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In 1970, “The Show”, TV Childrens; debut on PBS.
In 1971, AT THE MOVIES “LOVE STORY” remains the box office champ; “TORA TORA TORA” (Jason Robards, Martin Balsam in a Pearl Harbor story); “THEREʹS A GIRL IN MY SOUP” (Peter Sellers, Goldie Hawn)
In 1973, At the ownersʹ meeting in Chicago, Bowie Kuhn, in addition to introducing the designated hitter and pinch-runner concepts, shares with the press his idea of interleague play as a means for the American League to bridge the gap with its more popular NL rivals. The commissionerʹs limited plan, if accepted, would only affect cities with multiple teams within one geographic area.
In 1974, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Driverʹs Seat”, Marcia bets that she can beat Gregʹs score on the driverʹs test on Paramount Televisionʹs “The Brady Bunch.” In “The Driverʹs Seat,” Gregʹs comments about men being better drivers than women set up their bet. Marcia scores higher on her written test but tightens up when she gets behind the wheel of a car.
In 1974, On The Young and the Restless, Chris Brooks (Trish Stewart) married Snapper Foster (William Gray Espy).
In 1974, “Love, American Style”, TV Comedy Anthology; last aired on ABC.
In 1974, “Room 222”, TV Comedy/Drama; last aired on ABC.
In 1974, “The Joker” single by Steve Miller Band was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1974, HOT SELLING ALBUMS January best sellers include “RINGO”; “MIND GAMES” (John Lennon); “INNERVISIONS” (Stevie Wonder)
In 1974, JACKSON BROWNE and LINDA RONSTADT ON TOUR Concerts this week include SANTA MONICA, California (11), FULLERTON, California (13), PORTLAND, OR (15), SEATTLEʹS Paramount Northwest (16), BERKELY, California (18)
In 1974, STEVE MILLER BAND ON TOUR Concerts this week include LONG BEACH, California (January 11), SAN DIEGO SPORTS ARENA (12), SANTA BARBARA, California (13)
In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host SMOKEY ROBINSON welcomes EDDIE KENDRICKS, JOHNNY TAYLOR, EDWIN STARR
In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “David Janssen of Harry O”. Other Articles: Little House on the Prairie
In 1975, R.C., “Bungle In The Jungle” by Jethro Tull peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Dark Horse” by George Harrison peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Juniorʹs Farm” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Only You” by Ringo Starr peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “The Entertainer” by Billy Joel peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, Two Soviet cosmonauts abaord the Soyuz XXVII capsule linked up with the Salyut VI orbiting space station, where the Soyuz XXVI capsule was already docked. (first time three spacecraft link).
In 1979, Actor Jack Soo died at the age of 63. He was probably best known for playing Detective Nick Yemana on “Barney Miller.”
In 1972, "The Night Stalker" was released by ABC Circle Films / Dan Curtis Productions / Buena Vista International; John Llewellyn Moxey (director); Richard Matheson (teleplay); Darren McGavin, Carol Lynley, Simon Oakland, Ralph Meeker, Claude Akins, Charles McGraw, Kent Smith, Elisha Cook Jr., Stanley Adams, Larry Linville, Jordan Rhodes, Barry Atwater
In 1973, "The Offence" was released by United Artists / Tantallon; Sidney Lumet (director); John Hopkins (screenplay); Sean Connery, Trevor Howard, Vivien Merchant, Ian Bannen, Peter Bowles, Derek Newark, Ronald Radd, John Hallam, Richard Moore, Anthony Sagar, Maxine Gordon, Howard Goorney, Hilda Fenemore
In 1976, "Jim the World's Greatest" was released by Universal Pictures; Don Coscarelli (director/screenplay); Craig Mitchell (screenplay); Gregory Harrison, Reggie Bannister, Rory Guy, Marla Pennington, Robbie Wolcott, Karen McLain, David Lloyd
In 1978, "Get Out Your Handkerchiefs" was released by Compagnie Commerciale Française / Cinématographique; Bertrand Blier (director/screenplay); Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, Carole Laure, Michel Serrault, Sylvie Joly, Riton Liebman, Liliane Rovère, Michel Beaune, Gilberte Géniat, Eléonore Hilt, Jean Rougerie; Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1975, “Dark Horse” by George Harrison peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Don't Cha Love It” by The Miracles peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Junior's Farm” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Only You” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Philadelphia” by B.B. King peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sugar Pie Guy” by Joneses peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Entertainer” by Billy Joel peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “What A Man My Man Is” by Lynn Anderson peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Dancin' Fool” by The Guess Who peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Dark Horse” by George Harrison peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “In The Bottle” by Brother To Brother peaked at number 100 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lucy In The Sky (With Diamonds)” by Elton John peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Must Of Got Lost” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “One Man Woman, One Woman Man” by Paul Anka With Odia Coates peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “One Tear” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Ride 'Em Cowboy” by Paul Davis peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sweet Feelin'” by Craig Ruhnke peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Only You” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Streets Of London” by Ralph McTell peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Honey, Honey / Dance (While The Music Still Goes On)” by ABBA peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “My Melody Of Love / I'll Be Loving You” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Song For Anna (Chanson d'Anna) / Keeping You Company” by Herb Ohta peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Loving Song / Green” by Denise Drysdale peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You're My World / Princess” by Daryl Braithwaite peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Honey, Honey” by ABBA peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Wrote You A Letter” by Tony Sherman peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Kinderen een kwartje” by Liesbeth List peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Please Mr. Postman” by The Carpenters peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Winter” by Ben Cramer peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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