Video: 'Frost/Nixon'
(Sunday, May 1, 1977, 7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT) — David Frost promoted his upcoming television interviews with President Richard Nixon tonight on the CBS News magazine program 60 Minutes, speaking with Mike Wallace about what viewers could expect and what the former president hoped to gain. Continue reading ’60 Minutes’ previews Frost’s interview with Nixon 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 1 1977)
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “Southern Nights” by Glen Campbell peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Southern Nights’ by Glen Campbell peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 30 1977)
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “I’ve Got Love on My Mind” by Natalie Cole peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “So Into You” by Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “Theme from Charlie’s Angels” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at #45 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
(Saturday, April 30, 1977) — “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft” by Klaatu peaked at #62 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Thrillington' (11 videos)
(Friday, April 29, 1977) — The album Thrillington, an album produced by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, under the pseudonym of Percy “Thrills” Thrillington, featuring instrumental cover versions of his 1971 album, Ram, was released today in the UK (May 17, 1977 in the U.S.). Continue reading ‘Thrillington’ album by Percy ‘Thrills’ Thrillington released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 29 1977)
Video: 'Studio 54 - Documentary complete'
(Tuesday, April 26, 1977, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Studio 54, a nightclub and discotheque located at 254 West 54th Street in New York City, opened tonight by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, fast becoming the “in” place to be among the glitterati. Continue reading Studio 54 discotheque opens in New York 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 26 1977)
Video: 'THE FROST/NIXON INTERVIEWS'
(Saturday, April 23, 1977, 11:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. EST) — David Frost (Eric Idle) sat down with Richard Nixon (Dan Aykroyd) to discuss the former president’s childhood, and many other topics, over 20 hours of interviews on tonight’s episode of the NBC late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show Saturday Night Live. Continue reading SNL spoofs David Frost’s interview with Richard Nixon 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1977)
(Saturday, April 23, 1977) — “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’ by Thelma Houston peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 23 1977)
