CNN threw a ’70s party at Marquee in New York last night to celebrate Thursday’s premiere of its newest original series. CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker started the night off by addressing the crowd and reminding everyone that The Seventies kicks off at 9 p.m. ET.
After Zucker’s brief reminder, it was time for music. 1970s acts such as Peaches and Herb, Heatwave, Maxine Nightingale, The Manhattans and Evelyn “Champagne” King hit the stage and played until the party ended.
Guests were treated to passed hors d’oeuvres from the era, including mini portions of Hamburger Helper, TV dinners and tuna casserole along with fondue, Swedish meatballs and eventually, Jell-O.
Ashleigh Banfield, Don Lemon, Brian Stelter, John Berman, Michael Smerconish, Kate Bolduan and Brooke Baldwin were among the CNN personalities spotted at the event.
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- Peaches and Herb perform “Shake Your Groove Thing.”
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- Don Lemon, Kate Bolduan and John Berman.
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- Lemon, Berman and Joey Jackson take a selfie.
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- Lemon, Bolduan, Berman and Jackson.
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- Ashleigh Banfield
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- 70s dancers greeted guests at the entrance.
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- Various 70s trinkets were handed out.
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- TV dinner, anyone?