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In 1970, ABC Television presented “The Johnny Cash Show” in prime time. Previously, the show had been a summer replacement. The regular season series was a big boost for country music. Johnny wore black in the all-color show, however, like he still did years later.
In 1970, COVER OF ROLLING STONE The ALTAMONT tradedy
In 1971, Two outlaws trying to go straight is the premise of“ Alias Smith and Jones,” an ABC Western starring Peter Deuel and Ben Murphy from producer Glen A. Larson. Roger Davis soon takes over the role of “Smith” when Deuel is found shot to death in his Hollywood Hills apartment. An occasional guest star of the show is Sally Field, trading in her flying nunʹs habit for spurs.
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Janʹs Aunt Jenny”, Imogene Coca guest stars as Jan finds a picture of her Aunt Jenny when she was the same age and they are lookalikes. She is excited to discover how she will look when she grows up until she sees a picture of her Aunt Jenny as an adult.
In 1972, On The Edge of Night, Kate Sloan (Jan Farrand) told Cookie Pollock (Fran Sharon) that she was the one who dressed up as Alexandra, but Cookie still believed it was actually Alexandra. Later, Adam told Kate he knew her husband Frank was alive. He was bluffing but Kate did not realize that, and by her reaction Adam knew he was correct.
In 1973, Jane Fonda wed Tom Hayden. They were later divorced.
In 1977, President Carter pardoned almost all Vietnam War draft evaders, numbering over 10,000 and ordered a case-by-case study of deserters.
In 1977, The Walt Disney Productions live-action feature film, “Freaky Friday” is generally released in theaters.
In 1978, BREAKING INTO THE TOP TEN “SHORT PEOPLE” (Randy Newman)
In 1978, R.C., “Point Of Know Return” by Kansas peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Rockaway Beach” by Ramones peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “You Make Me Crazy” by Sammy Hagar peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, The motion-picture soundtrack from “Saturday Night Fever” reached number one on the album charts — a position it held for the next six months.
In 1978, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: RANDY NEWMAN (“SHORT PEOPLE”), THE DIRT BAND
In 1978, “The Skatebirds”, TV Childrens and inargumently one of the worst ever produced, last aired on CBS. Why it was put on weʹll never know.
In 1979, In Super Bowl XIII played in Miami, the Pittsburgh Steelers became the first team to win three Super Bowls as they defeated the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 35-31; rematch of Super Bowl X, with same results; Terry Bradshaw wins MVP honors after throwing four TDs; Steelers take Super Bowl record to 3-0. The NBC telecast was viewed in 35,090,000 homes, by an estimated 96.6 million fans. Halftime highlight: K.C. and The Sunshine Band.
In 1979, Neptune became the outermost planet (Pluto moves closer).
In 1979, “Brothers And Sisters”, TV Comedy, debut on NBC.
In 1979, “Camera Three”, TV Series, Arts and Sciences; last aired on CBS, moved to PBS.
In 1979, “Clue Club”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS. After that, Saturday Mornings on CBS became Clue-...less.
In 1979, “Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries”, TV Crime Drama, stars Parker Stevenson and Shawn Cassidy (HB), and Pamela Sue Martin (ND); last aired on ABC.
In 1979, “Lamp Unto My Feet”, TV Religious; last aired on CBS after 31 years.
In 1979, “Look Up And Live”, TV Religious; last aired on CBS.
In 1970, "The Only Game in Town" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "Zachariah" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / ABC Pictures; George Englund (director); Joe Massot, Phil Austin, Peter Bergman, David Ossman, Phil Proctor (screenplay); John Rubinstein, Pat Quinn, Don Johnson, Country Joe and the Fish, Elvin Jones, Doug Kershaw, William Challee, Dick Van Patten, The James Gang, White Lightnin', The New York Rock Ensemble; Western; Live Action
In 1972, "Zee and Co." was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, "Scalpel" was released by United International Pictures / PJ Productions; John Grissmer (director/screenplay); Robert Lansing, Judith Chapman, Sandy Martin, Arlen Dean Snyder, David Scarroll, Muriel Moore, Stan Wojno, Laura Whyte, Larry Quackenbush, Mimi Honce; Thriller; Live Action
In 1978, “As” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Belle” by Al Green peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “God Only Knows” by Marilyn Scott peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Point Of Know Return” by Kansas peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rockaway Beach” by The Ramones peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Runaround Sue” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Make Me Crazy” by Sammy Hagar peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Come Sail Away” by Styx peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Don't Let It Show” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Gettin' Ready For Love” by Diana Ross peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Heaven's Just A Sin Away” by The Kendalls peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Point Of Know Return” by Kansas peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Can't Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turning Me On)” by High Inergy peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Jam Jam Jam” by People's Choice peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Lay Down Sally” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Only Women Bleed” by Julie Covington peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Mixed-Up, Shook-Up Girl / Spanish Stroll” by Mink DeVille peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rock And Roll Man / Dream Merchants” by Jeff St. John peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “She's Not There / Zulu” by Santana peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Strawberry Letter 23 / Dancin' And Prancin'” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Name Of The Game / I Wonder (Departure)” by ABBA peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “We Are The Champions / We Will Rock You” by Queen peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “We're All Alone / Southern Lady” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You To Me Are Everything / Keep an Eye (On Your Best Friend)” by The Real Thing peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Only Women Bleed” by Julie Covington peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rio” by Dizzy Man's Band peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Make Lovin' Fun” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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