In 1970, Four-year television contracts, under which CBS would televise all NFC games and NBC all AFC games (except Monday night games) and the two would divide televising the Super Bowl and AFC-NFC Pro Bowl games, were announced.
In 1970, In Beatles History: Singer, Songwriter John Lennon and producer Phil Spector wrote, recorded and mixed the hit record “Instant Karma” (just add water!) in one day, which is released early next month. Ringo and Maureen fly from London to the U.S. to attend the “The Magic Christian” premiere. United Kingdom single release: “My Sweet Lord”.
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Amateur Nite”, The Brady kids compete in a local TV amateur contest to win money for their parentsʹ anniversary present; when an additional charge of $56.23 for engraving prevents the kids from picking up their gift they decide to do a song-and-dance act in an amateur contest with a $100 first prize.
In 1973, The New Seekers, of “Iʹd Like To Buy the World a Name Brand Soft Drink” rock out with The Whoʹs “Pinball Wizard” and (the only slightly creepy when performed by folk-singers) “See Me, Feel Me, (Touch me).”
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “David Carradine of Kung Fu”. Other Articles: Diary Jane Pittman, W.C.Fields
In 1974, R.C., “Teenage Lament '74” by Alice Cooper peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Tiger Feet” by Mud peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Walk Like A Man” by Grand Funk peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Youʹre Sixteen” by Ringo Starr peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, The Doobie Brothers open their first European tour at The Rainbow in London.
In 1974, “Everythingʹs Archie”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on CBS.
In 1974, “The Flintstones Show”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on CBS.
In 1974, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: RICK NELSON, JAMES GANG, MARIA MULDAUR
In 1977, Fleetwood Mac founder guitarist Peter Green was committed to a mental hospital after he attacked his accountant with an air rifle while being served a $30,000 royalty cheque that Green refused.
In 1978, Workers at EMIʹs record processing plant in Britain refused to press copies of punk band the Buzzcocksʹ “Oh S$#%,” the flip side of their single “What Do I Get?” The single does eventually get pressed and the “What Do I Get?” is a number one smash in the United Kingdom.
In 1978, “The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.
In 1979, The American television series The Dukes Of Hazzard aired on CBS, starring John Schneider, as Bo Duke; Tom Wopat, as Luke Duke; and Waylon Jennings, as The Balladeer, the show was set in fictional Hazzard County, Georgia with their attractive cousin Daisy. The series which was inspired by the 1975 film Moonrunners, featured Jennings singing the theme song.
In 1979, The “Gizmo” guitar synthesizer was demonstrated for the first time after Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, unable to afford an orchestra for early 10cc albums, conceived the device to enable a guitar to play violin-like sounds.
In 1979, “Hello, Larry”, TV Comedy(?) starring McLean Stevenson who continued his streak of appearring in series bombs since leaving M*A*S*H, debut on NBC.
In 1979, “Sweepstakes”, TV Anthology, debut on NBC.
In 1979, “The Dukes Of Hazzard”, TV Adventure; debut on CBS. Yee-Haa! In the pilot episode, “One Armed Bandit,” them Duke boys (Lukas and Beauregard) hijack Boss Hoggʹs shipment of illegal slot machines. It starred John Schneider, as Bo Duke; Tom Wopat, as Luke Duke; and Waylon Jennings, as The Balladeer. Jennings sings the theme song, “Good Olʹ Boys”
In 1979, “Turnabout”, TV Comedy, debut on NBC.
In 1979, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts VILLAGE PEOPLE perform “YMCA” and “MACHO MAN”; also TOTO, HOT CHOCOLATE, MELISSA MANCHESTER, GLORIA GAYNOR (“I WILL SURVIVE”)
In 1972, "The Hot Rock" was released by 20th Century Fox; Peter Yates (director); William Goldman (screenplay); Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman, Paul Sand, Moses Gunn, William Redfield, Topo Swope, Zero Mostel, Christopher Guest, Graham Jarvis, Charlotte Rae, Harry Bellaver, Lee Wallace, Gilbert Lewis, George Bartenieff, Ed Bernard, Albert Henderson, Robert Weil, Lynne Gordon, Fred Cook
In 1979, "Richard Pryor: Live in Concert" was released by Special Event Entertainment / Elkins Entertainment / SEE Theater Network; Jeff Margolis (director); Richard Pryor (screenplay); Richard Pryor; Comedy; Live Action
In 1974, “Let Your Hair Down” by The Temptations peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Meadows” by Joe Walsh peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Teenage Lament” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Walk Like A Man” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You're Sixteen” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Flashback” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Goodbye Blues” by Danny McBride peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Hangin' Around” by The Edgar Winter Group peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Can't Stand The Rain” by Ann Peebles peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I'm Gonna Get Out” by Mickey Posner peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If We Make It Through December” by Merle Haggard peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Please, Daddy” by John Denver peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rock and Roll Boogie Woogie and Wine” by Copper Penny peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Seasons In The Sun” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Stone To The Bone” by James Brown peaked at number 100 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Joker” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Love On A Mountain Top” by Robert Knight peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Teenage Rampage” by The Sweet peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Thanks For Saving My Life” by Billy Paul peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tiger Feet” by Mud peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Vado Via” by Drupi peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Most Beautiful Girl / I Feel Like Going Home” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You've Never Been This Far Before / You Make It Hard (To Take The Easy Way Out)” by Conway Twitty 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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