Category Archives: 1970s

The Blues Brothers debut on ‘Saturday Night Live’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'The Blues Brothers - Hey Bartender (SNL 1978)'

(Saturday, April 22, 1978, 11:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. EST) — The Blues Brothers — John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd — made their network debut and host Steve Martin performed his novelty hit “King Tut” on tonight’s episode of the NBC sketch comedy series television series Saturday Night Live, featuring the classic sketch “Theodoric of York: Medieval Barber.” Continue reading The Blues Brothers debut on ‘Saturday Night Live’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1978) →

‘Can’t Smile Without You’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 22, 1978) — “Can’t Smile Without You” by Barry Manilow peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Can’t Smile Without You’ by Barry Manilow peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 22 1978) →

Senate votes to give up Panama Canal 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1978)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '45 85 Part 14' (Panama Canal at 1:10)

(Tuesday, April 18, 1978, roll call at 6:00 p.m. EST) — The U.S. Senate voted today to turn over the Panama Canal to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999, moving to establish a new spirit of relations with Latin America and saving President Jimmy Carter from a grave political defeat. Continue reading Senate votes to give up Panama Canal 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 18 1978) →

‘Bad Boy’ album by Ringo Starr released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1978)

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


Video: 'Who Needs a Heart'

(Monday, April 17, 1978) — “Bad Boy”, the seventh studio album by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, was released today in the U.S. (June 16, 1978 in the UK). Continue reading ‘Bad Boy’ album by Ringo Starr released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1978) →

‘Holocaust’ miniseries debuts on NBC-TV 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1978)

1970s, Television 1970s, The Holocaust


Video: 'Holocaust- mini series - 1978' (5 videos)

(Sunday, April 16, 1978, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — Holocaust, an American four part television miniseries which tells the story of the Holocaust from the perspective of the (fictional) Weiss family of German Jews and that of a rising member of the SS, premiered tonight on NBC. Continue reading ‘Holocaust’ miniseries debuts on NBC-TV 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 16 1978) →

‘Jack and Jill’ by Raydio peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 15, 1978) — “Jack and Jill” by Raydio peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Jack and Jill’ by Raydio peaks at #8 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978) →

‘Dust in the Wind’ by Kansas peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 15, 1978) — “Dust in the Wind” by Kansas peaked at #6 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Dust in the Wind’ by Kansas peaks at #6 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978) →

‘The Goodbye Girl’ by David Gates peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978)

1970s, Movies 1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 15, 1978) — “The Goodbye Girl” by David Gates peaked at #15 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘The Goodbye Girl’ by David Gates peaks at #15 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978) →

‘London Town’ album by Wings debuts at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978)

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


Video: 'London Town' (14 videos)

(Saturday, April 15, 1978) —London Town, Paul McCartney’s eighth studio album since the 1970 break-up of The Beatles (the sixth with his band Wings), debuted at #20 on today’s Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Continue reading ‘London Town’ album by Wings debuts at #20 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978) →

‘Thank You for Being a Friend’ by Andrew Gold peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, April 15, 1978) — “Thank You for Being a Friend” by Andrew Gold peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Thank You for Being a Friend’ by Andrew Gold peaks at #25 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 15 1978) →