Every generation is defined by how they consume media, and as we can see by the recent attempt at a TikTok ban, my generation is doomed.
But the 1970s were a decade featuring a perfect combination of serious hard hitting news, and rambunctious comedy.
From news to shows to magazines and more, here are 20 pics of what the media looked like in 1976.
1
News Team
The bicentennial convention.
2
On the Road
K-Tel’s 20 Great Truck Drivin' Songs, 1976.
3
ABC News
Valentine's Day in 1976.
5
ABC News
TWA crash story.
6
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bicentennial headline.
7
All the President's Men
1976 movie.
8
WTVC Newscast
November 1976, featuring Bob, Don and Darrell.
9
NBC
Introducing its new trapezoid logo for 1976.
10
San Antonio Headline
Building collapse, 1976.
11
Chevy Vega
Magazine ad.
12
Fonz
The first game based on a television show.
13
ABC
Weekend news, April 9th.
14
The Muppet Show
A true classic, beginning in 1976.
15
President Gerald Ford
Facing the nation.
16
Hollywood Squares
BTS in 1976.
17
Bad News Bears
The iconic 1976 baseball movie.
18
Barbara Walters Debuts on ABC News
1976, ABC News.
19
Daily News Headline
July 1st, 1976.
