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In 1970, The film “The Magic Christian,” featuring Ringo Starr, debuted in New York City. The big song from this movie was Badfingerʹs “Come and Get It,” which was heard during a scene in which people dove into a huge vat of human excrement to grab their share of a million dollars.
In 1972, After two and a half years battling “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson,” “The Merv Griffin Show” leaves the world of late night TV. Undaunted, Griffin takes his show back to daytime a few months later where it thrives from 1972-86.
In 1972, David Bowie appeared on stage and performed as “Ziggy Stardust” for the first time, at a concert in Tolworth, U.K.
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Sergeant Emma”, Ann B. Davis, who plays Alice, the housekeeper, doubles as her cousin Emma in the “Sergeant Emma” segment of the popular comedy series. Emma, an ex-WAC, fills in for her cousin during her vacation and starts the Bradys on a rigid schedule — 6 a.m. reveille, exercise and white-glove inspections. By mid-week, the family is hoping Alice will end her vacation early.
In 1973, Kind of a forerunner of “Rescue 911,” NBC debuts “Escape,” featuring documentary-style footage of…go ahead, guess. Jack Webb narrates.
In 1974, Americaʹs motorists suffer through the worst day of the energy crisis. Many gas stations are closed; the others often limit purchases to three dollars per car and report customer lines up to six miles long.
In 1975, “Shampoo” starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Lee Grant, and Goldie Hawn premiered in a movie theater in the U.S.A.
In 1976, The film Taxi Driver was released, during which Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) would knock over his television set while watching a scene between Jill Foster (Brenda Dickson) and Brock Reynolds (Beau Kazer) on The Young and the Restless.
In 1976, “Theme From S.W.A.T.” single by Rhythm Heritage was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, AT THE MOVIES “THE LATE SHOW” (Art Carney, Lily Tomlin); “FUN WITH DICK AND JANE” (George Segal, Jane Fonda
In 1977, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host RICHARD PRYOR plus OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (“LET ME BE THERE”), BOZ SCAGGS (“SLOW DANCER”)
In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jack Klugman and Garry Walberg of Quincy”. Other Articles: Ilene Kristen, The Great Whales
In 1978, R.C., “Serpentine Fire” by Earth Wind and Fire peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Shout It Out Loud” by Kiss peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “Too Hot Ta Trot” by Commodores peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, Kenny Rogers was at #1 on the US Country music chart with his sixth studio album, The Gambler which has now sold over 35 million copies world wide.
In 1979, On ABC, a lip-synching Kurt Russell is John Carpenterʹs “Elvis!” The portrayal earns Russell him an Emmy nomination, and at the time is the highest-rated made-for-TV movies ever. Itʹs not Russellʹs first experience with the subject having appeared at age ten with “The King” in the movie “It Happened at the Worldʹs Fair.” 43 million watched the movie.
In 1970, "King of the Grizzlies" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution / Robert Lawrence Productions; Ron Kelly (director); Jack Speirs, Rod Peterson, Norman Wright (screenplay); John Yesno, Chris Wiggins, Hugh Webster, Jack Van Evera, Big Ted, Winston Hibler
In 1974, "Thieves Like Us" was released by United Artists; Robert Altman (director/screenplay); Joan Tewkesbury, Calder Willingham (screenplay); Keith Carradine, Shelley Duvall, John Schuck, Bert Remsen, Louise Fletcher, Tom Skerritt, Joan Maguire, Franklin D. Roosevelt
In 1975, "Shampoo" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rubeeker Films; Hal Ashby (director); Robert Towne, Warren Beatty (screenplay); Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Goldie Hawn, Lee Grant, Jack Warden, Tony Bill, Jay Robinson, George Furth, Susanna Moore, Carrie Fisher, Luana Anders, Mike Olton, Kathleen Miller, Brad Dexter, William Castle, Howard Hesseman, Michelle Phillips, Susan Blakely, Cynthia Wood, Randy Scheer, Richard E. Kalk
In 1976, "Gable and Lombard" was released by Universal Pictures; Sidney J. Furie (director); Barry Sandler (screenplay); James Brolin, Jill Clayburgh, Allen Garfield, Red Buttons, Joanne Linville, Melanie Mayron, Alice Backes, Ross Elliot, Morgan Brittany, Noah Keen, Alan Dexter, S. John Launer, William Bryant, Robert Karnes, Betsy Jones-Moreland, Aron Kincaid, Army Archerd, Frank Ashmore, Ivan Bonar, Bill Quinn
In 1976, "No Deposit, No Return" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Norman Tokar (director); Arthur Alsberg, Don Nelson (screenplay); David Niven, Darren McGavin, Don Knotts, Herschel Bernardi, Charles Martin Smith, Barbara Feldon, Kim Richards, Brad Savage, John Williams, Vic Tayback, Robert Hastings, Louis Guss, Barney Phillips, James Hong, Stu Gilliam, Milt Kogan, Iris Adrian, Henry Slate, Richard O'Brien, Ruth Manning, Olive Dunbar
In 1977, "Fire Sale" was released by 20th Century Fox; Alan Arkin (director); Robert Klane (screenplay); Alan Arkin, Rob Reiner, Vincent Gardenia, Anjanette Comer, Kay Medford, Sid Caesar, Byron Stewart, Alex Rocco, Oliver Clark, Barbara Dana; Comedy; Live Action
In 1977, "In Search of Noah's Ark" was released by Sunn Classic Pictures; James L. Conway (director/screenplay); Charles E. Sellier Jr. (screenplay); Brad Crandall, Vern Adix; Documentary; Live Action
In 1977, "Thieves" was released by Paramount Pictures / Brut Productions; John Berry (director); Herb Gardner (screenplay); Marlo Thomas, Charles Grodin, Irwin Corey, Héctor Elizondo, Mercedes McCambridge, John McMartin, Gary Merrill, Ann Wedgeworth, Larry B. Scott, Bob Fosse, Norman Matlock, Ian Martin, Janet Colazzo, Kenneth Kimmins, Santos Morales, MacIntyre Dixon, Bill Lazarus, Alice Drummond, Zvee Scooler, Craig Barrie, Victor Le Guillow, Lee Wallace, Jess Osuna, Joan Kaye; Comedy; Live Action
In 1979, "Elvis" was released by ABC / Dick Clark Productions / Worldvision Enterprises; John Carpenter (director); Anthony Lawrence (screenplay); Kurt Russell, Shelley Winters, Season Hubley, Bing Russell, Robert Gray, Pat Hingle, Melody Anderson, Charles Cyphers, Ellen Travolta, Will Jordan, Joe Mantegna, Peter Hobbs, Ed Begley Jr., James Canning, Elliott Street, Charlie Hodge; Biography; Live Action
In 1978, “Curious Mind (Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um)” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Desiree” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Serpentine Fire” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “So Long” by Firefall peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Supernature” by Cerrone peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Too Hot Ta Trot” by The Commodores peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Take Me To The Kaptin” by Prism peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Closer To The Heart” by Rush peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Desiree” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “La vie en Rose” by Grace Jones peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Ooh Boy” by Rose Royce peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Reach For It” by George Duke peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Runaround Sue” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Straight Outa Midnight” by Murray McLauchlan peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sweet Music Man” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The Next Hundred Years” by Al Martino peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Turn To Stone” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “We Are The Champions” by Queen peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Really Got Me Needing You” by Peter Pringle peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Do Ya Wanna Get Funky With Me” by Peter Brown peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Figaro” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Heartsong” by Gordon Giltrap peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Journey To The Moon” by Biddu peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sorry, I'm A Lady” by Baccara peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue / It's All Right With Me” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “How Deep Is Your Love / Can't Keep A Good Man Down” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Can Do It / Rock Won't Never Die” by Benny And The Jets (70's) peaked at number 75 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Let There Be Rock (Part 1) / Let There Be Rock (Part 2)” by AC/DC peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Look After Yourself / Redneck Boogie” by Stars peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sam / I'll Bet You A Kangaroo” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Slip Slidin' Away / Something So Right” by Paul Simon peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Theme From 'The Deep' (Down, Deep Inside) / Theme From 'The Deep' (Down, Deep Inside) (A Love Song)” by Donna Summer peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Live In Trouble (Part 1) / Live In Trouble (Part 2)” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 77 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Strawberry Letter 23” by The Brothers Johnson peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Turn To Stone” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Can't Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turning Me On)” by High Inergy peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Bloat On (featuring The Bloaters)” by Cheech And Chong peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem Of World Contact Day)” by The Carpenters peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Jodelahiti, jodelahita” by Corrie van Gorp peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Kayuta Hill” by Partner peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Smurfenbier” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Save Me” by Brian Chapman peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Kliby und seine Caroline” by Kliby peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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