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In 1971, “Plastic Ono Band” album by John Lennon was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Big Bet”, Bobby and Greg make a bet with the loser having to do everything the winner says for a week in “The Big Bet” episode of Paramount Televisionʹs “The Brady Bunch.” Greg claims that he can do twice as many chin-ups as his younger brother. Hurt and angry, Bobby forces Greg into a bet to prove his boast. Bobby starts exercising to increase his stamina while Greg ignores the contest.
In 1973, CBS-TV presented the first program of “Barnaby Jones” (a Quinn Martin Production) on this night. Lee Meriwether (Miss America 1955) played the detectiveʹs lovely, daughter-in-law assistant. The actor who played the detective started in show biz back in the 1920s; was selected to play a part in “The Wizard of Oz”, but bowed out. He also shot the first film used in the animation tests for a Walt Disney character named Mortimer Mouse, aka Mickey Mouse. He is best known, however, for playing Jed Clampett on another CBS-TV series, “The Beverly Hillbillies”. Now you know who played “Barnaby Jones”: Buddy Ebsen. “Weee doggies!” Jones will stay in business for seven seasons.
In 1973, On “M*A*S*H”: Ron Howard. Plot(s): Frank throws out his back while on a date with Hot Lips, and a fifteen-year-old Howard, who borrowed his brotherʹs birth certificate to bring his hometown a hero, winds up sent home with a Purple Heart for appendecitis.
In 1976, “The Dumplings” began airing on NBC
In 1977, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL HELEN REDDY hosts the fourth Anniversary Show; guests include BEE GEES (“JIVE TALKIN'”, “NIGHTS ON BROADWAY”); NEIL SEDAKA (“BAD BLOOD”); LINDA RONSTADT; CAPTAIN and TENNILLE, EARTH WIND and FIRE; ALICE COOPER
In 1978, R.C., “Come Sail Away” by Styx peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Short People” by Randy Newman peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Slip Slidin' Away” by Paul Simon peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, Ted Nugent (“Cat Scratch Fever”, also member of the Amboy Dukes) autographed a fanʹs arm with his knife.
In 1978, The Doobie Brothers guest starred on ABC-TVʹs “Whatʹs Happening”.
In 1978, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guest: BONNIE RAITT (“RUNAWAY”)
In 1978, Van Halen releases “You Really Got Me,” the first single from their forthcoming major label debut, “Van Halen” (released on 2/08). The song cracks the Top 40, peaking at #36 on the U.S. charts and #34 in the United Kingdom.
In 1978, “C.B. Bears”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS. Just like the CB craze ending, so did the TV show.
In 1978, “Fantasy Island”, TV Adventure starring Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize, debut as a series ABC. Its first TV movie aried on January 14, 1977, and the second TV movie aried on January 20, 1978. Smiles, everyone, smiles. Da Plane, boss, da plane!
In 1978, “I Am The Greatest: The Adventures of Muhammad Ali”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on NBC.
In 1978, “Super Witch”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on NBC.
In 1978, “The Bang-Shang Lalapalooza Show”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on NBC.
In 1978, “Three Robonic Stooges”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1979, “CBS News Sunday Morning” began airing on CBS
In 1979, “Joeʹs World”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1979, “The Osmond Family Show”, TV Variety; debut on ABC.
In 1970, "The Molly Maguires" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "10 Rillington Place" was released by Columbia Pictures / Filmways Pictures / Genesis Productions; Richard Fleischer (director); Clive Exton (screenplay); Richard Attenborough, Judy Geeson, John Hurt, Pat Heywood, Isobel Black, Robert Hardy, Geoffrey Chater, André Morell, Sam Kydd, Jimmy Gardner, Gabrielle Daye, Rudolph Walker, Phyllis MacMahon, Ray Barron, Douglas Blackwell, Edward Evans, Tenniel Evans, Basil Dignam, Edward Burnham, Reg Lye; Biography, Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "The Last Valley" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / ABC Pictures Corporation / Season Productions; James Clavell (director/screenplay); Michael Caine, Omar Sharif, Florinda Bolkan, Nigel Davenport, Per Oscarsson, Arthur O'Connell, Madeleine Hinde, Yorgo Voyagis, Vladek Sheybal, Miguel Alejandro, Christian Roberts, Brian Blessed, Ian Hogg, Michael Gothard, George Innes, John Hallam, Leon Lissek, Ralph Arliss, Claudia Butenuth, Chris Chittell, Kurt Christian, Dave Crowley, Mark Edwards, Frazer Hines, Irene Prador, Jack Shepherd, Larry Taylor, Edward Underdown, Tony Vogel, Michaela Clavell, Mike Douglas, Harry Fielder, Richard Graydon, Joe Powell, Terry Richards; Adventure, Drama, War; Live Action
In 1977, "The Late Show" was released by Warner Bros.; Robert Benton (director/screenplay); Rodolfo Sonego (screenplay); Art Carney, Lily Tomlin, Bill Macy, Eugene Roche, Joanna Cassidy, John Considine, Ruth Nelson, Howard Duff, John Davey; Neo-Noir, Mystery; Live Action
In 1978, “Come Sail Away” by Styx peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Easy To Love” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “If It Don't Fit Don't Force It” by Kellee Patterson peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Ooh Boy” by Rose Royce peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Slip Slidin' Away” by Paul Simon peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sweet Music Man” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hey Deanie” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “How Can I Leave You Again” by John Denver peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “If You're Not Back In Love By Monday” by Millie Jackson peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Never My Love” by The Addrisi Brothers peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Slip Slidin' Away” by Paul Simon peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Way I Feel Tonight” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Tried To Love” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “What Would I Do” by The Hometown Band peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Cocomotion” by El Coco peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Native New Yorker” by Odyssey peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “On Fire” by T-Connection peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Quit This Town” by Eddie And The Hotrods peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Floral Dance” by Terry Wogan peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Bad Boy For Love / Snow Queen” by Rose Tattoo peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Lonely Women Make Good Lovers / Tonight I Came Home (Just In Time)” by Johnny Chester And His Blue Denim Country Band peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Oh Lori / Joanna” by Alessi peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rollin' With The Flow / To Sing A Love Song” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Light Up My Life / Hasta Mañana” by Debby Boone peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪ “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Baby, What A Big Surprise” by Chicago peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Mull Of Kintyre” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “She's Not There” by Santana peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Thunder In My Heart” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “It's A Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler And The Bonnie Tyler Band peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Miss Broadway” by Belle Epoque peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “No More Heroes” by The Stranglers peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Put Your Love In Me” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Singin' In The Rain” by Sheila And B. Devotion peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Floral Dance” by The Brighouse And Rastrick Brass Band peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Söll emal choo!” by Trio Eugster peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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