Category Archives: Television 1970s

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


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)


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)

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)


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.

Paul McCartney and Wings hold a press conference in Perth, Australia 40 years ago today (Nov 2 1975)


Video: 'Countdown Molly Meldrum interview with Wings 1975'

(Sunday, November 2, 1975, during Wings Over the World tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings give a press conference today in front of over 200 reporters and photographers today in Perth, including Australian comedian Norman Gunston, who flew in especially to interview Paul and Linda for his Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) The Norman Gunston Show. Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings hold a press conference in Perth, Australia 40 years ago today (Nov 2 1975)

‘Chuckles Bites the Dust’ episode airs on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 25 1975)


Video: 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show S06E07 Chuckles Bites the Dust'

(Saturday, October 25, 1975, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Chuckles the Clown is crushed to death by a rogue elephant in a parade, which leaves all the newsroom staff in hysterics except Mary on tonight’s episode of the CBS-TV sitcom television series The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode number 1 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.

‘Richie Fights Back’ episode airs on ‘Happy Days’ 40 years ago this hour (Oct 14 1975)

(Tuesday, October 14, 1975, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — After being embarrassed at Arnold’s by a couple of hoods, Richie wants to take a jujitsu class to learn how to defend and stand up for himself on tonight’s episode of the ABC-TV sitcom Happy Days.

In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode number 88 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.

George Carlin hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ premiere on NBC-TV 40 years ago this hour (Oct 11 1975)


Video: 'George Carlin: First-ever monologue on 'Saturday Night Live''

(Saturday, October 11, 1975, 11:30 p.m. EDT) — The NBC sketch comedy/variety show Saturday Night Live (originally titled NBC’s Saturday Night) debuted tonight with George Carlin as the host and Andy Kaufman, Janis Ian and Billy Preston as guests.