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In 1970, “Pat Paulsenʹs Half a Comedy Hour”, TV Variety; debut on ABC.
In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Drummer Boy”, Los Angeles Ram lineman “Deacon” Jones guest stars as himself as he shows up at practice when Peter is razzed by his football team; Bobbyʹs interest in drumming drives the family out of the house. Peter is kidded by the team because heʹs in the choir until Los Angeles Rams lineman Deacon Jones shows up at practice.
In 1971, Joe Cocker and Leon Russellʹs film “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” opened at the Festival Palace in London. The movie chronicled life on the road with 36 musicians and spouses, hangers-on, significant others, dog, roadies, and engineers.
In 1971, John and Yoko record “Power to the People”.
In 1972, In an interview with Michael Watts of Melody Maker magazine, David Bowie admits “Iʹm gay and always have been, even when I was David Jones.” The interviewer however notes, “Thereʹs a sly jollity about how he says it, a secret smile at the corners of his mouth. He knows that in these times itʹs permissible to act like a male tart…He began wearing dresses, of whatever gender, two years ago, but he says he had done outrageous things before that were just not accepted by society.” Bowie says “Itʹs just so happened that in the past two years people have loosened up to the fact that there are bisexuals in the world — and — horrible fact — homosexuals…The important fact is that I donʹt have to drag up. I want to go on like this for long after the fashion has finished. Iʹm just a cosmic yob, I suppose. Iʹve always worn my own style of clothes. I design them. I designed this…I just donʹt like the clothes that you buy in shops. I donʹt wear dresses all the time, rather. I change every day. Iʹm not outrageous. Iʹm David Bowie.”
In 1972, Kevin Tighe and Randolph Mantooth play busy Los Angeles paramedics in NBCʹs “Emergency.” It also stars Robert Fuller, Julie London and Bobby Troup.
In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Mission: Impossible”. Other Articles: Nichols, Raymond Burr. The issue self-destructed after ten days.
In 1972, The number one selling album: is “AMERICAN PIE” from DON McLEAN begins a seven-week run as Americaʹs best selling LP
In 1973, In its Roe vs. Wade decision, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortions for the first six months of pregnancy, ruling states could not prohibit abortions during the first trimester, but could regulate the procedure during the second trimester to protect a womanʹs health. (The court struck down the trimester approach in June 1992, but ruled that women had a constitutional right to abortion.).
In 1973, Three to one underdog George Foreman won the world Heavyweight Boxing Championship by knocking out champion Joe Frazier six times in two rounds in the second round in Jamaica. This spoiled Muhammad Aliʹs bid to take his title back from Frazier, the man who beat him. This was HBOʹs first televised boxing match.
In 1976, Reba McEntire made her first recordings for Mercury Records. Upon its release that year, her single "I Don't Want to Be a One Night Stand" failed to become a major hit on the Billboard country music chart, peaking at #88
In 1977, R.C., “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Somebody To Love” by Queen peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: Ruth Gordon; Musical Guest: Chuck Berry (“Johnny B. Goode”, “Marie”, “Carol”)
In 1978, “Sportsworld”, TV Sports, debut on NBC.
In 1979, “Nightly Business Report” began airing on PBS
In 1972, “Ain't Nobody Home” by B.B. King peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Happier” by Paul Anka peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hey Big Brother” by Rare Earth peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “If I Could See The Light” by The 8th Day peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “It's One Of Those Nights (Yes Love)” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love And Liberty” by Laura Lee peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Pirate” by Cher peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Prisoner (Captured By Your Eyes)” by L.A. Jets peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rock And Roll Stew” by Traffic peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Somebody To Love” by Queen peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Someone To Lay Down Beside Me” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Spring Affair” by Donna Summer peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sugar Daddy” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Way Back Home” by Junior Walker And The All Stars peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Are Everything” by The Stylistics peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Really Got A Hold On Me” by Gayle McCormick peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “American Pie” by Don McLean peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Caledonia” by Robin Trower peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dance Little Lady Dance” by Tina Charles peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Do It To My Mind” by Johnny Bristol peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Drivin' Wheel” by Foghat peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hallelujah” by Sweathog peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “It's A Long Way There” by Little River Band peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Jeans On” by David Dundas peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Mademoiselle” by Styx peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Me And Bobby McGee” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My Boy” by Richard Harris peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “No Good To Cry” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “No Sad Songs” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “One Monkey Don't Stop No Show” by Honey Cone peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Somebody To Love” by Queen peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Someone To Lay Down Beside Me” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Take It Slow (Out In The Country)” by Lighthouse peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Uncle Jed” by Perth County Conspiracy peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “What Can I Say” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Whispering/Cherchez la femme/Se si bon” by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Yesterday's Hero” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Bless You” by Martha Reeves And The Vandellas peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Brand New Key” by Melanie peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dr. Love” by Tina Charles peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Festival Time” by San Remo Golden Strings peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Give And Take” by The Pioneers peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Haitian Divorce” by Heatwave peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Haitian Divorce” by Steely Dan peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Just Can't Help Believing” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Wish” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Nobody But You” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sideshow” by Barry Biggs peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Theme From 'The Onedin Line'” by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Wild Side Of Life” by Status Quo peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Winter Melody” by Donna Summer peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Day By Day” by Colleen Hewett And Judy Stone peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hi, Honey, Ho” by Daddy Cool peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love And Other Bruises / If You Knew Me” by Air Supply peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “This Time / Dreaded Moroczy Bind” by Dragon peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing / Magdalena” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Ay ay waar blijft Maria” by Jack de Nijs peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dancing Shoes” by Houseband peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Like Your Style” by Tony Wilson peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “January, February” by Dutch Rhythm Steel And Show Band peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Magic Man” by Heart peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Spring Affair” by Donna Summer peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Wild Side Of Life” by Status Quo peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “A Little Bit More” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Doctor Kiss-Kiss” by 5000 Volts peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “If You Leave Me Now” by Chicago peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Mystery Song” by Status Quo peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Kvakk kvakk” by Barnevaktene peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” by Joan Baez peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Anita” by Costa Cordalis peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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