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In 1970, “Dream House”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC daytime and was replaced with “All My Children” the following Monday.
In 1971, A ban on cigarette advertising on television went into full effect. In 1969, Congress proposed a ban on all cigarette advertising on TV and radio. As expected, the tobacco companies were initially against it. However, they soon realized that a ban on TV commercials would free up funds for other types of advertising, and would also remove the anti-smoking PSA requirement. Rather than fight the inevitable, they decided to cooperate, and the proposal was signed into law by President Nixon in 1970. The ban took effect on January 2, 1971, in order to give the cigarette companies one final chance to advertise during the New Year's Day bowl games on TV. The last televised cigarette ad ran at 11:50 p.m. during The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson on January 1, 1971.
In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Remember 1970?” Other Articles: Odd Couple, Partridge Family
In 1971, R.C., “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” by Chicago peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Domino” by Van Morrison peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, George Harrison became the first former Beatle to hit number one on the U.S. album chart, with “All Things Must Pass” featuring the hits “What is Life” and “My Sweet Lord.”
In 1972, Mariner Nine begins mapping Mars.
In 1972, “Jackson Browne” album by Jackson Browne was released
In 1972, Elvis Presley gave Muhammad Ali a $10,000 robe with “The Peoples Champion” inscribed on it. Ali wore the robe on March 31, 1973 when he lost to Ken Norton.
In 1973, Led Zeppelin lead Robert Plantʹs car broke down on the way to a concert in Sheffield, England. He and Led Zeppelin bandmate Jimmy Page hitchhiked to the show.
In 1974, Tex Ritter, the American country music singer and movie actor died 10 days before his 69th birthday. Ritter who was popular from the mid-1930s into the 1960s scored over 15 US country hits including "I'm Wastin' My Tears on You" and 'You Two-Timed Me One Time Too Often".
In 1974, President Richard Nixon signed legislation requiring states to limit highway speeds to 55 miles an hour as a way of conserving gasoline in the face of an OPEC oil embargo. (The 55 mph limit was effectively phased out in 1987; federal speed limits were abolished in 1995.)
In 1975, “Paper Moon”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC. Scissors cut Paper Moon off ABC sked.
In 1975, “Austin City Limits” premieres on PBS with Willie Nelson as the first featured guest. The set list includes “Good Hearted Woman,” “Whiskey River,” “Okie From Muskogee” and “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”
In 1975, PINK FLOYD RECORDING SESSION At ABBEY ROAD studios in London, they begin work on their upcoming WISH YOU WERE HERE album
In 1976, In 1976, Marvel and DC came together to make an oversized comic book entitled Superman vs the Amazing Spider-Man: The Battle of the Century. The story involves Superman and Spider-Man teaming up to stop a world domination plot by their arch-enemies, Lex Luthor and Doctor Octopus.
In 1977, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspends Ted Turner for one year due to his tampering to obtain free-agent outfielder Gary Matthews, who signed a five-year, $1.875 deal with the team in November. The Braves owner, an accomplished sailor, uses his free time to pursue another goal, winning this yearʹs Americaʹs Cup, which he will accomplish in September.
In 1978, Rhino Records releases its first album, Wild Man Fischerʹs “Wildmania.”
In 1978, READING ABOUT JOHNNY CARSON “TIME” reports on the “TONIGHT SHOW” host and his new contract with NBC, that not only included a $1 Million a year raise in salary, but included a cut-back in his on-air chores to three nights a week 25 weeks a year (the other 13 weeks heʹd still have to spend four nights at his desk). Their calculation: his new deal worked out to $13,123 an hour!
In 1978, READING ABOUT MEL BROOKS “TIME” reviews his latest movie, “HIGH ANXIETY”
In 1978, READING ABOUT TVʹS “LOVE BOAT” Quoting the “NEWSWEEK” article, “if intelligence and taste ruled the airwaves, ABCʹs ”LOVE BOAT“ should have sunk quietly from view”
In 1970, "Jenny" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / ABC Pictures / Palomar Pictures; George Bloomfield (director/screenplay); Martin Lavut (screenplay); Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda, Marian Hailey, Phil Bruns, Charlotte Rae, Vincent Gardenia, Elizabeth Wilson, Stephen Strimpell, Fred Willard, Michael Mislove
In 1971, “Domino” by Van Morrison peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “For The Good Times” by Ray Price peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Heartbreak Hotel” by Frijid Pink peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Can't Get Next To You” by Al Green peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “If You Were Mine” by Ray Charles peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Ruby Tuesday” by Melanie peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sing High-Sing Low” by Anne Murray peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Stealer” by Free peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Way Back Home” by The Crusaders peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lady Barbara” by Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Snowbird” by Anne Murray peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Cry Me A River” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Teardrop On Teardrop” by The Shuffles peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tears In The Morning” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, ⛪ “My Sweet Lord” by George Harrison peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Little Queenie” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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