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In 1970, “Jam Up and Jelly Tight” single by Tommy Roe was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, Actress Ruby Keeler made her comeback in the play, “No, No Nanette”, which opened at the 46th Street Theatre in New York City. Keeler played the role of Sue Smith in the revival of the 1925 hit musical.
In 1971, At the Charles Manson murder trial, the Beatlesʹ “Helter Skelter” is played. At the scene of one of his gruesome murders, Manson had written the words “helter skelter” on a mirror.
In 1971, AT THE MOVIES “THE GREAT WHITE HOPE”; “THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT” (Barbra Streisand, George Segal, Robert Klein); “WHEREʹS POPPA” (Ruth Gordon, George Segal); “DIARY OF A MAD HOUSEWIFE” (Carrie Snodgress)
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Featuring GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, taped at New Yorkʹs MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
In 1973, After a short run the previous summer as a “fill-in” for Dean Martin, versatile popular singer Bobby Darin, who graduated from New Yorkʹs prestigious Bronx High School of Science before scoring with hits like “Mack the Knife” and “Dream Lover,” debuts in his own musical comedy series, “The Bobby Darin Show,” on NBC. It wonʹt make much of a “Splish Splash,” however; the show will be canceled in April.
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Greg Gets Grounded”, A near accident in the family car results in Gregʹs being grounded; Bobby mentions that Greg had a near accident on the freeway and his parents refuse him car priveleges for a week. Greg has an important rock concert date coming up, and no way to get there.
In 1973, On The Doctors, Carolee (Carolee Campbell) and her husband, Dr. Steve Aldrich, realized that their daughter, Stephanie, was kidnapped.
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bob Hope”. Other Articles: Larry Hagman, Chase, Lincoln
In 1974, R.C., “Iʹve Got To Use My Imagination” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Show And Tell” by Al Wilson peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Sister Mary Elephant (Shudd-Up!)” by Cheech and Chong peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Smokin' In The Boyʹs Room” by Brownsville Station peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, UCLAʹs 88-game winning streak is snapped when Notre Dame overcomes an 11-point deficit in the final 3:32 to win 71-70. With 29 seconds remaining, Dwight Clayʹs jump shot from the right corner gives the Irish the lead.
In 1976, COVER OF PEOPLE LEE MAJORS and (then-wife) FARAH FAWCETT
In 1976, The Beatles turned down an offer of $30 million to play together again on the same stage. Rock promoter, Bill Sargent, still doesnʹt understand why the group turned down his generous offer.
In 1976, “Piccadilly Circus”, TV Anthology; debut on PBS.
In 1976, “The $20,000 Pyramid”, TV Game Show, debut on ABC when the top prize was doubled from last week.
In 1976, “The Invisible Man” second run, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on NBC due to ratings that were almost invisible to the network. After that airing, the Invisible Man would no longer be seen on NBC.
In 1977, On his last full day in office, President Gerald R. Ford pardoned Iva Toguri DʹAquino, an American convicted of treason for making English-language radio broadcasts from Japan aimed at demoralizing Allied troops in the Pacific Theater during World War II. (Although she was popularly referred to as “Tokyo Rose,” DʹAquino never used that name, and was believed to be one of a group of female broadcasters.)
In 1977, On One Life to Live, Tony learned from Pat that Brian was his son. A year later, they told Brian, who ran into the street and was hit and killed by Talbot.
In 1977, “Greatest Hits” album by Linda Ronstadt was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1977, “Thirty-three and ⅓” album by George Harrison was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, Dire Straits debuts as a rock and roll group.
In 1979, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Appearing: BLONDIE (“HEART OF GLASS”), QUEEN (“BICYCLE RACE”)
In 1979, “Donny And Marie”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC. Immediately, one-third of the teeth seen on TV disappearred!
In 1974, ✪ “Smokin' In The Boys Room” by Brownsville Station peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Can't Say Nothin'” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I've Got To Use My Imagination” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If We Make It Through December” by Merle Haggard peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “It Doesn't Have To Be That Way” by Jim Croce peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Livin' For You” by Al Green peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Me And Baby Brother” by War peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Show And Tell” by Al Wilson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Stoned To The Bone” by James Brown peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Big Time Operator” by Keith Hampshire peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Helen Wheels” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Hurricane Of Change” by Murray McLauchlan peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Make It All Worthwhile” by James Leroy peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Make It Better” by Kindness peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tell Her She's Lovely” by El Chicano peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The River Of Love” by B.W. Stevenson peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Walk Like A Man” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Weeping Widow” by April Wine peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Woman” by Barrabas peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Show Must Go On” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Walk Right Back” by Perry Como peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me” by The New Seekers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road / Screw You” by Elton John peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Let Me Be There / Maybe Then I'll Think Of You” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Mind Games / Meat City” by John Lennon peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Paper Roses / Least Of All You” by Marie Osmond peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Dirty Ol' Man” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Do You Wanna Dance?” by Barry Blue peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Meer” by Jan van Veen peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Miss Wonderful” by Wally Tax peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Someday Somewhere” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” by Elton John peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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