1970s

Bob Seger is 81! 6 Things You Never Knew About the “Like a Rock” and “Old Time Rock and Roll” Singer

He wrote a number one hit … and then gave it to another band.

Deborah Harry, lead singer of new wave group Blondie wearing Gloria Vanderbilt's Murjani jeans while making commercial for jeans.

Whatever Happened to Punk Icon Debbie Harry? Where Is the Blondie Lead Singer Is Now

The Blondie singer recently popped up on a surprise TV appearance.

Brian Wilson and Mike Love; Kevin Love

NBA Star Kevin Love Talks Famous Family’s ‘Trauma’ & Going No-Contact With Parents

The Utah Jazz forward-center is the son of the late NBA star Stan Love and the nephew of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love.

THE WALTONS, Richard Thomas

‘Waltons’ Star Richard Thomas Talks Typecasting & How Long It Took Him to Overcome It

The actor played John-Boy Walton, the sensitive and gentle oldest son, in the beloved CBS series.

Gwen Farrell Adair, M*A*S*H

‘M*A*S*H*’ Star Dead at 94

The actress played several nurses in the ’70s TV series.

JAWS, Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, 1975

Massive ‘Jaws’ Reunion Set for The Hollywood Show This May

A once in a lifetime opportunity for film fans.

THE WHITE LOTUS, from left: Jolene Purdy, Murray Bartlett, 'Arrivals', (Season 1, ep. 101, aired July 11, 2021).

What to Watch if You Miss ‘The White Lotus’

These nostalgic shows can fill the void until Season 4 comes out.

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of David Allan Coe

David Allan Coe, One of the Last True Outlaws, Dies at 86

He was a controversial figure in the country music world.

Elizabeth Montgomery Bewitched Trivia

Classic TV Trivia – Bewitched

How well do you remember the beloved classic TV sitcom ‘Bewitched?’

FLO, Polly Holliday, (TV GUIDE cover shoot, November 8-14, 1980), 1980-81.

How Polly Holliday Turned Childhood Memories Into ‘Alice’s Most Iconic Character

How the actress put her stamp on the iconic character.

Eve Plumb, The Brady Bunch

What ‘Brady Bunch’ Star Eve Plumb Really Thinks of Her Iconic Line

The actress, now 67, reflected on Jan memorably exclaiming, ‘Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!’

DRAGNET, Jack Webb, Harry Morgan, 1967-70

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Dragnet’?

Only a few of the minor stars are still with us, with one just turning 100!

Phyllis Elizabeth Davis, actress, May 8, 1971.

Whatever Happened to ‘Vega$’ Star Phyllis Davis? Why the Actress Chose a Private Life

She retired from acting in the mid-1990s to live a private life in Nevada.

GIMME A BREAK!, Nell Carter, (1982), 1981-87,

What Was the Real Story of ‘Gimme a Break!’ Star Nell Carter?

The iconic talent was struggling behind the scenes.

ONE DAY AT A TIME, Shelley Fabares, Valerie Bertinelli, Boyd Gaines, Bonnie Franklin, Pat Harrington Jr., Glenn Scarpelli, 1975-84

Who’s Still Alive From ‘One Day at a Time’?

Many of the main stars are still alive and working.

CHARLIE'S ANGELS, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, Kate Jackson

‘Charlie’s Angels’ Stars Reflect on Cancer Journeys — Something They Also Shared With Farrah Fawcett

Cheryl Ladd, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith have all battled breast cancer, specifically.

Mike Farrell, 'M*A*S*H'

‘M*A*S*H’ Star Mike Farrell Reveals What Shocked Him on First Day on Set

The actor played Captain B. J. Hunnicutt starting in Season 4 of the series.

Classic TV Trivia – How Well Do You Know Carol Burnett?

How well do you know the beloved comedian? Take our quick quiz and find out!

MAUDE, Bea Arthur, 1972-78.

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Maude’?

‘Maude’ was one of the most radical shows of the ’70s.

Dave Mason and Michael Jackson Collage

How Did Dave Mason Get Michael Jackson to Sing on the Song “Save Me”?

The ex-Traffic member Mason teases his memoir with a special story.

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, Eli Wallach, Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, 1966

How Did Clint Eastwood Rise to Fame as a Spaghetti Western Antihero?

Director Sergio Leone’s trilogy of films made Eastwood a bonafide star.

Mike Farrell, M*A*S*H

‘M*A*S*H’ Star Mike Farrell Makes Bold Confession About Replacing Wayne Rogers

The actor joined as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt in 1975 after Rogers abruptly left the show.

circa 1975: The Osmonds, known as the first family of pop. In the front row are (left to right) Jimmy, Donny and Marie Osmond. Behind them are brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay.

Who Is Still Alive From The Osmond Brothers?

The famous performing family all took different paths.

Susan Dey and David Cassidy collage with broken hearts

What Happened When Susan Dey Confessed Her Feelings to David Cassidy

Her ‘wholesome’ looks did not work for him.

Christine Taylor, Maureen McCormick, The Brady Bunch

‘Brady Bunch’ Worlds Collide as Maureen McCormick Reunites With Other Marcia Brady

Christine Taylor played the middle sister in the 1995 parody film ‘The Brady Bunch Movie.’

BONANZA, clockwise: Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, 1959-1973.

What Made These ‘Bonanza’ Stars Stand Out on the Ponderosa Ranch

What really made these rugged men stand tall on the Ponderosa Ranch?

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, Patrick Laborteaux

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Makes Blunt Confession About Being a Teen Idol

Labyorteaux, now 60, played Andrew ‘Andy’ Garvey in the beloved historical drama series.

British pop group The Animals. From left to right: Alan Price, Eric Burdon, Chas Chandler (behind), John Steel, and Hilton Valentine.

Who’s Still Alive From the Original Lineup of the Animals?

Led by Eric Burdon, there are currently two variations of the once popular ’60s group.

AIRPLANE!, Kareem Abdul-jabbar, 1980.

Whatever Happened to Basketball Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

He’s been working in entertainment since the 1970s, often appearing as himself.

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How Well Do You Remember These Classic 1970s TV Shows?

Test your knowledge of classic 1970s television.