Category Archives: Television 1970s

‘NBC’s Saturday Night’ offers The Beatles $3,000 to reunite 40 years ago this hour (Apr 24 1976)

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(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 (click here to watch the video). Continue reading ‘NBC’s Saturday Night’ offers The Beatles $3,000 to reunite 40 years ago this hour (Apr 24 1976) →

‘Chicken Soup’ episode airs on ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ 40 years ago this hour (Mar 4 1976)

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Video: 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman promo clip'

(Saturday, 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.

Paul Simon wins two Grammys 40 years ago this hour (Feb 28 1976)

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Video: 'Janis Ian - At Seventeen (1976 GRAMMY Awards)'

(Saturday, February 28, 1976, 10:00-11:30 p.m. EST) — Paul Simon, who won seven Grammy awards during his years with his singing partner, Art Garfunkel, garnered two more as a soloist tonight for his hit album Still Crazy After All These Years during the 18th Annual Grammy Awards tonight at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles (click here to watch Paul Simon win Album of the Year and click here for several more clips). Continue reading Paul Simon wins two Grammys 40 years ago this hour (Feb 28 1976) →

‘The Interview ‘ episode airs on ‘M*A*S*H’ 40 years ago this hour (Feb 24 1976)

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Video: 'MASH - The Interview'

(Tuesday, February 24, 1976, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — War correspondent Clete Roberts interviews the members of the 4077 on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV sitcom television series M*A*S*H.

In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode #80 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.

‘Laverne & Shirley’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour (Jan 27 1976)

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Video: 'Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Opening (1976) (Lyrics Included)'

(Tuesday, January 27, 1976, 8:30-9:00 p.m. EST) — Laverne & Shirley, a sitcom about two single female roommates who work as bottlecappers in a fictitious Milwaukee brewery (starring Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Michael McKean and David L. Lander), premiered tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘Laverne & Shirley’ series debuts on ABC-TV 40 years ago this hour (Jan 27 1976) →

‘Samurai Deli’ sketch featured on ‘Saturday Night’ 40 years ago this hour (Jan 17 1976)

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Video: 'SAMURAI DELICATESSEN'

(Saturday, January 17, 1976, 11:50 p.m.-1:20 a.m. EST) — A samurai (John Belushi) runs a late-night deli, where a customer (Buck Henry) is impressed with his unique way of slicing sandwiches on tonight’s episode of the NBC late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show Saturday Night.

TV Guide and TV Land ranked the moment this moment #69 of the “100 Most Memorable TV Moments of All Time” in 2004.

‘Over the River and Through the Woods’ episode airs on ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ 40 years ago this hour (Nov 22 1975)

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Video: 'The Bob Newhart Show (3/5) The Infamous Thanksgiving Episode (1972)'

(Saturday, November 22, 1975, 9:30 p.m. EST) — Bob spends a depressing Thanksgiving with Jerry, Howard and Mr. Carlin, getting drunk, watching football and ordering “Moo Goo Gai Pan” on tonight’s episode of the CBS sitcom television series The Bob Newhart Show.

In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode number 9 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.