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In 1970, Singer Sly and The Family Stone were the featured guests on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
In 1971, Army officers led by Idi Amin deposed Milton Obote, and he became president of Uganda; what an amazing man that you ever seen!
In 1974, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Welcome Aboard”, Robbie Rist is introduced as a regular member of the cast as the Brady kidsʹ cousin, Oliver, when he comes to visit; Oliver is convinced that he is a jinx to the Bradys, since things seem to go wrong whenever heʹs around. His attitude changes when the Bradys are chosen to appear in a zany Keystone Kop, pie-throwing movie. In a series-killing move after the tragic Greg with Orange Hair episode aired, runaway David Tanny joined the Bradys as Butch, the 14-year-old smoking male gigolo who seduces Marcia, Marcia, Marcia, but fortunately, that show never aired. ABC canceled the series!
In 1974, On Days of our Lives, Maggie Simmons (Suzanne Rogers) married Marty Hansen (John Clarke), who was actually Mickey Horton with amnesia.
In 1974, Ray Kroc, famous for buying a hamburger stand and turning it into the worldʹs largest fast food empire — McDonaldʹs — bought the San Diego Padres for $12 million. Kroc kept the Padres in San Diego instead of moving them to Washington, D.C., as previously anticipated.
In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host STEVE MILLER (“THE JOKER”), plus BROWNSVILLE STATION (“SMOKIN' IN THE BOYS' ROOM”), JAMES GANG (“MUST BE LOVE”)
In 1975, Dolly Parton released "The Bargain Store" which became her fifth #1 on the country chart as a solo artist. Worn, second-hand merchandise in a discount store is used as a metaphor for a woman emotionally damaged by an ill-fated relationship. The song was dropped from a number of country stations' playlists when programmers mistook the line "you can easily afford the price" as a thinly veiled reference to prostitution.
In 1975, R.C., “Free Bird” by Lynard Skynard peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Never Can Say Goodbye” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Please Mr. Postman” by Carpenters peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Sally G” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Struttin'” by Billy Preston peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Studio See”, TV Childrens; debut on PBS.
In 1978, Bob Dylan headlined a seven-hour benefit concert for imprisoned boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. The show at the Houston Astrodome also featured Stevie Wonder, Isaac Hayes, Carlos Santana, Steve Stills and Ringo Starr.
In 1978, “Szysznyk”, TV Comedy, last aired on CBS because nobody could pronounce it.
In 1979, AT HOLLYWOODʹS CHINESE THEATER GEORGE BURNS is the 144th celebrity honored, as he places his handprints, footprints, cigar-print and signature in cement. The ceremony is in conjunction with his movie, “Going in Style.”
In 1979, The Cars win the Rolling Stone magazine annual readersʹ poll as the best new band of the year. The band was also on the cover of the magazine.
In 1979, “Love Beach” album by Emerson, Lake and Palmer was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” single by Village People was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1970, "M*A*S*H" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, "Providence" was released by Cinema 5 Distributing; Alain Resnais (director); David Mercer (screenplay); Dirk Bogarde, Ellen Burstyn, John Gielgud, David Warner, Elaine Stritch, Cyril Luckham, Denis Lawson, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Milo Sperber, Anna Wing, Peter Arne, Tanya Lopert; Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "Renaldo and Clara" was released by Circuit Films; Bob Dylan (director/screenplay); Sam Shepard (screenplay); Bob Dylan, Sara Dylan, Joan Baez, Ronnie Hawkins, Ronee Blakley, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Harry Dean Stanton, Bob Neuwirth, Allen Ginsberg, David Mansfield, Helena Kallianiotes, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Scarlet Rivera, Roger McGuinn, David Blue, Joni Mitchell, Rob Stoner, Steven Soles, Mick Ronson, Anne Waldman, T-Bone Burnett, Larry Sloman, Sam Shepard, Howie Wyeth, Arlen Roth, Arlo Guthrie, Roberta Flack, Phil Ochs, Mel Howard, Jack Baran, Mama Maria Frasca, Mad Bear, Ruth Tyrangel, Denise Mercedes, Linda Thomases, Sheila Shotton, Kevin Crossley, Hal Frazier, M. Will, Luther Rix, Andre Bernard Tremblay, Dominic Paulo, Claudia Carr; Documentary, Drama, Music; Live Action
In 1975, “Costafine Town” by Splinter (U.K.) peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Day Tripper” by Anne Murray peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Freebird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Am I Am” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Let Me Start Tonite” by Lamont Dozier peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Midnight Sky” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “One Man Woman, One Woman Man” by Paul Anka With Odia Coates peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Please Mr. Postman” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Ready” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sally G.” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Struttin'” by Billy Preston peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Morning Side Of The Mountain” by Donny And Marie Osmond peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “When A Child Is Born” by Michael Holm peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Baby, Hang Up The Phone” by Carl Graves peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Costafine Town” by Splinter (U.K.) peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Doctor's Orders” by Patsy Gallant peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “From His Woman To You” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Wouldn't Treat A Dog” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sugar Pie Guy” by Joneses peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Entertainer” by Billy Joel peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You're The First, The Last, My Everything” by Barry White peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” by John Holt peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Ms. Grace” by The Tymes peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rock And Roll (I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life)” by Kevin Johnson peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Happy Anniversary / What I Had With You” by Slim Whitman peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Junior's Farm / Sally G.” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Knock On Wood / Panic In Detroit” by David Bowie peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Love Me For A Reason / Fever” by The Osmonds peaked at number 53 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Things To Do / To Be or Not To Be” by Johnny Farnham peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Dizzy On The Rocks” by Dizzy Man's Band peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Een lijster in de la” by Adèle Bloemendaal peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Lady Marmalade” by LaBelle peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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