Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Today in
Television History

1941 - WNBT-TV in New York City, NY, was granted the first construction permit to operate a commercial TV station in the U.S.

1971 - BBC-TV aired the first episode "Yesterday's Men."

1982 - Former U.S. President Richard M. Nixon was interviewed by Diane Sawyer on "The CBS Morning News."

1991 - The 100th episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" aired.


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Today in
Dick Clark's American Bandstand History

1967 - Johnny Rivers performed "Tracks of My Tears" on American Bandstand.

1967 - Don and the Goodtimes performed "I Could Be So Good to You" on American Bandstand.

1972 - Wayne Newton performed "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" on American Bandstand.

1971 - Billy Preston performed "Outta Space" 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

1951 - Joe Piscopo was born.


Saturday Night Live Quote

Oh, I don't know, could it be.... SATAN? - The Church Lady

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Television History
Dick Clark's American Bandstand History