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October1975

Film and TV History in October 1975

Pro-wrestlers Plane Crash

Oct 4 A Cessna 310Q airplane crashes over Wilmington, North Carolina, killing the pilot and severely injuring several pro wrestlers affiliated with the NWA's Mid-Atlantic promotion. One of the survivors is the legendary Ric Flair.

Professional Wrestler Ric Flair

Lisztomania

Oct 10 Ken Russell's surreal biographical musical comedy film "Lisztomania", starring Roger Daltrey as 19th-century Hungarian composer Franz Liszt, and soundtrack arranged by progressive rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman, premieres

Composer and Pianist Franz Liszt

Singer and Founder of the Rock Band "The Who" Roger Daltrey

Saturday Night Live

Oct 11 "Saturday Night Live" created by Lorne Michaels premieres on NBC with George Carlin as host

Television Producer Lorne Michaels

Oct 16 Louis LaRusso II's stage drama "Lampost Reunion", starring Danny Aiello, opens at the Little Theatre, NYC: runs for 77 performances
Oct 18 Simon & Garfunkel reunite on "Saturday Night Live", sing "My Little Town"

Music History

Oct 21 Elton John is given a star in Hollywood

Singer and Pianist Elton John

Famous Film Stars