Video: 'The Odd Couple 1970 - 1975 Opening and Closing Theme (With Snippets) HD DTS'
(Thursday, September 24, 1970, 9:30 p.m. EDT) — The Odd Couple, an American sitcom television series about two divorced men with different lifestyles who share a Manhattan apartment, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Odd Couple’ sitcom TV series premieres on ABC 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 24 1970)
Video: 'Surrender: Guerilla to Grandmother'
(Wednesday, September 23, 1970, 9:20 a.m. EDT; during the Opposition to United States involvement in the Vietnam War) — Using an arsenal of weapons stolen from the Massachusetts National Guard armory in Newburyport, Massachusetts, a criminal gang of three men and two women robbed $26,000 from a bank today in Brighton, Massachusetts, to obtain funds for anti-Vietnam War efforts. Continue reading Boston police officer killed in Brighton Bank Heist to fund anti-Vietnam War efforts 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 23 1970)
Video: 'Do It in the Name of Love'
(Tuesday, September 22, 1970) — The remaining Monkees, Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones, recorded “Do It in the Name of Love” and “Lady Jane,” the final single produced in the band’s original incarnation, today in New York City. Continue reading The Monkees record final 1960s era single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1970)
Video: 'Jim Morrison Convicted in Florida Great Quality Rare Footage 1970'
(Sunday, September 20, 1970, approximately noon EDT) — A six-man jury in Miami found Jim Morrison, lead singer of the rock musical group The Doors, guilty today on two misdemeanor charges for his behavior at a concert at the Dinner Key auditorium in Miami on Mar. 1, 1969. Continue reading Jim Morrison found guilty of indecent exposure by Miami jury 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 20 1970)
Video: 'Mary Tyler Moore S1 - Love is All Around'
(Saturday, September 19, 1970, 9:30 p.m. EDT) — The Mary Tyler Moore Show, an American sitcom television series starring Moore as Mary Richards, an unmarried, independent woman focused on her career as associate producer at the fictional WJM-TV news program in Minneapolis, debuted tonight on CBS. Continue reading ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ sitcom TV series premieres on CBS 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1970)
(Saturday, September 19, 1970) — “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Diana Ross peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three consecutive weeks (Sept. 19/26, Oct. 3, 1970). Continue reading ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ by Diana Ross peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1970)
(Saturday, September 19, 1970) — “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” by Bobby Sherman peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Julie, Do Ya Love Me’ by Bobby Sherman peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 19 1970)
Video: 'Jimi Hendrix death 1970 ABC News Announcement Rockspots'
(Friday, September 18, 1970, 12:45 p.m. BST) — American rock star James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix, ranked as the greatest guitarist and the sixth greatest artist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine, was pronounced dead today at St Mary Abbot’s Hospital in London. Continue reading Rock star Jimi Hendrix dies of barbiturate-related asphyxia in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 18 1970)
(Saturday, September 12, 1970) — “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘In the Summertime’ by Mungo Jerry peaks at #3 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1970)
(Saturday, September 12, 1970) — “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ’25 or 6 to 4′ by Chicago peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 12 1970)
