#1970stv — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #1970stv, aggregated by home.social.
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Farewell to Sid Krofft (1929-2026).
He spent decades as a puppeteer — including opening for stars like Judy Garland — before he and brother Marty (1937-2023) created + produced some of the most memorable kids shows of the 1970s.
“I get a dream, and Marty gets it done,” Sid said of their partnership.
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Marty Krofft (1937-2023) was born on this date.
With brother Sid — center, still with us at 96 — he created memorably trippy kids shows like H.R. PUFNSTUF, SIGMUND AND THE SEA MONSTERS, LAND OF THE LOST and more.
The 1970s was a great time to be a kid, and these guys were a big part of why.
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CBS promo for "It's The Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown," "The White Shadow," and "Lou Grant." Spot aired April 1979
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#CBS #VintageTV #ItsTheEasterBeagleCharlieBrown #CharlieBrown #Snoopy #Linus #PeppermintPatty #TheWhiteShadow #KenHoward #TimVanPatten #LouGrant #EdAsner #NancyMarchand #1970sTV #TVPromo #TelevisionHistory #ClassicTV -
James Garner made his debut as Jim Rockford on this date in 1974.
“He was a role model for me,” said Lindsay Wagner, who co-starred in THE ROCKFORD FILES pilot movie. “Observing who he was while working and being around the crew, I saw him treat everyone the same. He was just a real stellar man.”
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"I'm Just A Bill" debuted on this date in 1976.
The SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK classic was written by Dave Frishberg and performed by Jack Sheldon (with Sheldon's son John as the voice of the boy).
All the #SchoolHouseRock shorts are on Internet Archive, relics of a simpler time:
https://archive.org/details/schoolhouse-rock-30th #OTD #ClassicTV #1970sTV
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Lucille Ball and Dinah Shore in TV: THE FABULOUS FIFTIES which debuted on NBC #OTD in 1978.
This retrospective of early television featured a history of each genre, hosted by its icons.
A treasure trove of rare clips! On YouTube:
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TRILOGY OF TERROR debuted on the ABC Movie of the Week on this date in 1975.
DARK SHADOWS mastermind Dan Curtis directed Karen Black (and a doll that gave a generation nightmares).
"The Zuni doll was a little hand puppet, but it worked," Curtis said. "I did it all with smoke and mirrors."
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THE BRADY BUNCH house in North Hollywood is now a protected historic landmark.
So, if you break Mom's vase, it's now a felony.
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The 1970s hit its pop culture zenith on this date in 1977 when Farrah Fawcett went undercover as a Disco dancer on CHARLIE'S ANGELS.
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AN AMERICAN FAMILY (1973, PBS) isn't streaming legitimately, but all episodes and two follow-up documentaries are on Internet Archive.
https://archive.org/details/an-american-family-1973 #ClassicTV #1970sTV #AnAmericanFamily
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AN AMERICAN FAMILY debuted on this date in 1973.
Produced by Craig Gilbert and shot on 16mm film by Alan and Susan Raymond, this 12-part PBS documentary on the Loud family captivated viewers — and predicted the impact the reality genre would have on its subjects, audience, and the medium.
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Tonight in 1968 — THE UNDERSEA WORLD OF JACQUES COUSTEAU debuted on ABC.
Rod Serling narrated this Emmy-winning documentary series, which aired periodically until 1976. (Joseph Campanella took over for Serling in 1974.)
All 37 ABC episodes are on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6J1OzLHamQ8TdX5j2w3L253mD-x0gZGi&si=0WH3KJPHasatIPvc -
I watched MeTV's Rob Reiner tribute tonight.
For all its biting social commentary, ALL IN THE FAMILY was still a sitcom, and Archie and Mike's generational rivalry gave the comedy its most relatable situation.
Reiner and Carroll O'Connor's chemistry was honest and affectionate. They're a duo for the ages.
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CHARLIE'S ANGELS, FANTASY ISLAND, HART TO HART and HAWAII 5-O are coming to MeTV in Jan.
As far as I know, only one of these — HAWAII 5-O — is currently on a national network.
All are streaming, but the Sony-owned shows cycle in and out and are rarely in one place for long. So this is good news.
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Tonight in 1977 — CBS celebrated the 20th anniversary of the founding of Hanna-Barbera w/ a special hosted by Gene Kelly.
Two hours of H-B cartoons in primetime on Thanksgiving night. What a time to be alive.
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Maude (Bea Arthur) chose to have an abortion on MAUDE on this date in 1972.
GOLDEN GIRLS creator Susan Harris wrote this relatable two-part episode wherein Maude and her husband (Bill Macy) make the decision together.
Such was the power of Norman Lear that he could present an honest portrayal of choice on primetime network TV 53 years ago.
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Happy 52nd to A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING.
The tenth PEANUTS special debuted on CBS #OTD in 1973.
Creator Charles M. Schulz won an Emmy for the teleplay.
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Tonight in 1973 — THE THANKSGIVING TREASURE aired on CBS.
Jason Robards and Lisa Lucas starred in this profoundly moving follow-up to THE HOUSE WITHOUT A CHRISTMAS TREE.
Written by Gail Rock, who adapted her 1970s TV specials into the Addie Mills series of children's books.
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/zLSiiukI7l0?si=dtQnPgeBETxnM-i4
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THE GODFATHER: THE COMPLETE NOVEL FOR TELEVISION debuted on NBC this week in 1977.
The chronological recut of GODFATHER I and II aired over 4 nights — with more than an hour of previously unseen footage.
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THE BOY IN THE PLASTIC BUBBLE debuted on ABC #OTD in 1976.
John Travolta starred in this 1970s pop culture touchstone — which aired on Fri night, so every kid in America could stay up and watch.
Directed by Randal Kleiser (GREASE). Diana Hyland (1936-1977) won a posthumous Emmy, accepted by Travolta.
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Lynda Carter as WONDER WOMAN punched her first Nazi on this date in 1975.
50 years later, she's still a hero to us all. 🇺🇸
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Esther Rolle made her debut as Florida Evans on MAUDE on this date in 1972.
John Amos was introduced as her husband soon after and the spinoff GOOD TIMES followed in Feb, 1974.
At its best, GOOD TIMES was as groundbreaking and historically significant as anything in the Norman Lear canon.
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Farewell to MARY TYLER MOORE theme song writer/performer Sonny Curtis (1937-2025), who passed away on the show’s 55th anniversary.
He’ll forever be remembered for asking “Who can turn the world on with her smile?”.
But his season one lyrics cut deeper, reflecting the hopes and fears of a generation of young women who were asked “How will you make it on your own?”.
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COLUMBO starring Peter Falk debuted as a series tonight in 1971.
“He was perfect,” co-creator William Link said. "And then he got better.”
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Farewell to ALICE's Flo Polly Holliday (1937-2025), who was so much more than a catchphrase.
From MATCH GAME in 1977.
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Nearly five decades after its premiere, Welcome Back, Kotter is still one of TV’s most beloved sitcoms.
The Sweathogs, John Travolta’s breakout as Vinnie Barbarino, Gabe Kaplan’s sharp wit, and John Sebastian’s chart-topping theme song all helped cement its place in pop culture history.
#WelcomeBackKotter #JohnTravolta #ClassicTV #1970sTV #RetroTelevision #SitcomHistory #TVAnniversary #PopCultureHistory #VintageTV #TelevisionNostalgia #ClassicSitcoms
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Emmy winner and style icon Julie Kavner is 75 today.
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TUNING IN for more Streets of San Francisco today. Current episode with Joe Don Baker as a guest villain. I do believe I always liked Mr. Baker as well. As for my fave, Karl Malden: stellar performance as usual.
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If you'd like to celebrate Susan Saint James' 79th birthday, some kind soul has posted all episodes of McMILLAN & WIFE to Internet Archive.
She and Rock Hudson have adorable chemistry.
https://archive.org/details/mc-millan-and-wife/ #BOTD #ClassicTV #1970sTV
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Dive into the legacy of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Hear the late Mary Tyler Moore reveal her all-time favorite episodes & explore why this '70s TV classic still defines comedy today.
#The Mary Tyler Moore Show #MaryTylerMoore #TVShow #70sTV #ClassicTV #WorkplaceComedy #Sitcom #ChucklesBitesTheDust #EmmyAwards #BehindTheScenes #Interview #TelevisionHistory #RetroTV #1970s #1970sTV #70sNostalgia #TVNostalgia #TV #TVNews #Television
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Valerie Harper won her first Emmy as Rhoda Morgenstern #OTD in 1971.
She was nominated 8 years in a row — for both MARY TYLER MOORE and the spin-off RHODA — and won 4 times.
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I hope everybody is dressing up for Telly Savalas' birthday.
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If you’d like to celebrate the birthday of Rock Hudson (1925-1985), McMILLAN & WIFE is finally streaming again on Prime!
Susan Saint James was nominated for 3 Emmys and their chemistry is adorable.
#RockHudson #SusanSaintJames #McMillanAndWife #1970sTV #ClassicTV
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“Lorenzo is always hilarious. He had a distinctive comedy style.”
— James L. Brooks#LorenzoMusic (1937-2001) would have been 86 today.
With partner #DavidDavis, he wrote MARY TYLER MOORE + co-created BOB NEWHART and RHODA (and voiced Carlton the Doorman).
#BornOnThisDay #ClassicTV #1970sTV #1970s #MaryTylerMoore #BobNewhart #Rhoda
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This week in 1975 — SWITCH debuted as a TV movie.
#RobertWagner + #EddieAlbert starred as a con man and ex-cop who start a detective agency. #SharonGless was their secretary.
The series debuted on CBS in Sept, ’75.
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Tonight in 1976 — WHO LOVES YA, BABY? debuted on CBS.
#TellySavalas headlined this variety special w/ #DiahannCarroll, #ClorisLeachman and
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Today in 1977 — #TheNewAdventuresOfBatman debuted on CBS.
#AdamWest and #BurtWard returned to voice the Caped Crusaders in this animated series from Filmation!
#OnThisDay #Batman66 #ClassicCartoons #SaturdayMorningCartoons #1970s #1970sTV #Nostalgia
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Tonight in 1974 — MITZI…A TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE debuted on CBS!
#MitziGaynor headlined this Emmy-winning special, singing and dancing w/ #TedKnight, #SuzannePleshette, #JerryOrbach and #Jane Withers!
It’s streaming on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee (free w/ ads).
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Tonight in 1977 — #TheBradyBunch Variety Hour debuted on ABC.
You had to be there. (Except for #EvePlumb, who wasn’t.)
This bizarre footnote in the Brady Saga was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, which will surprise nobody who’s seen it.
#OnThisDay #ClassicTV #1970s #1970sTV #Nostalgia #SidKrofft #MartyKrofft #BradyBunchHour
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Tonight in 1977 — #TheBradyBunch Variety Hour debuted on ABC.
You had to be there. (Except for #EvePlumb, who wasn’t.)
This bizarre footnote in the Brady Saga was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, which will surprise nobody who’s seen it.
#OnThisDay #ClassicTV #1970s #1970sTV #Nostalgia #SidKrofft #MartyKrofft #BradyBunchHour
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Tonight in 1977 — #TheBradyBunch Variety Hour debuted on ABC.
You had to be there. (Except for #EvePlumb, who wasn’t.)
This bizarre footnote in the Brady Saga was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, which will surprise nobody who’s seen it.
#OnThisDay #ClassicTV #1970s #1970sTV #Nostalgia #SidKrofft #MartyKrofft #BradyBunchHour
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Tonight in 1977 — #TheBradyBunch Variety Hour debuted on ABC.
You had to be there. (Except for #EvePlumb, who wasn’t.)
This bizarre footnote in the Brady Saga was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, which will surprise nobody who’s seen it.
#OnThisDay #ClassicTV #1970s #1970sTV #Nostalgia #SidKrofft #MartyKrofft #BradyBunchHour
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Tonight in 1977 — #TheBradyBunch Variety Hour debuted on ABC.
You had to be there. (Except for #EvePlumb, who wasn’t.)
This bizarre footnote in the Brady Saga was produced by Sid and Marty Krofft, which will surprise nobody who’s seen it.
#OnThisDay #ClassicTV #1970s #1970sTV #Nostalgia #SidKrofft #MartyKrofft #BradyBunchHour
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Tonight in 1975 — #RikkiTikkiTavi debuted on CBS.
#ChuckJones wrote, produced and directed this animated adaptation of the #RudyardKipling story about a brave mongoose.
#OrsonWelles, #JuneForay, #LesTremayne, #ShepardMenken and #LennieWeinrib provided voices.
It's streaming on Tubi:
https://tubitv.com/movies/301352/rikki-tikki-tavi#OnThisDay #ClassicTV #1970s #1970sTV #Animation #ClassicCartoons #Nostalgia
