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In 1970, National Football League owners voted to split the football league into three divisions. The new alignment added two additional teams and three teams moved from their original home cities. New to the league: the Seattle Seahawks and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Moving on: the Baltimore Colts to Indianapolis, the Oakland Raiders to Los Angeles (returned to Oakland in 1995) and the Boston Patriots to Foxboro, Massachusetts (renamed the New England Patriots).
In 1970, The Who begins it first tour of Europe in four years with a performance of its rock opera “Tommy” at the theatre Champs Elysees in Paris.
In 1971, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: KING FLOYD (“GROOVE ME”) and on film, IKE and TINA TURNER (“PROUD MARY”)
In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “June Carter and Johnny Cash”. Other Articles: Arnold the Pig, Make Room For Daddy
In 1972, David Seville died on this day in Beverly Hills, California. Born Ross Bagdasarian, the musician was the force — and artist — behind the Alvin and the Chipmunks novelty songs of the '50s, '60s and '70s. Some may remember that Seville appeared in the films, “Viva Zapata”, “Stalag 17” and “Rear Window”. Seville first claimed fame, not through the novelty impact of the hit, “The Chipmunk Song” (it sold 3.5 million copies in five weeks); but by writing Rosemary Clooneyʹs biggest hit, “Come On-a My House”, in the early '50s and the number one hit, “Witch Doctor”, in 1958. Ross was a singer under the stage name of David Seville, a songwriter and a producer for Liberty Records in the 50's and the creator of The Chipmunks when he experimented with variable speed tape recorders. Ross named the Chipmunks after the three record executives at Liberty who didnʹt want him to release The Chipmunkʹs first hit.
In 1972, The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Miami Dolphins 24-3 in Super Bowl VI at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. The CBS telecast was viewed in an estimated 27,450,000 homes, the top-rated one-day telecast ever. QB Roger Staubach earns MVP honors.
In 1973, Little Jo is playing “The Most Dangerous Game” in the 440th and final episode of “Bonanza.” Stalked by a psychopathic killer, heʹs weaponless, has no supplies, and all he knows is that heʹs prey for “The Hunter.” Michael Landon not only stars in the program, he also wrote and directed the showʹs swan song after 13 and a half years. PAX television aired a prequel to the series called “Ponderosa” at the turn of the millenium.
In 1973, On Another World, Louise (Anne Meacham) eavesdropped when Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) phoned Mary and Jim to have her things removed from Steve's house and shipped to her.
In 1973, On The Doctors, Nurse Cathy Ryker (Holly Peters) kidnapped Stephanie, and told the baby she was going to rename her Stephanie.
In 1973, United States and South Vietnam declare cease-fire in Vietnam War in hopes of full peace pact.
In 1973, USSRʹs Lunakhod Two begins radio-controlled exploration of the Moon.
In 1974, Charlie Rich was at #1 on the US Country chart with Behind Closed Doors. The album received three Country Music Association awards: Best Male Vocalist, Album of the Year, and Single of the Year, for the title song written by Kenny O'Dell. The album also went gold. Rich won the Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance, and he took home four Academy of Country Music awards.
In 1975, “Ironside” TV crime drama has its final airing on NBC-TV after 7½ years.
In 1976, Peter Frampton released his now-platinum live album “Frampton Comes Alive.” It became the biggest selling live album of all time. It goes gold in five weeks and platinum in less than three months, topping the charts for over two months.
In 1976, TV Guide Listing: nine p.m/ET “Rockford Files” (NBC): Rockford becomes his own client in an attempt to discover why mobsters have linked him to tapes they want destroyed. His only clue is the name King Sturtevan. Rockford: James Garner. Becker: Joe Santos. Beth: Gretchen Corbett. (60 min.) Guest cast — King Sturtevan: Rob Reiner. Angel: Stuart Margolin. Dick Butkus: himself.
In 1976, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (“LET IT SHINE”) plus KENNY RANKIN, STAPLE SINGERS (“LETʹS DO IT AGAIN”)
In 1976, “The $10,000 Pyramid”, TV Game Show, last aired on ABC.
In 1978, COVER OF PEOPLE ELTON JOHN
In 1978, READING ABOUT THE SEX PISTOLS The Punk-Rock band is profiled in “NEWSWEEK”
In 1978, The ABC soap operas “One Life To Live” and “General Hospital” expanded to 60 minutes per episode.
In 1979, “My Life” single by Billy Joel was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, “Gypsy Queen” by Gypsy peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Holly Holy” by Junior Walker And The All Stars peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Got To Tell Somebody” by Betty Everett peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mean Mistreater” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Green Grass Starts To Grow” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “They Can't Take Away Our Music” by Eric Burdon And War peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “We Got To Live Together” by Buddy Miles peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “One Man Band” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Silver Moon” by Michael Nesmith And The First National Band peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Solution For Pollution” by Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Stop The War Now” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Your Song” by Elton John peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lonely Days” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Both Sides Now” by Euson peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Hear You Knockin'” by Dave Edmunds' Rockpile peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Indian Reservation” by Don Fardon peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Smile (Old Friends Have A Right To)” by Brainbox peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Yesterday, When I Was Young” by Charles Aznavour peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Deine Einsamkeit” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Einmal um die ganze Welt” by Karel Gott peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Hier ist ein Mensch” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “San Bernadino” by Christie peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Stealer” by Free peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Wild World” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Woodstock” by Matthews' Southern Comfort peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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