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In 1971, Lynn Anderson was at #1 on the country music chart with "Rose Garden." The title track from her album stayed at the #1 position for four weeks. Anderson received a Grammy Award for the song for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.

In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Big Little Man”, Bobby Brady tries to prove to his family that he is a lot bigger than his size, annoyed at being so small, Bobby tries exercises to make himself taller. When that doesnʹt work, he decides to become a mental giant.

In 1972, The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 134-90 for their 33rd consecutive win, an NBA record.

In 1972, “Howard Cosell Sports Magazine”, TV Sports; debut on ABC.

In 1972, “Wall $treet Week”, TV Public Affairs, debut on PBS.

In 1974, Born on this day was John Rich, country music singer-songwriter. From 1992 to 1998, he was a member of the country music band Lonestar, in which he played bass guitar and alternated with Richie McDonald as lead vocalist. In 2003, he joined Big Kenny to form the duo Big & Rich, who released three albums on Warner Bros. Records as well as ten singles, including the #1 hit "Lost in This Moment". In addition to his work in Big & Rich, John has co-written singles for Faith Hill, Keith Anderson, Jason Aldean and Gretchen Wilson.

In 1974, Daytime soap opera How to Survive a Marriage premiered on NBC with a special 90-minute episode. Created by Anne Howard Bailey, the show starred Rosemary Prinz as Dr. Julie Franklin in its early episodes. The premiere featured two couples in bed together after having sex and implied they were nude under the covers. It was quite risqué at the time. The show replaced Return to Peyton Place in NBC's daytime lineup. How to Survive a Marriage ran for 335 episodes with the finale airing on April 17, 1975. Days of our Lives expanded to an hour the following Monday.

In 1974, “How To Survive A Marriage”, TV Daytime Soap, premiered as a 90 minute special on NBC, then continued in its 30 minute time slot. The soap itself failed to survive after 15 months.

In 1974, “Jackpot!”, a game show hosted by Geoff Edwards, began airing on NBC

In 1978, COVER OF TV GUIDE RON HOWARD, HENRY WINKLER, DONNY MOST, ANSON WILLIAMS from “HAPPY DAYS”

In 1978, Johnny Paycheck hit number one with “Take This Job And Shove It”. Paycheck joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1997.

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Happy Days”. Other Articles: Laugh-In, Game Show Profits

In 1978, R.C., “Bloat On (Featuring The Bloaters)” by Cheech and Chong peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Sentimental Lady” by Bob Welch peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “The Way I Feel Tonight” by Bay City Rollers peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, The AFC Title game had the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Houston Oilers 34-5 for a Super Bowl trip and their third AFC championship title. They played in a steady rain at Three Rivers Stadium.

In 1979, The Dallas Cowboys beat the Los Angeles Rams 28-0 to win the NFC title.

In 1972, "Glass Houses" was released by Columbia Pictures; Alexander Singer (director/screenplay); Judith Singer (screenplay); Bernard Barrow, Jennifer O'Neill, Philip Pine, Eve McVeagh, Deirdre Lenihan, Ann Summers

In 1977, "The Sentinel" was released by Universal Pictures; James B. Harris (director); Jeffrey Konvitz (screenplay); Chris Sarandon, Cristina Raines, José Ferrer, Martin Balsam, Ava Gardner, John Carradine, Arthur Kennedy, Burgess Meredith, Sylvia Miles, Deborah Raffin, Eli Wallach, Christopher Walken, Jerry Orbach, Beverly D'Angelo, Hank Garrett, Nana Visitor, Tom Berenger, William Hickey, Jeff Goldblum; Horror; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Boats Against The Current” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Don't Let It Show” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Gettin' Ready For Love” by Diana Ross peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Sentimental Lady” by Bob Welch peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Loneliest Man On The Moon” by David Castle peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Way I Feel Tonight” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “Bloat On (featuring The Bloaters)” by Cheech And Chong peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “My Way” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Who Pays The Ferryman?” by Yannis Markopoulos peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “If You Ever Come To Amsterdam” by Pussycat peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Isn't It Time” by The Babys peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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