Video: '1976 World Series, Game 4: Reds @ Yankees'
(Thursday, October 21, 1976, 8:15-10:51 p.m. EDT) — The Cincinnati Reds won the 1976 World Series tonight, beating the New York Yankees 7-2 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York, in the fourth and deciding game. Continue reading Cincinnati Reds sweep New York Yankees to win World Series 50 years ago this hour (Oct 21 1976)
Video: 'Dole vs. Mondale: The 1976 vice presidential debate'
(Friday, October 15, 1976, 9:30-11:00 p.m. EDT; during the United States presidential election, 1976) — Democrat Walter F. Mondale and Republican Bob Dole met tonight at the Alley Theater in Houston, Texas, in a sporadically acrimonious debate, the first ever between vice-presidential nominees, and argued whether Republican fiscal prudence or Democratic social programs would best serve the nation’s economy.
Video: 'Ford vs. Carter: The second 1976 presidential debate'
(Wednesday, October 6, 1976, 9:30-11:00 p.m. EDT; during the United States presidential election, 1976) — U.S. President Gerald R. Ford, in his second presidential debate with Democrat Jimmy Carter, said tonight that there was “there is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe and there never will be under a Ford administration.” Continue reading Ford stumbles in second debate with Carter, denies ‘Soviet domination of Eastern Europe’ 50 years ago this hour (Oct 6 1976)
Video: 'Fonzie and Pinky love montage'
(Tuesday, September 21, 1976, 8:00 p.m. EDT in New York) — Fonzie’s old flame Pinky Tuscadero returns, and the couple starts to rekindle their relationship on tonight’s episode of the ABC sitcom television series Happy Days.
In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode (along with part three) #87 on its list of the 100 Greatest Episodes.
(Sunday, July 4, 1976) — “Making Our Dreams Come True” by Cyndi Grecco peaked at #25 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Making Our Dreams Come True’ by Cyndi Grecco peaks at #25 in USA 50 years ago today (Jul 4 1976)
(Saturday, June 5, 1976) — “Happy Days” by Pratt & McClain peaked at #5 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Happy Days’ by Pratt & McClain peaks at #5 in USA 50 years ago today (Jun 5 1976)
(Saturday, May 8, 1976) — “Welcome Back” by John Sebastian peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Welcome Back’ by John Sebastian peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (May 8 1976)
(Saturday, April 24, 1976, 11:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. EST) — Having been offered millions of dollars to reunite, NBC’s Saturday Night executive producer Lorne Michaels tonight offered $3,000 to the disbanded British rock group to reunite and appear on the late-night comedy show. The sketch featured a close-up shot of a $3,000 certified check from NBC made payable to The Beatles. Continue reading ‘NBC’s Saturday Night’ offers The Beatles $3,000 to reunite 50 years ago this hour (Apr 24 1976)
Video: 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Episode 43 Mar 03, 1976'
(Thursday, March 4, 1976, 11:00 p.m. EST in New York) — Mary makes Coach Fedders some chicken soup for his cold, with disastrous results on tonight’s episode of the syndicated soap opera parody series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
In 2009, TV Guide ranked this episode number 97 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.
(Saturday, February 28, 1976) — “Theme from S.W.A.T.” by Rhythm Heritage peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Theme from S.W.A.T.’ by Rhythm Heritage peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago today (Feb 28 1976)
