Ponch's Disco-Rama

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Dec 31 '75 - Growing up not far from Boston, the Boston Pops always seemed like a local thing. It was when I got older that I learned they were recognized nationwide. Tonight you get the Pops or Guy Lombardo to bring you into 1976 #TVGuide #OTD #1970sTV #1970s

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Dec 30 '76 - New shows about to begin include "Fish," "Grizzly Adams, " & a few special eps of "Wonder Woman." And I never realized "The Brady Bunch Variety Hour" was in a rotation w "Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Mysteries" #TVGuide #OTD #1970sTV #1970s

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Dec 29 '75 - Sure, "The Newlywed Game" tested your knowledge of the person living in your home. But do you know all the gossip about the person next door? Regis Philbin found out as he hosted "The Neighbors" for 65 eps #TVGuide #OTD #1970sTV #1970s

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@scottjohnson Peace & tranquility indeed. I've used that tape for multiple houses. It's so simple but highly effective

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Dec 28 '89 - Jason Bateman & Alyssa Milano host "Ice Capades" a variety show featuring Olympic medalists, Leslie Uggams, Doc Severinsen & Mr. Belvedere as Mario villain King Koopa #TVGuide #OTD #1980sTV #1980s https://t.co/tZWYY3AEOY

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Dec 28 '88 - "Happy New Year, Charlie Brown" focuses on Charlie Brown putting off a book report on "War & Peace." What kind of elementary school assigns that to their kids? Features Chad Allen as Charlie Brown & "Growing Pains" Jeremy Miller #TVGuide #OTD #1980sTV #1980s

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Dec 28 '74 - How is it that every project involving OJ Simpson done before 1994 seems to have a semi-ironic title? I'm sure "Juice on the Loose" seemed harmless enough at the time... #TVGuide #OTD #1970sTV #1970s

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Dec 27 '01 - In its 3rd season, "Survivor" was still riding high on its novelty. All seasons currently stop airing mid-December, but this season was only at the Final 6. The finale wouldn't air until Jan 10 '02 #TVGuide #OTD #2000sTV #2000s

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Dec 27 '89 - Bruce Greenwood plays a CIA operative who fakes his own death to escape the life of a "Spy." A year later, he discovers that the agency may have found him #TVGuide #OTD #1980sTV #1980s

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Dec 27 '88 - Long before playing Jan on "The Office," Melora Harden has been acting since she was a kid. She's appeared on "The Love Boat," "Different Strokes," the film "Iron Eagle," and even played Baby in the TV version of "Dirty Dancing" #TVGuide #OTD #1980sTV #1980s

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Dec '74 - A few thoughts on this Columbia House ad. 20th anniversary? They started the record club in '54? And most of us remember the 8 tracks/ tapes/ records, but did you know they sold all of these as reel-to-reels as well? #TVGuide #OTD #1970sTV #1970s

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Dec 26 '89 - Now that Christmas is done, it's time to start counting down to the New Year. Tonight we get 2 looks at the entire decade. Both look compelling, and I'd watch either one #TVGuide #OTD #1980sTV #1980s

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Dec 25 '89 - Quality TV equates to quality grape juice. When you think Christmas, think Welch's Purple Grape Juice. And when you think retro TV Guides, think of Ponch's Disco-Rama. Merry Christmas, everyone!! #TVGuide #OTD #1980sTV #1980s

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Dec 25 '87 - Which would you choose? A Christmas parade from Disney World featuring Alan Thicke & Joan Lunden or the Hollywood parade w Bob Eubanks, Lee Meriwether, Ernest Borgnine & Rosanna Arquette #TVGuide #OTD #1980sTV #1980s

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Dec 25 '86 - These World Trade Center ads still get me. Who wouldn't want "Chuckles with Saint Nick on the Observation Deck"? #TVGuide #OTD #1980sTV #1980s

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Dec 25 '80 - VCRs still were a luxury item in many homes, so this ad for MVC was a surprise. Bigger surprise? You could get these in either VHS or Beta II #TVGuide #OTD #1980sTV #1980s

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Dec 25 '76 - The best in Olympic sports for 1976 included Nadia Comaneci, Dorthy Hamill & Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner. Jim McKay hosts this "Wide World of Sports" retrospective #TVGuide #OTD #1970sTV #1970s

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Dec 1975 - To prepare you for holiday gatherings, TV Guide included 20-page bar guides to offer suggestions. Whether you were looking for a large party or something a bit more intimate, #TVGuide had you covered #1970sTV #1970s

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Dec 24 - With all of the great moments to screengrab from "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," it seems crazy that CBS has used the same image in their ads since at least the 70s. These listings are from '77, '89, '98 & '99. #TVGuide #OTD #1970sTV #1980sTV #1990sTV #Rudolph

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Dec 24 '80 - Usually, I'd say the Mouse King from "The Nutcracker" was one of the creepiest things related to Christmas. Given what we've learned about Bill Cosby though, anything to do with Fat Albert may take the crown #TVGuide #OTD #1980sTV #1980s