September 24th, 1968-

An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day.

A profile of tennis great Billie Jean King, abortion discussion, and a rally for George Wallace.

Host:Harry Reasoner                                                                                                            

September 24th, 1968-

An hour newsmagazine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting. 60 Minutes began in 1968 as a bi-weekly show, alternating on Tuesday evenings with CBS Reports. In the fall of 1971, it shifted to Sunday evenings. In the fall of 1975, it became a weekly series. It remains a fixture on Sunday evenings on CBS to this day. 

"Monroe, Mailer And The Fast Buck." Norman Mailer's book on Marilyn Monroe. "What Makes Bobby Run?" (Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King).

Host:Harry Reasoner                                                                                                                                                   

The infamous "battle of the sexes" tennis match between Billie Jean King and former men's singles champion Bobby Riggs held at the Houston Astrodome. An estimated 50 million people watched the match won by King in three straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.
Howard Cosell calls the play-by-play.                     

October 1, 1962-March 29, 1963 (NBC); 1965-1969 (Syndicated); August 18, 1969-February 11, 1972 (CBS); 1972-1986 (Syndicated).

Guests: Billie Jean King, Mark Spitz, Hank Aaron, Johnny Unitas. 



                                                                                                                                                   

The ten women voted for the Woman Of The Year Award by Ladies Home Journal. 

Barbara Walters hosts the fourth Woman of the Year awards broadcast live from New York City. Ten women of outstanding achievement will be honored for their contributions to American life. They will be selected according to standards which reflect both public and professional judgements. Women throughout the country were asked to respond to a questionnaire in the January issue of Ladies Home Journal by taking recommendations in each of 10 categories. A panel of 14 distinguished women made the the final selections guided by the reader preferences but not bound by them,. The winner, who will be announced on the NBC telecast, will each receive a special pendant designed ty Cartier and presented by personalities for the arts show business and government 

The 10 categories in which 1976 "Women of the Year" awards are made is government and diplomacy, political life, business and economics, science and research sports, communications, performing arts, inspirational leadership, educational leadership and humanitarian and community service. 

Carol Burnett, Pearl Bailey, Billie Jean King, Marlo Thomas, Rep. Barbara Jordan and Jill Ruckelshaus serve as special presenters. 

Songs heard on the program include:
"Super Lovin' Lady," "This is my Song," "God Bless the Child by 
Petula Clark.
"God Bless America" by Kate Smith.
"Ease on Down the Road"  and " "Love Hangover" by Fifth Dimension.                                                              

Highlights of the 1976 United States Open tennis tournament from Forest Hills, New York.            

Highlights of the 1976 United States Open tennis tournament from Forest Hills, New York.