 6 1975)
Video: 'The Wiz Original Cast Album' (17 video playlist)
(Sunday, January 5, 1975, 6:30 p.m. EST) — The Wiz, a musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls (and others) and book by William F. Brown featuring an all-black cast, opened tonight on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre at 245 West 44th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, with Geoffrey Holder as director and starring Stephanie Mills as Dorothy. Continue reading ‘The Wiz’ musical opens on Broadway at Majestic Theatre in New York City 50 years ago this hour (Jan 5 1975)
(Saturday, January 4, 1975) — “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by Elton John (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles and featuring backing vocals and guitar by Lennon) peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Jan. 4/11, 1975). Continue reading ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by Elton John peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 4 1975)
(Saturday, January 4, 1975) — “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything” by Barry White peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘You’re the First, the Last, My Everything’ by Barry White peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago today (Jan 4 1975)
Video: 'KABC-7 Jan-1-1975 News Misc.'
(Wednesday, January 1, 1975, 4:25 p.m. EST; during the Watergate scandal) — Four men who under U.S. President Richard Nixon were among the most powerful officials in the nation—John N. Mitchell, H.R. Haldeman, John D. Ehrlichman and Robert C. Mardian—were convicted today by a jury in Washington on all counts in the Watergate cover-up trial.
A fifth defendant, Kenneth Parkinson, was acquitted, and Mardian’s conviction for conspiracy was later overturned on appeal.
(Sunday, December 29, 1974) — John Lennon signed the paperwork that officially dissolved the Beatles today while on holiday at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Florida, ending one of the most storied chapters in rock ‘n’ roll history. Continue reading John Lennon officially ends Beatles partnership while on holiday at Disney World 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1974)
(Saturday, December 28, 1974) — “Angie Baby” by Helen Reddy peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Angie Baby’ by Helen Reddy peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1974)
(Monday, December 28, 1974) — The studio LP Dark Horse by ex-Beatle George Harrison debuted at #58 on today’s Billboard 200 albums chart. Continue reading ‘Dark Horse’ studio album by George Harrison debuts at #58 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1974)
Video: 'George Harrison - Ding Dong, Ding Dong'
(Thursday, December 26, 1974) — Six days following the conclusion of his “George Harrison & Friends North American Tour,” former Beatle George Harrison shot a 16mm color promotional clip for for his new single “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” (released three days ago in the U.S., having been released in the UK on Dec. 6, 1974) today at his Friar Park mansion near London. Continue reading George Harrison shoots ‘Ding Dong, Ding Dong’ promo video 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 26 1974)
