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The 70's Datebook for January 18

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In 1971, NEW ON DAYTIME TV “THE REEL GAME” debuts on ABC, hosted by JACK BARRY

In 1973, John Cleeseʹs final episode on Monty Pythonʹs Flying Circus on BBC.

In 1973, On The Doctors, Martha Allen (Sally Gracie) visited her friend, Dr. Hank Iverson (Palmer Deane), at the hospital. Hank, working on the mobile unit, had been shot by a drug addict and was longing for his former love, a nurse turned chanteuse, Lauri James (Marie Thomas).

In 1973, Pink Floyd began recording “Dark Side of the Moon,” which would become the longest-charting album in Billboard history. It was on the chart for more than 14 consecutive years. It sold more than five million copies.

In 1973, “Donʹt Shoot Me Iʹm Only The Piano Player” album by Elton John was released

In 1973, “Super Fly” single by Curtis Mayfield was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1974, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT”. An all-oldies show with JERRY LEE LEWIS (“WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN' GOIN' ON”, “GREAT BALLS OF FIRE”), DEL SHANNON (“RUNAWAY”, “HANDY MAN”), LITTLE ANTHONY, FREDDY CANNON (“TALAHASSEE LASSIE”, “PALISADES PARK”, “WAY DOWN YONDER IN NEW ORLEANS”), RUFUS THOMAS (“WALKIN' THE DOG”)

In 1974, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Out of This World”, Former astronaut James McDivitt, the man who saw a UFO in space, guest stars; Bobby and Peter camp out in the backyard, looking for UFOs. After they meet General McDivitt, the boys are convinced that they have spotted one and go back the next night with camera to prove it.

In 1974, The TV adventure series “The Six Million Dollar Man” became a regular weekly series on ABC-TV. ABC puts Lee Majors back together again and the result is a slow-motion superhero with great eyes and a really hard right hand.

In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts DR. HOOK and THE MEDICINE SHOW (“SYLVIAʹS MOTHER”, “COVER OF ROLLING STONE”), EL CHICANO, CANNED HEAT, JO JO GUNNE (“RUN RUN RUN”), LEO SAYER, LIVINGSTON TAYLOR

In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Thatʹs My Mama: Clifton Davis and Theresa Merritt”. Other Articles: Maureen Stapleton, Movin' On

In 1975, “The Jeffersons”, TV Comedy spinoff from “All In The Family”, debut on CBS. Weezy! Where are you! Stars Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford as Archie Bunkerʹs neighbors who, as the showʹs theme song explains, move on up to the East Side to a deluxe apartment in the sky.

In 1978, PLATINUM ALBUM FOR BILLY JOEL “THE STRANGER” (including “JUST THE WAY YOU ARE”) is certified as having sold one million copies

In 1978, The first and only U.S. tour by the Sex Pistols ended at San Franciscoʹs Winterland Ballroom. The next day, Johnny Rotten publicly announced that the band was finished, blaming manager Malcolm McLaren for “sensationalizing” everything about the band. That afternoon Sid Vicious is taken unconscious off their London bound plane in New York and rushed to a hospital. He is treated for an overdose of barbituates and alcohol.

In 1978, “Excitable Boy” album by Warren Zevon was released

In 1978, “The Stranger” album by Billy Joel was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1979, Willie Nelson was at #1 on the country music album chart with the double set, Willie and Family Live. Recorded live at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Nevada in April 1978 at the height of Willie madness, the recordings featured Emmylou Harris and Johnny Paycheck as guests on some of the songs.

In 1979, “Delta House”, TV Comedy based on the John Belushi movie “Animal House”, debut on ABC for a short run.

In 1977, "Pumping Iron" was released by Cinema 5 / White Mountain Films; George Butler (director/screenplay); Charles Gaines (screenplay); Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Franco Columbu, Mike Katz, Ken Waller, Ed Corney, Serge Nubret; Documentary; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Baby, Hang Up The Phone” by Carl Graves peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Crazy Talk” by Chilliwack peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “From His Woman To You” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Gee Baby” by Peter Shelley peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Mandy” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ride 'Em Cowboy” by Paul Davis peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Sunshine” by The O'Jays peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “A Woman's Story” by Cher peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)” by B.T. Express peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Good Feeling (To Know)” by Octavian peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Laughter In The Rain” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Mama Don't Allow No Parkin'” by Brownsville Station peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Only You” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ruby Baby” by Billy 'Crash' Craddock peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Crying Over You” by Ken Booth peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Down Down” by Status Quo peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I Can Help” by Billy Swan peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Stardust” by David Essex peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Bump” by Kenny peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Under My Thumb” by Wayne Gibson peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “You Can Have It All” by George McCrae peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, ✪ “Earache My Eye / Turn That Thing Down” by Cheech And Chong peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Be My Day / Be My Guitar” by Digby Richards peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Beach Baby / Both Sides Of The Story” by The First Class peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Give It Love / Yesterday And You” by Miss Linda George peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Guitar Band / Hard Road” by Stevie Wright peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Hello Summertime / And Then There Was Gina” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 74 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Love Is Like A Butterfly / Sacred Memories” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 55 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Summer Clouds / Seaside” by Lloyd Green peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Gonna Make You A Star” by David Essex peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Killer Queen” by Queen peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Lady Of The Night” by Donna Summer peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “My Boy” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “You're The First, The Last, My Everything” by Barry White peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, ✪ “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Bevor du einschläfst... (Tausend kleine Sterne)” by Bernd Clüver peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Der Esel, der Bauer und sein Sohn” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Hey, Yvonne (warum weint die Mammi)” by Gunter und Yvonne Gabriel peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Rosemarie” by Die Flippers peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Turn It Down” by The Sweet peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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