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In 1972, AT THE MOVIES “DIRTY HARRY” (Clint Eastwood), “DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER” (Sean Connery), “THE HOSPITAL” (George C. Scott), “MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS” (Vanessa Redgrave)
In 1972, Comedian Red Foxx, whose last name was really Sanford, debuted on NBC-TV this night in: “Sanford and Son”. Demond Wilson starred as Fred Sanfordʹs son. Quincy Jones composed the catchy theme song. Sure thereʹs a lot of junk on TV, but the junk on NBCʹs “Sanford and Son” is funny.
In 1972, COVER OF LIFE TOM LANDRY and ROGER STAUBACH of the DALLAS COWBOYS (previewing the Super Bowl)
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Dough Re Mi”, Greg dreams of getting rich with a song he wrote, but needs $150 to pay for the recording session, Peter suggests that the six Brady children do the vocal since family groups are so successful, and that they share the costs. The plan goes sour when Peterʹs voice changes and they canʹt reset the recording date. In the episode the Brady Bunch kids sing two original songs, “Time to Change” and “We Can Make the World a Whole Lot Brighter.” Editorʹs note: D.T. taped the audio portion on his old tape machine when it was rerun in July, and ironically enough, itʹs still there!
In 1972, On Another World, Steve (George Reinholt) was unhappy when Walter and John made plans to fly Mark Venable in from New York for a meeting. Mark's firm was "Short, Potter, and Trach," an inside joke in reference to Bob Short (a Procter & Gamble executive in charge of AW), Allen Potter (AW's original producer) and Ed Trach (P&G supervisor who had recently been transferred to another soap).
In 1973, Elvis Presley draws the largest world wide TV audience ever with a live concert, “Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii,” telecast from the Honolulu International Center. The event is later released as a two record set and is one of the singerʹs best selling LPs of the '70s, hitting number one this year. The audience record held up until somebody shot J.R. on an episode of “Dallas”, and later that fall, when the answer aired, it broke Elvisʹs audience record.
In 1973, In Super Bowl VII played at Los Angeles, the Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Redskins 14-7; Miami dominated the game allowing one late score when the game was already decided; Miami safety Jake Scott wins MVP honor, Miami become the first NFL team to finish the season undefeated (17-0), the first perfect-record regular-season and postseason mark in NFL history. The NBC telecast was viewed by approximately 75 million people.
In 1973, “Night Gallery”, TV Scifi Anthology, last aired on NBC.
In 1973, “SUPERSTITION” STEVIE WONDER enjoys a big hit with a song that helped earn “INNERVISIONS” the GRAMMY award as 1973's Album of the Year
In 1974, On Days of our Lives, the Horton family learns that Addie Williams gave birth to a baby girl. The birth began on the Friday, January 11, and continued in this Monday episode with Dr. Tom Horton telling the new mother, "Addie—it’s a girl. You have a perfect baby girl." Note: Proud parents Doug and Addie did not choose the name "Hope" until the the January 24 episode.
In 1974, On The Doctors, Dr. Carl Hendryx (Edmund Lyndeck) was stabbed in the hand before he could perform surgery on Dr. Althea Davis.
In 1974, The World Football League was founded.
In 1975, Pop vocal trio Three Dog Night earn its 12th and last gold record for the album “Joy to the World-- Their Greatest Hits.” Also on this day, Joe Walsh earns a gold record for his third solo album, “So What.” He will go on to join the Eagles next year.
In 1976, Glen Campbell's signature song "Rhinestone Cowboy" was up for nominations for a Grammy Award for Best Country Song as well as for Record of the Year, (but didn't win). Written by Larry Weiss, Campbell first heard the song on the radio during a tour of Australia and decided to record it.
In 1976, HOT SELLING ALBUMS “GRATITUDE” from EARTH WIND and FIRE (which sold over two million copies); “CHICAGO IX” (their Greatest Hits LP); “STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS” (Paul Simon); “TRYING TO GET THE FEELING AGAIN” (Barry Manilow). Over in England, the success of “BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY” had launched Queenʹs “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA” to the Top of the sales charts
In 1976, WTCG-TV owner Ted Turner obtains 100% of the Atlanta Braves for $12 million. 'Captain Ted' purchases the club to provide sports programming for his local channel 17, but when the FCC permits the station to use a satellite in December of 1976 to broadcast shows on cable networks, the franchise, which became available to be viewed by millions of subscribers, would become known as Americaʹs Team.
In 1976, “The Bionic Woman” TV adventure with Lindsay Wagner debuts on ABC. It was a spin off from “The Six Million Dollar Man”. It moved to NBC for its third and final season in 1977.
In 1977, “Fantasy Island” aired as a TV movie on ABC. The second TV movie aried on January 20, 1978. The series began on January 28, 1978.
In 1977, “Year Of The Cat” album by Al Stewart was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, Fleetwood Macʹs Rumours album logs a record 31st week at the top of Billboardʹs album chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Girlsʹ School” by Wings peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Hey Deanie” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Youʹre In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, The Sex Pistols performed what would be the bandʹs last show…at the Winterland Theater in San Francisco. They reunited in 1996 for a world tour.
In 1979, Dallas aired for the last time in its Sunday at 10 p.m. ET time slot. Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) moved in with her mother (Martha Scott) and sister Kristin (Colleen Camp) after seeing J.R. with another woman.
In 1979, President Carter proposed Martin Luther Kingʹs birthday be a holiday.
In 1970, "Last of the Mobile Hot Shots" was released by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts; Sidney Lumet (director); Gore Vidal (screenplay); James Coburn, Lynn Redgrave, Robert Hooks, Perry Hayes, Reggie King
In 1970, "The Dunwich Horror" was released by American International Pictures / Alta Vista Productions; Daniel Haller (director); Curtis Hanson, Henry Rosenbaum, Ronald Silkosky (screenplay); Sandra Dee, Dean Stockwell, Ed Begley, Lloyd Bochner, Sam Jaffe, Talia Shire, Michael Fox, Jason Wingreen, Barboura Morris, Beach Dickerson, Donna Baccala, Joanna Moore Jordan, Jack Pierce
In 1972, "Cisco Pike" was released by Columbia Pictures; Bill L. Norton (director/screenplay); Kris Kristofferson, Karen Black, Gene Hackman, Harry Dean Stanton, Viva, Doug Sahm, Roscoe Lee Browne, Joy Bang, Severn Darden, Antonio Fargas, Don Sturdy, Allan Arbus, Wavy Gravy, Lorna Thayer, William Traylor, Richard Stahl, Doodles Weaver
In 1976, "Killer Force" was released by American International Pictures; Val Guest (director); Gerald Sanford, Michael Winder (screenplay); Telly Savalas, Peter Fonda, Hugh O'Brian, O. J. Simpson, Maud Adams, Christopher Lee, Ian Yule, Richard Loring, Clive Scott, Robert Drayton, Michael Mayer, Victor Melleney, Stuart Brown, Marina Christelis, Frank Shelley, Peter Van Dissel, Cocky Thlothlalemaje
In 1978, “Girls' School” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hey Deanie” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “How Can I Leave You Again” by John Denver peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “If You're Not Back In Love By Monday” by Millie Jackson peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Next Hundred Years” by Al Martino peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Tried To Love” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “What A Difference You've Made In My Life” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Was Dog A Doughnut” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Any Way You Want Me” by The Sylvers peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Never Seem To Get Along” by Ronney Abramson peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Red Rubber Ball” by The Diodes peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sentimental Lady” by Bob Welch peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “What Would My Mama Say” by Toulouse peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Make Me Crazy” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Benny's Theme” by Paul Henry peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)” by Chic peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Love You” by Donna Summer peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “It's A Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler And The Bonnie Tyler Band peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Let's Have A Quiet Night In” by David Soul peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love's Unkind” by Donna Summer peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Run Back” by Carl Douglas peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Up With The Cock / Big Punk” by Judge Dread peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “The Muppet Music Hall EP” by The Muppets peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Pretty Vacant / No Fun” by Sex Pistols peaked at number 52 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rockin' All Over The World / Ring Of A Change” by Status Quo peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Stay (While The Night Is Still Young) / Caught In The Curl” by Ol' 55 peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Way I Feel Tonight / Don't Let The Music Die” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Bloat On (featuring The Bloaters) / Just Say "Right On" (The Bloaters' Creed) (featuring The Bloaters)” by Cheech And Chong peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Star Wars (Main Title) / Cantina Band” by John Williams And The London Symphony Orchestra / John Williams peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Is In The Air” by John Paul Young peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Egyptian Reggae” by Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Mull Of Kintyre” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Put Your Love In Me” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “San Francisco (You've Got Me)” by Village People peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Eine Mark für Charly” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1978, “From Here To Eternity” by Giorgio Moroder peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Remember Elvis Presley” by Danny Mirror peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Needles And Pins” by Smokie peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Queen Of China-Town” by Amanda Lear peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Tanze Samba mit mir” by Tony Holiday peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Ti amo” by Howard Carpendale peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Weißt du, was du für mich bist?” by Daliah Lavi peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Yellow Kangaroo” by One Family peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Cocaine” by J.J. Cale peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Queen Of China-Town” by Amanda Lear peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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