1970s

Let Us Love You, Chaka Khan: The Queen of Funk Turns 70!
Let us wish you a happy birthday, Chaka Khan! It’s all we want to do!

A Goat Gets ‘Loaded’ in a Hilariously Memorable Episode of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Classic TV On March 23: A goat — and Otis — get loaded in different ways on The Andy Griffith Show, Lucille Ball joins Carol Burnett on her classic variety series and a memorable episode from Gunsmoke’s 20th and final season.

The Ropers Leave Jack, Janet & Chrissy For Their Own Series
Classic TV On March 22: The Ropers leave Three’s Company for their self-titled spinoff, Dick Loudon fills in for “Pirate Pete” and a chilling ‘Night Call’ arrives from the Twilight Zone.

“Oooh-Ooooh-Oooh” It’s the Very First Episode of ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’!
It’s Mr. Kotter’s first day meeting the Sweathogs, and a debate is in store.

‘Judy Blume Forever’ Dives Into the Author’s Life
Judy Blume’s best-selling novel ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ is being turned into a movie and much more!

Beloved Singer Bobby Caldwell Dies at 71
Bobby Caldwell, an R&B musician most well-known for his 1978 hit “What You Won’t Do for Love,” died on Tuesday, March 14.

‘Scanners’ Horror Movie Master David Cronenberg Turns 80
For you late night horror junkies we take a look at some of the famed directors films, ‘Videodrome’, ‘The Fly’, ‘The Naked Lunch’ and more!

TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar: ‘The Black Stallion’ and Other Animal-Themed Films
The March 15 evening lineup also includes Born Free (1966), Lassie Come Home (1943), National Velvet (1944) and Sounder (1972).

Barbara Eden Makes Red Carpet Appearance at 91
‘I Dream of Jeannie’ star Barbara Eden looks amazing on a red carpet at 91 years old.

13 TV Themes Composed By Movie Maestro John Williams
He’s received his 53rd Oscar nomination this year for his Fabelmans score, but the legendary big-screen composer has also created memorable TV themes, including Lost in Space, Great Performances and Sunday Night Football.

Steven Spielberg on the Small Screen
The filmmaker, who might win his third directing Oscar for The Fabelmans, has had a legendary movie career, but don’t overlook his impact on television.

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ and Other Sci-Fi Films on TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar
The March 10 evening lineup also features Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), The Time Machine (1960), Destination Moon (1950) and Forbidden Planet (1956).

Celebrate International Women’s Day By Saluting Philanthropic Women
Who do you think of when you think ‘Wonder Woman?’

Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Turns 50
Pink Floyd’s seminal album ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ turns 50 years old this month. Let that sink in.

Historical Films on TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar
A Man for All Seasons (1966), Julius Caesar (1953), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Cleopatra (1934), and Marie Antoinette (1938) are featured on March 7.

Celebrate TV Dinners on National Frozen Food Day
Did you eat the peas? It’s a celebration for all of us who grew up on TV dinners. Happy National Frozen Food Day!

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington Dies At 71
The last original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gary Rossington, has died at the age of 71.

’70s Super Sleuths: The Best TV Cops & Detectives
The 1970s brought on a whole new wave of crime fighters and detectives from Columbo to those ultra chic Charlie’ Angels.

Whatever Happened To Sea-Monkeys?
Find out what happened to Sea-Monkeys, the pet craze of the ’60s and ’70s.

Crazy About Collecting: Barbies, Cabbage Patch Kids, Beanie Babies & Beer Cans?
From Barbies and Cabbage Patch dolls to Beanie Babies and beer cans, we look at the most valuable, largest and rarest items in these collections.

Famed ‘Barbarella’ Fashion Designer Paco Rabanne Dies at 88
Fashion designer known for his futuristic outfits Paco Rabanne died at 88 years old.

Tom Verlaine Dies At 73
Songwriter and guitarist Tom Verlaine of the band Television passed away at age 73.