1970s

Chaka Khan Rufus

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!

Don Knotts as Barney Fife, playing harmonica alongside a goat, in
Classic TV On Today

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.

Norman Fell as Stanley Roper and Audra Lindley as Helen Roper in The Ropers (1979-80)
Classic TV On Today

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.

WELCOME BACK, KOTTER, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Robert Hegyes, Ron Palillo, John Travolta, Gabe Kaplan

“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, Judy Blume, 2023

‘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!

Singer Bobby Caldwell in a hat

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!

Mickey Rooney and Kelly Reno The Black Stallion (1979)

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).

'I Dream of Jeannie' Star Barbara Eden Makes Stunning Red Carpet Appearance At 91

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.

John Williams conductor composer Great Performances theme PBS

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 and Cyndi Lauper in the music video for Lauper's

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 (1968)

‘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).

To Celebrate International Women's Day, We Salute Celebrities Who Are Beautiful Inside And Out

Celebrate International Women’s Day By Saluting Philanthropic Women

Who do you think of when you think ‘Wonder Woman?’

Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon

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.

Robert Shaw in his Best Supporting Actor Oscar-nominated role as King Henry VIII 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.

Swanson TV dinner Fried Chicken

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!

Gary Rossington Lynyrd Skynyrd dies at 71

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.

Advertisement for Sea Monkeys in 1971

Whatever Happened To Sea-Monkeys?

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

The toy doll Barbie appears in her various incarnations

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.

Fashion Designer Paco Rabanne along with photo of Jane Fonda wearing one of his creations in the movie Barabrella

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

Tom Verlaine Dies At 73

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