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In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Andy Griffith”. Other Articles: Dan August, Pinky Lee
In 1971, R.C., “Black Magic Woman” by Santana peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1972, Reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes, speaking by telephone from the Bahamas to reporters in Hollywood, said a purported autobiography of him, as told to writer Clifford Irving, was a fake.
In 1972, The longest winning streak in major professional sports is snapped when Milwaukee beats the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104. The Lakers had won 33 straight but the Bucks, led by Kareem Abdul-Jabbarʹs 39 points, give Los Angeles its first loss since October 31.
In 1972, “Zoom” TV Childrenʹs show premiered on PBS as it introduced Americaʹs kids to the Ubbi-Dubbi language, Fannee Doolee, all kinds of items kids sent in, and a cast of kids known by their first names only. Thibbis wabbus abba fabbavorbboribbite obbof thebboe abbuthobbor. Public television station WGBH invites kids all over the nation to help provide material for a television series making its debut thatʹs “for kids and by kids” just by sending their ideas to ZOOM. “Thatʹs Zoom, zee double-oh em, box three five oh, Boston Mass Oh, Two-One, Three-Four.” If selected among the vast pool of submissions from the alarmingly cheap (unpaid) child labor, your suggestions, craft ideas, and jokes will be performed by Zoomers (original cast Tommy, Nina, Joe, John, Nancy, Kenny, Tracy), then gradually replaced by Maura, David, Ann, Jay, Edith, Luiz, Bernadette, Danny, Lori, Mike, Hector, etc. etc. etc.
In 1973, The Philadephia 76ers began a 20 game losing streak.
In 1973, “The Bold Ones”, TV General Drama; last aired on NBC.
In 1976, C.W. McCallʹs single “Convoy” hit number one on the country music charts. It also hit number one on the pop chart. 10-4, good buddy!
In 1976, Filming began on the first “Rocky” movie, in which the Steadicam, the trade name for a hand-held, body-braced camera that enabled a photographer in motion to make fluid shots, was getting its initial use in a major feature film.
In 1976, Ringo releases “Oh My My” in United Kingdom.
In 1976, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL “The Big Hits of 1975”, Featuring: NEIL SEDAKA (“BAD BLOOD”), CAPTAIN and TENILLE (“LOVE WILL KEEP U.S. TOGETHER”), GLEN CAMPBELL (“RHINESTONE COWBOY”), EARTH WIND and FIRE (“SHINING STAR”), LABELLE (“LADY MARMALADE”), JANIS IAN (“AT 17”), ELO (“CANʹT GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD”), MINNIE RIPPERTON (“LOVING YOU”), FREDDIE FENDER (“WASTED DAYS AND WASTED NIGHTS”)
In 1978, HOT NEW ALBUM “RUNNING ON EMPTY” from JACKSON BROWNE, also includes “STAY”
In 1979, K-Mart Department stores pulled Steve Martinʹs comedy album “Letʹs Get Small” off their record shelves for being in “very bad taste,” something with which the polyester-ridden retailer is quite familiar. “Well, EXCUUUUUSE MEEEEEEE!!!!” K-Mart sucks!
In 1979, Willie and Family Live the double live album by Willie Nelson was at #1 on the US Country charts. Recorded live at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Nevada in April 1978 at the height of Willie madness, the album features Emmylou Harris and Johnny Paycheck on some of the songs.
In 1970, "...tick...tick...tick..." was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, “Black Magic Woman” by Santana peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Flesh And Blood” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Now I'm A Woman” by Nancy Wilson peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “One Man Band” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Pay To The Piper” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Revival (Love Is Everywhere)” by The Allman Brothers Band peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “River Deep, Mountain High” by The Supremes And The Four Tops peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Silver Moon” by Michael Nesmith And The First National Band peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “There It Goes Again” by Barbara And The Uniques peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “You Just Can't Win” by Gene Chandler And Jerry Butler peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Black Magic Woman” by Santana peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Domino” by Van Morrison peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Heartbreak Hotel” by Frijid Pink peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “River Deep, Mountain High” by The Supremes And The Four Tops peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Ruby Tuesday” by Melanie peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Stealer” by Free Polydor peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tomorrow Tomorrow” by Joey Gregorash peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “You Make Me Wonder” by Everyday People peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “(Blame It) On The Pony Express” by Johnny Johnson And The Bandwagon peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Broken-Hearted” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Heaven Help Us All” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Jerusalem” by Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Think I Love You” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “We've Only Just Begun” by The Carpenters peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “No Matter What” by Badfinger peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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