Video: 'Emergency Pilot Opening (1972)'
(Saturday, January 15, 1972, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Emergency!, a television series that combines the medical drama and action-adventure genres, debuted tonight on NBC as a two-hour movie. Continue reading ‘Emergency!’ drama television series debuts on NBC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972)
(Saturday, January 15, 1972) — “American Pie” by Don McLean peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for four consecutive weeks (Jan. 15/22/29, Feb. 5, 1972). Continue reading ‘American Pie’ by Don McLean peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972)
(Saturday, January 15, 1972) — “Sunshine” by Jonathan Edwards peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Sunshine’ by Jonathan Edwards peaks at #4 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972)
(Saturday, January 15, 1972) — “I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” by The New Seekers peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)’ by The New Seekers peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972)
(Saturday, January 15, 1972) — “I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” by The Hillside Singers peaked at #13 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)’ by The Hillside Singers peaks at #13 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972)
(Saturday, January 15, 1972) — “Bless the Beasts and Children” by the Carpenters peaked at #67 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bless the Beasts and Children’ by Carpenters peaks at #67 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 15 1972)
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.
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)
Video: 'Intro by George Harrison | Concert for Bangladesh | 50th Anniversary : : Apple Music OST from LP'
(Saturday, January 8, 1972) — The Concert For Bangla Desh live triple album by George Harrison and celebrity friends debuted at #14 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading ‘The Concert For Bangla Desh’ live triple album by George Harrison & Friends debuts at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1972)
(Saturday, December 25, 1971) — “Brand New Key” by Melanie peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Dec. 25, 1971, Jan. 1/8, 1972). Continue reading ‘Brand New Key’ by Melanie peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971)
