Day: February 20, 1977

Six Million Dollar Man: U-509

Six Million Dollar ManThe 76th episode of The Six Million Dollar Man is broadcast on ABC, starring Lee Majors and Richard Anderson. Ian Abercrombie guest stars.

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The national emergency that wasn’t

Emergency Broadcast SystemsA simple accidental tape swap at the Emergency Broadcast System‘s point of origination at NORAD replaces a routine Saturday morning EBS test with an actual emergency message involving a national emergency and an imminent message from the White House. In accordance with FCC rules, numerous radio and television stations across the country interrupt their programming in anticipation of news of a national emergency that isn’t actually happening. The situation is corrected within an hour, though questions about the effectiveness of the EBS linger at the local and national levels.

The Invaders: The Vise

The InvadersThe 39th episode of Larry Cohen’s science fiction series The Invaders, starring Roy Thinnes and produced by Quinn Martin’s QM Productions, is broadcast on ABC. Roscoe Lee Browne (Logan’s Run) and Louis Gossett Jr. (The Powers Of Matthew Star, Iron Eagle, Enemy Mine) guest star.

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Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea: The Death Ship

Voyage To The Bottom Of The SeaThe 54th episode of Irwin Allen’s adventure series Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea airs on ABC, starring Richard Basehart and David Hedison. David Sheiner guest stars.

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Doctor Who: The Zarbi

Doctor WhoThe 50th episode of Doctor Who airs on the BBC. This is part two of the story now collectively known as The Web Planet.

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Mercury 6: first American in orbit

John GlennThe third manned Mercury flight, Friendship 7, puts John Glenn in orbit for nearly five hours, the first American astronaut to circle the Earth. The retro-rocket package on Glenn’s vehicle, Friendship 7, becomes an issue when a sensor indicates that the heat shield protecting the capsule’s interior from the intense heat of reentry has slipped. Intended to be cast off before reentry, the retro package is left on at the insistence of ground controllers, resulting in an unusually rough ride home after only three orbits.

Adventures Of Superman: Lady In Black

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 49th episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Noel Neill, and Jack Larson. Virginia Christine guest stars.

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Tales Of Tomorrow: The Great Silence

Tales Of TomorrowThe 70th episode of the science fiction anthology series Tales Of Tomorrow airs on ABC starring Burgess Meredith.

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Adventures Of Superman: Ghost Wolf

The Adventures Of SupermanThe 23rd episode of The Adventures Of Superman airs in syndication, starring George Reeves, Phyllis Coates, and Jack Larson.

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