TIME Magazine, September 5, 1977 Issue

This is an original September 5, 1977, issue of TIME Magazine, featuring ABC executive Fred Silverman on the cover with the headline 'TV's Master Showman.' The cover image shows Silverman framing a miniature television screen with his hands, which contains an image of a newscaster. A secondary teaser in the upper right corner features a colorful graphic titled 'The Van Craze.' The magazine is bound with staples and features the iconic thick red border associated with TIME branding. In terms of condition, this specimen shows significant signs of age and wear. Most notably, there is an original white paper mailing label affixed to the lower-left corner which is torn and partially peeling, obscuring a portion of the cover art. The edges exhibit shelf wear, specifically along the right-hand side where minor creasing and small tears are visible. The spine shows stress lines and color loss. The cover paper has a matte finish typical of late 1970s newsprint periodicals, now showing slight yellowing due to oxidation. Despite the wear, the primary masthead and central portrait remain vibrant and legible, representing a specific era of American media history and pop culture during the late 20th century.