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.
Sarra Sounds Off: Football and soccer playoffs, plus plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on football quarterfinals, Michael Sicoli has a breakdown of the Long Island soccer playoffs and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.
