‘Top of the Pops’ Gets the Ax
The BBC program Top of the Pops is getting its plug pulled after 42 years on the air. Through the years the program has featured performances by everyone from the Rolling Stones to the Beatles. In the 70s, the program boasted a viewership of 15 million, but the show has been on its last leg for some time, struggling to compete with the new broadcast alternatives. The last installment of the series will air on July 30th in the UK.
Source: Billboard