After 42 years on the air, during which time everyone and their brother appeared to mime their hit single, the BBC has decided to close up shop on “Top of the Pops.”
“The decision to bring the show to an end after 42 years has not been taken lightly,” said BBC director of television Jana Bennett, “and over the past few years every effort has been made to maintain the quality and distinctiveness of the show. However the BBC’s Creative Review Music Strategy has concluded that in a rapidly changing musical landscape, ‘Top of the Pops’ no longer occupies the central role it once did.”
Well, it happened to “American Bandstand.” I guess it was inevitable that it would happen to “Top of the Pops” eventually, too. But who will ever forget John Lennon’s famous question to his fellow Beatles…?
John Lennon: “Where we goin’ fellas!?”
Paul, George, and Ringo: “To the top!”
John Lennon: “What top?!”
Paul, George, and Ringo: “The toppermost of the poppermost, Johnny!”
Not anymore, lads.
