Video: 'PBS Documentary "Television" - Episode 5 of 8' (Apr. 11, 1978, at 46:53)
(Tuesday, April 11, 1978, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST on WNET-TV in New York) — Vietnam: Picking up the Pieces, the first American documentary shot in Vietnam after the 1975 fall of Saigon with unprecedented access to the ruined countryside and its people, debuted tonight on PBS. Continue reading ‘Vietnam: Picking Up the Pieces’ on PBS 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 11 1978)
(Saturday, April 8, 1978) — “Ebony Eyes” by Bob Welch peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ebony Eyes’ by Bob Welch peaks at #14 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1978)
(Saturday, April 8, 1978) — “Always and Forever” by Heatwave peaked at #18 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Always and Forever’ by Heatwave peaks at #18 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1978)
Video: '1978 Oscars' (27 videos)
(Monday, April 3, 1978, 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. PST) — Annie Hall, an American romantic comedy film about a comedian and an aspiring singer who try to overcome their neuroses and find happiness, won four Oscars tonight at the 50th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Woody Allen) and Best Actress (Diane Keaton). Continue reading ‘Annie Hall’ wins Best Picture at 50th Academy Awards 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 3 1978)
Video: '40 Years of "Dallas". Episode 1: "At the Beginning"'
(Sunday, April 2, 1978, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — Dallas, an American prime time television soap opera that revolved around a wealthy and feuding Texas family, the Ewings, debuted tonight CBS. Continue reading ‘Dallas’ series debuts on CBS-TV 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 2 1978)
(Saturday, April 1, 1978) — “Lay Down Sally” by Eric Clapton peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘Lay Down Sally’ by Eric Clapton peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1978)
(Saturday, April 1, 1978) — “Thunder Island” by Jay Ferguson peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Thunder Island’ by Jay Ferguson peaks at #9 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1978)
(Saturday, April 1, 1978) — “Boogie Shoes” by KC and the Sunshine Band peaked at #35 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks . Continue reading ‘Boogie Shoes’ by KC and the Sunshine Band peaks at #35 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 1 1978)
Video: 'Maurice Dupont (Act III) [March 27 1978]'
(Monday, March 27, 1978) — Former Beatle John Lennon concluded recording the humorous exploits of French detective Maurice Dupont, a fictional agent provocateur, today from the seclusion of his Dakota apartment in New York City. Continue reading Lennon concludes recording exploits of Maurice DuPont 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1978)
Video: 'London Town' (14 videos)
(Monday, March 27, 1978) — London Town by Wings, Paul McCartney’s eighth studio album since the 1970 break-up of The Beatles (the sixth with his band Wings), was released today in the U.S. (Mar. 31, 1978 in the UK). Continue reading ‘London Town’ album by Wings released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 27 1978)
