Geraldo videos in the 1970s archive

Geraldo shows in the 1970s

Geraldo in chair 1970s

The 1970s saw some truly momentous moments in Geraldo’s TV history. 1973 was the Willowbrook Expose, helping spur the national conversation about how the developmentally disabled were treated in this country. Additional shows, like The Littlest Junkie were part of Geraldo’s original and groundbreaking work for WABC’s 20/20.

Watch some of these historic videos below.

January 27, 1977

Kris Kristofferson interview

1977. Geraldo Rivera has dinner with Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand about their recent film ‘A Star is Born’. A casual interview with Kris Kristofferson about the movie, his role in it, his real-life relationship with Barbra, and...

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January 27, 1977

An interview with Kris Kristofferson

1977 Geraldo Rivera has dinner with Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand about their recent film ‘A Star is Born’. Jon Peters, the film’s producer, is also present. A casual interview with Kris Kristofferson about the movie, his role...

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January 27, 1977

Barbara Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Jon Peters

On film, the stars of "A Star is Born" Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson and the film's producer Jon Peters.

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Geraldo Rivera and John Denver pet a horse

August 23, 1976

Ruby/Oswald, JFK Assassination

The Ruby/Oswald Connection is explored in the assassination of President Kennedy, a follow up program of a year ago.

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June 28, 1976

An interview with Paul McCartney

1976 Geraldo Rivera sits down, and stands up, with Paul & Linda McCartney for his show Good Night America in 1976. The interview touches on Paul’s success with his group Wings, and what it’s like to live life...

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June 28, 1976

Linda & Paul McCartney, Henry Winkler

Elizabeth Ray, a $14,000 / year secretary who can't type, file, etc., was on the payroll of Congressman Wayne Hays until she went public with their private relationship which touched off an investigation that led to his downfall.

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March 8, 1976

Tribute To Frank Sinatra

A tribute to Frank Sinatra, a behind the scenes look at his Friar's Club testimonial and interviews with some of his friends.

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August 28, 1975

Richard Dreyfuss, Nancy Friday, F Lee Bailey

Geraldo reports on the rebirth of the Disco craze with Disco-Tex. The star of Jaws, Richard Dreyfuss tells us about his work.

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August 14, 1975

An interview with Muhammad Ali

1975 Geraldo Rivera hosts the champ, Muhammad Ali, on his Good Night America program in 1975. This interview is prior to the “Thrilla in Manila” fight with Joe Frazier. We hear and see Mr. Ali on his training...