Today in Television History
1956 – CBS replayed the program “Douglas Edward and the News” three hours after it was received on the West Coast. It was the world’s first broadcast via videotape.
1971 – ABC-TV aired “Brian’s Song.” The movie was about Chicago Bears’ Brian Picolo and his friendship with Gale Sayers.
Dick Clark’s American Bandstand History
1929 – Dick Clark was born in Mount Vernon, NY.
1960 – The Chimes performed “Once in a While” on American Bandstand.
1963 – Chubby Checker performed “Loddy Lo” on American Bandstand.
1968 – Merilee Rush performed “Reach Out” on American Bandstand.
1974 – Lattimore performed “Let’s Straighten It Out” on American Bandstand.
Saturday Night Live History
1999 – “Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary” was released on DVD. Follow Us!
