Wednesday, May 21, 2025


Today in
Television History


1979 - Elton John began a series of Russian concerts that were videotaped for a cable-TV special and a videodisc. They were both titled "To Russia with Elton."

1985 - HBO began airing "The Ray Bradbury Theatre."

1990 - The final episode of "Newhart" aired on CBS.

1992 - The final episode of "MacGyver" aired.

1992 - Bette Midler appeared Johnny Carson's last guest on the NBC's "The Tonight Show."

1993 - The Perry Mason TV movie "The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host" aired.


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Today in
Dick Clark's American Bandstand History


1966 - Roy Head performed "Treat Her Right" and "My Babe" on American Bandstand.

1966 - The Tokens performed "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and "I Hear Trumpets Blow" on American Bandstand.

1977 - Yvonne Elliman performed "Hello Stranger" on American Bandstand.

1977 - Crown Heights Affair performed "Dancin'" on American Bandstand.

1983 - Patrick Simmons performed "It's So Wrong" and "Don't Make Me Do It" on American Bandstand.

1983 - Def Leppard performed "Photograph" and "Rock of Ages" on American Bandstand.


Dick Clark - American Bandstand Quote

"He had boundless energy and a remarkable ability to do innumerable things at any given time."
- Fran La Maina, the longtime president of Dick Clark Productions Inc.








Today in
Saturday Night Live History


1977 - Buck Henry, Kenny Vance and Jennifer Warnes were guests on Saturday Night Live. Chevy Chase made a cameo appearance as the Land Shark in this episode.

2005 - Lindsay Lohan and Coldplay were guests on Saturday Night Live.

2011 - Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga were guests on Saturday Night Live. Lady Gaga performed "The Edge of Glory," "Judas," and "Born This Way."


Saturday Night Live Quote

Ohmygod Wayne! I-I think I'm gonna HURL!
- Dana Carvey (as Garth)




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Television History
Dick Clark's American Bandstand History