Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_19864214_3 (starts VARCHAR, seasons VARCHAR)

### Question ###
what is the number of starts in 1977

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT starts FROM table_19864214_3 WHERE seasons = "1977"