President Jimmy Carter holds a press conference with a statement that he supports the neutron bomb and the Supreme Court decision declaring the Federal Government should not finance abortions.           

A major blackout hits New York City for the second time in twelve years. The city stays in darkness for 25 hours, leading to total chaos with widespread looting and fires in the streets. 
Live coverage continues on July 14th, 1977. 

President Jimmy Carter responds to questions on the sales of US arms to the Israelis and the Israeli settlements on the West Bank of the Jordan River.         

From 1976 through 2015 Barbara Walters hosted 32 separate  interview special broadcasts.

Barbara Walters interviews Elizabeth Taylor, and husband John Warner.
On their Virginia home farm, Warner and Taylor discuss their marriage, his second and her seventh...political ambitions of Warner...Taylor's breakup with Richard Burton, and her future in films. 

Later in a separate segment  the Shah and his wife the Empress of Iran are interviewed, followed by an interview with congress woman Barbara Jordan.
 
The Taylor and Warner segment extends over 20 minutes.                                                  

British imperialism in Northern Ireland is the topic. Forum held in New York City on July 29th, 1977 by Socialist Workers Party. 
Irish Civil Rights leader Bernadette Devlin is one of the speakers.      

Space shuttle Enterprise separates from NASA 905 for its first free flight. On Enterprise flight deck were astronauts Fred Haise and Gordon Fullerton. The crew of NASA 905 were test pilots Fitz Fulton and Tom McMurty.           

Bart Starr begins his third season as head coach of the Green Bay Packers as they meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a pre-season game.            

The Chicago Bears play the Houston Oilers in a pre-season football game at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.                         

The Fourth annual Black Athletes Hall of Fame Award presentation broadcast on ABC affiliate station WAST from 11:30pm to 1:00am.

The  award ceremony occurred on June 16, 1977 in the Grand Ballroom of the New York Hilton Hotel in New York City.  
Honored sports figures, included Wilt Chamberlain, Ike Williams, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Larry Doby, Bob Gibson, Franco Harris, Bill Bradley, Wilma Rudolph Charley May, and O.J. Simpson. The program features a taped salute from President Jimmy Carter and appearances by guests, including, Alan King, Billy Paul, Chuck Mangione, Al Green, Howard Cosell, Dick Gregory, Natalie Cole, Milton Berle, Richie Havens, Natalie Cole, Al Green, Lady Flash, others. 

NOTE:
Lady Flash sings "Love Power."
O.J. Simpson mentions his inspiration to get into sports came from Willie Mays. 
Chet Walker accepts the Black Hall of Fame award for Wilt Chambherlain, Bill Cosby Award presented to Bob Gibson, Alan King presents the first Man of the Year Humanitarian Award to Bill Cosby.

Host: Bill Cosby

Includes Commercials.                                     

WNBC news anchor Chuck Scarborough reports on the death of Elvis Presley. Additional reports from David Brinkley. In addition to the above, an NBC special on Elvis Presley - "The Life and Times of Elvis Presley" with anchor David Brinkley reporting.   

Dupe Of # 5224.           

The "11 O'Clock Report" with anchor Rolland Smith, who along with Ed Rabel report on the death of Elvis Presley.             

Charles Kuralt reports on the assessment of the impact of Elvis Presley who died August 16, 1977. 

Dupe Of # 5223.            

The Chicago Bears play the Cleveland Browns in an NFL pre-season football game at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.            

The Miami Dolphins meet the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL Pre-Season game.            

Documentary special on the Duke of Windsor abdication.          

A repeat of a broadcast which aired on April 7, 1977. George Burns and Bernadette Peters introduce performances by show business celebrities selected in a public opinion survey. Entertainers include Ace Trucking Company, George Benson, Edgar Bergen, and Charlie McCarthy, George Carlin, Carol Channing, The Doobie Brothers, Nancy Dussault, Redd Foxx, Robert Goulet, Loretta Lynn, Don Rickles, Beverly Sills, Red Skelton, Dionne Warwick, and Paul Williams. 

Dupe of #5410.                         

A look at the history of film from 1936-1972. with a special emphasis on the social impact of the medium and the way it reflected and influenced American life.             

A look at the making of the movie "A Bridge Too Far."            

Three hour CBS SPECIAL report on the energy crisis in the United States and how it is perceived by the experts and the US public. Walter Cronkite is the anchorman. This Special pre-emts the entire nighttime schedule from 8 to 11, "WHERE WE STAND: ENERGY."

President Jimmy Carter's energy plan is examined, energy experts and officials give their opinions on the proposals and alternatives. Speakers include Secretary of Energy James Schlesinger; Dr. Carroll Wilson, Director of the Workshop on Alternative Energy Strategies; William Simon; and Skeik Yamani, Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister. Oil supply, off-shore drilling, breakdown of oil consumption, OPEC policies, and alternative sources of shale oil and LNG are discussed. Walter Cronkite summarizes and coal production is highlighted.

The second hour examines the coal industry and sulfur pollution, followed by a review of pilot projects on the energy alternatives of gasified coal, liquefaction, fluidized bed combustion and solvent refining. Nuclear power is examined and opposition to nuclear plants in studied. Detroit's efforts to comply with new federal energy conserving regulations are explored, and Secretary of Transportation Brock Adams speaks. Walter Cronkite summarizes this hour. The trend toward home insulation is reviewed and use of solar energy is noted.

In the final hour, Bob Schieffer speaks with President Jimmy Carter, who explains his energy proposals. The program continues with looks at the political infighting over the energy plan and the Ford Foundation's "no growth" energy report. Energy alternatives are explored, and Dr. Melvin Calvin discusses photosynthesis. Energy sources of hydrogen gas and OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion), satellite power stations, geothermal energy, and laser fusion are explored. Walter Cronkite summarizes energy as "the invisible crisis." 

A CBS News Poll is conducted to determine how much public support exists for a program that President Jimmy Carter announced only last April stating it must be pursued powerfully as the "Moral equivalent of war."

This broadcast is the eighth "Where We Stand" series which began in January 1958.



                                     

In 1977, Laugh-In returned to television with a series of specials without Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. It was headlined each week by guest stars.          

A preview of ABC's fall schedule for 1977, hosted by twenty-year-old David Copperfield.            

This sports special pitted celebrities from film and television in the United States against stars from the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. Competition included bowling, darts, rowing, swimming, running relays, and soccer goal kicking. 

Co-hosts: Jack Klugman and Ed McMahon.                         

Barbara Walters hosts this ABC News special about the signing of the Panama Canal Treaty by President Jimmy Carter.        

Musical comedy look at Saturday morning children's shows.                          

Hosts: Robert Blake, Angie Dickinson.

First Two Hours Only. Excerpt.             

A night of boxing. Matches include Ron Lyle vs Stan Ward, Jimmy Young vs Joey Ballard, Ken Norton vs Lorenzo Zanon, Larry Holmes vs Fred Houpe. Muhammad Ali is interviewed.         

Final Four broadcasts (part three, four, five, and  six) airing on September 14, 15, 16, & 17, 1977.

This Elvis Presley special tribute begins with his death and looks back at his special qualities. Personal reminiscences from family members and friends are heard...integrated with music and lyrics Elvis Presley made popular. 

Wink Martindale narrates.   

NOTE: Included in this tribute are parts three, four, five and six containing a total of 7 hours of programming. 
Parts one and two are missing.         

The third and final rock music awards is presented in a two hour live broadcast from the Hollywood Palladium. 
Fleetwood Mac dominates with five awards. 

The hosts: Olivia Newton-John  and Peter Frampton, honoring winners in 15 categories judged by a nationwide panel of critics.

 Additional entertainment is slated from Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Rod Stewart. Scheduled presenters: The Beach Boys, Kiss, Daryl Hall, John Oates, and Kate Jackson.

SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS

"Instrumental Theme From ROCKY"...........Bill Conti

Tribute to Elvis Presley...............................Stevie Wonder

"Signed, Sealed, and Delivered"..................Peter Frampton
"The Greatest Love of All"............................George Benson  

NOTE: 
At the last minute, Cher, who was scheduled to co host this Live Television Special  broadcast, was replaced by Olivia Newton-John.                                                                  

Television special produced by 20th Century Fox, featuring interviews with George Lucas, Gary Kurtz, Mark Hammill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, and Sir Alec Guinness. 

Narrated by William Conrad            

Special reflecting on the sacrifices made at home to support the World War ll war effort.

Host: Johnny Carson             

See #1151 For Details.                                    

Special reflecting on the sacrifices made at home to support the World War ll war effort.

Host: Johnny Carson     

Duplicate of #8469.                     

President Carter announces the resignation of Bert Lance, the Director of the Office Of Management And Budget due to a scandal during his first year in office.         

CBS special report on the resignation of Office Of Management And Budget Director Bert Lance.          

Muhammad Ali vs. Ernie Shavers in a 15 round Heavyweight Championship bout, from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Although rocked by Shavers several times, Ali won a 15 round unanimous decision. Dick Enberg, Joe Garagiola, Ken Norton, and Larry Merchant report the action.            

Elvis Presley in concert, two months before his death on August 16, 1977. There are interviews with his fans and scenes of him backstage. This program primarily broadcasts his last concerts taped in Omaha, Nebraska and in Rapid City, South Dakota. At the conclusion of the concert, Elvis father Vernon Presley speaks. 

A repeat of the concert first telecast June 21st, 1977.           

George Carlin's first-ever comedy special, filmed at the University Of Southern California in Los Angeles.           

Game 4 of the 1977 National League playoff series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers win game 4 4-1 to win the National League Pennant 3 games to 1.
Dick Enberg and Don Drysdale report.

Last four innings only.            

Live radio coverage of the Dallas Cowboys vs. St. Louis Cardinals football game. The Cowboys defeated the Cardinals 30-24 in St.Louis for their 4th straight victory of the 1977 season. Tony Roberts and Pat Sherman call the play-by-play.        

In 1977, Laugh-In returned to television with a series of specials without Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. It was headlined each week by guest stars.                       

Johnny Cash is the host for the 11th Annual Association Of Country Music Awards from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. Ronnie Milsap wins the Country Music Entertainer Of The Year Award. 

A Dick Clark Special Broadcast that recalls the original happy days, 1957-1963....the era when American Bandstand originated.