Lost Recordings: highlights from the 1970s
Taped by two listeners, restored by BBC Archives in 2014 Featured in Letter from America: the 1970s, BBC 4extra
John Wayne obituary, 1979
John Wayne - obituary for an enduring hero.
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Muhammad Ali, September 1978
Muhammad Ali on Dick Cavett show September 1978. Rising popularity of Edward Kennedy.
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Ten years after Tet, February 1978
Ten years after Tet offensive. Muhammad Ali defeated by Spinks.
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Death of Elvis, August 1977
Death of Elvis. Carter's move away from liberal promises.
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Frost/Nixon TV interviews, May 1977
Frost/Nixon TV interviews grab huge audiences in US and UK.
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Carter Playboy interview, September 1976
Carter Playboy interview. Public reaction to Carter's 'adultery in my heart' admission.
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Patty Hearst arrest, 1975
Patty Hearst arrest and media speculation. Assassination attempts on President Ford.
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Tax exiles, July 1975
Noel Coward, Sean Connery, Tony Jacklin - all tax exiles.
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Women's Lib, 1975
Equal Rights amendment splits both Women's and Men's Lib factions.
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Nixon's resignation speech, August 1974
Nixon's resignation speech. No apology from Nixon in resignation speech.
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