Thursday, April 18, 2024


Today in
Television History


1971 - The Jackson 5 and Bill Cosby were guests on Diana Ross' solo TV special "diana."

1975 - Alice Cooper's first TV special, "Welcome To My Nightmare: The Making Of A Record Album" aired.

1979 - The TV show "Real People" premiered.


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Today in
Dick Clark's American Bandstand History


1958 - Huey Smith & the Clowns performed "Don't You Just Know It" on American Bandstand.

1963 - Al Martino performed "I Love You Because" on American Bandstand.

1964 - The Beach Boys performed "Fun Fun Fun" and "I Get Around" on American Bandstand.

1970 - Norman Greenbaum performed "Spirit in the Sky" on American Bandstand.

1970 - Cold Blood performed "You Got Me Hummin'" on American Bandstand.

2012 - Dick Clark died of a heart attack at the age of 82.


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


1987 - John Larroquette and Timbuk 3 were guests on Saturday Night Live.

1992 - Jerry Seinfeld and Annie Lennox were guests on Saturday Night Live.

2000 - Tobey Maquire and Sisqo were guests on Saturday Night Live.

2009 - "The Best of Amy Poehler" aired. This special showcased the most memorable sketches of Amy Poehler, who was a cast member from 2001 to 2008.


Saturday Night Live Quote

Dad always said that laughter is the best medicine, which I guess is why several of us died from tuberculosis.
- Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey




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Television History
Dick Clark's American Bandstand History