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The 70's Datebook for January 20

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In 1971, Henry Fonda gives sitcoms a shot in an easygoing ABC comedy “The Smith Family.” Janet Blair stars as his wife; the kids are Darleen Carr, Ronny Howard and Michael-James Wixted.

In 1972, On The Edge of Night, Orin Hillyer (Lester Rawlins) offered Jim Fields (Alan Feinstein) money so that he and Liz (Alberta Grant) would move to Claybank.

In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of the Bob Newhart Show: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette”. Other Articles: Doctor Kildare, The Inauguration

In 1973, R.C., “Rockin' Pneumonia — Boogie Woogie Flu” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Here We Go Again”, TV Comedy, debut on ABC.

In 1974, A small college basketball scoring record was set when two teams, Essex Community College and Englewood Cliffs, played a 210-67 game. Essex won.

In 1976, On Ryan's Hope, Pat (Malcolm Groome) broke things off with Faith (Faith Catlin). "You're a wonderful girl, Faith, probably the nicest girl I know," Pat said, "but it's no good." After the breakup, you could say Pat didn't have Faith anymore.

In 1977, “Take This Job and Shove It” album by Johnny Paycheck was released

In 1978, Fred Silverman quit as head honcho of programming for ABC-TV. He accepted an offer to be president of NBC. Silverman, known as 'The Boy Wonder' of ABC Programming, developed shows like “Happy Days”, “Laverne and Shirley”; and 'jiggle TV' with “Charlieʹs Angels” and “Threeʹs Company” to earn ABC its highest ratings ever. His magic, however, didnʹt work at NBC. His shows never quite caught on. Silvermanʹs Waterloo, so to speak, was the most expensive TV production ever to bomb: “Super Train”, starring Steve Lawrence. Grant Tinker replaced Silverman and took the Peacock Network to number one in a few years. Silverman, however, was once one of Hollywoodʹs top, independent producers.

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “SUPER BOWL XIII”. Other Articles: Lyle Waggoner, $1.98 Beauty Pagent

In 1979, R.C., “Le Freak” by Chic returned to the number one spot for the third and final time this release and held it for three more weeks for a total of six non-consecutive weeks at number one.

In 1979, R.C., “The Football Card” by Glenn Sutton peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Salvage 1” began airing on ABC

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “The Football Card” by Glenn Sutton peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Blind Eye” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Didn't We” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'll Be Your Shelter (In Time Of Storm)” by Luther Ingram peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord” by Boney M. peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “One Last Time” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ooh Baby Baby” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Promises” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “This Moment In Time” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Mañana” by Jimmy Buffett peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “A Man I'll Never Be” by Boston peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Been To Canaan” by Carole King peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Everybody Loves A Love Song” by Mac Davis peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I'm Gonna Make You Love Me” by The Blend peaked at number 100 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Instant Replay” by Dan Hartman peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Johnny Lightning” by The Stampeders peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Les Colombes” by Lise Thouin peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Let Us Love” by Bill Withers peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Living In The Past” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Midnight Rider \ Woman To Woman” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “My Best Friend's Girl” by The Cars peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “My Life” by Billy Joel peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Please Come Back To Me” by Good Brothers peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Promises” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Dream Never Dies” by Cooper Brothers peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Too Much Heaven” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Desperate Dan” by Lieutenant Pigeon peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)” by Paul Evans peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Always On My Mind” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Come Softly To Me” by The New Seekers peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I'll Put You Together Again” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “One Nation Under A Groove” by Parliament/Funkadelic (Funkadelic) peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “A Little More Love / Borrowed Time” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bend Me, Shape Me / The River Sings” by Gilla peaked at number 73 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Part Time Love / I Cry At Night” by Elton John peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sharing The Night Together / You Make My Pants Want To Get Up And Dance” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Long And Winding Road / (Putting My) Heart On The Line” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 68 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “(You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back” by Peter Tosh With Mick Jagger peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dancing In The City” by Marshall Hain peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord” by Boney M. peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Please Come Home For Christmas” by The Eagles peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Too Much Heaven” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Don't Bring Me Flowers” by Barbra Streisand And Neil Diamond peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper” by Sarah Brightman And Hot Gossip peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Aloha, mijn bruine madonna” by De Piraten peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Blame It On The Boogie” by The Jacksons peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hey Girl” by Gruppo Sportivo peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ken je de veleta niet” by De Havenzangers peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone” by The Temptations peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Riu Riu” by Chorale peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Stumblin' In” by Suzi Quatro And Chris Norman peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “A Little More Love” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Gudbuy T'Jane” by Slade peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John And Yoko And The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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