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January 17, 1975 – The TV-series Baretta, starring Robert Blake and Tom Ewell, debuted on ABC-TV on this date. The series was originally intended as a continuation of the TV series Toma, with Robert Blake replacing Tony Musante as Det. David Toma. When Blake balked at taking over an established role, a new series wasContinue reading “Baretta premiered”

January 16, 1973 – NBC-TV presented the 440th, and final episode of Bonanza (which began airing on NBC on September 12, 1959) on this date. This is the second-longest-running Western television series, behind Gunsmoke. It continues to air in syndication.

January 16, 1965 – You finally get control back of the vertical and horizontal of your television set – ABC-TV aired the final episode of The Outer Limits on this date. When this episode, the series’ last show, was originally aired, a live announcer spoke over the Control Voice’s closing statement about returning “next weekContinue reading “The last episode of The Outer Limits aired”

January 16, 1976 –Peter Frampton’s platinum live album, Frampton Comes Alive, was released by A & M Records on this date. Frampton used a talkbox, a device hooked up to his guitar amp that allowed him to make distorted vocal sounds through a tube in his mouth. Other groups had success with the device aroundContinue reading “Frampton Comes Alive went on sale today”

January 15, 1981 –Let’s Be Careful Out There Hill Street Blues premiered on NBC on this date. The series is regarded as a hallmark in American dramatic television. It was the first dramatic series to incorporate long shots, hand-held shots and continuous story lines. It was nominated for a record 21 Emmys for its firstContinue reading “Hill Street Blues premiered”

January 15, 1974 – America once again, found it’s thrill, on Blueberry Hill. The first episode of Happy Days (series) aired on this date. Potsie sets Richie up with that Mary Lou girl. ABC at first feared Fonzie would be perceived as a hoodlum or criminal, and prohibited his wearing a leather jacket. In theContinue reading “Happy Days premiered”

January 15, 1967 –Ed Sullivan, when he wasn’t fall down drunk, swore a lot. He swore that his arch-rival, Walter Winchell was a goddamned bastard. He swore that his ‘so called friend‘ J Edgar Hoover was a goddamned transvestite but surprising spry in his cha-cha heels. And he swore that those goddamned filthy limey boys,Continue reading “The Rolling Stones on Sullivan Again”

As well as everything else – There is no celebration of No Pants Subway Ride Day once again this year, in NYC – “The No Pants Subway Ride is not happening in New York in 2023,” reads a message on the initiative’s official website. “After 19 years of producing the event, we’ve decided to takeContinue reading “You can leave you hat on”

For those of you not following that new fangled Gregorian Calendar (and still keep stock with the Julian Calendar), it’s January First. Happy New Year Please feel free to call in sick today, should you work on Saturdays, and explain to them that it’s Orthodox New Years Day in your religion (but remember that youContinue reading “I’ll be quiet, in case you’re sleeping in”

January 14, 1972 – Sanford and Son, featuring comedian Redd Foxx (whose last name was really Sanford) and Demond Wilson, premiered on NBC-TV on this date. Throughout the series, whenever Lamont threatened to move out, or things did not go Fred’s way, he would clutch his chest and fake a heart attack, shouting variations ofContinue reading “Sanford and Son premiered”