Category Archives: 1970s

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

1970s, Television 1970s

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(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


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(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) →

‘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)

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


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(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) →

‘Brand New Key’ by Melanie peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(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) →

‘All I Ever Need Is You’ by Sonny & Cher peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 25, 1971) — “All I Ever Need Is You” by Sonny & Cher peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart one week. Continue reading ‘All I Ever Need Is You’ by Sonny & Cher peaks at #7 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971) →

‘Cherish’ by David Cassidy peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 25, 1971) — “Cherish” by David Cassidy peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Cherish’ by David Cassidy peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971) →

‘Respect Yourself’ by The Staple Singers peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 25, 1971) — “Respect Yourself” by The Staple Singers peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart one week. Continue reading ‘Respect Yourself’ by The Staple Singers peaks at #12 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971) →

Wings’ first studio album ‘Wild Life’ debuts at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971)

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


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(Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 1971) — Wild Life, the debut album by Paul McCartney’s new post-Beatles British–American rock band Wings, debuted at #25 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Wings’ first studio album ‘Wild Life’ debuts at #25 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971) →

‘Truckin” by the Grateful Dead peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, December 25, 1971) — “Truckin’” by the Grateful Dead peaked at #64 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Truckin” by the Grateful Dead peaks at #64 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971) →

‘Tightrope Ride’ by The Doors peaks at #71 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Doors

(Saturday, December 25, 1971) — “Tightrope Ride” by The Doors, the group’s first single recorded and released since the death of lead singer Jim Morrison on July 3, 1971 in Paris, peaked at #71 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Tightrope Ride’ by The Doors peaks at #71 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 25 1971) →