Category Archives: Television 1970s

Ford stumbles in second debate with Carter, denies ‘Soviet domination of Eastern Europe’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1976)

1970s, Television 1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Jimmy Carter - Gerald Ford Presidential Candidates Debate #2 (1976)'

(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’ 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 6 1976) →

‘Fonzie Loves Pinky’ episode airs on ‘Happy Days’ 40 years ago this hour (Sep 21 1976)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'Fonzie & Pinky - "Beautiful Rebel"'

(Tuesday, September 21, 1976, 8:00 p.m. EST 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.

‘Mary Tyler Moore,’ ‘Police Story’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour (May 17 1976)

1970s, Television 1970s


Video: 'THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW Wins Outstanding Comedy Series | Emmys Archive (1976)'

(Monday, May 17, 1976, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Mary Tyler Moore dominated the 28th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning five awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (for the second of three consecutive years). Continue reading ‘Mary Tyler Moore,’ ‘Police Story’ big winners at Emmy Awards 40 years ago this hour (May 17 1976) →

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

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

(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)

1970s, Television 1970s


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)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s


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) →