45 Years Ago: Esther Rolle Takes a Stand by Leaving ‘Good Times’45 Years Ago: Esther Rolle Takes a Stand by Leaving ‘Good Times’Actress disagreed with less socially conscious direction show began to take in 1977.Tyler SageTyler Sage
45 Years Ago: ‘Sanford and Son’ Ends, Leaving TV Changed Forever45 Years Ago: ‘Sanford and Son’ Ends, Leaving TV Changed ForeverShow broke barriers for the depiction of Black life on American television.Tyler SageTyler Sage
Former WZZM TV “13 On Your Side” Reporter Dies SuddenlyFormer WZZM TV “13 On Your Side” Reporter Dies SuddenlyYou might recall Easton as an early morning reporter with 13 On Your Side. Casey DanielsCasey Daniels
45 Years Ago: John Belushi Starts ‘SNL’ Episode in a Wheelchair45 Years Ago: John Belushi Starts ‘SNL’ Episode in a WheelchairHis drug-induced illnesses had become common knowledge behind the scenes.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How ‘Coneheads’ Went From ‘Pothead Sketch’ to ‘SNL’ ClassicHow ‘Coneheads’ Went From ‘Pothead Sketch’ to ‘SNL’ ClassicCharacters debuted in January 1977. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Epic Prank John Madden Pulled on ‘Saturday Night Live’The Epic Prank John Madden Pulled on ‘Saturday Night Live’"It was really about the closest I ever came to having a heart attack," producer Dick Ebersol remembered.Allison RappAllison Rapp
40 Years Ago: Chevy Chase Rips NBC on Its Own Airwaves40 Years Ago: Chevy Chase Rips NBC on Its Own AirwavesFormer 'SNL' star called out "dumb network" for demoting late-night talk-show host.Allison RappAllison Rapp
When William Shatner Told ‘Star Trek’ Fans to ‘Get a Life’When William Shatner Told ‘Star Trek’ Fans to ‘Get a Life’'SNL' sketch from 1986 became part of fan lore in its own right.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Bill Murray Mistakenly Announced ‘World War III’ on ‘SNL’When Bill Murray Mistakenly Announced ‘World War III’ on ‘SNL’40 years ago, the comedian earnestly announced that USSR had invaded Poland. Except it didn't happen. Gary GraffGary Graff
‘Yellowstone’ Fans Can Enjoy a Stay at the Real Historic Dutton Ranch‘Yellowstone’ Fans Can Enjoy a Stay at the Real Historic Dutton Ranch"Yellowstone" fans can spend the night like a Dutton at the real-life ranch in Montana where the popular show is filmed. Lisa MarieLisa Marie
Beatles Will Appear Uncensored in Upcoming ‘Get Back’ FilmBeatles Will Appear Uncensored in Upcoming ‘Get Back’ FilmBand members' curse words will be left as is, at the insistence of director Peter Jackson.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Has “The Great Resignation” Impacted Our Local TV Stations?Has “The Great Resignation” Impacted Our Local TV Stations?Is the "big quit" now effecting our West Michigan TV stations? Two more on-air presenters have announced their voluntary departure from WOOD TV.Casey DanielsCasey Daniels