1976: The year of 'Rocky,' 'Dancing Queen' and 'The Jeffersons'
Sherman Hemsley as George and Isabel Sanford as Louise of "The Jeffersons." Credit: Everett Collection/CBS
As America marks its semiquincentennial, we have no idea what pop culture from 2026 will resonate 50 years from now.
But 1976 — the Bicentennial — brought movies, theater, TV and music that captivated audiences with iconic performances.
Look back at the big pop culture moments of 1976 here.
Cleaning up after the storm ... HS football's drop in players ... Billy's 'movin' out' his motorcycles ... Out East: Winery that's more than grapes
